Buxton Public School

Transport for NSW, in partnership with the NSW Department of Education, is offering a free Bike Skills course (valued at $30) at Buxton Public School during the upcoming school holidays for children aged 8 to 12 years.

Bike skills courses are delivered as part of the Transport for NSW Get Kids Active program which helps make walking and riding to and from school safer, easier, and more fun. For more information visit Get Kids Active.

Participants are required to bring their own bike & helmet for this AusBike School Holiday Program

Beginner: 10-11:30am (8 to 12 years old) Advanced: 12:30-2pm (8 to 12 years old)

AusCycling will be running two sessions. One for beginners and one more advanced.

Beginner Participant profile:

Participant who has some prior experience/competency bike riding. Can ride unassisted but would like to learn some fundamental bike riding skills.

Qualifying questions:

· Can your child ride one-handed for 20m or more.

· Can your child stand up on their bike and pedal for 20m or more.

Advanced Participant profile:

Participant is confident riding unassisted and has developed some fundamental bike handling skills. They are ready to refine more dynamic skill fundamentals such as weight shifting, slow-speed control and elevated manoeuvring techniques.

Qualifying question:

· Can your child ride in a standing position and maintain control for 20m or more

· Can your child ride over small obstacles (e.g. bumps, curbs, tree roots or rocks) without putting a foot down

IMPORANT: PLEASE ENSURE No bike riding on the astro turf or along balconies.

AusBike is Australia’s national program designed to give kids the essential skills to experience the freedom, fun and adventure of life on a bike. This is your chance to become the first generation of AusBikers & change the bike riding world.

AusBike Holiday programs have been designed by expert coaches and are delivered by accredited instructors to ensure kids progress in their riding skills and build confidence from every session. Whilst this program is focused on developing the fundamental riding skills, each session will be suitable for a range of abilities, allowing everyone to test their skills in their own time. So, what are you waiting for? Register now before all spots are filled!!

Activity Location

Basketball courts

School access point

Hassall Road, Drive past main entry and use gate just past admin block that leads directly to the back playground