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Groundswell Festival Rail Jam 2023 Unleashes Epic Tricks at Scarborough Beach Skatepark

by on 26. Dec, 2023 in Bmx, Competitions, Jams, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks, Street

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The 2023 Groundswell festival Rail Jam took Scarborough Beach Skatepark by storm, and it was a spectacle of action sports to behold! With three adrenaline-packed jams spread across Saturday afternoon, BMX, scooter, and skateboard riders threw down their most insane tricks, competing in the Animal Bikes BMX Rail Jam, the Core/Grit Scooters Scooter Rail Jam, and the Modus Bearing Skateboard Rail Jam.
This was no ordinary competition; it was a technical showdown where riders showcased their skills on rails and stairs. The loose format added an element of spontaneity, allowed for creativity and kept the audience on the edge of their seats. With a 40-minute timeframe, competitors had the chance to unleash their best tricks, hoping to set a bar that no one else could surpass with the winner taking home $200 cash.
BMX, scooter, and skateboard riders went head-to-head within their respective disciplines, each determined to dominate the rail with their unmatched skills. The format was simple – send the best trick down or over the rail or stair. It was a back-and-forth battle of skills, with each competitor attempting to outdo the other. The rapid succession of tricks kept the energy high as riders threw down their best moves, hoping to leave an indelible mark on the judges. The rail remained alive with the rhythmic sounds of wheels, decks, and pedals against steel.
As the clock ticked away, the competition intensified. In the end, there could only be one final winner – the rider who would shut down the rail with the most awe-inspiring trick. The winners of the 2023 Groundswell Rail Jam were BMX: Alex Haim, Scooter: Koby Green, Skateboard: Luke Bourke.
The Groundswell Rail Jam was a showcase of the immense talent within Perth’s action sports community. Some of Perth’s best riders graced the rail, sending it with mind-bending tricks that left the crowd in disbelief. The rail became a canvas for their creativity, and the tricks were nothing short of crazy. Freestyle Now is stoked to have been part of this epic event, and we extend our thanks to everyone who made it possible. Until the next jam, keep rolling, shredding, and pushing the limits!
 

 

Ryan Aquilina rode the rail hard at the Groundswell Festival Animal Bikes rail jam. Double pegs up to Xup.

 

 

Ian from Brazil with a inward from the uprail at the Groundswell festival Core / Grit scooters rail jam.

 

 

The skaters smashed it hard at the Groundswell Festival Modus Bearings skateboard rail jam.

 

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Freestyle Now’s Outback BMX Adventure: Coaching, Demonstrations, and Radness Unleashed

by on 30. Nov, 2023 in Bmx, Coaching workshops, Dirt, Luke Tooze, Shaun Jarvis, Skateparks, Street, Travels

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Freestyle Now’s squad members Shaun Jarvis, Luke Tooze and Taj Hamilton headed to the outback town of Laverton for an unforgettable BMX journey, igniting the outback with an epic airbag jumping coaching session and thrilling demonstrations. The community engagement was phenomenal, with riders of all levels joining in on the excitement.  The heart of this adventure was the BMX coaching session on the Freestyle Now small airbag lander jump. The squad shared their expertise, guiding participants through the art of airbag jumping, helping some overcome their fear of jumping all while also delivering jaw-dropping demonstrations that left the Laverton community in awe. A big thank you to the Laverton Cycling Project and the Cycling Development Foundation as well as the Shire of Laverton for all their support.

Beyond the coaching sessions, the crew explored rad spots in Laverton and Kalgoorlie, discovering hidden gems that showcased the diverse BMX landscape of the outback. From street sessions to off-road exploration, every moment was an opportunity for radness. Shredding it up at the Leonora and Kalgoorlie skateparks added an extra layer of excitement to the journey. A highlight of the trip was the privilege of riding with local legend Corey Smithies, experiencing the super rad setup in his backyard. This not only elevated the riding experience but also strengthened the bonds within the BMX community.

Clockwise from top left – Luke helping a ride who needs that extra boost of confidence to know they can make it over the ramp easy – One of the local riders was super pumped to ride the jump with their confidence levels high they were good to get a no hader going – Taj Hamilton with a toboggan during one of the BMX demonstrations – Luke Tooze has the best griz airs – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here.

 

 

The flies and all adventure has been captured in our radness in the outback video on our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/FreestyleNow for an immersive experience into all things action sports.

