Get Up To Skateboard
Welcome to GUTS, we offer structured indoor and outdoor, group and private, skateboarding lessons for kids and adults, fostering skills and confidence in our young groms and everybody young at heart and willing to play.
WELCOME TO GUTS CLUB
GUTS (Get Up To Skateboard) is about confidence, connection, and community. As a member, you’ll enjoy perks like access to weekly skate classes and sessions, discounts on events, and the chance to be part of a supportive, inclusive crew. GUTS is your space to grow, skate, and thrive.
Join the GUTS CLUB
FULL Membership $26/week
BASIC Membership $20/month
As a GUTS CLUB Member, you're not just skating—you’re joining and supporting a community and your local DIY.
Perks:
FREE access (FULL members) or discounted (BASIC members) to weekly skate classes
Priority booking for lessons
Discounted open skate sessions
Discounts on events, workshops and merchandise
Join Girls Up To Skate - GUTS Girls Club
A space for females of all ages to skate, connect, and be inspired. Build your confidence and skills while being part of a supportive, female-led community.
Perks:
Free access to weekly skate lessons and female-only skate classes
Discounted access to female-only skate meetups
Discounts on open sessions, workshops, events and merchandise
Priority booking for classes
Mentorship opportunities
Why Girls Up to Skate?Skateboarding is more than just a sport—it's a powerful way to build confidence, creativity, and community. At Girls Up to Skate, we’re passionate about empowering girls to break barriers and embrace their full potential.Here’s why you’ll love being part of this journey:
Confidence on Wheels: Skateboarding teaches resilience, determination, and self-belief. Each trick landed is a victory that builds you up, inside and out.
Strong Support Network: Being part of Girls Up to Skate means joining a crew of like-minded girls who uplift, inspire, and cheer each other on every step of the way.
Breaking Stereotypes: We’re here to shatter limits and rewrite what it means to be a girl who skates. Together, we’re creating a culture of strength and empowerment.
Fun and Freedom: Whether you’re cruising for fun or perfecting your ollie, skateboarding is all about feeling free, expressing yourself, and having a blast.
GUTS Girls Club is your chance to grow, connect, and thrive in an environment designed just for you. It's more than skateboarding—it's discovering your guts and owning your journey.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
GROUP LESSONS AND OPEN SESSIONS
TERM 1 SCHEDULE (Feb / March / April 2026)
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI/SAT/SUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| private lessons / bowl hire | private lessons / bowl hire | private lessons / bowl hire | private lessons / bowl hire | ALL DAY private lessons / bowl hire |
| 4:15 - 5:00 PM GIRLS UP TO SKATE intermediates funded class* girls / age 8-18 | 3:45 - 4:30 PM NEWBIES + BEG mixed / age 7-14 | 3:45 - 4:30 PM LITTLE ONES I mixed / age 4-5 | 3:30 - 4:15 PM GIRLS UP TO SKATE beginners funded class* young girls / age 6-10 | |
5:00 - 6:00 PM ADULT NEW+BEG female / 15+ | 4:30 - 5:15 PM KIDS INTERMED mixed / age 7-14 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM LITTLE ONES II mixed / age 4-6 | 4:15 - 5:00PM YOUNG INTERMED mixed / 6-10 | |
6:00 - 7:00 PM ADULT STEP UP female / 15+ | 5:15 - 6:15 PM KIDS STEP UP mixed /age 7 -14 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM GIRLS UP TO SKATE beginners funded class* teenage girls | 5:00 - 5:45 PM NEWBIES + BEG mixed / age 7-12 | |
private lessons / bowl hire | private lessons / bowl hire | 6:00 - 7:00 PM GIRLS UP TO SKATE OPEN SESSION* female / 15+ | private lessons / bowl hire |
*Open skate sessions for young girls and women as part of Girls Up To Skate initiative - GUTS Girls Club ($5 entrance, $2,5 for members, equipment available*Girls Up To Skate FUNDED sessions are part of GUTS initiative for girls and women. They are for young girls and women between ages 6-18 and run for 6 weeks in TERM 1, 2026. They were made possible in collaboration with Taranaki Skateboarding Association and Sport Taranaki. They are free of charge and all equipment is provided! Spaces are limited.
Cannot find a class that suits or want a private lesson or private session with friends?BOWL HIRE - skate session with friends, family or alone, anytime/day - $35/hour (entrance for 6 skaters, additional skater $5)
BOOK YOUR SKATE LESSON
Find a skate class that matches yours or your child's skill level and drop in!Cannot find a class that suits or want a private lesson? Get in touch!
We are very flexible and open to schedule new classes as the need arises!BOWL HIRE - skate session with friends, family or alone, anytime/day - $35/hour (entrance for 6 skaters, additional skater $5)
LITTLE ONES I
Ages: 4-5, All genders
When: Wednesdays, 3:45 - 4:30 pm
Duration: 45 minutesFor complete beginners, this class introduces young skaters to the basics of skateboarding through fun and safe play. Ideal for kids who are new to skateboarding or not yet confident on the board.
LITTLE ONES II
Ages: 4-6, All genders
When: Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 pm
Duration: 45 minutesFor young skaters with some experience on the board, this class helps build confidence and skill. Perfect for kids who are familiar with the basics and are ready to practice more advanced moves in a playful setting.
ADULT NEWBIES + BEGINNERS
Ages: 15+, Female only
When: Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Duration: 1 hourFor girls and women skaters who are new to skateboarding. NEWBIE: First-timers, starting from zero. BEGINNER: Able to stand and push but not fully confident. Build skills in a fun setting.
