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Indoor thrills at city skate park THE LARGEST INDOOR SKATEPARK IN AUSTRALIA
2,500 square meters • Concrete Street course Vert ramp •Mini mega ramp and kids mini • Viewing platform • General entry to all participants and abilities over the age of 6
OPEN 7 DAYS 10AM - 10PM 4 Sessions Daily: 10AM-1PM, 1PM-4PM, 4PM-7PM & 7PM-10PM ONLY $12 FOR 3 HOURS OF ACTION PACKED FUN
SKATEBOARD, BMX, SCOOTER, INLINE ARE ALL WELCOME Skate shop • Onsite repairs and hire • Helmets, scooters, skateboards for sale • Cafe serving Genovese Coffee •hot and cold snacks, drinks, icecream and slushies Party packages for functions available, enquiries welcome
402Thompsonroad,norThgeelong•ph52782633•www.Theparkgeelong.com.au
1155011-FA38-14
Gift Vouchers Available
AUSTRALIA’S largest indoor skate park is locally owned and operated right here in Geelong. The Park boasts the largest indoor ‘vert’ ramp outside the USA, a 1m-high kids ramp, a 12m-wide mini-ramp with pool coping, a real concrete street course plus the only indoor mini-mega ramp in the country. The Park has been designed to be Australia’s mecca of skateboarding and action sports including BMX, scooters and inline skating, attracting both national and international attention. The Park offers a safe and supportive environment for all participants and abilities over the age of six. All sessions are fully supervised. For under age riders, Kidz Shred beginner ses-
An indoor wonderland awaits at The Park skating centre in North Geelong. sions run from 9am-10am on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday throughout the holidays for just $5. Private rooms in the upstairs viewing area are available for action-packed birthday parties for all ages. The Park also offers private session/venue hire packages to suit any occasion. A fully stocked
scooter and skate shop provides repairs, parts and friendly advice, with a hire or buy service. The on-site café offers Genovese coffee and a great range of hot and cold food and drinks as mums and dads enjoy the viewing platform. The Park’s three-hour sessions are only $12, offering a great way to get the kids out and active while enjoying a top-class facility right on Geelong’s doorstep. Great value membership packages and gift cards are available. The Park is open every day during school holidays from 10am to 10pm at 402 Thomson Rd, North Geelong, phone 5278 2633 or visit theparkgeelong.com.au for more information and session times.
Royale experience with circus EVERY child deserves to attend a circus at least once. And the spring school holidays are the perfect time to take kids to one of the greatest shows around as Circus Royale performs in Geelong. Featuring International acts, Circus Royale offers traditional big-top entertainment and attractions for the whole family. The circus has arrived in time for holidays after playing to packed audiences in Darwin, Adelaide and Melbourne. The last time Circus Royale played Geelong was seven years ago, so the show will be fresh and exciting for all patrons. The circus is easy to find and convenient to access on Sutcliffe Reserve, off Plantation Rd, Corio.
Circus Royale ringmaster Damian Syred. The performers are among the hardest-working entertainers in the business, selling popcorn, serving candyfloss and help behind the scenes in between performing for the crowds. The colourful Chilean Family Reyes give traditional slapstick routines a modern makeover with
plenty of fun audience interaction. A descendent of two of the UK’s most famous circus families, aerial daredevil John Fossett and his highwire motorbike act will thrill any audience. Other circus features include genteel displays of ponies, camels and happy dogs through to fast juggling, all under the control of young Circus Royale owner and ringmaster supreme Damian Syred. Tickets cost $15 for children aged two to 14 and from $25 for adults. The modern big-top tent is fully heated. Ticket sales are available by credit card at circusroyale.com.au or onsite from 10am daily. Bookings are available by phoning 0410 669 253 after 10am.
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