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BREMER BAY SKATEPARK COMPETITION – JANUARY 2023

by on 26. Apr, 2023 in Bmx, Competitions, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks

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Freestyle Now hosted a skatepark competition at Bremer Bay skatepark. Prior to the competition, Freestyle Now conducted a skatepark coaching session, where participants learned new skills and gained confidence in navigating the skatepark. They also received tips on how a skatepark competition is judged and how to plan their competition run. During the competition, many participants put this advice into practice, resulting in an exciting event well-attended by the town of Bremer Bay. All participants received prizes, regardless of their placing, and some even entered more than one discipline, earning them more prizes. Freestyle Now extends our gratitude to the Bremer Bay community resource centre and Healthways for their support, and invites everyone to check our coming events page for more information on future competitions and other events. Be sure to check the past competitions page here page for a full list of all the competitions we have hosted.

Clockwise from top left – Ayden Maley using the flyout zone for some double whips – Jeff Evans skates really well – Ruby Clews gain lots of confidence in the coaching session and then entered the competition and did handstands –  Lincoln Young getting X’ed up – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here

Bremer Bay skatepark competition 12th January 2023 – official results

Skateboard open – 1st Jeff Evans

Skateboard intermediate – 1st Jordy Tomas, 2nd Beau Benger, 3rd Victor Famika, 4th Kai Sweeney

Skateboard beginners – 1st Maddie Sweeney, 2nd Tate Benger, 3rd Jade Tomas, 4th Maeve Beuton

Scooter intermediate – 1st Ayden Maley, 2nd Paddy Belton, 3rd Victor Furmica, 4th Blake Metham, 5th Dylan Kellow

Scooter beginners – 1st Ruby Clews, 2nd Crus Lyon, 3rd Jake Milton, 4th Airle Benger, 5th Kai Sweeney, 6th Damon Walker, 7th Matthys Burger, 8th Rohan Kellow, 8th Lenny Brenton, 9th Charlie Milton, 10th Lukas Berger, 11th Maeve Belton, 12th Kelsea Roukens

Inline skates – 1st Ruby Clews, 2nd Macca Clews

BMX – 1st Lincoln Young, 2nd Jake Jolly, 3rd Philip Stimpson

 

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2022 Western Australian BMX freestyle state championships – The finals

by on 27. Mar, 2023 in Bmx, Competitions, Skateparks

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The finals of the 2022 Western Australian BMX Freestyle State Championships were held at the newly constructed Bayswater Skatepark. The competition saw some of the best riders in the state battle it out for top honors in their respective divisions. The event was a great success, with a strong turnout of riders and spectators alike. The competition was fierce, and the riders pushed themselves to the limit to come out on top. In the open class it was a battle between Dylan Schmidt and Luke Tooze but it was Dylan who came out on top, just. It was good to see Roman Depiazzi in third and Jack Carwardine in fourth. In the Intermediates division, Albie Livesley rode with lots of power for the young kid and took the top spot, with Jeremy Mills who rode super clean and precise in second, Taj Hamilton boosted the jump boxes in classic Taj style and took the third place. The Beginners division saw Liam Miller take the top spot with some incredible stylish riding. It was Brent Waddingham in second, Bianca Martin in third with some big tricks. The Under 10’s division was fiercely contested, with Jayce Blakers riding super hard and taking the win. It was good to see Samuel Evans in second. In the Over 35’s division, it was Jon Graham who emerged as the winner, with Shaun Jarvis the oldest competitor coming in second and Russell Forrest in third.

The competition was a great showcase of the diversity of BMX riding, with riders of all ages and skill levels coming together to compete. The Bayswater Skatepark proved to be an excellent venue for the event, with its challenging features and smooth surface providing the perfect stage for the riders to showcase their skills. Overall, the 2022 Western Australian BMX Freestyle State Championships were a great success, and a testament to the thriving BMX scene in the state. Congratulations to all the winners and participants, and a big thank you to the participants, parents and care givers who attended who made the event possible. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for BMX riding in Western Australia!