Stay connected with us on our Facebook and Instagram social media channels to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now’s services please contact us directly. To look over the history of the stunt shows Freestyle Now has undertaken check out our past stunt shows page for a full 36 year list. We look forward to bringing our high-octane BMX stunt shows to your next event. Let’s create memorable experiences and spread the stoke together!

 

 

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Freestyle Now web play – June 2017

by on 07. Jun, 2017 in Bmx, Flatland, Jack Carwardine, Jason Parker, Lee Kirkman, Paul Chamberlain, Scooter, Shaun Jarvis, Skateboard, Skateparks, Street, Video

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Freestyle Now has been rolling out the rad since 1986, that’s over 30 years of radness. Freestyle Now has had many squad members come and go over the years and our current squad roster is the raddest yet. This is our first full squad web video since 2013. The concept of the video is to show the riders and their everyday riding style. The Freestyle Now squad had a diverse range of squad members that cover many disciplines including BMX (park, street and flatland) scooter and skateboard. Inclusiveness and diversity are two of the main principals behind Freestyle Now. This Freestyle Now webplay features Freestyle now reserves squad members, Jack Carwardine, Jarrod Murfit, Kieran Ramsay and Mitch Harris with Freestyle Now squad members Jason Parker, David Pinelli, Lee Kirkman, Paul Chamberlain, Ben Thomas, Matt Adkins, Tanh Ga, Shaun Jarvis, Dez Maarsen and Dylan Schmidt. Give the video a watch to see all of our squad members in action doing what they love to do, rolling out the rad….

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Freestyle BMX tricks – The book

by on 29. Mar, 2016 in Bmx, Coaching workshops, Flatland, Friends, Photos, Shaun Jarvis, Skateparks, Street

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freestyle_bmxCVR.inddSome time ago Freestyle Now co-founder and full time squad member Shaun Jarvis was approached to help write a book on bmx freestyle tricks. The chance to help out with such a project does not happen all the time so Shaun jumped at the chance. The main reason that Shaun wanted to help out with the book was to use it as another medium to promote the sport of bmx freestyle. When Shaun and co founders Brad Dyer and Georg Molnar started Freestyle Now it was to promote the sport of bmx freestyle, this has always been the main objective and with the book it was just another medium that could be used to do this. Freestyle Now has some copies of the book which you can buy through Freestyle Now via EBay.

Freestyle BMX tricks the book is divided into two styles, flatland and air. Flatland is for flatland tricks and the air tricks relate to anything done on a ramp or skatepark. The book is targeted at beginners riders who want to increase their skill level. The book takes readers through 39 tricks step by step and reveals the secrets to every trick’s success, providing insider’s tips and techniques and common problems. Shaun Jarvis also adds in his trick tips which will help to learn the tricks quickly and easily.

Bmx freestyle has been around in a semi official capacity since the very early 1980’s. People were doing tricks on bikes well before then but the official wording bmx freestyle did not start till then and people and riders started to see this form of bmx riding as a new form or something that was worthy of input. The tricks that were being done back then were of the basic form and backflips were not even contemplated let alone a tailwhip. Progression is what drove the sport, riders wanted to progress and one up the next rider, what more could be done. The tricks in bmx freestyle are endless. Even now over 30 years later the progression is still what drives the tricks.

Freestyle Now squad member Shaun Jarvis has been riding bmx since 1981 and witnessed the growth of the sport in Australia and around the world. From its infancy to now although the tricks have progressed the fundamental ethos of riding is still the same, ride bmx, do tricks, have fun.

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The freestyle bmx tricks book is an instructional book that will help the beginner or novice learn basic to advanced bmx tricks on ramps and flatland. It is not really target at the expert level rider. The format is simple to understand with tricks broken down into three basic steps.

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Although the book has been published around the world Shaun did not take any monetary return for helping put the book together, his payment was “If the book can get people stoked on riding and more people into the sport then that’s enough payment for me” This statement has had some impact as Freestyle Now received an email from Steve S in Glendale Heights in Illinois America, and he was stoked on the book and the content.

