Free Scooter Training - Summer Holidays
Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership are offering FREE Level 1 Scootability training throughout Warwickshire during the Summer holidays. We would be most grateful if you could share the below information, and attached poster, direct with parents/carers:
Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Road Safety Partners are offering free Scootability Level 1 training throughout Warwickshire during 7th - 11th August 2023. Training is suitable for children aged 5 – 10 years and is being held at the following locations:
- Monday 7th August: Long Itchington Community Centre, Long Itchington
- Tuesday 8th August: Coleshill Memorial Park (basketball courts), Coleshill
- Wednesday 9th August: Bailey Park, Bedworth
- Thursday 10th August: Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Leamington Spa
- Friday 11th August: GEC Car Park, Rugby
During the course, children will learn essential skills and knowledge to help them scoot safely, including:
- learning about the parts of the scooter and the safety gear
- learning the basics of pushing, balancing and turning
- learning how to do slow and fast stops
- learning how to navigate stationary and moving obstacles
- learning how to do one handed signalling
- learning about road safety rules
All equipment, including scooters, helmets and pads, is provided. Booking is required and spaces are limited.
To find out more and book training for your child please visit: https://warksroadsafety.org/scooter-training/ or visit: https://teamrubicon.co.uk/scootability-sign-up/.
