Last Saturday...

Well, that was bananas.

Photos courtesy of Ride UK

If you were lucky enough to have been here at TX last Saturday for the Cult/Federal shop signing at 20Twenty and skatepark demo you will know what I mean. If you missed it you will have to wait for the pics and videos to emerge over the next few weeks to get an idea of the atmosphere and the level of riding we were treated to. It really was great to see how many faces, young and old, came out for the occasion to witness some superhuman feats of BMX riding. The effort that was made by Mike and his team at 20Twenty alongside TX skatepark staff to get the park and shop ready for the event really paid off, giving TX a burst of welcome freshness that really added to the success of the event.

Have a peep at the latest pics courtesy of Ride BMX where you can download a desktop wallpaper of Chase boosting the barrier...boom!

Also follow the Cult Tour blog here and witness their path of destruction as it continues through the UK

Its On...

Big thanks to everyone that has been involved in this weekends demo, getting the park looking spic and span with some tasty new obstacles and decorations. The demo is due to kick off tomorrow at 2 but head down earlier for a chance to meet the pros at the 20Twenty instore signing and stick around afterwards for the BMX only session for the rest of the day.

Just to re-iterate...This will be a BMX ONLY SESSION from 2pm onwards so please do not come for a skate as you will not be allowed into the session.

Whether you ride BMX or not you will not want to miss out on this!

Have a peep at Mike Ellingtons wee video of some of the prep work that has been going on for tomorrow

CULT Wall from 20twentybmx on Vimeo.

We are recruiting!

We have a number of vacancies just now including; Ad Hoc Receptionist, Full time Duty Climbing Instructor and Full time Lead receptionist & Bookings coordinator.  Check out the website for further information:

http://www.transition-extreme.com/about-us/jobs/

Alternative Academy and the Extreme Academy; Recruiting now!

Event Update

If you BMX and you havn't heard about the Cult/Federal demo this Saturday you had better get to know! This weekend, thanks to 20Twenty BMX, TX will be host to some of the biggest names in BMX.




We are spending the week getting the park looking and riding fresh for this Saturday so make sure you dont miss out.
The days action will break down something like this. As with any skatepark event times are approximate and .

1300-1400 - Instore signing & shop visit @ 20Twenty

1400-1500 - Demo (free for spectators) No bikes in the park except demo riders, to make as much room for spectators as possible

1500-2000 - BMX only for the rest of the day. Normal session prices apply.

This is a family event and is strictly NO ALCOHOL in the centre.

See you there

20th of August

Another Big Day in the TX calender. 20Twenty BMX have hooked up one of the biggest days of BMX action ever to take place here. Poster says it all, this is going to be Huge so dont miss out, BMXer or not.

The demo will take place from 2 till 3 and will be a free event for spectators.

This will be followed by a BMX only session until the end of play at 8 0'clock with prices still to be confirmed


Dont miss out

We're recruiting: Ad Hoc Receptionist

Job Advert for: Ad Hoc Receptionist

Hours of Work: Casual as and when required

Rate of Pay: £5.93

Role:

Transition Extreme is currently looking to recruit an Ad Hoc receptionist

You will work part of the reception team as the first and main point of contact for customers entering the centre.  Excellent customer care is essential as you will be required to assist with enquiries, deal with transactions and make bookings for a variety of activities and customers.

Qualifications/Experience:

You will have cash handling experience and a high level of customer service.

Experience in working in a leisure facility is preferred.

You will also have excellent communication skills and be a team player.

About us:

Transition Extreme is an ambitious, award winning social enterprise and registered charity, which operates a world class extreme sports facility in Aberdeen.  It is dedicated to engaging with young people via participation in extreme sports and related art and music activities.   Our excellent facilities for skateboarding, BMX, inline skating and climbing are open to everyone and we aim to use these to help young people channel their energy, develop their skills and maximise their potential as they make the difficult transition from youth to adulthood.

Application notes:

For a full job description and to apply, please visit www.transition-extreme.com returning the completed application form to duncan-paterson@transition-extreme.com. 

or post to:  Human Resources, Transition Extreme Sports Limited

Links Road, Queen’s Links, Aberdeen, AB24 5NN.  Please mark the envelope ‘CONFIDENTIAL’.

Post subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

Closing date: 19^th August 2011
Interview date: w/c: 22^nd August 2011

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Northfield Jam

Transition Extreme recently completed the highly successful Return to Northfield project based at the Northfield skate park, in conjunction with the Community Learning and Development team in Northfield.  Transition staff worked with the young people of the Northfield area to better utilise their skate park and identify young custodians.  An average of 24 young people attended our weekly sessions throughout June/July 2011, and 38 young people, along with family and local community partners attended our end of project ‘Jam’ on 24th June.   The local city warden team attended to show their support of the programme and where impressed at how well the skatepark had been maintained. Free passes to access the skatepark where awarded to individuals who showed commitment and a consistent positive attitude throughout the 8 weeks. The aim of the project was to attract the youth of Northfield to the skate park and ensure the park was being used appropriately.  Transition realised the potential of the park and wanted to develop it into a respected Aberdeen skate spot, providing the area with a greatly needed facility for young people.  The objective of Return to Northfield is to offer young people in the area guidance and support to utilise their skate park to its true potential

We are now looking for funding to be able to continue with this high impact programme – if you or your company would be interested in finding out more, please about this or our other fantastic social projects please email fundraising@transition-extreme.com or call us on 01224 626279.

23rd of July...

For the second year running we will be hosting the eS Game of S.K.A.T.E here at Transition. Boarderline have lined up another great day of flatland with the winner progressing to the Finals. The games will take place in the 6ft ramp. More details to come...get practicing those flipkicks

Thursday, 30 June 2011

We're recruiting Ad hoc Skatepark Supervisors/Coaches

Job Advert for: Skatepark

Hours of Work: ad-hoc/mainly weekends

Rate of Pay: £6.45

Role: Skatepark Supervisors/Coaches

Transition Extreme is currently looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to assist in the delivery of our Skatepark coaching.

You will have a:Good understanding of Transition Extreme’s charitable objectives within the communityReasonable level of skill and experience within a skatepark environmentKeen enthusiasm for working with young people and a passion to expand the sport through coaching

Driven and committed attitude to help improve the Skatepark and Transition Extreme as anenterpriseQualifications/Experience·Experience in coaching is preferred but not necessarily essential.You will also have excellent communication skills and be a team player.

About us:
Transition Extreme is an ambitious, award winning social enterprise and registered charity, which operates a world class extreme sports facility in Aberdeen. It is dedicated to engaging with young people via participation in extreme sports and related art and music activities. Our excellent facilities for skateboarding, BMX, inline skating and climbing are open to everyone and we aim to use these to help young people channel their energy, develop their skills and maximise their potential as they make the difficult transition from youth to adulthood.

Application notes:For a full job description and to apply, please visit
www.transition-extreme.com returning the completed application form to hr@transition-extreme.com.
or post to: Human Resources, Transition Extreme Sports LimitedLinks Road, Queen’s Links, Aberdeen, AB24 5NN.

Please mark the envelope ‘CONFIDENTIAL’.Post subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

Closing date: 10th July 2011

Interview date: w/c: 11th July 2011

Transition Extreme Sports Limited, Scottish Charity No: SC 036358

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