Luke Tooze bringing the stoke.
The highly anticipated Mandurah Action Sports Games took the Mandurah skatepark by storm, showcasing the incredible talents of skateboarders, scooter riders, and BMX enthusiasts. Supported by Mandurah Mazda and Drug Aware, this exhilarating skatepark competition drew a diverse range of riders and solidified its place as a premier event in the action sports calendar. The competition demonstrated the commitment of both participants and sponsors in fostering a vibrant skatepark culture.
The Action Sports Games competition adopted an exciting format, with competitors showcasing their skills in both the small bowl on day one and the big bowl on day two. The best run from day one was combined with the best run from day two to determine the winners and place-getters, adding an extra layer of intensity and anticipation to the event.
Rollerskate made its debut at the Action Sports Games on Friday Night, highlighting the inclusive nature of the event. Sash Berg showcased remarkable skills and secured a well-deserved victory, signaling a promising future for rollerskating in the Action Sports Games. We look forward to increasing the participation number for the 2024 event.
BMX witnessed jaw-dropping stunts and intense battles for supremacy. Sam Grace stole the show with his audacious foot jam to fakie to fakie front flip in the deep bowl, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible. Unfortunately, Dylan Schmidt’s exceptional riding was cut short by a heavy slam on the first day, forcing him to sit out on the second day. Nevertheless, his presence was sorely missed as his fearless style and technical prowess always electrify the competition. In the intermediate class Ronan McCamish displayed his signature riding style, soaring to incredible heights and maintaining an impeccable flow throughout his runs. His consistency and skill captivated both judges and spectators alike and propelled him into the first place.
The BMX competition reached its climax with a thrilling finish that left everyone on the edge of their seats. Nathan Freeman and Sam Grace battled it out with relentless determination, leaving no room for error. When the dust settled, Freeman emerged victorious by the slimmest of margins, securing the top spot with just 0.66 points separating him from Grace. This exhilarating competition marked the beginning of the Western Australian BMX freestyle state championships, adding even more significance to the competition. Riders from across the state competed fiercely, aiming to secure their position as the top contenders in the championship series. To see how the 2023 championship tally is place be sure to check the link to our liveheats page.
Skateboarding saw a thrilling mix of talented men and women across all levels. Adam Pacynko, making his much-anticipated return from living in England, showcased his exceptional skills, reminding everyone of his prowess in the bowls. However, it was Cruz Evens who rose to the occasion, dominating the competition and claiming the coveted first-place prize. In the men’s under-13 category, Zen Evens demonstrated exceptional skill and secured a well-deserved win, showcasing tremendous potential for the future. The open women’s category witnessed a fierce battle between Mia Kretzer and Hailee Roberts, both of whom displayed rapid progression and showcased their immense talent.Either of them could have taken the win but it was Mia who came out in 1st place.
Emily Palmer brought their stoke to the Mandurah Action Sports Games had some rad front side grinds.
In the scooter category, Mitch Bacon took center stage in the open class, mesmerizing spectators with his powerful, fast, and high-flying combinations. Kash Toft gave a strong performance but had to settle for second place. The intermediate class showcased exceptional skills over the two days, with several competitors potentially making a move to the open class in 2024, further raising the bar for future competitions.
The Mandurah Action Sports Games would not have been possible without the generous support of Mandurah Mazda and Drug Aware. Their commitment to promoting and nurturing the local action sports scene has contributed significantly to the success of the event. As Freestyle Now continues to champion the growth of action sports, the Mandurah Action Sports Games will undoubtedly remain a highlight on the calendar. With its electric atmosphere and showcase of incredible talent, this event further solidifies Mandurah as a thriving hub for action sports enthusiasts.Be sure to check our coming events page for more information on future competitions and other events and you can also look back on all of the past competitions on the past competition page here.
Clockwise from top left – Arnika Dale rolling to the win in the beginner class. – Sash Burg helped to make the debut of rollerskates at the Action Sports Games by taking 1st place. – Chloe Pizzuto on their way to second place. – Emma Kouka had some rad handstands and took home 3rd place. – More rollerskate photos can be found on our Facebook page here.
No one was going as high as Mitch Bacon. 1st in the open class and the $500 cash.
