CURRENT STATUS: We have found a location! We are in active negotiations with parties involved to finalize a plan for mid February through March. Once insurance is approved, well start the program!  More info coming soon! 
 

 

Program Summary

Winter Skate Nights is an 8-12 week indoor skateboarding program hosted at the former HRDC Warming Shelter. Each Monday evening combines:

• A short beginner clinic

• Open skate with separated zones for different skill levels

• Weekly best-trick contests and, in later weeks, a Game of SKATE tournament

• Special opening and finale nights with live music, food, and community presentations

• On-site booths for SAM and HRDC, plus rotating sponsors and artists

• Ongoing collection of food and essential items to support HRDC programs

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Weekly Schedule (Sample)

• 5:00–5:20 pm — Beginner Skate Clinic

• 5:20–9:00 pm — Open Skate, contests, and programming.

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Community Impact Statement

For many young people in Bozeman, skateboarding is their primary community and creative outlet. During winter, that outlet disappears: parks are buried in snow, daylight is short, and indoor options are limited and often expensive.

Winter Skate Nights directly addresses this gap by offering a warm, supervised, low-cost space where youth can move their bodies, express themselves, and feel part of something positive. The program supports:

• Physical health, through regular movement, balance, and coordination

• Mental health, by providing a constructive way to manage stress and build confidence

• Social-emotional growth, via mentorship, peer support, and achievable challenges

At the same time, the program is a concrete way for the broader Bozeman community to support HRDC and the future of local skateparks—tying winter recreation, social services, and long-term infrastructure into one collaborative project

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