Isaac Berryman came away with 1st place in the Open Class, well deserved as I’m sure you can appreciate from this huge backflip, which believe it or not was not the most impressive trick he brought to the comp. His unmatched consistency and inspiring style set him apart, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this incredible rider.
The 2023 Western Australian BMX Freestyle State Championships recently took center stage at the renowned Bayswater Skatepark, one of Western Australia’s premier destinations. Against the backdrop of this top-tier facility, riders from across the state converged to showcase their skills and vie for top honors in various categories.
In the BMX Under 11’s division, young riders demonstrated their burgeoning skills with impressive runs and daring maneuvers. Congratulations to Jayce Blakers for claiming the top spot, followed closely by Samuel Evans and Zack Ballantyne, who secured second and third place, respectively. The future of BMX looks bright with such talented riders leading the way. Moving on to the BMX Under 15’s category, riders unleashed their creativity and technical prowess on the course. Liam Miller emerged victorious with amazing bike control and flow that is well about his age bracket, he clinching the first-place title, with Jake Welhan and Oskar Thomas taking second and third place, respectively. Their flawless execution and innovative tricks captivated audiences and showcased the depth of talent in the youth category. In the BMX Over 15’s division, riders demonstrated their mastery of the sport, delivering high-flying airs and gravity-defying stunts. Jay Furukawa claimed the top spot, followed by Bayswater locals Tim Pearson and Gavin Penny, who secured second and third place, respectively. Their exceptional skill and dedication to their craft were evident throughout the competition. Finally, in the fiercely competitive BMX Open category, riders battled it out for supremacy on the course. Congratulations to Izac Berryman for emerging victorious and securing the first-place title. Todd Henshall, Jack Carwardine, and Kody Strong rounded out the top four, showcasing their talent and tenacity in the face of stiff competition.
Freestyle Now extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the riders who participated in the 2023 Western Australian BMX Freestyle State Championships. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport have not gone unnoticed, and you have all contributed to making this event a resounding success. A special thank you to Colony BMX and Local BMX for their competition support and to all the parents who endured the sun while supporting their favorite riders. To everyone who attended, your tireless efforts and unwavering support are deeply appreciated, and you have played an integral role in the success of the championships. Here’s to another year of BMX excellence and the continued growth and development of the sport in Western Australia!
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Clockwise from top left – Todd Henshall dazzled the crowd with an epic no-hander on his way to 2nd place on the open class – Jack Carwardine threw down a radical downwhip helping to secure a 3rd place in the open class – Jay Furukawa brought the heat traveling from Geraldton in the north of the state and took home the state championship in the over 15’s – Liam Miller redefines griz airs, and wins the under 15’s division, definitely riding well above his age in skill.
Clockwise from top left – Fantastic to see Raidan Hyde representing some of the youngest in the BMX community, showcasing some big airs – Great to see Sam Evans coming away with 2nd place, sending tricks like this huge can-can – Jayce Blakers sent it hard to win the under 11’s and this backflip is proof of that and his rad abilities – Jake Whelan has the best one footed tabletop and we could watch him do these all day, 2nd place in the under 15’s – Check out more amazing photos on our Facebook page here!
Results for the Western Australian State Championships – 17th December 2023
BMX Under 11’s – 1st Jayce Blakers, 2nd Samuel Evans, 3rd Zack Ballantyne, 4th Ryan Capocci, 5th Ilay Godfrey, 6th Calais Blakers, 7th Raidan Hyde, 8th Duke Sach, 9th Kain Crackel
BMX Under 15’s – 1st Liam Miller, 2nd Jake Welhan, 3rd Oskar Thomas, 4th Koutaro Furukawa, 5th Jimmy Bowden, 6th Seth Cooper, 7th Dylan Barry Walker
BMX Over 15’s Amateurs – 1st Jay Furukawa, 2nd Tim Pearson, 3rd Gavin Penny
BMX Open – 1st Izac Berryman, 2nd Todd Henshall, 3rd Jack Carwardine, 4th Kody Strong
