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Dedication, Progression, and Community Spirit: South Metro Ride and Roll Series Ends with a Bang

by on 16. Dec, 2024 in Bmx, Competitions, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks

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3 months in the making, the South Metro Ride and Roll Series saw qualifying rounds all over the south metro area from Singleton to Bibra Lake to Kwinana to Mandurah. We wrapped up this wicked series at Spearwood Skatepark and it was a show down to remember. The spearwood skatepark is equipped  with a bowl, spine, mini, jump box and ledges. There’s something for everyone here and each rider got to display their skills on this sunny December day.

Clockwise from top left – James Deyonker hitting a no footer over the spine. – Jayce Blakers showcasing a huge no foot can can. – Dylan Mestrovich ripping it up in the bowl. – Davie Howes proving he is not afraid of the spine with an awesome blunt. – Find more photos on our facebook page here

The scooter competition was large and in charge with 18 riders going head to head. Scooter Beginner kicked off the competition with Braydon Ford coming out on top. The Deyonker brothers followed closely in second and third. It’s been rad to see these riders progress through the qualifiers and other Freestyle Now competitions. Scooter intermediate saw Judd Morrison taking the win with Luke Matthews in second and Rhyder Howard in third. Shout out to Kody Weston who has been attending all of our qualifying rounds, he had an extremely seamless run and seeing him progress in this series has been wicked. Scooter Open had Dylan Mestrovich in first place, Tristan Sinclair in second and Brandon Black in third. Most of these riders attended most of, if not all of our qualifying rounds, their dedication to their riding is unmatched and we can’t wait to see them at the next one. 

Although skateboard attendance was a little light, we still saw some heavy hitters taking the park by storm. Davie Howes blew the crowd away with a run full of talent and finesse beyond his years. Davie took out first place with a huge smile, stoked is the right word to use here. Scarlette Harrington pulled through with second place and Huon Cocks followed closely after in third. Tayah Payne came away with first place by default in the intermediate section due to low attendance, but we know very well the kind of skater Tayah is and the tricks she can throw down – Tayah was definitely deserving of this placement. One thing that never lacks in the skateboard divisions is comradery, fun and sportsmanship. It’s awesome to see these young people patting each other on the back, cheering for their competitors and celebrating together at the end of it all. 

Scarlett Harrington charging over the spine with finesse and confidence. We heard from Scarlett’s dad that our competitions have been a driving force in Scarlett’s progression. It has been amazing to see herself and her sister Opal show up with so much excitement and progress each and every competition. We look forward to seeing where this young skater goes, the sky is the limit. 

BMX followed in Scooter’s footsteps, having 15 competitors all up it became our second largest discipline of the day. In the beginners section we saw Rhys Sockett take first with a run that just couldn’t be beaten, Jake Jorgensen came away with second place, putting together a solid line and Thomas Hollingsworth in 3rd. Thomas has been attending many of our competitions and you can always hear him cheering people on or see him offering to film their lines. He is a great sport and a good representation of the community culture that we try to provide with our competitions and events. BMX intermediate had Archie Welton on top followed by Jacob Roughton in second and Charlie Hill taking third place. The BMX open division was one to remember with Kody Strong taking first place. It has been a while since Kody made a competition appearance so it was great to see him back into it for the series and we hope to see him at future events. Oskar Thomas took second place and it was well deserved. Oskar had great use of the park and he wowed the crowd with a backflip attempt he didn’t quite make for his line but managed to persevere and get it on the 3rd attempt, impressing all the spectators. Joshua O’Neil wasn’t too far behind, in third place. Josh is a regular at our competitions, participating in not only BMX but scooter as well. We are big fans of the supportive energy he brings. If there was an award for best action sports hype man, he would win it. 

A massive thank you goes out to the City of Cockburn, Rockingham, Mandurah and Kwinana and to all of our competitors, without you, this series wouldn’t have been possible.The series brought a lot of value to actions sports enthusiasts in the south metro area, providing a platform for them to showcase their skills and an event where they can positively engage with their community. We can’t wait to be a part of it next year. 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.

We would like to thank our partner, Right By You. Rightbyyou.org.au is a mental health resource made for young people, by young people. There is easy to understand, useful information on the website if you or your friends are in a mental health crisis situation.

Connect with us on  Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now, please contact us directly. Be sure to check our coming events page for information on future competitions and other events, and explore our past competition page to look back on all the exciting action from previous events.

Spearwood South Metro Ride and Roll Series Skatepark Competition – Official Results – 14th December 2024 

Scooter beginner – 1st Braydon Ford, 2nd Flynn Deyonker, 3rd James Deyonker, 4th Thomas Hollingworth, 5th Archie Edwards, 6th Tyson Kolk, 7th Lucas Walker, 8th Raidan Hyde, 9th Archie Johnson
Scooter Intermediate – 1st Judd Morrison, 2nd Luke Matthews, 3rd Rhyder Howard, 4th Jayce Blakers 5th Kodi Weston
Scooter Open – 1st Dylan Mestrovich, 2nd Tristan Sinclair, 3rd Brandon Black, 4th Zanthany Caporn
Skateboard Beginner – 1st Davie Howes, 2nd Scarlett Harrington, 3rd Huon Cocks, 4th Eva O’Driscoll, 5th Willow Wiseman, 6th Isla Currey, 7th Nyah Gutcheon, 8th Opal Harrington
Skateboard Intermediate – 1st Tayah Payne 
BMX Beginners – 1st Rhys Sockett, 2nd Jake Jorgensen, 3rd Thomas Hollingworth, 4th Lucas Walker, 5th Thomas Armstrong, 6th Calais Blakers
BMX Intermediate – 1st Archie Welten, 2nd Jacob Roughton, 3rd Charlie hill, 4th Jayce Blakers, 5th Liam Rhodes
BMX Open – 1st Kody Strong, 2nd Oskar Thomas, 3rd Joshua O’Neil, 4th Jake Welhan
 

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DownUnderGround 16 Brings Australia’s Best BMX Flatland Riders to Melbourne

by on 14. Dec, 2024 in Bmx, Competitions, Flatland, Victoria, Video

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The 16th annual DownUnderGround BMX Flatland Championships returned to Melbourne, bringing together riders from across Australia for an epic day of competition, progression, and good times. Known as the heartland of BMX flatland in Australia, Melbourne set the stage for another unforgettable showdown, despite the looming threat of rain and storms. After last year’s event was hit by wet weather, riders were hoping for better conditions. A pre-jam session on Friday night at the IMAX spot saw some showers, forcing riders to dodge water streams, but by Saturday morning, the skies cleared, making way for sunshine and prime riding conditions. DownUnderGround’s unique format gives each rider three runs, with the lowest score dropped and the best two combined for their final result. This system keeps the pressure manageable while allowing riders to stay focused and push their limits. Unfortunately, a few local riders were sidelined due to injuries, reminding everyone just how unpredictable BMX can be.

