Scarborough Beach Skatepark was the epicenter of high-energy action sports once again for the 2024 Groundswell Festival Rail Jam. This year’s jam turned up the stoke, showcasing insane levels of progression as BMX, scooter, and skateboard riders from Perth and beyond threw down with unparalleled intensity. Backed by Animal Bikes, Core Scooters, Grit Scooters, and Modus Bearings, this year’s Rail Jam wasn’t just another event – it was a raw, street-style showdown filled with next-level tricks and high-impact moments.
Taking over Saturday afternoon, the Rail Jam brought together three separate sessions for BMX, scooter, and skateboard riders, each facing off on a technical rail and stair setup that tested their skills and creativity. With $200 cash set for first place and a stack of prizes from our supporters, riders pushed their limits and let their riding do the talking.
The BMX session was a fierce display of technical mastery, led by Sam Grace, who was on the attack from the start. You could tell he was locked into winning mode as he hit the rail with clean and technical peg combos. But it was his banger that shut it all down – a barspin to icepick – game over. With that flawless execution, Sam took home the $200 cash prize. Young gun Channing also got into the mix, showing promise and holding his own in a field of seasoned riders. Meanwhile, Louis Jonstone impressed with some heavy moves, including double pegs up the rail into tailwhips, earning massive respect from the crowd and fellow riders.
Clockwise from top left – Lewis tail whipping down off the rail. – Sam with a barspin down the 6 stair. – Josh, one of our best hype men in WA. – Archie with a solid 50/50 down the rail. – Find the full album of photos on our facebook page here.
In the scooter session, it was all Leighton from the get-go. He was on fire and completely owned the rail, throwing down combos both up and down the setup that left no room for others to match his dominance. Young Lucas, who has been steadily growing his skills over the years, brought his A-game and was sending banger tricks, turning heads in the process. It was also great to see Jackson back at the Rail Jam again, adding his unique style and energy to the mix.
Clockwise from top left – Leighton up rail to whip off. – Really great to see Jackson back again , one of Perth’s best street scooter riders. – Josh making it look easy on the down. – Lukas following him up seamlessly. – Find the full album of photos on our facebook page here.
The skateboard session was absolutely epic, with some heavy hitters getting into the mix. It turned into a fierce and friendly battle between Josh and Bill, two riders who both had what it took to claim the $200 cash prize. The competition was neck-and-neck, keeping the crowd on edge as each rider pushed the limits of their skill. Miles had everyone hyped when he landed a kickflip down the stairs, with the crowd erupting in loud celebration. Ultimately, it was Bill who came out victorious with a string of epic moves, including a clean blunt grind down the rail and switch nollie flips down the stairs, sealing the deal and taking home the top prize.
Clockwise from top left – Bil with a very impressive blunt slide. – Luke hitting the smith so clean. – Miles taking it back to basics with a board slide. – Josh with a kickflip down the 6. – Find the full album of photos on our facebook page here.
The Groundswell Rail Jam remains a great display of technical riding and progression, The sound of the rhythmic clatter of wheels, decks, and pegs on steel echoed through the skatepark as competitors showcased their talent and street-inspired creativity. A massive thank you to The Groundswell festival and The City of Stirling for their support for making this event happen and huge thank you to Animal Bikes, Core/Grit Scooters, and Modus Bearings for their support, and to everyone who came out to watch or take part. See you at the next one!
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