The Western Australian BMX freestyle state championships took place at the Bayswater skatepark as the final competition of 2024. On a beautiful hot sunny december day the bayswater skatepark witnessed some great bmx skills on display. With the whole skatepark to be used there was a great diverse range of riding from the competitors. Some of the highlights from the day was 5 year old Hux Bradley powering around the park in their first competition. He was helped by his brother who rode next to him to help ease the nerves and boost his confidence. Taking the win in the under 11’s was Ilay Godfrey who was not going to miss this day no matter what happened. His unique style and crazy supermans helped him take the win. Bayswater local and young radster Jayce Blakers did what Jayce does best, threw down some radical riding and took the win the under 13’s category. Jayce is hungry for more and it shows in his thirst for skills. Making the trip from Geraldton Koutaro Furukawa went home with the gold in the under 15’s with some great barspins and tailwhips along with this flow and consistency gave him the points needed. The over 15’s was the one to watch with some great riding for all. In 1st it was all Oskar Thomas who had the skills and the consistency to get the points. Expect to see his name at the top of the results and more competitions. The silver went to Maison Russel, another rider we have been seeing more of at recent competitions. Good speed and flow from him. Third was Jay Furukawa who had travelled from Geraldton with his brother. Jay rides wide open with lots of power and sends casual 720’s. The over 30’s class had Josh Dunston take home the gold. Josh has been living in New Zealand for over 10 years and has returned to Western Australia. It was good to have him back and to see some crazy riding like a double handed front pag grab and nose pick to bar spin on the spine. Bayswater legend Ryan Aqulina went home with the 2nd place. Ryan has been riding at Bayswater since the old Bayswater skatepark was built back in the beginning of the 2000’s. Always rad to see him riding and hitting rails. 3rd place in the over 30’s went to 56 year old Freestyle Now co-founder and CEO Shaun Jarvis with his unique riding style.
The Western Australian BMX freestyle state championships was a great way to finish up the 2024 competition calendar. We would like to thank all the competitors and spectators who attended. Looking forward to the 2025 state championships and to see the progression of the riders.
Clockwise from top left – Oskar Thomas taking out the over 15’s state championship with a no hander over the first jump box. – Maison Russel taking a close 2nd in the over 15’s. Massive nac nac on the second box. – The oldest competitor in the competition was 56 year old Shaun Jarvis competing in the over 30’s class. – The youngest competitor is 5 year old Hux Bradley. 50 years between the youngest and oldest competitor.
Clockwise from top left – Ilay Godfrey sending a superman on his way to win the under 11’s. – Jayce Blaker took the win in the under 13’s with the help of this backflip. – From Geraldton with radness is under 15’s state champion Koutaro Furukawa, truck driving out of the bowl. – Winner of the over 30’s is Josh Dunstan, super rad double front peg grab. – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here
Stay tuned for more exhilarating skatepark competitions as Freestyle Now continues to celebrate the passion and skill of our incredible action sports community. Freestyle Now is dedicated to delivering high-energy events and inspiring communities. From thrilling stunt shows to engaging coaching sessions and well-managed competitions, we promote active and healthy lifestyles while pushing the boundaries of action sports.
Western Australian BMX freestyle state championships – official results – 15th December 2024
Under 7’s – 1st Hux Bradley
Under 11’s – 1st Ilay Godfrey, 2nd Bodhi Bradley, 3rd Calais Blakers, 4th Trey Pike
Under 13’s – 1st Jayce Blakers, 2nd Jye Pike, 3rd Parker Eastman, 4th Nate Pike
Under 15’s – 1st Koutaro Furukawa, 2nd Liam Rhodes, 3rd Seth Cooper
Over 15’s – 1st Oskar Thomas, 2nd Maison Russel, 3rd Jay Furukawa, 4th Cody Strong, 5th Josh O’Neil, 6th Jacob Roughton, 7th Gavin Penny
Over 30’s – 1st Josh Dunston, 2nd Ryan Aqulina, 3rd Shaun Jarvis