The expert class saw some intense competition, with Scott Hone taking a well-earned victory through a series of impressive combos. Shaun Jarvis, Freestyle Now CEO, secured 2nd place on his new bike, throwing down classic smooth combos. Jimmy, making a return after a few years away from competition, claimed 3rd place with his signature tricks. It was also great to see Rusty Eylward-Piko back in the mix after recovering from a snapped Achilles tendon, and Kevin Filmer adding to the competitive energy.

Clockwise from top left – Was good to see Rusty back on the bike, 4th place experts. – Jimmy came and rode and did boomerangs and got 3rd in experts, – Shaun Jarvis seat grabbing backward wheelies to 2nd in the expert class. – Scott Hone up and over the front of the bike with a decade for the 1st place in expert class. – Photos Stephen Pretty

 

The open class delivered world-class riding, with Melbourne’s Indonesian BMX flatland community making their presence known. Bagus impressed with his no-handed rolling backyards, while flatland legend Grant Cruise showed why he’s one of Melbourne’s BMX OGs. Yuki, who has stepped up massively over the past year, rode his way into 3rd place. Lee Kirkman, known for his smooth style and technical ability, took 2nd place with a solid performance. However, it was Gonzalo Bellianti who stole the show, securing 1st place with unstoppable skill, jump switches, and insane spins. Having been on the world circuit, Gonzalo’s progression has been next level, making him the clear winner on the day. It was great to see such a high level of world class riding from him. A notable absence from the competition was Heru Anwari, a regular at DownUnderGround over the past few years and last year’s champion Botay Agata. Both are now back in Indonesia. While they were both missed, Melbourne’s Indonesian flatland crew was still well represented, ensuring their legacy lived on in the competition.

Clockwise from to left – Bagus cliffhanging to 4th in opens. – Yuki sets the spin and get the 3rd in opens. – Living BMX legend Lee Kirkman was on fire in the competition and got a well deserved 2nd place. – The Australian BMX flatland champion Gonzalo Bellanti, 1st in opens. – Photos Stephen Pretty

DownUnderGround 16 would not have been possible without the support of Freestyle Now, Colony BMX, Sneaky Wholefoods, Penumbra, and Blanker. Their commitment to BMX and the flatland scene keeps events like this thriving.

Connect with us on  Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now, please contact us directly. Be sure to check our coming events page for information on future competitions and other events, and explore our past competition page to look back on all the exciting action from previous events.

DownUnderGround – The Australian BMX flatland national championships – official results 8th December 2024

Open – 1st Gonzalo Bellanti, 2nd Lee Kirkman, 3rd Yuki Tokui, 4th Haditri Bagus, 5th Grant Cruise 

Expert – 1st Scott Hone, 2nd Shaun Jarvis, 3rd Jimmy, 4th Rusty Eylward-Piko, 5th Kevin Filmer

 

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Redemption, Radical Lines, and Resilience at Bassendean’s Summer Skatepark Showdown

by on 10. Dec, 2024 in Bmx, Competitions, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks

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Perth’s summer has finally made an appearance and on the first of many scorching days, we headed out to Bassendean Skatepark to facilitate a fierce competition with divisions in Skateboard, Scooter and BMX. The day was filled with fun, laughs and healthy competition as the riders braved the heat, putting together radical lines and flowing around this classic Perth skatepark. 

The riders tried to pace themselves as the day kicked off, warming up but not wanting to wear themselves out in the heat. First in line to show us what action sports in Perth are all about is the scooter divisions. The scooter divisions are always some of our largest and many of the riders use our competitions as a community space to catch up with friends and have some fun. Special mention to Flynn Deyonker for taking out 1st place in beginner, he has attended a few of our competitions of late and we can see that he will go far in scooter riding. He held a flawless first run with no bails which certainly helped to capture the win. Our judges are looking for difficulty, diversity and consistency in every rider and their lines. 

As the day progressed, we moved into the skateboard competition and it did not disappoint, Beginner saw two of our favourite up and comers, the Harrington sisters. Scarlette took out the win with a consistent run which utilised the whole skatepark. Showing off her skills in the half pipe with an awesome rock and roll. Opal Harrington had a delayed start due to an ant bite but she came back, guns blazing and took out her first ever 2nd place title. She was stoked and it was well deserved indeed. Tayah Payne and Kyle Wisniewski battled it out in Intermediate. Tayah took the win, showing off seamless board slides on the down rail, something her opponent Kyle just couldn’t top. Both riders brought the heat, at the hottest time of the day and for that we were left thoroughly impressed with their perseverance and discipline. Skateboard Open was one to remember, although Maximilliano went home with the win, we have to give a shout out to Jason Hills’ family of about 12! They were sitting on the sidelines cheering Jason on with choreographed dances and rhythmic chants. I think all of our spectators can take a leaf out of their book.

Clockwise from top left – Jayce Blakers in the middle of a flare attempt. – Timothy Pearson airing out into a 540. – Oliver Lane being unconventional and getting the judges attention with originality. – Mason Russel with a flawless can can. – Find more photos on our facebook page here. 

Finally, we rolled into BMX. This was a very fun competition to watch and the comradery between riders reminds us of one of the important “Whys” when it comes to facilitating these events. Community. A massive shout out to father son duo, Gerrard and Lachlan McGough. Lachlan took out 2nd place in our Beginner division and his run was full of so much confidence, originality and fun. Smiling all the way through. As for Gerrard McGough, he managed to come away with 1st place in the Open division. The last time he rode Bassendean competition back in February  he ended up in hospital with a broken collar bone? Talk about a redemption story! Another special mention to Timothy Pearson who tried mightily for the 540 that he got seamlessly in the warm up, unfortunately tricks from the warm up don’t count for your final scores, but we know he can do it and can’t wait to see him incorporate it into his line in the next competition. 