ADULT STEP UP
Ages: 15+, Female only
When: Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Duration: 1 hourFor girls and women who are comfortable with the basics of skateboarding and ready to level up. STEP UP: Can push, pump, and kick turn, but is eager to learn new tricks or refine existing ones. This class focuses on mastering skills and building confidence in a supportive environment.
YOUNG INTERMEDIATES
Ages: 6-10, All genders
When: Thursdays 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Duration: 45 minutesFor younger kiddos, who have basics down and need help or a confidence boost and are still in more playful mode! Follow up class from Little Ones II. They can stand on the board and push/pump/tictac but are maybe still not fully confident. This class is perfect for learning, advancing and solidifying basic skills and building confidence through play.
GIRLS UP TO SKATE
BEGINNERS + INTERMEDIATES
Ages: 7-14, Female only
When: Mon, 4:15 - 5:00 pm / Wed, 5:15-6:15 / Thu, 3:30-4:15
Duration: 45min-1hGirls Up To Skate FUNDED sessions are part of GUTS initiative for girls and women. They are for young girls and women between ages 6-18 of all levels. See schedule to find age/level group that suits.They were made possible in collaboration with Taranaki Skateboarding Association and Sport Taranaki. They are free of charge and all equipment is provided! Spaces are limited.
KIDS STEP UP CLASS
Ages: 7-14, All genders
When: Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Duration: 1 hourFor kids who have the basics down and are ready to advance. STEP UP: Can push, pump, and kick turn, and is confident on the board. This class focuses on tricks and skill-building to help skaters reach
the next level.
KIDS INTERMEDIATES
Ages: 7-14, All genders
When: Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Duration: 45 minutesFor skaters who are familiar with the basics of skateboarding. Can stand on the board and push, pump, tic-tac, and are confident on the board. Build confidence and start learning key techniques and tricks.
NEWBIES + BEGINNERS
Ages: 7-114, All genders
When: Tuesdays, 3:45 - 4:30 PM (8-14) & Thursdays, 5:00 - 5:45 PM (7-12)
Duration: 45 minutesFor first-timers and with no experience and those who have some basics down and need help or a confidence boost. Building confidence and getting to know the joys of skateboarding in a supportive, safe and fun environment. NEWBIE: First timer, zero or little experience. BEGINNER: Can stand on the board and push but not fully confident.
ABOUT
GUTS, Get Up to Skateboard, is a New Plymouth-based initiative and skateboarding school that offers structured indoor and outdoor skateboarding lessons for young and adult enthusiasts.Fostering skills and confidence and catering to all levels and all genders, GUTS' aim is to provide a safe, encouraging environment that above all promotes having fun and learning new skills through skateboarding.Skateboarding is a play and its playground is infinite.
OUR CLASSES
Let’s be honest, skateboarding requires guts and it can be a tough cookie to crack. And all we need sometimes is a little bit of help to get us started. GUTS is here to help you find your guts, skills and gain the confidence.GUTS is also here for you to find skate pals that will help you push, roll and play. Having a supportive environment makes it easier to overcome fears and push boundaries and it is way more fun to skate and play with friends anyways.Does not matter whether you are an adult, a kid, or both, all ages 4+, all genders and all skill
levels are welcome to join the play._We also offer female only classes and open sessions for female adults and young girls as a part of initiative
Girls Up To Skate Club - GUTS Girls Club.GUTS - Girls Up To Skate initiative is here to support and offer space for all of you young girls and adult females to be able to build your confidence and resilience in a safe and supportive environment allowing you to discover the joys of skateboarding at your own pace with fellow female skaters.Once you get your confidence and resilience up, there is less limits for you to go out there and play._Skateboards, helmets and safety gear can be provided as well. Safety first!
SKATE & CREATE WORKSHOPS
SKATE & CREATE Summer Camp 2026January 19-21 | Ōakura | 8:30am–3:00pmWhat is Skate & Create?A 3-day holiday camp combining skateboarding, creative workshops and outdoor exploration.Mornings focus on skateboarding, with kids split into small groups based on ability and age. Afternoons are slower-paced and creative, including art-making workshops, beach walk/nature time, and collaborative projects. Every day we finish with free skateboarding to practice what we were working on the day or play skate games.The camp is designed to support confidence, creativity, and connection, not competition. It is suitable for all skateboarding levels, including first-timers. Groups are capped at 6 kids per instructor and we focus on skill-building, safety, and fun and playfulness while exploring how to be creative on and off the board.Pricing$295 for all 3 days.
Early Bird: $265 (available until Monday 5th January)If the cost is a barrier, please feel free to get in touch — we’d love to help out and make it work.Includes all instruction, supervision, skateboarding equipment, facilities, and creative materials.We’d love to spend a few summer days skating, creating, and hanging out together with you!PICK UP and DROP OFF from New Plymouth possible!
PRICING
Need Flexible Payment Options?We understand that paying for a full term upfront might not work for everyone. If you'd like to explore alternative payment methods or discuss a plan that suits your needs, don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here to help make it easier for you to join us!
GET IN TOUCH
INDOOR OUTDOOR SKATE LESSONS TARANAKI48 Gill Street, New Plymouth centre
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VISIT US
Find us on 48 Gill Street,
right next to Escape Cafe
in the centre of New Plymouth.
CONTACT US
Email: [email protected]
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