In Edmonton, parents Ariane Latade and Doran Walker founded the VelociRippers Skateboarding Club to create a welcoming environment for young children eager to learn skateboarding. Concerned about the lack of facilities for kids, especially after the closure of the indoor skatepark House of Wheels, they launched the club in spring 2022. The club provides lessons for children aged four and five, with professional coaches guiding them through the basics of skateboarding every Saturday for a fee of $20 per session. Walker, who is not a pro skateboarder himself, highlights the importance of community support, noting how local skaters encourage young learners to take risks and celebrate their achievements. The excitement is palpable when kids successfully drop into ramps for the first time, creating a vibrant atmosphere of encouragement. The next free skate lesson is set for June 20, and the club will host a competition for younger skaters in partnership with Project Rad on August 8. This initiative aims to foster a skateboarding culture among youth in Edmonton.