A massive thank you goes out to the Town of Bassendean for making this event possible and to all of our competitors. This day was a wonderful way to welcome in the warmer weather. 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.

We would like to thank our partner, Right By You. Rightbyyou.org.au is a mental health resource made for young people, by young people. There is easy to understand, useful information on the website if you or your friends are in a mental health crisis situation.

Connect with us on  Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now, please contact us directly. Be sure to check our coming events page for information on future competitions and other events, and explore our past competition page to look back on all the exciting action from previous events.

Bassendean Skatepark Competition – Official Results – 8th December 2024 

Scooter Beginner– 1st Flynn Deyonker, 2nd Curtis Gepp, 3rd Will Kacperek, 4th Jayden Hynds, 5th Jake Mckechnie, 6th Calais Blakers
Scooter Intermediate – 1st Noah Altinier, 2nd Dean Morrison, 3rd Jayce Blakers, 4th Hamish Eaton, 5th Timothy Pearson, 6th Kodi weston
Scooter Open – 1st Judd Morrison, 2nd Luke Matthews, 3rd Cj Morrison, 4th Nathan Kollar, 5th Luke Denison, 6th Ethan Duirs
Skateboard Beginner – 1st Scarlett Harrington, 2nd Opal Harrington
Skateboard Intermediate – 1st Tayah Payne, 2nd Kyle Wisniewski
Skateboard Open – 1st Maximiliano Moraga, 2nd Jason Hills, 3rd Reggo Pain
BMX Beginners – 1st Parker Eastman, 2nd Lachlan McGough, 3rd Gavin Penny, 4th Levi Stokes, 5th Reef Cavalea, 6th Calais Blakers, 7th Cayden Mcconnell, 8th Thomas Armstrong
BMX Intermediate – 1st Maison Russel, 2nd Archie Welten, 5th Jayce Blakers, 4th Charlie Hill, 5th Kyle Wisniewski, 6th Chevy Smaller
BMX Open – 1st Gerard Mcgough, 2nd Timothy Pearson
 

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Mandurah Skatepark Heats Up for the Final Round Before Spearwood Finals

by on 25. Nov, 2024 in Bmx, Competitions, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks

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Mandurah Skatepark came alive with action for the 4th and final qualifying round of the South Metro Ride and Roll Series, setting the stage for the highly anticipated finals at Spearwood Skatepark. With support from the City of Mandurah, the competition brought together scooter, skateboard, and BMX riders of all skill levels for an unforgettable day of progression, fierce battles, and epic tricks.

The scooter division was full of energy, and the beginner class did not disappoint. Braydon Ford rode with confidence and precision to secure 1st place, with Lucas Walker in 2nd and Brock Look finishing 3rd. In the intermediate division, Judd Morrison dominated the competition to take 1st, with Rhyder Howard in 2nd and Noah Ladhams landing in 3rd. The open scooter division featured an electrifying showdown, with Rufus Macfarlane-Brewer riding strong for 1st place. Rory Allison put on a great performance to secure 2nd, and Dylan Mestrovich rounded out 3rd. This competition saw a lot of large, overhead tricks from the competitors and it was a very fun one to watch and judge. Every rider brought their best, showing the depth of talent and passion in the scooter community.

The skateboarders kept the momentum going with solid performances across both divisions. In the beginner class, Davie Howe impressed the judges with his smooth lines and expert use of the park, claiming 1st place. Scarlett Harrington showed impressive skill to land in 2nd, while Willow Wiseman earned a well-deserved 3rd place. It was great to see so much talent from young skaters. In the intermediate division, Tayah Payne’s performance secured 1st place, followed by Madison Brown in 2nd, great to see Maddison attending more competitions and putting her skills on display. Oliver Brown just missed 2nd and ended up in 3rd with an awesome run and great use of the bowl. Between 1st and 3rd there was only 0.67 points, making it an extremely close competition.

Clockwise from top left – Rory Tognetti making good use of the extension. – Huon Cocks airing his way up to the bank. – Jay Furukawa really bringing out the big guns with a backflip. – Tayah Payne kickflipping flawlessly. Find more photos from this event on our facebook page here.

The BMX divisions wrapped up the event with power-packed riding and smooth progression. In the beginner category, Jake Jorgensen claimed 1st place, with Lucas Walker taking 2nd and Rhys Sockett rounding out 3rd. Intermediate rider Charlie Hill’s progression stood out as he earned 2nd place, with Jacob Roughton riding into 1st and Ashton Burton finishing 3rd. The open BMX division had no shortage of intense moments, with Oskar Thomas taking the top spot, while Geraldton brothers, Koutaro and Jay Furukawa battled it out for 2nd and 3rd respectively, The brothers can’t make it to every competition but when they do travel down, it adds an extra level of rad to our action packed day.

With an amazing vibe from the Mandurah community and the weather, the conditions were perfect for a fun packed competition day on the Mandurah foreshore. A massive thank you to the City of Mandurah, City of Kwinana, City of Cockburn and City of Rockingham for supporting the South Metro Ride and Roll Series and making the 4th round a success. Now, it’s time to gear up for the finals at Spearwood Skatepark!

We would like to thank our partner, Right By You. Rightbyyou.org.au is a mental health resource made for young people, by young people. There is easy to understand, useful information on the website if you or your friends are in a mental health crisis situation.

Connect with us on  Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now, please contact us directly. Be sure to check our coming events page for information on future competitions and other events, and explore our past competition page to look back on all the exciting action from previous events.

