Longboard This Week at an Upcoming Community Session

The Calgary Longboard Club hosts regular weekly community sessions focused on a range of skating styles and skill levels, making longboarding and slopestyle accessible to all. Each session is grassroots, family-friendly, and led by trusted community members who host and teach in a welcoming, supportive environment.

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  • For updates on the rare cancellations or location changes, follow the Calgary Longboard Club on Instagram and check story posts regularly leading up to the session time.

  • Each sessions strictly requires a helmet to participate. Slide gloves are also highly recommended for wrist protection and for learning how to safely slide to a stop.

  • All sessions are open to all ages, backgrounds, and identities. The community actively looks out for one another to keep the space safe, respectful, and inclusive for all.

  • The longboarding season runs from the last snow to the first. Surprise dry spells sometimes mean bonus sessions — follow the Instagram to stay in the loop!

A person with long blonde hair riding a skateboard on a paved path through a forest with tall pine trees.

Every Sunday, 12:00PM, at Poppy Plaza.

Sunday Cruise

Meet in front of Firehall #6 at Poppy Plaza in Kensington every Sunday at noon for a mellow cruise along the river.
This casual flat-path session is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxed ride — from beginner skaters to dancers, freestylers, and long-distance pushers. The crew often visits a pump track at the mid-way point!

Two people with helmets skateboarding down a winding road, with a third person skateboarding in the distance and cars parked on a grassy hill.

Every Wednesday, 5:30PM, at Confederation Park.

Wednesday Clinic

Meet near the tunnel in Confederation Park every Wednesday at 5:30PM for some of the best downhill path skating in Calgary.
This all-levels session is ideal for learning your first slides on a variety of easy, approachable corners — all in a supportive, welcoming environment. It’s our busiest session of the week and a great way to meet the faces behind Calgary’s longboarding community.

Two skateboarders wearing helmets and casual clothes skate down the street while a person kneels closer to the houses and watches. There are houses, trees, and a large pine tree in the background.

Every Friday, 6:00PM, at Murdoch Park

First Time Fridays

Meet at the pathway between the hill and the soccer field at Murdoch Park every Friday at 6:00PM for a friendly introduction to the basics of longboarding.
This beginner-focused session is perfect for those just getting started — learn how to push, turn, stop, and fall safely in a supportive environment.