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An afternoon flatland jam

Freestyle Now — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:59:46 +0000

On the 2nd of January the Perth Concert Hall was sessioned by Freestyle Now squad member Shaun Jarvis along with world travelers Anttoni Jämsä from Sweden and Eiji Kataoka from Japan. The video was filmed over an hour and the content was what transpired.

An afternoon Perth Concert Hall flat Jam 2nd January 2012 from freestyle now on Vimeo.

Behind the Bars

Freestyle Now — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:22:38 +0000

We have created a new page on the Freestyle Now website for the Behind the Bars television shows. Please check it out for all the information you need and enjoy the shows. There are still a few more to be released yet, each month a new one will be released, with 4 more shows still to come. Behind the Bars was a community television show produced by Freestyle Now. It was broadcast on community television in 2001 and 2002. Check the page and enjoy.

New Armadale skatepark launch and coaching sessions

Freestyle Now — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:31:50 +0000

Armadale located in the southern suburbs of Perth has a long history dating back into the late 1850’s. Back then there was talk about a central location where people could gather and partake in activities on wheels. Fast forward to 2012 and the people in Armadale finally got their location for wheeled activities. The New Armadale skatepark has been a long time coming. The set up is a plaza style which is a first for the Perth area. The official launch takes place on Friday 17^th February. The festivities kick off at 3:30pm and runs for two hours. The officials will do their official thing to make it all official and then it will be officially open. Once that has all taken place the Freestyle Now squad will be throwing down a demo and then an open coaching jam session will take place, with prize give-a-ways from Stowaway distribution, 4 Skateboard Co and Mutts scooters.
After the official opening there will be a series of coaching workshops open to all participants in Bmx, Skate and Scooter. All participants will be required to have a helmet. (If you don’t have a helmet then go buy one and protect your head, you only get one.) These coaching sessions will take place on a Thursday afternoon from 4pm to 6pm on the following dates:-

Thursday 23 Feb – Coaching Session 1
Thursday 1 Mar – Coaching Session 2
Thursday 8 Mar – Coaching Session 3
Thursday 15 Mar – Coaching Session 4
Thursday 22 Mar – Coaching Session 5
Thursday 29 Mar – Coaching Session 6
Thursday 5 Apr – Coaching Session 7
Thursday 12 Apr – Coaching Session 8

Then to top it all off the new Armadale skatepark will feature a bmx, skate and scooter competition take place on Friday 13 April.
If you want to scope more info then please check out our coming events page.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad – South Perth Australia Day Celebrations

Freestyle Now — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:41:32 +0000

Australia Day in Perth had one of the most bizarre weather patterns that many have seen for a long time. The Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad had a big day on this day. In the morning they performed some morning stunt shows in Gosnells before they headed over to the South Perth Australia Day celebrations on the Swan River foreshore. It was hot even in the morning, but more heat was to come, the thermometer maxed out at 42 degrees. Liquid was being consumed at a very rapid rate. With the ramps all set it was time to get the bmx shows rolling. The heat defiantly was a large factor in the low numbers attending the Perth Australia Day celebrations fireworks all around the Swan River.
Although it was so hot that did not slow down the Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad performances. A total of 6 shows were performed before nature unleashed its own fireworks. As the sky was getting darker and darker the temperature was still staying at a steady HOT. As time was moving forward the sky was dark from the clouds not from the onset of night. As the fireworks started, so too did natures fireworks. There was lightning going in all directions and rain bucketing down. The temperature did come down some but it remained hot well into the night. Australia Day 2012 most definitely did have the most bizarre weather that Perth has seen in many years.

Clockwise from top left – Dylan Schmidt clicking a turndown – Guest rider for the day Brad Mas, nice nac nac – Dylan whips – Dylan flips over the flag. – Photos Jesse James

Clockwise from top left – Guest rider Dave Jonker waves them like he don’t care – Dylan down side whip – Dave Jonker does it for Australia – Dylan and Shaun Jarvis team up for some no handers. – Photos Jesse James

Clockwise from top left – Brad Mas table top 360 – Dylan back flips over Shaun while the flag fly’s as the dark clouds creep in – Dave Jonker gets loose on a 360 – Brad Mas Indian air stretch. – Photos Jesse James

The sky turns black while Dave and Brad hold the flag. Dylan Schmidt superman seat grab.

Behind the Bars – Show 5

Freestyle Now — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:04:15 +0000

It’s that time of the month again for another episode of “Behind the Bars” to be released.
In 2001 squad members Shaun Jarvis and Jason Parker began to produce a T.V. show called “Behind the Bars” which was broadcast on community television in Perth Western Australia. The show focused on the BMX scene in Perth, Western Australia. With no video production skills the two guys just went at it, they knew what they wanted to achieve and set about doing just that. This is a good example that you can do whatever you want as long as you put your mind to it. There is nothing holding you back, only you. Both Jason and Shaun started to get a bit more experience with the skills and the production get a little easier after the first few shows. With only that experience to guide them in production the two guys set out to get another show set and done, show 5. So after 10 years it’s now time to unleash show 5 to the world via the internet. If you would like to see the other shows the check out The Prelude along with Show 1, Show 2, Show 3 and Show 4 if you wish to catch up.
Freestyle Now will be releasing an episode every month so keep posted and enjoy the show.

Behind the Bars – show 5 from Behind the Bars on Vimeo.