Mandurah South Metro Ride and Roll Series Round 4 – Official Results – 23 November 2024

Scooter Beginner – 1st Braydon Ford, 2nd Lucas Walker, 3rd Brock Look, 4th Nuia Waikari, 5th Archie Johnson, 6th Jake Mckechnie
Scooter Intermediate – 1st Judd Morrison, 2nd Rhyder Howard, 3rd Noah Ladhams, 4th Rory Tognetti, 5th Hamish Gaze, 6th Kodi Weston
Scooter Open – 1st Rufus Macfarlane-Brewer, 2nd Rory Allison, 3rd Dylan Mestrovich, 4th Luke Matthews, 5th Tristan Sinclair, 6th Brandon Black, 7th Zanthany Caporn
Skateboard Beginner – 1st Davie Howes, 2nd Scarlett Harrington, 3rd Willow Wiseman, 4th Huon Cocks, 5th Onyx Black, 6th Isla Currey, 7th Opal Harrington, 8th Cruz Viliamu
Skateboard Intermediate – 1st Tayah Payne, 4th Madison Brown, 3rd Oliver Brown, 4th Hayley Norris, 5th Daniel Birton
BMX Beginner – 1st Jake Jorgensen, 2nd Lucas Walker, 3rd Rhys Sockett, 4th Ethan Daniel, 5th Thomas Armstrong
BMX Intermediate – 1st Jacob Roughton, 2nd Charlie Hill, 3rd Ashton Burton, 4th Liam Rhodes, 5th Reif holmes, 6th Chase Thatcher
BMX Open – 1st Oskar Thomas, 2nd Koutaro Furukawa, 3rd Jay Furukawa, 4th Joshua O’Neil
 

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Round 3 Recap: Action-Packed Day at Kwinana Skatepark for South Metro Ride and Roll

by on 17. Nov, 2024 in Bmx, Competitions, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks

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Kwinana Skatepark played host to the 3rd round of the South Metro Ride and Roll Series. It was an incredible day of action sports under beautiful sunny skies. The energy was high, the tricks were sharp, and the camaraderie among riders was inspiring. It was great to see so many familiar faces back for another round, showcasing their passion and skill in every division.

In the Scooter divisions, Asher de Graaf took first in the Beginner category with a smooth and confident run. Thomas Hollingworth followed in second, showcasing great determination, while Flynn Deyonker earned third with a creative run full of flow. Flynn is a relatively new face at our competitions and already we have seen progression and can’t wait to see what the future has installed for this young rider. In the Intermediate division, Judd Morrison grabbed first with a bold display of tricks that set him apart, while Luke Matthews’ consistency earned him second and Jayce Blakers’ impressive run earned him third. The Open division saw Jax Lindsay take the win with a flawless, high-energy performance, with Marcus Dunlop securing second thanks to his daring approach, and Dylan Mestrovich rounding out the top three with great control and creativity.

The Skateboard competitions were packed with skill and creativity. In the Beginner division, Scarlett Harrington claimed first with a fantastic display of skill, while Davie Howes secured second with smooth lines that kept the crowd engaged. His gap down the stair set was super rad, after a few tries he nailed it and rolled away victorious. Eva O’Driscoll earned third with a unique approach and style that stood out. Jack Turner dominated the Intermediate category, dazzling everyone with his technical precision, while Sophia Stahlhut earned second with a stylish, consistent run, and Matthew Bolton took third with creative tricks that left a lasting impression.

Clockwise from top left – Jake Whelan who had one of his best runs to date at this competition showcasing an x up over the spine. –  Davie Howes confidently airing the whole stair set. –  Liam Rhodes with a flawless no hander over the box. – Marcus Dunlop showing impressive skill and precision over the spine. – Find more photos on our facebook page here 

The BMX riders closed the day with thrilling performances. In the Beginner division, Thomas Hollingworth, fresh off his second place in scooter earlier in the day,  impressed everyone with his versatility, taking first place, followed by Ethan Daniel’s energetic and strong showing in second, while Aidan Wood earned third with solid control throughout his run. Archie Welten dominated the Intermediate division with a commanding performance, blending style and power, Jayce Blakers followed in second, showing guts with a massive backflip, and Charlie Hill took third with dynamic tricks that fired up the crowd. In the Open division, Jake Whelan had his best run we have ever witnessed, he was on fire and it secured him 1st place. Kody Strong’s smooth and daring run earned him second, and Joshua O’Neil rounded out the podium in third with a powerful display.

A massive congratulations to the City of Kwinana and everyone who competed and brought their best to the Kwinana Skatepark. The community spirit was alive and well, making it a day to remember. We can’t wait to see what the next round brings as we move closer to the finals. Stay tuned for more updates and epic action ahead!

We would like to thank our partner, Right By You. Rightbyyou.org.au is a mental health resource made for young people, by young people. There is easy to understand, useful information on the website if you or your friends are in a mental health crisis situation. 

Connect with us on  Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now, please contact us directly. Be sure to check our coming events page for information on future competitions and other events, and explore our past competition page to look back on all the exciting action from previous events.

Kwinana South Metro Ride and Roll Series Round 3 Skatepark Competition – Official Results – 16th November 2024 

Scooter Beginner – 1st Asher de Graaf, 2nd Thomas Hollingworth, 3rd Flynn Deyonker, 4th James Deyonker, 5th Raidan Hyde, 6th Archie Johnson, 7th Jake Mckechnie, 8th Luke Girod
Scooter Intermediate – 1st Judd Morrison, 2nd Luke Matthews, 3rd Jayce Blakers, 4th Kodi weston, 5th Rhyder Howard
Scooter Open – 1st Jax Lindsay, 2nd Marcus Dunlop, 3rd Dylan Mestrovich, 4th Brandon Black
Skateboard Beginner – 1st Scarlett Harrington, 2nd Davie Howes, 3rd Eva O’Driscoll, 4th Huon Cocks, 5th Nyah Gutcheon, 6th Opal Harrington, 7th Arie howes
Skateboard Intermediate – 1st Jack Turner, 2nd Sophia Stahlhut, 3rd Matthew Bolton
BMX Beginner –  1st Thomas Hollingworth, 2nd Ethan Daniel, 3rd Aidan Wood, 4th Rhys Sockett, 5th Jake Jorgensen, 6th Lucas walker, 7th Levi Stokes, 8th Lukey Thornber, 9th Jax Baker
BMX Intermediate – 1st Archie Welten, 2nd Jayce Blakers, 3rd Charlie Hill, 4th Liam Rhodes, 5th Mikayla Thornber
BMX Open – 1st Jake Welhan, 2nd Kody Strong, 3rd Joshua O’Neil
 

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Bibra Lake Skatepark Shines for Round 2 of the South Metro Ride and Roll Series

by on 12. Nov, 2024 in Bmx, Competitions, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks

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Despite a rainy start to the day, Bibra Lake Skatepark came alive as the clouds cleared just in time for the second round of the South Metro Ride and Roll Series. It was awesome to see so many familiar faces from Round 1 at Singleton returning for more action, with great energy from both competitors and the crowd. Huge thanks to the City of Cockburn for their support in making this series happen and helping build such a rad community atmosphere. The top three in each division from today’s comp are now headed to the finals at Spearwood Skatepark!

