How to Start a Fingerboarding Club at Your School

First Up: Convincing Your School You Need a Fingerboard Club (The Fun Part 😅)

Look, we get it – telling your principal you want to start a "fingerboarding club" might get you some weird looks. But here's the secret: it's all about how you pitch it. From our experience helping students get their clubs approved, here's what works best:

The Pitch That Actually Works

Skip the "it's just fun!" argument (even though it totally is). Instead, hit them with the good stuff:

• "It's basically a hands-on engineering club" (You're building ramps, learning about angles, testing physics – that's STEM, baby!)
• "It teaches design skills" (Custom deck art? That's a portfolio piece!)
• "It builds community" (Because let's be real, nothing brings people together like landing a kickflip for the first time)
• "It helps concentration and focus" (Legit.  There is research that doing things with your hands like fingerboarding is good for your brain.  ✨sensory things✨)

The Nitty Gritty: What You'll Actually Need to Start a Fingerboard Club

The Basics

Let's talk gear. Here's what works best for school clubs:

• Starter Boards: Our Prolific Series decks are perfect for beginners ($10-20 each). They're built tough and ready for learning
• Shared Supplies: Grip tape, trucks, wheels (budget around $50-100)
• DIY Ramp Materials: Start with cardboard and wood scraps. Your woodshop teacher might become your new best friend

Making It Actually Fun (Because Nobody Likes Boring Clubs)

Weekly Meeting Ideas That Don't Suck

• Trick of the Week Challenge: Winner gets bragging rights (and maybe some Teak stickers)
• DIY Ramp Building Sessions: Turn those Amazon boxes into something awesome
• Film Those Lines: Because if you didn't film it, did it even happen?

Club Roles (That People Actually Want)

• President: AKA Chief Stoke Officer
• Equipment Manager: Keeps track of the gear
• Social Media Boss: Because somebody needs to run that fire Instagram account
• Events Planner: Plans the fun stuff like competitions and demos

Growing Your Fingerboarding Club (Without Being Annoying About It)

What Actually Works

• Film some crazy lines at lunch – trust us, people will ask questions
• Host beginner-friendly sessions where everyone gets to try
• Collaborate with other clubs (Art club × custom deck designs = 🔥)

What Doesn't Work

• Being cliquey (fingerboarding is for everyone!)
• Taking things too seriously (it's supposed to be fun, remember?)
• Giving up too early (good things take time)

The Secret Sauce to Keeping It Going

Here's what we've seen work at successful school clubs:

1. Keep It Fresh: Mix up the activities. One week you're learning new tricks, next week you're building a mega ramp
2. Document Everything: Your Instagram stories will be fire
3. Welcome Everyone: From total beginners to tech deck pros
4. Make It Your Own: Every school's club is different – that's what makes it cool

Need Help Getting Your Fingerboard Club Started?

We've got your back! Seriously, hit us up on Instagram (@teaktuning) or email us. We love helping school clubs get started – it's one of our favorite things. We can help with:

• Special club starter packs
• That presentation to convince your teachers
• Tips and tricks from other successful clubs
• Maybe even some free swag (just saying 😉)

Let's Make This Happen!

Starting a fingerboarding club might seem like a big task, but trust us – it's worth it. We've seen small lunch meetups grow into thriving communities. Every epic fingerboarding community started somewhere, why not at your school?

Keep us posted on how it goes! Tag us in your club's posts (@teaktuning) – we love seeing what you all create.

Need more specific advice or got questions? We're just a DM away. Let's get your club rolling! 🛹✨