The Kwinana skatepark recently buzzed with excitement as Freestyle Now, with the generous support of the City of Kwinana, hosted a thrilling scooter skatepark competition that brought together riders of all skill levels from the local community. This small-scale event provided an inclusive platform for scooter enthusiasts to showcase their tricks, skills, and creativity, turning the skatepark into a stage of action-packed excitement. Thanks to the City of Kwinana’s commitment to fostering a vibrant action sports community, the scooter competition became a reality, drawing participants of various skill levels and levels of confidence. This inclusive approach allowed riders to step out of their comfort zones and showcase their unique styles, unleashing a flurry of impressive maneuvers that thrilled both judges and spectators alike. Competitors took full advantage of the skatepark’s features, seamlessly combining manuals, jumps, and a wide range of technical tricks to create awe-inspiring performances. From smooth and stylish manuals that demonstrated their precision control to jaw-dropping jumps that showcased their aerial prowess, the scooter riders left an indelible mark on the skatepark with their incredible displays of skill and creativity. The competition provided an opportunity for riders to not only showcase their individual talents but also connect with the local scooter community. The small community atmosphere fostered a supportive and friendly environment where riders encouraged and cheered on their fellow competitors, further fueling the excitement and camaraderie throughout the event. Freestyle Now extends its gratitude to the City of Kwinana for their unwavering support in making the scooter competition a reality. Their commitment to promoting action sports and providing a platform for riders to showcase their abilities has contributed to the growth and vibrancy of the local scooter scene. The Kwinana skatepark scooter competition exemplified the spirit of action sports, where riders of all skill levels came together to push their limits, inspire one another, and create lasting memories. Freestyle Now looks forward to hosting more thrilling events in the future, continuing to nurture and celebrate the talents of the local action sports community. 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. You can also follow Freestyle Now on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated on our latest news, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved.
Clockwise from top left – Ben Measey showing off a sick one foot manual and taking 4th place in beginner scooter. – Shaun Tateishi getting some air and getting 1st place in scooter intermediate. – The granite ledge is a sick spot to grind and ride. – Rory Tognetti brought the rad to the competition and took home 3rd in scooter intermediate. – More phots can be found on our Facebook page here.
Kwinana scooter competition official results – 22nd April 2023
Beginner – 1st RJ Marshall, 2nd Noah Ladhams, 3rd Harold Parsons, 4th Ben Measey, 5th Eli Harrington, 6th Maxwell Brice, 7th Patricia Brice
Intermediate – 1st Shaun Tateishi, 2nd Billy Hood, 3rd Rory Tognetti
Open – 1st Blake Turner