In the Scooter divisions, we saw plenty of talent on display. Serial competitor who we saw at the first round of the series, Thomas Hollingworth, took the win in the Beginner class, but not without a fight by Archie Edwards who came in second, Trey Dixon followed closely in third. In the Intermediate category, Judd Morrison grabbed first place, it’s awesome to see him back at our competitions and the level of riding from this guy is incredible. Luke Matthews and Jonathan Maiwald coming in second and third. The Open division kept the excitement rolling, with Dylan Mestrovich claiming the top spot, Tristan Sinclair taking second, and Brandon Black rounding out the top three.

Clockwise from top left – Logan Knibbs really making use of the taco, getting some height. – Miles Harding tail sliding down the A frame. – Judd Morisson riding with ease. – Opal Harrington airing with confidence. – Find the full album of photos on our facebook page here. 

Over in the Skateboard divisions, the Beginner skaters brought their A-game, with Davie Howes taking first place which is a huge jump from the sixth place he received at Round 1, Scarlett Harrington landing in second and getting better every competition, and Jayden Purser snagging third. The Intermediate division saw Henrii Bennell take first, followed by George McNeilly in second. In the Open division, Miles Harding took home the win, perhaps because he was riding on home turf, he looked very comfortable throwing down tricks at Bibra Lake. Tyler Rodden and Dan Alexandar finished close behind in second and third.

The BMX riders showed up strong, too. In the Beginner division, Thomas Hollingworth scored his second first-place finish of the day, with Arthur Pearce coming in second and Logan Knibbs came in third, Logan’s run was full steam ahead, he did not miss a beat, although all his wheels stayed on the ground he really showed us how confident he is on the BMX. Jacob Roughton claimed the top spot in the Intermediate division, followed by Archie Welten in second and Liam Rhodes in third. The open division was a little short, but that didn’t stop Joshua O’neil from putting on a show and taking out the top spot. 

With just two rounds left before the finals, the anticipation is building. A massive congrats to everyone who competed and made the day so memorable at Bibra Lake! We’re stoked to see what the next round brings as we get closer to the showdown at Spearwood Skatepark.

We would like to thank our partner, Right By You. Rightbyyou.org.au is a mental health resource made for young people, by young people. There is easy to understand, useful information on the website if you or your friends are in a mental health crisis situation. Head to rightbyyou.org.au if you need to help a friend or yourself today. 

Connect with us on  Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now, please contact us directly. Be sure to check our coming events page for information on future competitions and other events, and explore our past competition page to look back on all the exciting action from previous events.

Bibra Lake Skatepark Competition South Metro Ride and Roll Series Round 2  – Official Competition Results – 2nd November 2024

Scooter Beginner– 1st Thomas Hollingworth, 2nd Archie Edwards, 3rd Trey Dixon, 4th Flynn Deyonker, 5th James Deyonker, 6th Archie Johnson
Scooter Intermediate – 1st Judd Morrison, 2nd Luke Matthews, 3rd Jonathan Maiwald, 4th Hamish Gaze, 5th Vijay Thorn, 6th Jack Brown, 7th Kodi Weston
Scooter Open – 1st Dylan Mestrovich, 2nd Tristan Sinclair, 3rd Brandon Black
Skateboard Beginner –1st Davie Howes, 2nd Scarlett Harrington, 3rd Jayden Purser 4th Onyx Black, 5th Opal Harrington, 6th Arie Howes
Skateboard Intermediate – 1st Henrii Bennell, 2nd George Mcneilly
Skateboard Open – 1st Miles Harding, 2nd Tyler Rodden, 3rd Dan Alexandar, 4th Geoff Knibbs
BMX Beginners – 1st Thomas Hollingworth, 2nd Arthur Pearce, 3rd Logan Knibbs, 4th Jake Jorgensen, 5th Lucas Walker, 6th Thomas Armstrong, 7th Levi Stokes, 8th Jax Baker, 9th Stanley Pearce
BMX Intermediate – 1st Jacob Roughton, 2nd Archie Welten, 3rd Liam Rhodes, 4th Charlie Hill, 5th Dexter Pearce
BMX Open – 1st Joshua O’Neil
 

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Sun-Soaked Action at Singleton Skatepark: Kicking Off the South Metro Ride and Roll Series!

by on 07. Nov, 2024 in Bmx, Competitions, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks

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Freestyle Now delivered another great skatepark competition at the Singleton Skatepark. This marks the first round of the South Metro Ride and Roll Series. It was a wicked day in the spring sun! Under bright blue skies, riders competed in BMX, scooter, and skateboard divisions, bringing energy and excitement. A huge shoutout to the City of Rockingham, Kwinana, Cockburn, and Mandurah for coming together to make this series possible. Their support is helping to build a stronger, more connected action sports community in WA’s south metro area!

Clockwise from top left – Cruz Evans gaining huge air timeover the popular hip right infront of the judges , Braedyn Petrie with a text book turn down, Isaac Carey hitting a bri flip over the hip, Opal Harrington showing us how its done, keeping it nice and steady all the way down the stair set. You can find the full album from the day on our facebook page here.

We kicked off the day with Scooter Beginner, Tyson Kolk impressed everyone and claimed the top spot, while Thomas Hollingworth and James Deyonker battled it out to grab second and third. Great rides from these up-and-coming young talents! In Scooter Intermediate division, Luke Matthews put on an awesome show to take first place. Close behind, Kodi Weston and Isaac Carey pushed their limits, landing in second and third and keeping the competition tight. Scooter Open saw Riley Bosma shine, throwing down smooth tricks to take first place. Brandon Black followed with a solid run, locking in second place and keeping the crowd hyped.

In Skateboard Beginner, Kasper Godfrey took control with a winning performance, while Onyx Black and Scarlett Harrington skated hard to secure second and third. The young talent on display was inspiring to watch! Skateboard Open turned into an Evans family affair as Cruz, Vai, and Zen snagged the top three spots. Cruz led the pack with a stellar first-place run, followed by Vai in second and Zen in third. Their family synergy and impressive skills brought an extra level of excitement to the day! Special Mention to 4th place getter, Tayah Payne, we hope to see Tayah at one of our other qualifying rounds for redemption. 

