We’re very excited to announce the opening of the first of several new international training facilities, designed and developed by @caskateparks . @gripskatepark is now open in Tampere, Finland and includes 25,000 square feet (2,300 sq m) of world-class indoor terrain on two floors, including a competition bowl, vert ramp, street course, resi box, and other fun and progressive sections. Working with our European partners, we created the ultimate training environment for anyone determined to progress their skateboarding and make an impact during the upcoming competition season. Just a short train transfer from Helsinki Airport, Grip Skatepark is now open and ready for athletes from around the world to come shred! Locals who want to learn to skate or advance their current skills can sign up for Grip’s Spring class series (do it now, before it fills up!). Details at @gripskatepark .
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#gripskatepark
CATF IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED
5/16/25 (Vista, CA) – It is with great regret that we announce the permanent closure of the California Training Facility (CATF) in Vista, California. CATF was created in 2018 by California Skateparks to serve both elite Olympic skateboarders as well as aspiring amateurs. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we can no longer continue operations at the facility. As a result, all programs, including the Development Program, have been discontinued. Despite the unexpected circumstances, we remain grateful for the opportunity to have supported the skateboarding community.
Opened ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, CATF provided skateboarding’s first Olympians access to world-class Park and Street courses so they could train in a private setting. The facility also fulfilled a secondary role as a full-scale experimental site for California Skateparks’ construction and design teams to refine, validate, and evolve our temporary competition-course construction techniques. This allowed California Skateparks to modify CATF’s Park and Street courses over the years to meet the training needs of elite competitors.
Located in skateboarding’s Southern California heartland, CATF was home to the sport’s biggest stars—athletes who became household names after their success at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Teams from around the globe have spent countless hours at CATF, which was also the Official Training Center for Team USA.
More than half of all skateboarders competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics trained at CATF in the months leading up to the Games, including more than half of all Medalists. This is just one example of the impact the facility has had on international competitive skateboarding—an impact that made CATF the Home Of Champions. (SEE IMAGES FOR FULL TEXT)
Being asked to add my signature to those of @andymac720 and @lolatambling@catrainingfacility was a real highlight of my trip to #california #thankyouskateboarding #ukskate #ukskateboarding #skateboardgb #skater #skateordie
Welcome back, Uriah! #Repost @uriah_anchor
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I was so STOKED to train again at @catrainingfacility ! 🛹💥
I had so much fun and can’t wait to keep getting better and better at this epic spot. Thank you so much CATF I will see you soon. 🤙🏽🔥😎
Buy any deck or complete skateboard from Soul Grind Skate Shop (@soulgrindskateshop ) and receive a free lesson in CA Training Facility’s Development Program group class or a free session during the Saturday Open Skate Session (Noon to 3PM)
Head on over to @soulgrindskateshop today & shop with our girl Jen 🙏🏻
SHARPEN YOUR CONTEST GAME - Sign up for CATF’s Competition Camp, taking place Dec. 28-29 in Vista, CA. Boys and girls who are currently competing or hope to in the new year will learn techniques and strategies taught by Olympian and CATF Head Coach @th0mas.augusto and our Coaching Staff to improve their results in competition. Skills drills, planning effective routines, and a mock contest are just a few of the activities planned for this special weekend, which falls between Christmas and New Years. Have fun and get a jump start on your 2025 contest season at CATF Competition Camp! #catrainingfacility #catf #competitioncamp #skatecamp
Join us this Saturday, December 14th for our Toy Drive/Skate Jam Event with @coolbeanssupplyco 🔥🔥
Time: 12 Noon to 3PM
Place: California Training Facility (CATF)
Bring an Unwrapped Toy or Make a Purchase at Cool Beans Skate Supply Co for FREE ENTRANCE into the event. 🎁
Best Trick Skate Contest, Live Music, Fingerboard Parks & Best Trick Contest, Vintage Clothes Booth, Food & More! 🎄
1410 Vantage CT, Vista, CA 92081
Excited for Saturday! 🙌 We’ll see you then!!
Buy any deck or complete skateboard from Cool Beans Skate Supply Co (@coolbeanssupplyco ) and receive a free lesson in CA Training Facility’s Development Program group class or a free session during the Saturday Open Skate Session (Noon to 3PM)
Head on over to @coolbeanssupplyco today & shop with our guy Austin 🙏🏻
