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Re: Need advise on how to open your own indoor skatepark. Jan 9, 2009 9:24 AM
Hey Sk8,
I worked in the ASR (Action Sports Industry) prior to what I do now in the music and entertainment industry. Luck is right you need to definitely do some research and draft up a business plan. You can also do some searches to see if the area you are in will allow it, and if there are insurance companies that will cover what you are trying to do. Also, depending on what types of materials you want used for the ramps you may even be able to get a builder or ramp company to give a discount in place of some advertising space or offer in becoming a dealer of some of their products for parents/kids to be able to purchase from you where you also show them how to set it up and make it safe for their driveway, etc.
Another thing would be making sure to have like a monthly membership as a gym would to keep the kids coming back. Hold events that would keep the interest peaked and continue to have a steady population at your facilities. If there is no skatepark where you are you could also talk with some people at the town hall and they will be able to give you some insight of the steps to follow in obtaining building permits, insurance, occupancy permits, etc.
Lastly, maybe not at first but it may be a good idea to work close with a local skate shop if there is one, and if there is not you open one inside and become that shop. Work with the schools on after school programs for the kids that skateboard or want to learn just like a "ski club", but make it a "skate club".
Hopefully that helped a bit. Keep me posted I love to hear about people doing what they dream of. Hope all is well.
Thanks
Rich Casey
