Since 2011, the Action Sports Games has been the ultimate event for Western Australian action sports fans, and Mandurah provides the perfect backdrop with its stunning beaches, breathtaking inland waterways brimming with wildlife, and an epic skatepark that’s just waiting for this kind of competition. The Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games presented by Drug Aware will be held from the 17th to the 19th of March at Hall Park on the Mandurah Western Foreshore, and it promises to be an unmissable event. Featuring wakeboarding, freestyle motocross, skateboarding, BMX, scooter, and, for the first time, rollerskating events, this action-packed weekend of extreme sports has something for everyone. The wakeboarding competition will take place over two days on Mandjar Bay, with freestyle motocross demos happening throughout the day. The skateboard, scooter, BMX, and rollerskate competitions will undoubtedly be a highlight, with top competitors battling it out for over $4000 in prize money and prizes. The BMX competition will be round 1 of 3 rounds for the Western Australian BMX freestyle championships, so you can expect some great riding from the BMX crews. Competitors of all ages and skill levels can enter a range of classes, including pro classes with cash prizes on the line. Don’t miss out on this thrilling weekend of non-stop action and fun at the Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games presented by Drug Aware. Join us and witness Western Australia’s best action sports athletes as they compete in one of the most stunning settings in the state!
Kicking off on the evening of Friday, March 17th, the skatepark action begins with the rollerskate competition, included for the first time ever. On Saturday, March 18th, round 1 of the Action Sports Games begins with the small bowl competition, with BMX leading the way before moving onto the scooter competition and finishing up with the skateboard competition. Sunday, March 19th is all about round 2 and the big bowl. The morning starts with the scooter competition, followed by skateboarding in the mid-afternoon and BMX in the evening as the sun sets. This is set to be an epic weekend of non-stop action that you won’t want to miss. Be sure to join us at the Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games presented by Drug Aware and witness some of Western Australia’s best action sports athletes in action!
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CLASSES, DIVISIONS, ONLINE ENTRY LINKS
- Rollerskate – Beginner, open
- BMX – Beginners (any age with limited skill and confidence) Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Over 15’s, Elite Class ($1000 prize money)
- Scooter – Beginners (beginners get 1 run), Intermediate, Open ($1000 prize money)
- Skateboard – 9 and under, 13 and under, 16 and under, Open woman’s ($1000 prize money), Open men’s ($1000 prize money)
SCHEDULE
- Friday 17th March – Rollerskate – Small bowl competition
- Check in and warm ups – 6:30pm – 7:00pm / Competition – 7:00pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday 18th March – Small bowl competition round
- BMX – Check in and warm ups – 9:30am – 10:00am / Competition – 10:00am – 1:00pm
- Scooter – Check in and warm ups – 1:30pm – 2:00pm / Competition – 2:00pm – 3:30pm
- Skateboard – Check in and warm ups – 4:00pm – 4:30pm / Competition – 4:30pm – 7:30pm
- Sunday 19th March – Big bowl competition round
- Scooter – Check in and warm ups – 8:30am – 9:00am / Competition – 9:00am – 10:30am / Presentations – 10:30am – 11:00am
- Skateboard – Check in and warm ups – 11:30am – 12:00pm / Competition – 12:00pm – 3:00pm / Presentations – 3:00pm – 3:30pm
- BMX – Check in and warm ups – 4:00pm – 4:30pm / Competition – 4:30pm – 7:30pm / Presentations – 7:30pm – 8:00pm
COMPETITION FORMAT – Each competitor gets 2 x 1 minute individual run on both days.(except beginners in scooter and BMX). Your best run counts for your score (highest points win). Both competition places will be combined to find the Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games champion. Any ties for 1st, 2nd or 3rd is decided by a run off.
JUDGING CRITERIA – There are 3 judges to award points according to the judging criteria
- Difficulty. Best score possible from one judge – 20 points
- Definition – Tricks that are difficult to execute, Technical tricks, difficult lines within the park, large gaps or high airs will also be taken into account
- Diversity. Best score possible from one judge – 20 points
- Definition – A run consisting of various types of tricks (grinds, stalls and airs), Using the park to its full capability (tricking on as many obstacles as you can), Using the park in ways that other competitors are not (original lines through the park or tricking parts of the park that no one is tricking.), The more varied the run and the more obstacles ridden the higher the score.
- Consistency. Best score possible from one judge – 20 points
- Definition – A run that has been done without any feet touching by mistake or crashes. Tricks done but not pulled smooth will also come into account with consistency points, the less touches or crashes and the smoother the run the higher the score the competitor will receive.
