Skateparks and Waveparks

Extreme Group is committed to supporting the sports and lifestyles it promotes. With the remarkable growth in participation in extreme sports and the increasing commercial opportunities surrounding the sports EX Parks is addressing the need & develop their skills.

WAVEPARKS

EX Parks is developing a breathtaking new sports and retail attraction - EX Parks Waveparks. Not only do we provide the best boardsport, entertainment, retail and eating experience, you won't find another venue like it in the UK. Our entire development is to be housed in a unique large open-plan tent structure that's fully insulated and heated in winter, but which can also be opened on those hot summer days so you can catch the rays while you surf. EX Parks Wavepark will incorporate:

  • WaveLoch® 10 ft breaking competition class stationary sheet wave.
  • FlowRider® beginners and recreational wave.
  • Skatepark street course and ramps.
  • Restaurant, bar, and specialist extreme sports retailers.
  • Function suite with dance floor and viewing balcony overlooking the waves.
  • Entertainment stage with large video screens.
  • In-house television studio

 

 

SKATEPARKS
EX Parks is redefining skateparks, pioneering the new generation of high quality indoor urban-based extreme sports theme parks across the UK. Each park is anchored around a huge indoor skatepark for skateboards, inline skating and BMX, with fashion retail, hardware sales and food and drinks all under one roof. Comfortable social and spectator areas allow friends and families to join in the experience, and additional activities like indoor artificial wall climbing bring added thrills and excitement. Each venue features:

  • Pro-designed street course & ramps, with pro & beginner areas.
  • Rock-effect indoor climbing walls.
  • Pumping audio/visual system and live DJs.
  • Video games systems.
  • Internet access.
  • Extreme sports retail, food and refreshments.

Future plans will see exciting new attractions such as skydiving simulators and bungee trampolines for a complete and exhilarating extreme sports experience.


Business Opportunities

EX Parks is pursuing several sites throughout the UK for Skateparks and Waveparks. We're aiming to have the first EX Parks Skatepark up and running during 2004, and the first Wavepark running by summer 2005. If you're a company currently functioning or considering expanding your services or products into the youth market, EX Parks Waveparks and Skateparks provide many business, marketing and promotional opportunities. We also have partnership opportunities available now for:

  • EX Freshies (Funky Fresh Natural food cafés).
  • EX Retail and EX Branded Products
  • Extreme Hotel
  • Venue, events, and ramp sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities range from permanent and event sponsorships to involvement in the EX Parks rider academy programmes. Your company will benefit from its association with these highly visible youth lifestyle venues and the worldwide EX brand.


Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are a company involved in supplying products or services aimed to the youth market, there is no better way to reach your target audience than by becoming involved in the EX Parks sponsorship programme. We have a number of options available to suit your requirements and budget:

Permanent Sponsorship - Your company logo permanently displayed on the riding surfaces and around the venues. Imagine the number of times that your logo will be viewed: by the riders, visitors to the restaurant and shops, and through TV exposure of events and competitions.
Competition Sponsorship - Ex Parks will be holding frequent competitions throughout the year. Your company can elect to sponsor an individual competition to gain exposure over the competition period or you may sponsor an entire series.
Event Sponsorship - EX Parks venues provide the perfect venues for events such as product launches, fashion shows or exciting and unusual corporate events.
Rider Academy sponsorship - EX Parks will be introducing a rider academy to provide riders with the opportunity to develop their skills and become eligible to compete in regional, national and summer series events. Riders will be nurtured from grass-roots level to experts along our national grading system.


Promotions, Product Launches and Corporate Events

The awesome spectator appeal of extreme sports combined with our well equipped restaurants and visually stimulating environments makes EX Parks the ideal venues for corporate events, stress busting days-out, and team building workshops. For fashion shows, product launches, live bands, or indeed any event that requires a unique setting, we have the facility to help make your event a resounding success.


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