2022 Western Australian BMX freestyle state championships 18th December – official results

Opens – 1st Dylan Schmidt, 2nd Luke Tooze, 3rd Roman Depiazzi, 4th Jack Carwardine

Intermediates – 1st Albie Livesley, 2nd Jeremy Mills, 3rd Taj Hamilton, 4th Nathan Wilson, 5th Jake Welhan

Beginners – 1st Liam Miller, 2nd Brent Waddingham, 3rd Bianca Martin, 4th Aidan Kinahan, 5th Connor Bradshaw, 6th Tim Pearson, 7th Ilay Godfrey, 8th Kynan Miliaresi, 9th Mitchell Bierma, 10th Zavier Morrison

Under 10’s – 1st Jayce Blakers, 2nd Samuel Evans, 3rd Calais Blakers, 4th   Ryder Schmidt, 5th William Smith

Over 35’s – 1st Jon Graham, 2nd Shaun Jarvis, 3rd Russell Forrest

Clockwise from top left – Dylan Schmidt took the win on the day and also took the year end title in the open class – Luke Tooze was hot on the heels of Dylan for the 2nd place and also can ride the Bayswater halfpipe super well – Jayce Blakers landed this flip on their second attempt, Jacyce won the under 10’s division both on the day and for the year – John Graham has been riding for a long time and competed in the over 35’s and went home with a first place.

Clockwise from top left – Albie Livesley is not even 10 yet and won the intermediate class and went super high on the massive halfpipe – Liam Miller has too much style for a 12 year old, his griz airs as so rad, first in beginners – Taj Hamilton floating over this hip – Bianca Martin has the no foot can can that of a seasoned rider, but they are only 10 – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here

 


 

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2023 Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games – Rollerskates, BMX, Scooter, Skateboard competition

by on 01. Mar, 2023 in Bmx, Competitions, Rollerskates, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks

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Since 2011, the Action Sports Games has been the ultimate event for Western Australian action sports fans, and Mandurah provides the perfect backdrop with its stunning beaches, breathtaking inland waterways brimming with wildlife, and an epic skatepark that’s just waiting for this kind of competition. The Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games presented by Drug Aware will be held from the 17th to the 19th of March at Hall Park on the Mandurah Western Foreshore, and it promises to be an unmissable event. Featuring wakeboarding, freestyle motocross, skateboarding, BMX, scooter, and, for the first time, rollerskating events, this action-packed weekend of extreme sports has something for everyone. The wakeboarding competition will take place over two days on Mandjar Bay, with freestyle motocross demos happening throughout the day. The skateboard, scooter, BMX, and rollerskate competitions will undoubtedly be a highlight, with top competitors battling it out for over $4000 in prize money and prizes. The BMX competition will be round 1 of 3 rounds for the Western Australian BMX freestyle championships, so you can expect some great riding from the BMX crews. Competitors of all ages and skill levels can enter a range of classes, including pro classes with cash prizes on the line. Don’t miss out on this thrilling weekend of non-stop action and fun at the Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games presented by Drug Aware. Join us and witness Western Australia’s best action sports athletes as they compete in one of the most stunning settings in the state!

 

Kicking off on the evening of Friday, March 17th, the skatepark action begins with the rollerskate competition, included for the first time ever. On Saturday, March 18th, round 1 of the Action Sports Games begins with the small bowl competition, with BMX leading the way before moving onto the scooter competition and finishing up with the skateboard competition. Sunday, March 19th is all about round 2 and the big bowl. The morning starts with the scooter competition, followed by skateboarding in the mid-afternoon and BMX in the evening as the sun sets. This is set to be an epic weekend of non-stop action that you won’t want to miss. Be sure to join us at the Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games presented by Drug Aware and witness some of Western Australia’s best action sports athletes in action!

Want to check out the 2022 Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games, its all here

CLASSES, DIVISIONS, ONLINE ENTRY LINKS

SCHEDULE

  • Friday 17th March – Rollerskate – Small bowl competition
  • Check in and warm ups – 6:30pm – 7:00pm / Competition – 7:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Saturday 18th March – Small bowl competition round
  • BMX – Check in and warm ups – 9:30am – 10:00am / Competition – 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Scooter – Check in and warm ups – 1:30pm – 2:00pm / Competition – 2:00pm – 3:30pm
  • Skateboard – Check in and warm ups – 4:00pm – 4:30pm / Competition – 4:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Sunday 19th March – Big bowl competition round
  • Scooter – Check in and warm ups – 8:30am – 9:00am / Competition – 9:00am – 10:30am / Presentations – 10:30am – 11:00am
  • Skateboard – Check in and warm ups – 11:30am – 12:00pm / Competition – 12:00pm – 3:00pm / Presentations – 3:00pm – 3:30pm
  • BMX – Check in and warm ups – 4:00pm – 4:30pm / Competition – 4:30pm – 7:30pm / Presentations – 7:30pm – 8:00pm

COMPETITION FORMAT – Each competitor gets 2 x 1 minute individual run on both days.(except beginners in scooter and BMX). Your best run counts for your score (highest points win). Both competition places will be combined to find the Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games champion. Any ties for 1st, 2nd or 3rd is decided by a run off.