For the BMX Beginners, Thomas Hollingworth rode his heart out to take first place, with Jake Jorgensen close behind in second. Ilay Godfrey rounded out the podium with a fantastic third-place finish. And in BMX Intermediate, Braedyn Petrie crushed it with a winning run that earned him first place. Charlie Hill and Liam Rhodes weren’t far behind, taking second and third with some solid performances that showcased their growing skills.

It was an incredible start to the South Metro Ride and Roll Series, and we can’t wait to see what the next round brings. Thanks to all the riders, supporters, and spectators who made the day full of stokel. See you at the next stop in the series, Bibra Lake Skatepark on the 2nd of October!

 

Singleton Skatepark South Metro Ride and Roll Series Official Competition Results 12th October 2024 

Scooter beginner– 1st Tyson Kolk, 2nd Thomas Hollingworth, 3rd James Deyonker, 4th Liam Rhodes, 5th Flynn Deyonker, 6th Archie Johnson, 6th Issac Houkman
Scooter Intermediate – 1st Luke Matthews, 2nd Kodi Weston, 3rd Isaac Carey, 4th Noah Ladhams
Scooter Open – 1st Riley Bosma, 2nd Brandon Black
Skateboard Beginner – 1st Kasper Godfrey, 2nd Onyx Black, 3rd Scarlett Harrington, 4th Ilay Godfrey, 5th Reef hunt, 6th Davie Howes, 7th Opal Harrington, 8th Arie howes
Skateboard Open – 1st Cruz Evans, 2nd Vai Evans, 3rd Zen Evans, 4th Tayah Payne
BMX Beginners – 1st Thomas Hollingworth, 2nd Jake Jorgensen, 3rd Ilay Godfrey, 4th Issac Houkman, 5th Jax Baker
BMX Intermediate – 1st Braedyn Petrie, 2nd Charlie Hill, 3rd Liam Rhodes, 4th Blade Coleman
 

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2024 Groundswell Grind: Skateboarders Bring the Heat to Scarborough Beach Bowl

by on 01. Nov, 2024 in Competitions, Skateboard, Skateparks

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The 2024 Groundswell Grind Skateboard Competition once again lit up Scarborough Beach, bringing together skaters from across Western Australia for the biggest bowl event of the year. This year’s competition didn’t disappoint, with intense rivalries, impressive new talent, and unforgettable moments that highlighted why this is one of WA’s most anticipated skate events. Held in the iconic Scarborough Beach bowl as part of the Groundswell Festival, the competition offered divisions for many age groups in both men’s and women’s divisions , including 9 years and under, 12 years and under, 16 years and under, Open, and the always impressive Masters division for skaters over 35. The Open Men’s and Women’s divisions continued to be crowd favorites, showcasing incredible skill and style with a $3000 prize purse on the line. With clear skies and a supportive crowd, skaters threw down their best tricks making the bowl come alive with energy and excitement. Each skater had 3 runs in the Scarborough Beach Bowl of 45 seconds with only their best run counting as their score. This allows them to be a bit more liberal with the tricks and lines knowing that with three runs they should produce some magic and get the points for the wins.

Zen Evans – Huge air and melon grab in the 12 – Photo Shane Taylor 

Opening up the event was the 9 and under mens. It was all Levi Pagdanganan from the start. He was on fire with some fast skating great lines and his ollie airs were well above coping. Qualifying in first he stayed in that spot at the end of the finals. Elliott Hanly and Davie Howes also made it into the finals and tried hard to match Levi but just fell short in the points to challenge him. It was great to see them both making the finals. We also need to give a shout out to one of the most hyped skaters we know, Cab Constantine who missed out on the finals but we are sure he will be in there for 2025. The 9 Years and Under women was a full group of super charging skaters. In the qualifying it was Scarlett Harrington leading with 16.33 points and  Pepper Connolly on 16 points with Rhenna Mottershead sitting on 15.33 points, it was a tight comp. Seeing Scarlett drop in the deep end of the bowl was just one of the highlights of the event. The deep end must be 10 times taller than she is. In the finals Pepper rolled through the Scarborough bowl with enough radness to take the win with 18.33 points to Scarlett’s 16.67.

In the 12 years and under men’s Oscar Blackburn ripped around the bowl well enough to take the win from Oliver Brown by only .66 of a point with the 3rd place joint to Liam Davie, It was great to see Oliver hitting up the big bowl and we hope to see more of his skating as we more forward into the future. The 12 Years and Under women’s only had two competitors but that did not stop the level of skating on display from both, It was Elena Riley taking the win from Addison Sie. 

Up next was the 16 Years and Under Mens.The was another class that only had two competitors but not just any competitors we are talking about our next open place getters Otis Sienkewitz and Jake Turnbull. These two are a treat to watch, high airs, long grinds, are super rad lines. Either of these two could have taken the win but for Groundswell Grind 2024 it was Otis (34.33 points) who just had the edge over Jake (33.00 points), Watch for both of them making move into the open class. The 16 Years and Under Women’s belonged to Lali Perroni who has had a few years of competition experience taking the win by 4 points. 2nd place went to Hayley Norris who had only just started competing in skateboard competitions about 8 months ago. Taking the third it was great to see Ava Knibbs getting into it and showing no fear skating such a massive big bowl.

Clockwise from Top Left – Gogo Dale in the 12 with a slash grind. – Vai Evans plays in the 12 like its nothing. – James Rixom getting some serious airtime. – Grant Huggins rocks it up, showing us age is just a number – Find the full album of photos on our Facebook page here

The masters, the over 35’s. This was one of the highlights of the Groundswell Grind. With eight competitors it was the biggest class of skaters. Seeing Laura Brown getting into it was amazing, such an inspiration to many and we hope she continues to inspire both young and old to take up skateboarding. But the masters was dominated by the legend Grant Huggins, he was untouchable. So much power and style, rock n roll in the deep end, hand plants, board slides, 50/50’s he had it all. You can tell he knows skateboarding, it was a treat to watch. Coming in second was Herb Faust who also is an accomplished skater but was 6 points behind Grant in the finals. Third place went to the legend Junior Linke, The oldest skater in the competition, its rumored he is 60 but doesn’t look a day over 21. We also need to mention the other oldies Jon Root, Geoff Knibbs, Jeremy Watkins and Joe Mack. Watching these skaters hit the bowl proved that skateboarding is a lifelong journey, and their presence was inspiring to both the young and the seasoned crowd.

The Open divisions saw intense competition with big names going head-to-head. In the men’s open class during qualifying it was all James Rixom (31.67 points), he was untouchable qualifying 4 points higher than 2nd qualifier Cruz Evans (27.67points). The top 4 were going into a final, and what a final it turned out to be. Qualifying in 3rd was Vai Evans (25.33 points) and the youngest of the Evans Brothers, Zen got the 4th (24.67 points). This was going to be a final unmatched in Groundswell Grind history. First out for the finals was Zen Evans and right from the start it was on. We thought he skated well in qualifying, the finals was just something else, his speed, varials, grinds and lines were exceptional, it’s like he was holding back in the qualifying, everything was clean. A very deserving win for the 2024 Groundswell Grind to Zen Evans with a finals score of 37.33 and $700 richer. Taking the 2nd place was James Rixom who skated phenomenally with some of the highest airs and longest board slides we have seen at Groundswell Grind but missed out on the top spot by a few points with a score of 35.00 points and taking home $500. Third place didn’t move with Vai Evans remaining there but upping his score with 28.67 points and winning $300 for his radicalness. Flowing into 4th place was Cruz Evans with 28.00 points, a close one. The men’s open class was missing last year’s Groundswell Grind winner Adam Pacynko who was super pumped for the competition and had been preparing for it for months, had his runs down and knew every part of the bowl. His first run dropped in the deep end, hit the first wall with an air, hit the second wall and then fell to flat bottom using his elbow as a stopping mechanism, which we all know doesn’t work. It was a trip to the hospital and some surgery to make it all better.  His resilience and sportsmanship were a reminder of the passion and grit that make skateboarding such a tight-knit community. There is always 2025 Adam and we hope to see you in the mix. Shout out also to Jake Smith and Khailani Nielsen for taking on the behemoth of Scarborough Beach bowl.

Mia Kretzer – Invert on the hip

The Women’s Open belonged to Mia Kretzer who’s been on a whirlwind skateboard trip this year with international competitions, Xgames gold medals, Guinness world records and everything in between but Groundswell Grind is still her favorite competition, it’s on home turf with her community and friends. Mia had some epic runs, frontside smith grinds, kickflip disasters, hand plants and fakie 540’s. It was full. 35.00 points and $700. Second place went to Hailee Roberts. Hailee had some great runs showing how she knows the bowl like the back of her hand, 31.00 points and $500. Third place was all on Gogo Dale from Margaret River with 28.67 points and $300. It’s been great seeing their progress over the past few years in skateboarding and they have a great skate career in front of them. Looking forward to see Gogo rip it up in 2025

Groundswell Grind is a day filled with camaraderie, excitement, and unforgettable moments, showcasing the unique spirit and culture of the skateboarding community. Its a day when the skateboard community comes together and celebrates all things skateboarding, young or old, beginners or high rollers, it makes no difference everyone is there for the joy skateboarding brings. It’s about forming a community, making new friends, seeing old friends and getting some introduced into skateboarding and just being involved. 

A massive thank you goes out to the City of Stirling for making this event possible and all our sponsors, Modus bearings, Maple Road Skateboards, Aikenheads Skateboards, Sneaky Wholefoods, Red Dragon Skateboards, The Four Skateboard Co, Momentum Skateshop and Livid Skate. Big shout out to DJ Bamm B for pushing out the tunes all day and bringing the energy with the tracks. It wouldn’t be a groundswell grind without you. 

We would like to thank our partner, Right By You. Rightbyyou.org.au is a mental health resource made for young people, by young people. There is easy to understand, useful information on the website if you or your friends are in a mental health crisis situation.

Connect with us on  Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now, please contact us directly. Be sure to check our coming events page for information on future competitions and other events, and explore our past competition page to look back on all the exciting action from previous events.

Clockwise from Top Left – Levi Pagdanganan was skating this bowl like he lives in it. – Lali Perroni getting right over the coping. – Junior Linke making it look easy in the 10. – Hailey Roberts throwing it down in the 12 – Find the full album of photos on our facebook page here

 

Groundswell Grind – Official Results – 6th October 2024

9 Years under men’s – 1st Levi Pagdanganan, 2nd Elliott Hanly, 3rd Davie Howes, 4th Cab Constantine, 5th Max James
9 Years under woman’s – 1st Pepper Connolly, 2nd Scarlett Harrington, 3rd Rhenna Mottershead, 4th Maya Van Den Broek, 5th Talitha Van Den Broek, 6th Mikaela Oey
12 Years under men’s – 1st Oscar Blackburn, 2nd Oliver Brown, 3rd Liam Davie
12 Years under women’s – 1st Elena Riley, 2nd Addison Sie
16 Years under men’s – 1st Otis Sienkewitz, 2nd Jake Turnbull
16 Years under women’s – 1st Lali Perroni, 2nd Hayley Norris, 3rd Ava Knibbs
Masters – 1st Grant Huggins, 2nd Herb Faust, 3rd Junior Linke, 4th Jon Root, 5th Geoff Knibbs, 6th Jeremy Watkins, 7th Joe Mack, 8th Laura Brown
Open men’s – 1st Zen Evans, 2nd James Rixom, 3rd Vai Evans, 4th Cruz Evans, 5th Jake Smith, 6th Khailani Nielsen, 7th Adam Pacynko
Open women’s – 1st Mia Kretzer, 2nd Hailee Roberts, 3rd Gogo Dale

 

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The Rad Throwdown at Groundswell Rail Jam 2024 

by on 31. Oct, 2024 in Bmx, Competitions, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks, Street

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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!

We would like to thank our partner, Right By You. Rightbyyou.org.au is a mental health resource made for young people, by young people. There is easy to understand, useful information on the website if you or your friends are in a mental health crisis situation. Head to rightbyyou.org.au if you need to help a friend or yourself today. 

Connect with us on  Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now, please contact us directly. Be sure to check our coming events page for information on future competitions and other events, and explore our past competition page to look back on all the exciting action from previous events.

