Our Story

TR7 Skatepark was established in early 2020 but unfortunately faced an unexpected closure of 8 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this we were determined to provide a safe and welcoming environment for skateboarders of all ages and abilities in Newquay, Cornwall. It started out small and with the help of our community: we were donated a mini ramp and successfully fundraised through Crowdfunder to finish building our small indoor skatepark.

The community have always been at the heart of what we do and so we recently made the decision to become a Community Interest Company. TR7 Skatepark have a dream to be able to provide even more opportunities to young people and communities through our outreach programs. To do this we need a bigger venue.

Skateboarding & The Olympics

Since their debut in the 2021 Olympics, the popularity of skateboarding and surfing has increased hugely. Skateboarding was the world's most 'googled' word in summer 2021 and skateboarder Sky Brown became Team GB's youngest ever summer medallist (at age 13), and then BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year.

New facilities have been opened nationwide that provide coaching to fulfil the steeply increasing demand from people keen to get into either skateboarding or surfing.

TR7 Skatepark grew in popularity, being the newest of only 2 indoor skateparks in Cornwall - despite Cornwall having a resident population of 572,000  (ONS, 2021) and experiencing barriers to physical activity and access to work, education and culture, especially for lower income households. Cornwall has a higher proportion of workless households than elsewhere in the Great Britain (15.7% of all households, compared to 14% nationally in 2022) and a higher proportion of people working in relatively low pay/low skill jobs (16.7% of working adults compared to 15.1% nationally), leading to significantly lower than average earnings (with residents of Cornwall earning £71 a week less than the national average). Together this points to the significant need for accessible, affordable local amenities for young people and adults of all ages.

At TR7 we've successfully completed over 2,000 lessons within 18 months and even started developing a new indoor surf training programme that we are really excited to share with everyone as well as a one of a kind rope system designed to help everyone give skateboarding a go without the risk of falling over. 

However, as demand has grown, we've realised that we need a larger and better-equipped facility to truly serve our community. That's why we're excited to announce our plans to build a brand-new indoor skatepark in Roche, Cornwall.

The Need for a Bigger Facility

Our previous location served us well, but we were limited in what we could achieve. By building a new, larger facility, we'll be able to offer more programs and reach more people in the community. We are well aware that there is a great need for this as we only have 1 indoor skatepark in the entire county at the moment. We found a new premises that has the potential to be more accessible for everyone and has enough space to offer more to our community and welcome more people than we did before. With a larger facility, we can increase our impact and help even more people. The new skatepark will be accessible for all ages and abilities and we're already working alongside different community interest companies (CICs) in Cornwall to host workshops and events that cater to other communities around us.

The Location

We started this project in Newquay, with the name reflecting the postcode of the town, but our customer base quickly outgrew Newquay and a lot of our regulars came from other parts of Cornwall, as well as other parts of the UK. We believe that the area where we are relocating will be very positive for the community around us as well as being closer and more accessible to others.

The new location for TR7 Skatepark will be strategically located in Roche, a village in central Cornwall. As Cornwall is known to be the capital of surf in the UK and has a thriving skateboarding scene, the area where it will be located has a significant reach to a number of skateboarders and surfers, with no nearby indoor skateparks. 

The village of Roche has several schools nearby, including Roche Community Primary School, Bugle School, and St. Stephens Community Academy, making it an ideal location for a skatepark and surf training facility. Additionally, being situated less than 2 miles away from the A30 as well as a few steps away from Roche Train Station which provides convenient access to the park for visitors from both within and outside the county. With direct connections to Newquay, Bugle, St. Columb, Quintrell Downs, Luxulyan, and Par, making it easily accessible by public transport.

The New Skatepark Plans

One of the most exciting things about our relocation, is that our new premises is around 370 sqm, which is more than double the space we had before! The size in particular will allow us to be able to offer more to our visitors. Using the feedback from our visitors in the previous TR7 skatepark in Newquay and local skaters, we designed a bigger and better beginner friendly skatepark that caters to all ages and abilities.

Our Programmes

Outreach Community Programmes

Our main programme that encompasses all the rest. We will be working with various communities around Cornwall to offer workshops, events, and mentorship opportunities to promote skateboarding, surfing and the benefits of an active lifestyle. Through this programme, we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone feels comfortable and supported.

After School Programme for Local Students

We're planning to launch an after-school programme that will provide a safe and supportive environment for local students to learn new skills and make new friends. This programme will be open to students of all ages and abilities.