JUDGING CRITERIA – There are 3 judges to award points according to the judging criteria

  • Difficulty. Best score possible from one judge – 20 points
  • Definition – Tricks that are difficult to execute, Technical tricks, difficult lines within the park, large gaps or high airs will also be taken into account
  • Diversity. Best score possible from one judge – 20 points
  • Definition – A run consisting of various types of tricks (grinds, stalls and airs), Using the park to its full capability (tricking on as many obstacles as you can), Using the park in ways that other competitors are not (original lines through the park or tricking parts of the park that no one is tricking.), The more varied the run and the more obstacles ridden the higher the score.
  • Consistency. Best score possible from one judge – 20 points
  • Definition – A run that has been done without any feet touching by mistake or crashes. Tricks done but not pulled smooth will also come into account with consistency points, the less touches or crashes and the smoother the run the higher the score the competitor will receive.

 

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Bunbury BMX competition – Round 2 Western Australian BMX freestyle State Championships

by on 17. Feb, 2023 in Bmx, Competitions, Skateparks

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The second round of the Western Australian BMX Freestyle State Championships took place at the Bunbury Skatepark, and it was a huge success. The skatepark competition attracted a great attendance in all divisions, including under 10’s, beginners, intermediates, and opens. The competitors showcased their skills and put on a great show for the enthusiastic crowd.

In the opens division, Dylan Schmidt took home the first-place trophy. He impressed the judges with his technical skills and daring tricks, including some impressive air maneuvers. In the intermediate division, Ronan Mcamish was declared the winner. He wowed the crowd with his smooth style and creative approach to the course.

In the beginners division, Bianca Martin came out on top. She showed that she had the skills and the courage to tackle the course, and the judges were impressed by her progression throughout the day. In the under 10’s division, Jayce Blakers was the winner, demonstrating that the youngest competitors had plenty of talent and enthusiasm.

The BMX freestyle event showcased the diversity of the sport, with riders from all backgrounds and skill levels competing. Ryan Aquilina was particularly impressive, hitting the large Bunbury rail to a great amount of noise from the crowds. The energy and excitement in the air was palpable, and the crowd cheered on their favorite riders with enthusiasm.

The Bunbury Skatepark was the perfect venue for the skatepark competition, and the City of Bunbury was instrumental in making the event a success. The state-of-the-art facilities, including the large half-pipe, rails, and other obstacles, provided ample space for the riders to showcase their skills.

Overall, the Western Australian BMX Freestyle State Championships round 2 at the Bunbury Skatepark was a huge success for the skatepark competition community, and the riders are already looking forward to next year’s event. The event showcased the best of the sport, with riders of all skill levels coming together to compete and push their limits. If you’re a fan of BMX freestyle or skatepark competition, or just love extreme sports, be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s event in Bunbury. You won’t want to miss it! Keep up to date with all of Freestyle Now events and check out our coming events web page here.

Clockwise from top left – Jayce Blakers is getting really good really quick, 1st in under 10’s – Bianca Martin took home the 1st place in the beginners with solind moves like this 360 – Ronan Mcamish has the best no handers around as well at the 1st place in intermediates – It called freestyle so make some freestyle moves, Jeremy Mills surfer mid run and a 3rd place in intermediates

Clockwise from top left – Jack Carwardine tucks it in and sends the hands off over the ledges, 5th in open class – Ryan Aquilina hit this massive rail a few time during his run, everyone there was stoked to see it happen, a 2nd place in open class – Roman Depiazzi truck driving the spine to a 4th in open class – It was great to see Luke Paydo at the competition and riding exceptionally well. Luke took some time away from BMX and it was good to see him back at it. – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here

 

