Wellness Riders is a community-led initiative delivering adaptive skateboarding sessions for people with disabilities,
neurodivergence, and additional support needs.
We create calm, supportive environments where participants can try skateboarding at their own pace,
with guidance, encouragement, and no pressure.
Our focus is simple:
• Movement
• Confidence
• Connection
Everything we do is built around meeting people where they're at, adapting to individual needs
and creating a positive experience where everyone feels welcome.
Join us for a fun, supportive and inclusive adaptive skateboarding experience at Sonsk8 Indoor Skatepark in Glen Innes, delivered by Wellness Riders in collaboration with Auckland Council, Spectrum Care, Gig Buddies and Sonsk8.
Designed for people with disabilities, additional needs, neurodiversity, anxiety, or anyone who would benefit from a calm and encouraging environment, these sessions focus on building confidence, connection, wellbeing and new skills through the joy of skateboarding — all at each participant's own pace.
No previous skateboarding experience is needed. Whether it's your very first roll or you're already a confident rider, our experienced adaptive coaches will tailor the session to suit individual goals, abilities and comfort levels.
Experience the Full Skatepark Vibe
This is a relaxed drop-in style event, with participants welcome to arrive anytime during the session. We'll be running small group rotations of approximately 30 minutes, with around 5 participants per group to help keep the experience calm, supportive and spacious.
Held inside Auckland's most iconic indoor skateparks, participants will have the opportunity to experience the energy, culture and excitement of a real skatepark in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.
🎧 Live DJ beats creating a fun and uplifting atmosphere
🛹 A purpose-built indoor skatepark experience
💛 A relaxed chill-out zone for breaks and social connection
🤝 Opportunities to meet new people and make friends
✨ A welcoming space where everyone can participate at their own pace
Whether you're skating, cheering others on, listening to the music or simply soaking up the positive vibes, there's something for everyone.
SUPPORT PEOPLE WELCOME.
Parents, caregivers, whanau, friends and support workers are welcome to attend and
support participants throughout the session.
✨ Guided adaptive skateboarding coaching
🛹 Skateboards, helmets and protective gear provided
🥤 Light refreshments
💛 Sensory-friendly chill-out space available throughout the session
🤝 Support workers, buddies and whānau warmly welcome
• Comfortable clothing suitable for movement
• Closed-toe shoes (no Crocs or jandals)
• Water bottle
• Snacks if needed
• Any personal medication
• Please bring your own helmet if you have one, as this will usually provide the best and most comfortable fit. We'll also have helmets, skateboards
and protective pads available to borrow.
• A parent, carer, whānau member, friend, or support worker if additional support would be helpful.
Sonsk8 indoor Skatepark
Omaru Lane
Saturday 29 August 2026
10 am - 12 pm
Session timing:
This is a relaxed drop-in style event, with participants welcome to arrive anytime during the session. We'll be running small group rotations of approximately 30 minutes, with around 5 participants per group to help keep the experience calm, supportive and spacious.



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