Bunbury Australia Day skatepark jam

Freestyle Now — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:58:58 +0000

Australia Day Celebrations in Bunbury had an added bonus of a skatepark jam hosted by Freestyle Now. With a fantastic turnout the skatepark was alive with skaters, scooters and bmxers all hitting it hard and celebrating Australia Day in every rad way they could. Participants on the day were treated to some great product thanks to Stowaway distribution, 4 skateboard co and Mutts scooters. Thanks also need to go out to the City of Bunbury for putting together the celebrations.

Bunbury local shredder Jordan Minchin snaps a 360 nac nac – Photo Andy Fortini

Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad – Gosnells Australia Day stunt shows

Freestyle Now — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:59:20 +0000

Australia Day in Perth was one of the hottest in a very long time. The Freestyle Now stunt squad was out early in the morning for the City of Gosnells Australia Day breakfast. Even with the first show taking place at 9am the heat was in full force. The early morning revelers got to see some great bmx stunt riding with the crowds getting into the Australia Day sprit.

Clockwise from top left – Guest rider Dave Jonker in the middle of a double 180. – Dylan Schmidt throwing down a double tailwhip – Guest rider Brad Mas clicks a turndown 360 – Dylan Schmidt back flips.

Guest rider Bard Mas can can back flip any time

Lot 208 youth bmx skate and scooter coaching workshops

Freestyle Now — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:58:22 +0000

On Monday 23^rd and Tuesday 24^th of January Freestyle Now hosted two skateboard, scooter and bmx coaching workshops for Lot 208 youth at the Australind and Harvey skateparks. Australind was on the Monday with a good turnout of skatepark users to enjoy a morning of learning new tricks. The push for a new skatepark at Australind was also promoted on this day as well which is good to see as Australind is long overdue for a new facility. On the Tuesday it was time to rock it out at the Harvey skatepark. The locals had the morning to get some great trick tips during the coaching workshop. All the participants during the workshop went away smiling at the end of the workshops. Either they received product from Stowaway distribution, 4 skateboard co and Mutts scooters or just the fact that they learnt new tricks and skills that they had otherwise not had the chance to learn.

Left at Australind and right at Harvey, the locals with Freestyle Now squad members Phillip Marshall, Andy Fortini and Shaun Jarvis

Round 1 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series – Kalgoorlie

Freestyle Now — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:55:29 +0000

The sun was shining bright on the afternoon when round 1 in the new series of the Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series kicked off at the Kalgoorlie skatepark. The skateboard, scooter and bmx competition had a good turnout of competitors from the goldfields area, all willing to partake in a good fun afternoon.
It was great to see Blake Hick who had won the 2011 F.N.W.A.S.S. scooter title had moved up to bmx and took all of his scooter skills with him. With two of Kalgoorlie heavy hitters away, Corey Smithies and Sam Pearce, the annihilation of the bmx class was left up to Sam’s brother Blake Pearce, it must run in the blood as Blake kicked it large and took the win.
Two French skaters are traveling around Australia and had only just begun their journey in Perth and Kalgoorlie was their first stop. Both Cyril and Jonathon are shredders and good dudes and we wish them a safe expedition around Australia. Young skater Josh Castle has moved up on the skill scale and is now rocking some fresh tricks, it’s good to see. Josh was given the award for bestest duder on the day with a $100 voucher from new local business Karpar House.
As usual all the competitors threw down some great runs during the afternoon, and at the end as the sun was setting prizes were given out thanks to Stowaway distribution, 4 skateboard co and Mutts scooters. A big thank you to the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder for supporting the competition.

Clockwise from top left – Blake Pearse whips the hip – Cullen Webber shreds the scoot – Blake Hicks febles the rail – Locky Scroop loves the stairs.

Clockwise from top left – Jason Randell febles the down ledge – French skater Johnathon LeBlank had some good tech skills like this flip fakie in from foot plant – James Hyder bar spin fakie – Cyril Lambolez skate winner, skate shredder

Kalgoorlie skatepark competition – 19^th January – Round 1 F.N.W.A.S.S. – Official results

Scooter beginner – 1^st Bailey Donlop, 2^nd Joshua Dowling, 3^rd Rory Brown, 4^th Zac Keast, 5^th Jayden Keenan, 6^th Baily Donnaly, 7^th Aidan Yoshi, 8^th Aidan Bidings, 9^th Zac Clarke, 10^th Darcy Atkins, 11^th Travis Robinson, 12^th Rory Barnett.
Scooter expert – 1^st Luke Marocchi, 2^nd Ryan Harvey, 3^rd Cullen Webber, 4^th Jack Aidrick.

Skate beginner – 1^st Jayden Pickering, 2^nd Lachy Scroop.
Skate expert – 1^st Cyril Lambolez, 2^nd Johnathon LeBlank, 3^rd Connor Devlin, 4^th Josh Castle.

Bmx beginner – 1^st Kyle Bugeja, 2^nd Jarrad Davis.
Bmx expert – 1^st Blake Pearce, 2^nd James Hyder, 3^rd Eathan Gravner, 4^th Blake Hicks, 5^th Jason Randell, 6^th Layne Harper, 7^th Joel Schwartz.

DownUnderGround – Australian bmx flatland contest series

Freestyle Now — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:18:13 +0000

The new series of DownUnderGround – Australian bmx flatland contest series, is about to kick off on the 25^th of February at Summer Hill in Sydney. The day will most definitely be full of good times and rad tricks. Plan your journey there now and enjoy the radness.