Launch of YouthCreates Skate Spot at ActiveSG Bishan Sport Centre

(Top row) Hass Aminian, Founder of Millennial Events (far left), Tan Hock Leong, Chief, ActiveSG, Sport Singapore (second from left), Mohd Fahmi Aliman, member of the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Culture, Community and Youth (middle, in black), Marcus Tan, Chief, Sport Development Group, Sport Singapore (second from right) and Kerk Kim Por, Head of Sport Development, Sport Singapore (far right) with members of the skateboarding community at the YouthCreates Bishan Skate Spot launch event. (Credit: Sport Singapore)

Singapore, 16 March 2025 – Singapore’s skateboarding community welcomes the new YouthCreates Skate Spot @ ActiveSG Bishan Sport Centre, ActiveSG’s first skate facility. The vibrant hub was mooted by YouthCreates – an initiative under Sport Singapore (SportSG). The facility, which officially opened today, serves as a dedicated space for the growing local skateboarding community.

The launch featured a lively showcase of skateboarding competitions, demonstrations, music and craft activities, drawing in about 200 skaters and spectators of all ages. Mr Mohd Fahmi Aliman, member of the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Culture, Community and Youth, officiated the event. 

The YouthCreates Skate Spot @ ActiveSG Bishan Sport Centre serves as a pilot project for a community-centric skate facility. Unlike larger skateparks at Somerset, East Coast Park, and Jurong Lake Gardens, this Skate Spot offers a more accessible venue in the heartlands for young skaters, including beginners, to develop their skills and build a community around the sport.

Mr Marcus Tan, Chief, Sport Development Group at SportSG, said, "The opening of YouthCreates Skate Spot @ ActiveSG Bishan Sport Centre marks a significant milestone in our efforts to make skateboarding more accessible to our community. Beyond being just a skating facility, we envision this space evolving into a vibrant community hub where experienced skaters can mentor beginners, where local competitions can flourish, and where organic skating communities can form in the heartlands. This is about creating opportunities for young people to stay active while building meaningful connections through sport.". 

Skate sports have seen growing interest following its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020. In Singapore, there has been strong participation at YouthCreates skating events such as Ramp-it-Up, Shredder Series, and MASS Singapore.

Hazmi Husaini, a skate coach, said, “It is great to finally have a skate spot in Bishan. Having more dedicated skate spaces in the heartlands makes a huge difference for the community, especially for younger skaters looking for a place to practise and connect with others. We are excited to see the skateboarding scene grow even more with facilities like this.”

The YouthCreates Skate Spot opens from 7am to 10pm daily, in line with ActiveSG Bishan Sport Centre’s operating hours. 

Adding to the excitement, SportSG has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Youth Council (NYC) to introduce the Young ChangeMakers – YouthCreates (Sport) Grant. This initiative aims to empower young people to kickstart community-driven projects through sport, reinforcing SportSG’s commitment to fostering active and engaged communities.

The launch of the Young ChangeMakers – YouthCreates (Sport) Grant marks a significant step in supporting youth-led sporting initiatives. Through the collaboration between YouthCreates and NYC, the Young ChangeMakers grant cap has been increased from $5,000 to either $6,000 or $8,000, based on project merit. This enhancement ensures Singapore’s youth have access to adequate funding and resources to organise sport-related initiatives that they are passionate about.

Ms Karen Lee, Director of Partnership Lab at NYC, added: “We recognise that youths would like to contribute back to their community in different ways, and sports is one key area. The partnership through the Young Changemakers – YouthCreates (Sport) will expand the opportunities for youths to give back to the community, through something close to their hearts – sports.”

Youths interested in applying for the grant can submit their proposals via the OurSG Grants Portal, starting today.