Women and LGBTQ+ Skateboarding Programme

We recognise that skateboarding has traditionally been a male-dominated activity, and we're committed to changing that. Our Women and LGBTQ+ Skateboarding Programme will provide a space where individuals who identify as female or LGBTQ+ can feel safe and welcome to skate and connect with others.

Youth Mentorship Programme

Our Youth Mentorship Programme will pair experienced skateboarders with younger participants to help them improve their skills and build confidence. This will not only help youngsters but can also create opportunities for employment, training, and skill development for our community.

Indoor Surf Training

In addition to skateboarding, we're also excited to offer indoor surf training at our new facility. This programme will be open to all ages and abilities, and will provide a safe and controlled environment for people to improve their surfing skills.

Adaptive Programme

We believe that everyone should have access to the joys of skateboarding, regardless of age or physical ability. Our Adaptive Programme will provide specialised equipment such as our rope system and instruction to help people with disabilities or recovering from an injury get on board.

Our Commitment to the Community and Environment

We believe that skateboarding can be an alternative treatment model and pathway to healing for people that have been victims of trauma, abuse, struggles with addiction & mental health challenges. A skatepark can be used as therapeutic environment, creating a physically challenging yet mentally relaxing release which can help people in need. Find out more here

We are also very passionate about sharing our skateboarding experience with the next generation, allowing them to progress quickly in a safe environment.

We're committed to giving back to the community and reducing our environmental impact. By having Roche train station so close and teaching people how to ride skateboards, we aim to reduce the carbon footprint and encourage eco-friendly transportation. 

How We'll Use Your Support

We are looking for £90,000 to unlock our new facility. This includes the costs for:

• Building the skatepark (£50,000)
• Getting the necessary equipment and facilities (£12,000)
• Ensuring safety measures and meeting legal requirements (£8,000)
• Running outreach programs and engaging with the community (£15,000)
• Promoting the project and raising awareness (£5,000)

We know it is a very high number but if we raise the full amount, we will be able to complete the whole skatepark in 1 phase, which also means we don't have to close our doors in the future to finish it. By doing this Crowdfunder we are trying to do it all in one go and not divide it in two phases which also means the overall will cost more and take longer.

We're also actively seeking grants and other funding opportunities to help us reach our goal, all the funds on Crowdfunder will go towards making the new park a reality and will allow us to open our doors sooner. 

Our Rewards

We're grateful for any support you can give, and we're excited to offer some great rewards to our backers. From a seafood meal for two, to a custom made surfboard, there's something for everyone. We also want to highlight how grateful we are that we have a variety of local businesses around Cornwall that have supported us through this relocation process and have donated us a a wide variety of different products/services as rewards to our backers. Check out our reward tab for more information! If you have any questions regarding them, please email [email protected]

WE WILL BE UPDATING OUR REWARDS EVERY WEEK, THERE ARE MANY MORE, CHECK OUT THE UPDATES TAB FOR MORE INFO!

Testimonials

Booked a lesson for my wife’s birthday. A complete beginner but with Chaz’s exceptional teaching, quickly got to grips with the basics. She loved it so much we also bought a board! Excellent service and advice from all. Great shop and facilities too! TR7 will first be on the itinerary when we come back to Cornwall later in the year. Thanks guys!
★★★★★ LUKE H

My two children had a Duo lesson with Chaz. The two guys Harry and Chaz are great, they have patience and enthusiasm to encourage younger children. My two are 5 and 7 and really enjoyed learning the basics of skateboarding and had lots of fun on the ramps which is brilliant. They will be keeping it up 😎
★★★★★ SIDNEY D.

Cannot recommend TR7 skate enough. My 11 year old daughter loves skateboarding and was desperately trying to learn herself. I decided to buy 5 one on one lessons and she has absolutely loved every minute and improved in a safe environment.
The tutors are amazingly patient, safe and supportive. Every lesson has been worth every penny!!
★★★★★ MAND M.

I booked a course of skateboarding lessons for my daughter and she has absolutely loved them! She has come on in leaps and bounds and her confidence has improved enormously. The instructors are so patient and helpful, this is a fantastic facility- I only wish we lived closer so she could visit more often.
★★★★★ BILLIE V.

Join Our Community

At TR7 Skatepark, we're more than just a place to skate. We're a community of passionate individuals who believe in the transformative power of skateboarding and surfing. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and welcoming skateboarding community in Cornwall.