Adrénaline Urbaine unveiled the official opening of its brand new center last Wednesday in the company’s hometown of Trois-Rivières. An indoor skatepark, a Snow/Snowskate course on the roof of the building, Ninja Warrior style parcour, a climbing wall and much more. This is the future of action sports evolution and we’re proud to support it.
photos by Olivier Croteau
Inspired by the legendary skateboard camp company Woodward, the new Adrenaline Urban Center in Trois-Rivières is huge, 40 000 square feet to be exact. The place hosts up to 10 action sports and counts a multitude of obstacles and tools to improve your skills as you have fun in one of the best indoor park setups we’ve seen in a while.
The best thing about this is that with the indoor park and the snow course on the roof, the Centre Adrénaline Urbaine is made so you can ride during all 4 seasons. A blessing for skateboarders during the Winter and for snowboarders during the Summer.
Riders from the new generation must understand that a center like this did not really exist in Quebec before last Wednesday and they must consider themselves lucky to have access to the high quality facilities of the Adrénaline Urbaine center. It goes without saying that we are extremely proud to be a partner in this project. Building the skate/snow/snowskate scene in the province is something we truly have at heart.
Getting there is pretty easy as the Sport Center is located right next to freeway 40 and 55 intersection. The newly developped District 55 sector counts a bunch of new restaurants, shops, hotels and a vibrant atmosphere. If you’re trying to hit this park, follow the map below!
THE INDOOR FACILITY
First of all, the indoor part of the AU center counts one of the best parks we’ve seen in a while. From transition of all sizes, to ledges, rails, bumps, jumps and ramps, there’s everything a skateboarder needs to have fun and progress at a fast pace. With the possibility to skate all Winter long, the TR kids that will come out of this park truly represent Quebec skateboarding future. There’s no doubts about it!
The indoor park itself is big and can host a few hundred skaters at the same time. The ramps are wooden and look smooth as can be. The obstacles aren’t too big, but big enough to give you feelings. Perfect to all skill levels. The progression of obstacles is also a good reminder that you can learn on the smaller stuff and then take it to the big stuff. Check out the photos for a better preview of what the AU indoor skatepark has to offer.
Beside all these skatepark features, the indoor part of the place also has a climbing wall and a Ninja Warrior type obstacle course to practice Parkour type activities. Summer or Winter, there’s enough stuff in there to keep you occupied and well exercised for months on end.
THE OUTDOOR FACILITY
Right on the roof of the building lays a full fledge ski hill that can be shredded all year long and that features obstacles that remind us of classic snowpark obstacles. This innovative ski and snowboard park has a slope of 11.5 degrees and is equipped with Proslope technology, a synthetic carpet from Europe, which allows skiers and snowboarders to continue to ride in the summer, right here in Mauricie.
On the obstacles level, the outdoor snowpark at Adrenaline Urbaine Center is well diversified. The first part consists of a flat rail and a rainbow box, perfect to prepare for the second row of obstacles. Following the first two obstacles, you have a round mailbox as well as a flat box. Not bad at all for a spot you can ride during the winter!
ACCESS TO PROFESSIONNALS
In addition to these remarkable installations, the specialized team of Adrénaline Urbaine will be able to supervise visitors of all ages and all levels, by offering them an offer adapted to their interests and objectives.
The Adrenaline Urbain crew offers group lessons, semi-private or private, summer camps, as well as training sessions for seasoned athletes and professionals. It is even possible to reserve premises for corporate events, and children's parties. Whatever the reason of your visit, you can be sure you’ll have access to a crew of experimented riders to help you learn even faster.
SUMMER CAMPS
With its modern infrastructure, stimulating activities and safe environment, the Adrénaline Urbaine camp will offer a unique experience to children aged 6 to 13 with its Summer Camp. For 5 days, the week of July 11 or July 18, they will have the chance to discover a multitude of action sports while being encouraged and supervised by coaches trained for initiation and supervised by a physical education teacher.
The Summer Camps are the best way to get good at your sport fast as you’ll be doing it intensively with experimented riders who will be able to assist you in your progression. It’s almost sad that the camp lasts only a week as you might need a lot more than that to experiment the place to the fullest.
