Thursday, July 17, 2014

Nickelodeon And Robinsons Announce UK Fruit Shoot Skills Tour Dates

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, and Robinsons Fruit Shoot, the UK's number one kids' drinks brand by Britvic, has unveiled the tour dates and locations for the "UK Fruit Shoot Skills Tour", a country-wide tour of the UK where kids can get their skills on!


As part of "Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On", Nick UK and Robinsons Fruit Shoot's brand-new summer magazine-style show, the presenters of the series, the Fruit Shoot Skills Crew, a team of skilled professionals, will be holding a summer roadshow across the UK in which kids will have the opportunity to watch the Fruit Shoot Skills Crew in action and receive expert coaching on how to enhance their own abilities!

Nick UK's all-new magazine-style show, "Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On", will attempt an incredible series of Guinness World Records titles, feature hilarious pranks and showcase the talents of some of the UK's most exceptional kids, as they compete to win a coveted Fruit Shoot Skills Award! Catch the "Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On" this August, only on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK!

"Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On" will be presented by the Fruit Shoot Skills Crew, a nine-strong team of skilled professionals who take street skills to the next level as they inspire kids to enjoy physical exercise, learn new skills and get active.


The Fruit Shoot Skills Crew cover a diverse range of disciplines; Drew Hoops is one of the UK's leading basketball freestyling innovators, while BMX flatlander Matti Axel performs remarkable tricks with gravity-defying skills. Urban gymnast Connor Boost brings the action combining acrobatics and free running to push the boundaries of his sport. Triple-threat Stephanie Five-O is master of the board, able to skateboard, snowboard and surf. World-class football freestyler Laura Kicks impresses with her unbelievable ball control. B-Girl Lyra adds style with her incredible talent for break dancing, while Rachael Sparks brings a whole new meaning to skipping, with the ability to jump rope at double speed. B-Girl Issie has a flair for fusing acrobatics with street dance to create inspiring routines. Finally, champion beatboxer MC Zani keeps it altogether with his extraordinary vocal skills.

Robinsons Fruit Shoot and Nickelodeon have united for another year to launch "Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On" and assemble the next generation Skills Crew. This year's Crew are on a mission to motivate kids from across the country to get involved and learn new skills. Kids can go to fruitshoot.co.uk and fruitshoot.nick.co.uk to watch inspiring tutorials on how to perform some awesome tricks as the Skills Crew share their expertise with step-by-step video guides.

UK Fruit Shoot Skills Tour Dates:

Come down to any of the free events venues on the dates mentioned below. Get active, get involved, and show Nickelodeon your skills! Nick can't wait to meet you. It's time to Get your Skills On!

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2014:
intu Braehead Shopping Centre
Kings Inch Road,
Glasgow G51 4BN
Skills Crew: B-Girl Issie (street dance), Connor Boost (urban gymnast), Drew Hoops (freestyle basketball), Laura Kicks (freestyle football), Matti Axel (BMX flatlander), MC Zani (beatbox), and Rachael Sparks (skipper).

Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July 2014:
intu Metrocentre, the biggest shopping and leisure centre in the UK and Europe
Gateshead,
Tyne and Wear NE11 9YG
Skills Crew: B-Girl Issie (street dance), Connor Boost (urban gymnast), Drew Hoops (freestyle basketball), Laura Kicks (freestyle football), Matti Axel (BMX flatlander), and Rachael Sparks (skipper).

Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August 2014:
intu Trafford Centre
Manchester,
M17 8AA
Skills Crew: B-Girl Issie (street dance), Connor Boost (urban gymnast), Drew Hoops (freestyle basketball), Laura Kicks (freestyle football), Matti Axel (BMX flatlander), MC Zani (beatbox) and Rachael Sparks (skipper).

Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August 2014:
intu Lakeside Shopping Centre
August 8-10
West Thurrock Way,
Grays, Essex RM20 2ZP
Skills Crew: B-Girl Issie (street dance), Connor Boost (urban gymnast), Drew Hoops (freestyle basketball), Matti Axel (BMX flatlander), and MC Zani (beatbox).
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