Bunbury skatepark BMX competition 8th October – official results

Open – 1st Dylan Schmidt, 2nd Ryan Aquilina, 3rd Brandon Johns, 4th Roman Depiazzi, 5th Jack Carwardine, 5th Luke Paydo, 7th Lewis Johnston, 8th John Graham, 9th Gump

Intermediate – 1st Ronan Mcamish, 2nd Zak Hagardy, 3rd Jeremy Mills, 4th Nathan Wilson, 5th Taj Hamilton, 6th Cooper Hiscox

Beginners – 1st Bianca Martin, 2nd Max Nietrzeda, 3rd Jacob Reed, 4th Jack Brown, 5th Adison Mashell, 6th Tristan Duncan, 7th Lochlan Neill, 8th Louie Wright

Under 10’s – 1st Jayce Blakers, 2nd Samuel Evans, 3rd Ryder Schmidt, 4th Calais Blakers, 5th William Smith, 6th Hardy

 

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Bunbury Rollerskate competition – October 2022

by on 14. Feb, 2023 in Competitions, Rollerskates, Skateparks

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The new Bunbury skatepark hosted its first rollerskate competition, and it was a thrilling event focused solely on the big bowl. Skaters from all over the region gathered to showcase their skills and compete for prizes, and the female skaters particularly shone with their incredible talent and sportsmanship. The competition was held exclusively in the big bowl and featured beginner and open categories for different skill levels. The judges were impressed by the level of talent displayed by all of the participants, but the female skaters particularly stood out, demonstrating their strength, agility, and grace on the roller skates. The highlight of the competition was seeing the open class throw down some amazing skills and tricks in the big bowl. Spectators were amazed as they glided and spun their roller skates in the air, landing perfect tricks every time. The energy and excitement in the air was so good as everyone was super supportive of each other and the crowd cheered on their favorite skaters with enthusiasm. Aside from the competition, the event also featured food trucks and other activities for spectators. Families and friends gathered to enjoy the day, and the atmosphere was fun and lively. The brand new Bunbury Skatepark, which was recently opened to the public, proved to be the perfect venue for the competition with its great design had ample space for skaters to showcase their skills. Overall, the Bunbury Skatepark rollerskate competition was a huge success. Freestyle Now hope to return to Bunbury to host another rollerskate skatepark competition in the near future.  Keep up to date with all of our events on our coming events web page here

Clockwise from top left – Millie Wright was one of the young beginners at the Bunbury rollerskate competition keen to push the limits. – Sarah Connor dropping into the Bunbury bowl for the very first time while her daughter yells support and her husband documents the radness with photos. – Chloe Pizzuto pops out of the bowl and jumps into a manual, super hard and technical. – Sasha Burg was making everything look easy with great flow and good airs. – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here

 Bunbury Rollerskate skatepark Competition 8th October 2022 – final results

Open – 1st Brayden Taylor, 2nd Sasha Beurg, 3rd Chloe Pizzuto, 4th Sara Mcintosh

Beginner – 1st Sophie Connor, 2nd Lillie Hinchy, 3rd Bonnie Cameron, 4th Sarah Connor, 5th Millie Wright, 6th Ruby House

 

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Bunbury skatepark scooter competition – October 2022

by on 13. Feb, 2023 in Competitions, Scooter, Skateparks

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The new Bunbury skatepark recently hosted its first scooter competition, and it was a huge success. In the morning before the skatepark competition Freestyle Now held a series of skatepark coaching sessions to help build skills and gain confidence to skatepark users. The scooter competition drew riders from all over the region, even as far as Perth, who gathered to showcase their skills and compete for prizes. The competition featured beginner, intermediate and open categories. The judges were impressed by the level of skill displayed by the participants, many of whom had been practicing relentlessly in preparation for the event. Spectators were amazed as riders flipped and spun their scooters in the air, landing perfect tricks every time. The energy and excitement in the air was obvious, and the crowd cheered on their favorite riders with enthusiasm. Aside from the competition, the event also featured food trucks and other activities for spectators. Families and friends gathered to enjoy the day, and the atmosphere was fun and lively.

The Bunbury Skatepark, which was recently opened to the public, proved to be the perfect venue for the competition. Its state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of obstacles, provided ample space for riders to showcase their skills. Overall, the Bunbury Skatepark Scooter Competition was a huge success, and it is hoped to have a return for 2023. Keep up to date with all of our events on our coming events web page here.