Clockwise from top left – Kash Toft throwing a stanly flip on his way to second place in the open class. – Lloyd Edwards ripp’n the open class in the small bowl on the Saturdays part of the competition, they took home the third place. – Zac James Moore rollin the the open class enough to claim the fourth place position but also sent some bangers over the box in the middle of the small bowl. – The intermediate class was won by Rufus Macfarlane-Brewer, will they move up to open for 2024?. – More scooter photos can be found on our Facebook page here
Clockwise from top left – Nathan Freeman took home the win by just 0.66 points, super close competition. – Samuel Grace flip whips the volcano, on their way to second. – Dylan Schmidt with a massive no hander, not long after this he took a heavy slam at the same spot that put him out for the weekend. – Only Ronan McCamish can be this stylish, winning the intermediates. – More BMX photos can be found on our Facebook page here.
Clockwise from top left – Cruz Evans is a skateboarding machine, so much power and skill, 1st in opens mens and $500 richer. – Mia Kretzer has now got back to back wins in open womans at Action Sports Games in the past two years. – Adam Pacynko took a hiatus from the west oz skate scene and headed to England for a couple of years but he is back and rippin it. 2nd place in open mens in. – Hailee Roberts shreds hard and took home $300 and a 2nd place.
Clockwise from top left – Harlow Clark holding on by just one wheel taking the 2nd in 9 and under womans. – So pumped to see Arya Powell taking the win in 13 under womans and achieving goals, they are becoming more comfortable in the competition zone now. – Mason Clark took the win in the 9 and under mens, he was stoked for sure. – Zen Evans destroyed the competition in the 13 under mens and would have quite honestly taken the win in the opens, yes he is that rad. – More skateboard photos can be found on our Facebook page here.
Mandurah Action Sports Games official results – 17th – 19th March 2023
Rollerskate beginner – 1st Arnika Dale, 2nd Isla Skinner
Rollerskate open – 1st Sasha Berg, 2nd Chloe Pizzuto, 3rd Emma Kouka
Full liveheats rollerskates results link here
Scooter beginner – 1st Eli Stokes, 2nd Rhyder Howard, 3rd Michael Critchlow, 4th Jaxon Baker, 5th Logan Leader, 6th Calais Blakers, 7th Lykan Hepi, 8th Kaiden Grigg
Scooter intermediate – 1st Rufus Macfarlane-Brewer, 2nd Hayden Brewer, 3rd Casey Donohoe, 4th Brad Wooldridge, 5th Jayce Blakers
Scooter open – 1st Mitchell Bacon, 2nd Kash Toft, 3rd Lloyd Edwards, 4th Zac James Moore, 5th Dylan Sinclair, 6th Millar Hammond
Full liveheats scooter results link here
BMX under 11’s – 1st Ilay Godfrey, 2nd Donovan Kane Hudson, 3rd Ryder Schmidt
BMX under 15’s – 1st Albie Livesley, 2nd Alec Richards, 3rd Harlan Pfeiffer
BMX over 15’s – 1st Ronan McCamish, 2nd Taj Hamilton, 3rd Liam Miller, 4th Andrew Joss, 5th Nathan Wilson, 6th Jake Greaves, 7th Vaughn Jones
BMX opens – 1st Natham Freeman, 2nd Samual Grace, 3rd Luke Tooze, 4th Dempesy Varischetti, 5th Jack Carwardine, 6th Dylan Schmidt, 7th Ryan Aquilina
Full liveheats BMX results link here
Skateboard 9 and under mens – 1st Mason Clark, 2nd Jake Turnbull, 3rd James Rixom, 4th Levi Pagdanganan, 5th Ilay Godfrey, 6th Hunter Hall
Skateboard 9 and under womens – 1st Pepper Connolly, 2nd Harlow Clark, 3rd Indiana Done, 4th Summer Daykin, 5th Scarlett Harrington
Skateboard 13 and under mens – 1st Zen Evans, 2nd Otis Sienkewitz, 3rd Locky Obrien, 4th Alex Gauder, 5th Arleigh Hall, 6th Zachary Hlaing, 7th Kasper Godfrey
Skateboard 13 and under womens – 1st Arya Powell, 2nd Madison Brown, 3rd Rosie Connolly
Skateboard open mens – 1st Cruz Evans, 2nd Adam Pacynko, 3rd Vai Evans, 4th Jake Smith, 5th Scott Michael Davis
Skateboard open womens – 1st Mia Kretzer, 2nd Hailee Roberts, 3rd Gogo Dale, 4th Emily Palmer
Full liveheats skateboard results link here
