If you haven't tried skateboarding or inline skating then head down to a skate jam this summer and give it a go!

The Cheapskates Skate Skool runs a series of free community skate jams around Canterbury. These events are aimed at engaging youth into skating with free gear hire and coaching from experienced skaters.

All events include a best trick competition where participants can show off their best moves for a chance to win prizes.

For more information on these events and the programmes offered by Cheapskates Skate Skool, check out skateskool.co.nz.

• Friday 18 January
• 12noon – 3pm
• Jellie Skate Jam
• Jellie Park, Greers Road
• Burnside
• Saturday 26 January
• 12noon – 3pm
• St Albans Skate Jam
• St Albans Park, Madras Street
• St Albans
• Friday 15 February
• 4.30pm – 7.30pm
• Hornby Skate Jam
• The Hornby Rollerdrome
• Garvins Road
• Saturday 23 February
• 12noon – 3pm
• Waltham Skate Jam and Family Day
• Waltham School
• Hastings Street
• Saturday 16 March
• 12noon – 4pm
• L.Y.F.E Skate Jam
• Linwood Park
• Linwood
• Saturday 23 March
• 12noon – 4pm
• Thomson Skate Jam
• Marine Parade
• New Brighton