 

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2024 Groundswell BMX Bowl Battle: Style, Skill, and a Whole Lot of Stoke

by on 30. Oct, 2024 in Bmx, Competitions

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“One of my favorite competitions in Australia” Sam Grace

Sam Grace floting well above coping in the 12 foot deep end of the Scarborough bowl – Photo Cooper Brownlie

The 2024 Groundswell BMX Bowl Battle was one of the best events Scarborough Beach has seen take place in the iconic Bowl. With the backdrop of the Groundswell Festival and perfect weather conditions, the day was set to be a super rad one. Riders and fans gathered for an epic display of talent, flow, and progression. The Groundswell BMX Bowl Battle followed a unique battle format competition. Each competitor had two qualifying runs, where they were scored on difficulty, diversity, and consistency. These scores determined the rider’s placement in the battle round order. The battle finals were nothing short of epic. In this stage, riders had to either battle their way to the top or defend their position against challengers. The format started with the 6th place rider taking on the 5th place rider. Each competitor had alternating 30-second runs, and the judges would vote on who performed best. The winner advanced to challenge the next rider up the rankings. This intense head-to-head format continued until the top qualifier faced their challenger in the final showdown.

In the Rad class, it was Bianca Martin who qualified in the top spot after a closely contested qualifying round. It was fantastic to see two young riders, Ziggy Ellis and Logan Knibbs, participate in the event. Both riders were 5 and 6 respectively and needed some help getting out of the bowl, but their enthusiasm and potential were evident. We look forward to seeing them riding and ripping it up next year! Additionally, it was great to see Salvia Hogan return to the Groundswell BMX Bowl Battle, adding to the excitement. The competition in the Rad class was fierce, with any of the top three riders having the potential to take the win. In the battle round between Jayce Blakers and Billy Gibson, it was incredibly close, with the judges taking time to deliberate and vote on who would advance to challenge Bianca Martin. A narrow two-to-one vote in favor of Billy sent him into the final battle. The final showdown between Bianca Martin and Billy Gibson was electric. Bianca showcased incredible high airs and smooth flow, captivating the judges and the crowd. Billy gave it his all, trying to take the win, but Bianca held her ground and edged him out in a nail-biting finish. Congratulations to Bianca on the well-deserved win!

Cockwise from top left – Freestyle Now team member Jayce Blakers showing his flow with this air the 6 foot end. – Billy Gibson took the 2nd place, with moves like this air over the hip. – Bianca Martin airing the 10 foot end took the win with some super rad skills. – Logan Knibbs bringing the stoke celebrating his run. 

The winner of the 2024 Groundswell BMX bowl battle Chris James snt the biggest indi seat grabs the bowl has ever seen – Photo by Cooper Brownlie 

The Raddest class saw an incredible showdown. In the qualifying rounds, the 2023 winner Sam Grace had secured the top spot, while three-time BMX Bowl Battle winner Luke Tooze qualified in 4th place. With standout riders from the East Coast, Sam Grace, Jayden Fuller, and Chris James, this was shaping up to be one of the best battle competitions we have ever seen. The battle finals began with Ben Gately taking on Brad Evans. Both riders know the Scarborough Beach bowl well, with Ben showing off smooth and fast lines while Brad delivered rad airs and epic grinds. After an intense round, it was Ben who came out on top, advancing to face Luke Tooze. Ben brought his trademark manual lines to the next battle, but they were no match for Luke’s speed and massive airs. Luke’s enormous griz air in the deep end had the crowd roaring, securing his win and setting up a battle against East Coast rider Jayden Fuller. Jayden wowed with high airs and double tricks, including his signature double euro airs. Luke put up a strong fight, but a fall on a tire slide may have cost him. Jayden’s smooth and high-energy performance carried him through to the next round against fellow Colony BMX teammate Chris James.

Clockwise from top left – Brad Evans is a regular at the Scarborough bowl, he know all the lines and knows how to air the 12 foot deep end. – Jayden Fuller came to the Groundswell BMX bowl battle with all of his flow and style and showed it all, 3rd place. – Ben Gately another regular at the Scarborough bowl, has some awesome skills, with rad manuals and high airs. – Chris James with an awe-inspiring flare over the waterfall – Find the full album of photos on our facebook page here

Luke Tooze has the best Griz airs, a crowd favorite for sure, Luke is a 3 time Groundswell BMX bowl battle winner, this year an honorable 4th was his end result

Jayden tried his best with smooth lines and high airs, but Chris James was on another level. Chris powered through the bowl with massive indy seat grabs, lookbacks, tail whips, and one of the biggest barrel roll/backflip transfers ever seen. (Check the video highlights!) It was a unanimous 3-0 vote in favor of Chris, setting the stage for the final battle against the 2023 champion, Sam Grace. The final battle between Chris James and Sam Grace was a showdown for the ages. Chris set the stage with an epic run, delivering speed, power, and precision. Sam followed with his trademark style, massive airs, backflip drop-ins, and a foot jam to fakie in the deep end. Unfortunately, Sam struggled with consistency on some fakie tricks, missing key moments like front flip fakies and fakie bar spins. Had he nailed them, the result might have been different. In the end, Chris’s speed, tricks, and flawless execution gave him the edge. The judges took their time deliberating, it was that close, but ultimately crowned Chris James the winner of the 2024 Groundswell BMX Bowl Battle.

A massive thank you to The Groundswell festival and The City of Stirling for their support for making this event happen and to our competition supporters  Colony BMX, Local BMX and Sneaky Wholefoods . Freestyle Now is proud to continue fostering the BMX community and inspiring the next generation.

 

 

 

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. Connect with us on  Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now, please contact us directly. Be sure to check our coming events page for information on future competitions and other events, and explore our past competition page to look back on all the exciting action from previous events.

We would like to thank our partner, Right By You. Rightbyyou.org.au is a mental health resource made for young people, by young people. There is easy to understand, useful information on the website if you or your friends are in a mental health crisis situation. Head to rightbyyou.org.au if you need to help a friend or yourself today.

Groundswell BMX Bowl Battle Competition Official Results – 5th October 2024 

BMX Rad – 1st Bianca Martin, 2nd Billy Gibson, 3rd Jayce Blakers, 4th Salvia Hogan, 5th Ziggy Ellis, 6th Logan Knibbs 

BMX Raddest – 1st Chris James, 2nd Samuel James, 3rd Jayden Fuller, 4th Luke Tooze, 5th Ben Gately, 6th Bradley Evans

 

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