Our Vibe team look after an array of youth precincts, including skate and BMX parks, across the Gold Coast. There are a heap of cool events on offer from skate, bmx, photography, stand up paddle boarding and more. Check out the events calendar or activities listing below for more information.
Free promotion opportunity - Vibe Youth Program - December 2009 to June 2010
Are you running activities for young people? The Gold Coast City Councils Active & Healthy Team is expanding the Vibe Youth Program. From December 2009 until June 2010 there will be free or low cost activities running weekly across the city for young people aged 12 to 18 years. The activities will run after school, weekends and school holidays in parks and community centres. The activities will include a range of fun and affordable activities such as self defence, hip hop dancing, laser skirmish, photography, DJ workshops, jewellery making, performing arts, surfing and much more.
If you are planning or currently run affordable activities, programs or events for young people then take advantage of this opportunity to include your information in the next ‘Vibe Youth Program’ Guide. All activities, programs and events must be happening between 1 December 2009 to 30 June 2010.
Examples of possible programs offered:
- a place where young people receive youth friendly community based health services eg Headspace
- a once-off, weekly or regular program at a centre eg Music activities at Expressive Grounds
- a place to meet after school or on weekends eg Local Neighbourhood Centres, PCYC’s
- events that specifically target young people eg Gold Coast Youth Service
This is a great opportunity to promote the activities, program and events you are running for free. Click here to download the guidelines (PDF 76KB) and application form (PDF 295KB).
Any ideas?
You can help shape the program by suggesting the types of activities or locations where events can run. Email your suggestions to vibe@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Coastal Grind BMX workshops and jams
Get on your bike and ride in these beginner workshops hosted by professional BMX rider Tim Wood. Each workshop is followed by a BMX Jam for beginners and experienced riders in which you can show off your latest tricks and moves. No bookings required.
Saturday’s - 10am to 11.30am - BMX Workshop for beginners
Saturday's - 11.30am to 1pm - BMX Jam
31 Oct - Runaway Bay, Runaway Bay Skate Park, Cnr of Oxley Drive and Lae Drive
14 Nov - Nerang, Nerang Youth Precinct, Arthur Earle Park
5 Dec - Tugun, Betty Diamond Complex, Boyd Street
16 Jan - Ormeau, Norfolk Park, Pascoe Road
6 Feb - Helensvale, Discovery Park, Discovery Drive
13 Mar - Nerang, Nerang Youth Precinct, Arthur Earle Park
10 Apr - Miami, Pizzey Park Skate Park
Coastal Grind skateboard workshop and jams
Learn new tricks from the professionals. A fun and happening workshop great for beginners followed by a skate jam that is open to all ages and ability levels. No bookings required. For more information please call Mark Brimson on 0419 772 060.
Saturday’s - 10am to 11.30am Skate workshop for beginners
Satruday's - 11.30am to 1pm Skate Jam
12 Sept - Varsity Lakes, Varsity Youth Precinct, Cassia Drive
3 Oct - Pacific Pines, Pacific Pines Skate Park, Brockman Way
7 Nov - Runaway Bay, Runaway Bay Skate Park, Cnr of Oxley Drive and Lae Drive
12 Dec - Nerang, Nerang Youth Precinct, Arthur Earle Park
23 Jan - Mudgeeraba, Firth Park, Somerset Drive
13 Feb - Tugun, Betty Diamond Complex, Boyd Street
20 Mar - Varsity Lakes, Varsity Youth Precinct, Cassia Drive
17 Apr - Nerang, Nerang Youth Precinct, Arthur Earle Park
15 May - Miami, Pizzey Park Skate Park, Pacific Avenue
Varsity by night
Head down to the Varsity Youth Precinct and watch the skateboarders tear up the park, listen to the music and grab a free meal Varsity by night is run by the Gold Coast City Council with support from the Queensland Government and is a drug and alcohol free event. No bookings are required and for more information call Council on 5581 6452 or email skatebmxgc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Friday nights 6pm to 9pm
Varsity Lakes
Varsity Youth Precinct
Cassia Drive, Off Mattocks Road
2009 - 28 Aug, 25 Sept, 30 Oct, 27 Nov
2010 - 26 Feb, 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 28 May
Our great skate and BMX parks
Ashmore - Ashmore Village Park - 99 Currumburra Road, Ashmore (BMX only)
Bilinga - Betty Diamond Sports Complex - Boyd Street, Bilinga (skate/BMX)
Coolangatta - Goodwin Park - 2 Lanham Street, Coolangatta (skate)
Coomera - Viney Park - 2 Yaun Street, Coomera (skate)
Elanora - Elanora Oval - Park Court, Elanora (skate)
Helensvale - Discovery Park - 84 Discovery Drive, Helensvale (skate)
Labrador - 165 Musgrave Avenue, Labrador (skate)
Miami - Pizzey Park - 80 Pacific Avenue, Miami (skate)
Molendinar - Silver Bridle Park - 2 Nerang Road, Molendinar (skate)
Mudgeeraba - Firth Park - Somerset Drive Mudgeeraba (skate)
Nerang - Arthur Earle Park - Nerang Connection Road, Nerang (skate)
Pacific Pines - Brockman Way Reserve - Cnr Brockman Way & Pitcairn Way, Pacific Pines (skate)
Palm Beach - Salk Oval - 16 Thrower Drive, Palm Beach (skate)
Runaway Bay - Runaway Bay Sports Complex - Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay (skate)
Varsity Lakes - Janette Green Park - 1 Cassia Drive, Varsity Lakes (skate)
To find out what’s happening at a skate/BMX park near you, please phone (07) 5581 6452 or email skakebmxgc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
Police Citizens Youth Clubs
The city has three fantastic Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) that offer a huge range of fun activities as well fully equipped gyms. Activities include boxercise, kickboxing, personal training, a Sony Playstation room, basketball, badminton, wrestling, tennis and more. There is not much you cannot do at a PCYC. They are located at:
- Broadbeach - phone (07) 5538 5201
- Nerang - phone (07) 5578 2227
- Ashmore - phone (07) 5539 5774
For more information on Police Citizens Youth Clubs, please phone the above numbers or visit their website. Handy links include: