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Freestyle Now brought the action to the charming small town of Toodyay, just outside of Perth, for an epic day of competition at the Toodyay Skatepark. The competition accompanied the Avon Descent and the Toodyay International Food Festival. Despite its small size, Toodyay was brimming with energy as local talent and competitors from across the state gathered to showcase their skills in scooter, skateboard, BMX, and roller sports.

Clockwise left to right – Hayden Brewer getting huge air, Chloe Rose Shacasing one of her classic knee slides, Ariana Waters with a very clean air out of the bowl and Bianca Martin doing her first in competition backflip – Find the full album of photos on our facebook page here

The Scooter divisions were full of impressive performances. In the Scooter Beginner category, Lucas Grant snagged the top spot, with Isola Croeser and Calais Blakers taking second and third, respectively. Gavin Penny also gave it his all, earning a respectable fourth place. The Scooter Intermediate division saw Jayce Blakers dominate, with Timothy Pearson and Lucas O’Doherty rounding out the top three, and Chevy Smaller making a solid effort to claim fourth place. The Scooter Open division was a fierce battle, with Hayden Brewer coming out on top, followed by Zac Moore in second place. Josh Schnierer and Joshua O’Neil tied for fourth place, showing that the competition was tight all the way through.

On the skateboarding side of things, the beginners showed that the future of the sport is bright. It was fantastic to see Cab Constantine take first place, his smile and enthusiasm really shone through when accepting his well deserved first place prize, followed closely by the Harrington sisters Opal and Scarlett, with Savannah Parkinson landing in fourth. The Skateboard Intermediate division saw Harry Robinson take the crown, while Lali Perroni and Ariki Southorn secured second and third places. Kiara O’Leary and Sophia Stahlhut put in strong performances, finishing fourth and fifth. In the Skateboard Open division, it was a family affair with Cruz Evans taking the win, with his brother Zen Evans claiming second place, he showcased a huge gap between the bowl and the street section (pictured below) that had us on the edge of our seats. Locky O’Brien held it down for third, while Yuuki Yasumura, Gogo Dale, and Tayah Payne rounded out the top six.

Pictured is Zen Evans showcasing a massive Air between two sections of the Toodyay Skatepark – Find the full album of photos on our facebook page here

The BMX competition was nothing short of electrifying. In the BMX Beginner division, Salva Hogan took the win, with Gavin Penny and Calais Blakers rounding out the podium. The BMX Intermediate category saw Bianca Martin dominate, taking first place, followed by Jake Welhan and Timothy Pearson. Alex Johnston and Jayce Blakers also delivered strong performances, earning fourth and fifth places, respectively. The BMX Open division featured an impressive showing from Koutaro Furukawa, who clinched first place, with Joshua O’Neil and Jay Furukawa taking second and third.

The Roller Skate Open division was small but mighty, with Chloe Rose taking the top spot with an ever original and skillful performance, followed by Sasha Berg in 2nd and Larissa Hendry who competed in her first ever skatepark competition, we hope to see more of her as she progresses. The Inline Open division was just as exciting, with Ariana Waters showing off her skills to claim first place, showcasing a huge front flip out of the bowl, and Aleyah Payne taking second.

A huge shout out to the City of Toodyay for their incredible support in making this event happen. It was a fantastic day of action sports in this beautiful small town, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for these amazing athletes. Keep your eyes on Freestyle Now for more epic events coming your way!

A huge shoutout to our partner Right By You, A mental health resource for young people who have friends experience mental health issues and want to know how to help them. You can also use this resource for yourself. If you need help with your mental health or know someone who does visit the website https://rightbyyou.org.au/ for more infomation.

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Toodyay Skatepark Competition Official Results 10th August 2024 

Scooter beginner– 1st Lucas Grant, 2nd Isola Croeser, 3rd Calais Blakers, 4th Gavin Penny

Scooter Intermediate – 1st Jayce Blakers, 2nd Timothy Pearson, 3rd Lucas O’Doherty, 4th Chevy Smaller

Scooter Open – 1st Hayden Brewer, 2nd Zac Moore, 4th Josh Schnierer, 4th Joshua O’Neil

Skateboard Beginner – 1st Cab Constantine, 2nd Opal Harrington, 3rd Scarlett Harrington, 4th Savannah Parkinson

Skateboard Intermediate – 1st Harry Robinson, 2nd Lali Perroni, 3rd Ariki.Southorn, 4th Kiara O’Leary, 5th Sophia Stahlhut

Skateboard Open – 1st Cruz Evans, 2nd Zen Evans, 3rd Locky Obrien, 4th Yuuki Yasumura, 5th Gogo Dale, 6th Tayah Payne, 7th Reggo Pain, 8th Miles Harding

BMX Beginners – 1st Salva Hogan, 2nd Gavin Penny, 3rd Calais Blakers

BMX Intermediate – 1st Bianca Martin, 2nd Jake Welhan, 3rd Timothy Pearson, 4th Alex Johnston, 5th Jayce Blakers

BMX Open – 1st Koutaro furukawa, 2nd Joshua O’Neil, 3rd Jay furukawa

Roller Skate Open – 1st Chloe Rose, 2nd Sasha Berg, 3rd Larissa Hendry

Inline Open – 1st Ariana Waters, 2nd Aleyah Payne

The Balga Skatepark Competition on 20 April 2024 was a day to remember! The energy was electric as riders and skaters from across the region came together to showcase their skills and push their limits. Thanks to the incredible support from the City of Stirling, this event was an absolute blast and a true celebration of action sports.

Clockwise from top left – Aleyah Payne representing the younger talent in the inline category – Tayah Payne who we have been seeing quite a lot of recently, awesome to see her style evolve with each competition – Jayce Blakers flaring well above the coping, we love seeing this trick – Ryan Aquilina making use of the whole park on his BMX – Find more photos in the album on our facebook page here

In the Scooter Beginner category, Noah Gillam rode to victory with style and confidence, claiming the top spot. Bodhi Bradley followed closely in second place, showing off his impressive skills. The Scooter Intermediate division saw Jayce Blakers taking the crown with a series of smooth and consistent runs. Josh Atkinson snagged second place, while Jake Welhan landed in third with some rad tricks.In the Scooter Open category, Hayden Brewer was on fire, taking first place with his phenomenal performance. Aden Lillas came in second, putting up a fierce competition, and Ian Tsuzuki Botta took third with his impressive runs, sad to see Ian go as he makes his way back to his home country, Brazil.

In Skateboard Beginner Cab Constantin dominated, earning first place with a flawless display of skills, Cab was extremely proud of himself and very excited to celebrate with the other victors.. Elena Riley took second place, while Scarlett Harrington secured third, showcasing the young talent in the scene. Tayah Payne emerged victorious in the Skateboard Intermediate category, demonstrating remarkable consistency and creativity. Locky Obrien took second place, and Terry Rivers grabbed third with his solid performance. In the Skateboard Open division, Boadie Meldrum was untouchable, claiming the top spot. John Mang followed in second place with some slick moves, and Joel Emanuel Mirabito rounded out the top three.

In the BMX Beginners category Liam Rhodes led the charge, taking first place with a stellar performance. Bodhi Bradley continued to impress, securing second place, and Luke Nelson finished strong in third. Jake Welhan topped the BMX Intermediate division, showcasing his skills and earning first place. Bailey Smith followed in second place, with Archie Welten coming in third. The BMX Open division was fierce, with Joshua O’Neil taking the top spot with an incredible display of talent. Daniel Cowell snagged second place, it was fantastic as always to have Ryan Aquilina competing and he managed to come away in third, making it a tight competition.

The Inline division was a thrill to watch, with Jacob Burro claiming first place with his smooth and stylish runs. Petre Ion Gruescu took second, and Ariana Waters finished in third, showcasing the versatility and talent in the inline scene.

Special mention to Jake Whelan and Jayce Blakers, these riders competed in all three divisions showcasing their talent with a trifecta showdown. Adding the points from each division, the competition was extremely close but Jake Whelan came away as the multidisciplinary champion.

This competition at Balga Skatepark showcased the incredible talent and passion within the action sports community. The competitors brought their A-game, and the crowd’s energy was contagious, making it an unforgettable event. A massive shout out to the City of Stirling for helping to make this competition happen. Stay tuned for more epic action sports events from Freestyle Now!

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.