Clockwise from top left – Jaxon Baker is progressing really well with their skills and took a 1st in the beginner class at Bunbury, consistency is key. – Lucus Lenane had the diversity to just take the win in the intermediate class. – Damian Van powering a kickless over the bank to bank hip in the open class to take the 1st place. – Jayce Blakers wont be in the intermediate class for long, hes getting really good really quick. – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here

 Bunbury skatepark scooter competition 7th October – official results

Open – 1st Damian Van, 2nd Jobe Lee, 3rd Cody Pearson, 4th Max Power

Intermediate – 1st Lucas Lenane, 2nd Jayce Blakers, 3rd Liam Camilleri, 4th Ashton Watson, 5th Keon Himiond, 6th Sabian Marshallsay, 7th Jack Brown

Beginners – 1st Jaxon Baker, 2nd Nash Young, 3rd RJ Marshall, 4th Jordan Duane, 5th Jonathan Maiwald, 6th James Davis, 7th Tyler Hayes, 8th Archer Cocking, 9th Max Allen, 10th Cruze Payne, 11th Mahlia Bell, 11th Addison Hall, 11th Maddie Bone, 14th Cooper Hopley, 15th Calais Blakers, 16th Lily Shaddick

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Groundswell Festival – 2022 Groundswell Grind skateboard competition

by on 10. Feb, 2023 in Competitions, Skateboard, Skateparks

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Groundswell Grind  is a celebration of the skateboarding community

RJ Barbaro seemed unstoppable with so much power and flow

The 2022 Groundswell festival in Scarborough was a great event to attend due to its focus on community spirit. The festival brought people together from diverse backgrounds, celebrating diversity, offering excitement through its unique format, and providing a fun and enjoyable experience. The festival showcased the best of different art forms, competitions and activities in a dynamic setting, providing a chance to celebrate various interests and communities in a lively and entertaining environment. One of the competitions that was celebrated was the Groundswell Grind skateboard competition.

The Groundswell Grind skateboarding bowl competition was a showcase of some of the best skateboarding talent from around the great state of Western Australia. Skaters from all ages and skill levels came together to compete at the Scarborough beach bowl, one of the biggest bowls in Australia, pushing the limits of what is possible on a skateboard. The high level of skill and creativity displayed by the skaters left the audience in awe, and the competition was a true celebration of the sport. One of the highlights of the competition was the representation of female skaters with many talented and skilled female skaters showcasing their abilities in the bowl. This not only adds diversity to the competition but also helps to inspire and empower the next generation of female skaters. Another highlight was the impressive turnout of young skaters. The future of skateboarding was well represented with many talented young skaters showcasing their skills and potential. This not only adds excitement to the competition but also helps to inspire and motivate the next generation of skaters.

Mia Kretzer airing out of the deep end of the Scarborough bowl on their way to 1st in the open woman’s class

In the open men’s class Robert-James Barbaro seemed unstoppable but young Cruz Evans was keeping the pressure on for a second place. In the open woman’s class it was a close competition between Mia Kretzer and Hailee Roberts. But, the insane level of competition was not just limited to the open class, many up-and-coming skaters also took the stage and proved that they have what it takes to be the next big thing in skateboarding.

According to the competition manager, Shaun Jarvis from Freestyle Now, “The Groundswell Grind Skateboarding Bowl Competition was a huge success. We were thrilled to see such a strong turnout of talented skaters from all over Western Australia and we are especially proud of the strong representation of female and young skaters. Skateboarding continues to grow in popularity and we are thrilled to be a part of this amazing community.”

A big thank you to the competition supporters, Modus Bearings, Panda skateboards, DC shoes, Aikenheads skateboards, Sneaky Wholefoods, Maple Road skateboards

The Groundswell Grind Skateboarding Bowl Competition is more than just a competition, it is a celebration of the skateboarding community and a testament to the passion and dedication of skaters everywhere. If you missed this year’s event, be sure to mark your calendars for next year and experience the excitement for yourself. With a fantastic lineup of talented skaters, a thrilling competition format, strong representation of female skaters, and a strong showing of young skaters, the Groundswell Grind Skateboarding Bowl Competition is a must-see event for any skateboarding fan.

Clockwise from top left – Cruz Evens was blasting out of the deep end of the Scarborough bowl on his way to 2nd place in the open class. – Junior is the oldest competitor at the Groundswell grind skateboard bowl competition. At age 56 he is not slowing down. A good representation of older skaters were at the competition in the masters class. Hailee Roberts took out the 2nd place in the opens womans class with great lines and airs and the crowds were loving it. – Under 12’s mens was won by Zen Evans who could have easily held his own in the open class with such skills like this frontside air in the deep end of Scarborough bowl. More photos can be found on our Facebook page here.

 

Groundswell Grind – Skateboard competition 2nd October 2022 – Official results

Woman’s Open – 1st Mia Kretzer $700, 2nd Hailee Roberts $500, 3rd Gogo Dale $300, 4th Lily Henry

Men’s Open – 1st Robert-James Barbaro $700, 2nd Cruz Evans $500, 3rd Brendon Cross $300, 4th Vai Evans, 5th Scott Michael Davis, 6th Jake Smith

Masters – 1st Herb Faust, 2nd Andy Farrell, 3rd Corey Brown, 4th Junior Linke

Men’s 15 years and under – 1st Miles Harding, 2nd Tyler Rodden

Women’s 12 years and under – 1st Rosie Connolly, 2nd Sienna Jones

Men’s 12 years and under – 1st Zen Evans, 2nd Locky O’Brien, 3rd Henry Bennel, 4th Kasper Godfrey

Women’s 9 years and under – 1st Pepper Connolly, 2nd Lea Tomolowicz, 3rd Harlow Clark, 4th Addison Sie

Men’s 9 years and under – 1st Otis Sienkewitz, 2nd Mason Clark, 3rd Jake Turnbull, 4th Levi Yamamoto Pagdanganan, 5th Ilay Godfrey, 6th James Rixom, 7th Logan Tomolowicz

 

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Groundswell Festival 2022 – BMX scooter skateboard Rail Jam

by on 06. Feb, 2023 in Bmx, Competitions, Jams, Scooter, Skateboard, Video

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The Groundswell festival was an epic event taking place at the ever so awesome Scarborough beach. The Groundswell festival is a 3 day event including many action sports and music. Its definitely an event you need to attend to feel the hype of the weekend. 2022 saw the inclusion of the rail jam event. BMX, scooter and skateboard athletes sending themselves down the rail at the Scarborough beach skatepark with the hopes of winning $200 cash and some of the prize products. It was a super rad and a loose format. The best trick down the rail, over the rail or on the stairs in the 60 minute jam session was the winner.  The Animal bikes BMX rail jam was won by BMX legend Dempsey winning $200 cash prize. Taking home the in the Urban Artt and Oath Components Scooter rail jam was Will Harrold. The Modus Bearing skateboard rail jam was won by Dani Campbell who was stoked to take home $200. Be sure to watch the below videos to see all the crazy radical action that took place and make it to the Groundswell festival in 2023

Clockwise from top left – Dempsey with a double peg grind up the rail to whip off – Will Harold winning $200 in the Urban Artt and Oath Components Scooter rail jam – Down the rail, over the rail or on the stairs, it didn’t matter as long it was the best trick – Good crowd turn out for the rail jam. Skateboard was the last to roll on the day. More photos can be found on our Facebook page here

 

 

 

 

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Groundswell BMX Bowl Battle 2022

by on 09. Dec, 2022 in Bmx, Competitions

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Luke Tooze rides the Scarborough Beach bowl like no one else. So fast, so large so much flow. 2022 is his third time in a row winning the competition.

The Groundswell festival was an amazing event. Set right on the Scarborough beach, with an amazing bowl, just perfect to a bowl competition. The format was simple, two divisions, The Rad and The Raddest, two runs for qualifying and that set the order for the battle finals. Qualifying was super important, qualify in first and the other riders have to battle their way to take you on. Two riders would go into a battle round, each rider would have two thirty second runs back to back. The three judges would vote who would progress into the next battle round. Loose the battle and you are out of the competition, win the battle you progress to the next round. It was an exciting final to watch, with each class taking alternating turns so rider got to have a rest. You had to be in top form or you got the cut. The highlight of the Groundswell BMX bowl battle was Malachi Pooley in the Rad division. Malachi qualified in 7th place, but battled his way to take home the 2nd place. That’s six battle rounds the young rider hit up, that that’s a lot of riding. It was also so rad to see father and sons competing together, Corey Brown and his two sons Levi and Brody. BMXing families are great to see. Taking the 1st place in the Rad class was Albie Livesley who had the height and the flow that Malachi could not match. In the Raddest class it was great to see Roman Depiazzi sending some great tricks for the thirteen year old. The Groundswell BMX bowl battle was won again by Luke Tooze. His speed and height were no match, that 3 years in a row Luke has won the Groundswell BMX bowl battle. For 2023 will Luke have a worthy challenger? We await for next year to find out. Everyone took home a plethora of prizes thanks to the Groundswell Festival, Colony BMX, Sneaky Wholefoods and Local BMX. This was one rad day for everyone.  All photos Patrick Miller. More photos can be found on our Facebook page here.

Albie Livesley is one rad kid, so much speed, flow and style. Congratulation on the 1st place in the rad class.

Malachi Pooley was the riding champion of the day with battling his way from 7th to 2nd in the rad division, that’s a lot of riding.

Clockwise from top left – Mundas brought a huge serving of flow to the raddest division to a 2nd place – Young Roman Depiazzi is hungry for radical action and this 540 bar spin was just of this trick he did for the 3rd place in the raddest division – WA BMX legend Dempesy on his way to 4th in the raddest – It was good to see Trae Lavender rolling in the raddest until his rolled ankle

Clockwise from top left – Liam Miller is powering through the BMX skills and progressing well and took the 3rd place in the rad division – Rad dad Corey Brown carving on his way to 4th place in the rad division – It was awesome to see young shredder Bianca Martin rolling in the rad division to a 5th place – Levi Brown under the watchful eyes of dad. A great thing to see is father and son competing together.

Scarborough BMX Bowl Battle 1st October 2022 – final results

The Rad – 1st Albie Livesley, 2nd Malachi Pooley, 3rd Liam Miller, 4th Corey Brown, 5th Bianca Martin, 6th Levi Brown, 7th Jayce Blakers, 8th Brody Brown

The Raddest – 1st Luke Tooze, 2nd Mundas, 3rd Roman Depiazzi, 4th Dempsey, 5th Trae Lavender

 

 

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2022 DownUnderGround, the Australian BMX flatland championships video round

by on 17. Nov, 2022 in Bmx, Competitions, DownUnderGround, Flatland, Video

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The 2022 DownUnderGround, the Australian BMX flatland championships video round is complete. Riders from around Australia spent hours riding one of the hardest forms of BMX freestyle, flatland BMX, and gaining clips to submit for the DownUnderGround 14 video round. The video round is round 1 in the championships with round 2 the physical contest taking place in Melbourne on the 19th November. Riders could submit multiple clips in their video up to 2 ½ minutes. It’s great to see the riders putting time in and supporting BMX flatland by entering and being involved no matter their skill level. Some stand out entries from Paul Chamberlain and Gonzalez Bellanti are definitely worth watching a few times. Freestyle Now squad members Shaun Jarvis took 1st in the expert class with Paul Chamberlain taking the 2nd in the open class. Congratulations to all the riders and all the best at the first physical DownUnderGround contest since 2019 this weekend in Melbourne.

Thank you to DownUnderGound supporters – Freestyle Now , Colony BMX, Sneaky Wholefoods, ZTFF, Penumbra Bmx

 

 

2022 DownUnderGround – Australian BMX flatland championships – video round – official results

Beginner class – 1st Paul Grzinic 94 points, 2nd Scott Hone 83 points, 3rd Tom Palonek 78 points, 4th Nilsson Popplewell 68 points

Expert class – 1st Shaun Jarvis 111 points, 2nd Yuki 110 points, 3rd David Rooney 105 points

Open Class – 1st Gonzalez Bellanti 156 points, 2nd Paul Chamberlain 146 points, 3rd Heru Anwari 132 points, 4th Phillip Frueh 123 points

Competition format – Each judge scores each category out of 20 points;
Difficulty – How difficult and complex the tricks are.
Flow / smoothness – A riders ability to control their bike and make the combos flow.
Variety – Range of tricks, types of tricks, combinations of tricks, front and rear wheel usage, backwards and forwards. This can take into account range of techniques (spinning, turbining, rolling, scuffing, stationary, pumping…)
The best possible score from one judge per video run is 60 points. The three judges points are added together to determine the winner and place getters.

 

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