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Red Frogs Board Riders is the longest-running Red Frogs program, originating in 1989 when founder Andy Gourley (the original Skatepark Shepherd) began connecting with local skaters. Through this initial skatepark outreach, Red Frogs was born.

Red Frogs Board Riders is the longest-running Red Frogs program, originating in 1989 when founder Andy Gourley (the original Skatepark Shepherd) began connecting with local skaters. Through this initial skatepark outreach, Red Frogs was born.

Skatepark Shepherd teams go into skateparks all across Australia, acting as a positive peer influence while creating good environments where people can thrive and fulfil their full potential in life.

#Skatepark Shepherds

Red Frogs launched a program in 2017 called Skatepark Shepherds.

A Skatepark Shepherd is a person or group of people who have a heart for their local community and skatepark. Their goal is to come alongside and care for locals while encouraging a safe and welcoming environment. By creating a safe place for people to belong, we believe that healthy and uplifting relationships can be fostered, and thriving communities formed.

#PURPOSE

01

Aid in developing safe and positive skateboarding communities

02

Help create a sense of ownership in the locals to take care of the skatepark and the people in it

03

Be a listening ear

04

Help people feel accepted and valued

05

Refer those at the skatepark to professional services where required

#What does it look like

A team as simple as 4 people

Regularly going into a local skatepark for 1-2 hours

Connecting and talking with those at the skatepark

Handing out red frog lollies/icy poles, hosting a hydration station and/or putting on a BBQ cookup

#Participating Skateparks

Godbowl, Carindale QLD

Atherton Skate Park, QLD

Elder St Skate Park, Nambour QLD

Alexandra Headland Skate Park, QLD

Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza, QLD

Bateman's Bay Skate Park, NSW

Charlestown Skate Park, NSW

Esplanade Skate Plaza Cairns, QLD

Redcliffe Skate Park, QLD

Runaway Bay Skate Park, QLD

Pizzey Park, Miami QLD

Logan Village Skate Park, QLD

#BECOME A SKATEPARK SHEPHERD IN YOUR AREA