Hi Freestyle Now,
I recently grabbed a copy of the BMX freestyle tricks book on Amazon, and I wanted to write and say thanks for it, and for your website. I’m a 38 year old want-to-be flatland rider from the US and find your book very helpful. I rode a little in the 80s and am trying to get back into it. With the help of your book, I managed to bunnyhop a rolled up t-shirt yesterday after only a few attempts. I know it doesn’t sound like much, or very impressive, but it has inspired me to keep trying and not feel as self conscious about being an old guy on a kids bike. haha. I was wondering how tall Shaun is as I am 6’3″ and had written myself off as being “too tall” to learn flat, but Shaun looks like a taller guy, so maybe there is hope for me yet. Anyway, thanks again for putting out the book and website. It has helped remind me about what having fun on a bike is all about. Take Care.

Steve S.
Glendale Heights,
IL U.S.

Upon showing Shaun this email he was super psyched, with a large smile on his face, he knew that even if only one person was stoked on his input into the book then that was what he set out to accomplish.
Freestyle Now has some copies of the book which can be brought via EBay for $30(AUS)(inc postage)
If you are keen to pick up a copy please send us a contact or go via the Ebay site .

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Busselton skatepark competition – Round 18 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series

by on 31. Dec, 2015 in Bmx, Competitions, Scooter, Skateparks, Street

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Round 18 of the Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series was held at the new Busselton skatepark as part of the opening day celebrations. It was a big day with many competitions taking place at various parts of the park simultaneously. The crowds were big and the people came out to see the new skatepark, one of Western Australia’s biggest, as the official opening took place. The skatepark has a large bowl , small bowl and various street plaza sections. It is a very good well designed park. Freestyle Now managed the bmx and scooter competitions on the day. This was the final round of the Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series for 2015 and the full results of the series will be posted soon. A big thank you to all the competitors who rolled and to our supporters Local BMX, Colony bmx, Sacrifice scooters, Ethereal Clothing. We also need to give a big shout out to the City of Busselton and all the youth workers who helped make this day so rad.

Freestyle Now busselton skatepark competition december 2015 - Ben Gately 1st place in bmx big bowl beginners

 Ben Gately was going high in the bmx big bowl comp, this was good to see. The three judges Shaun Jarvis, David Pinelli and Jarrod Murfit was also stoked, hands up in the air.

Freestyle Now busselton skatepark competition december 2015 - bmx scooter

Clockwise from top left – Jayden Dennehy hitting up a finger whip in the street plaza scooter competition – Jon Graham double pegging the rail on his way to first in the street plaza bmx comp – Talyn Galic hand planting the 10ft deep end of the big bowl – Shane Ellis rode the big bowl like he was doing it for years with lots of flow and style, 1st place in big bowl.

  More photos can be seen on the facebook page here

Busselton skatepark competition – 13th December 2015 – Round 18 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series – Official results

BIG BOWL
Scooter advanced – 1st Jayden Dennehy, 2nd Jakob Wells, 3rd Talyn Galic, 4th Safyr Iriks
Bmx beginners – 1st Ben Gately, 2nd Aiden Diener, 3rd Ethan Sawyer, 4th Kaine Pountney
Bmx advanced – 1st Shane Ellis, 2nd Jack French, 3rd Regan Lothian, 4th Kasem Phanat, 5th Jon Graham, 6th Russell Forrest, 7th Jason Homes.

LITTLE BOWL
Scooter beginners – 1st Bailey Ashman, 2nd Louie Marsh, 3rd Safyr Iriks, 4th Kerim Celiker.
Scooter Advanced – 1st Jayden Dennehy, 2nd Brady Forrest, 3rd Talyn Galic, 4th Jakob Wells
Bmx beginners – 1st Aidan Diener, 2nd Kaine Pountney
Bmx advanced – 1st Ben Gately, 2nd Regan Lothian, 3rd Kasem Phanat, 4th Jon Graham, 5th Liam O’Connor, 6th Russell Forrest

STREET PLAZA
Scooter beginners – 1st Louie Marsh, 2nd Safyr Iriks, 3rd Kerim Celiker, 4th Bailey Ashman, 5th Kaleb Semark, 6th James Gough
Scooter advanced – 1st Jayden Dennehy, 2nd Talyn Galic, 3rd Brady Forrest, 4th Jakob Wells
Bmx beginners – 1st Ethan Sawyer, 2nd Jim Ward, 3rd Ryan Copley
Bmx advanced – 1st John Graham, 2nd Regan Lothian, 3rd Russell Forrest, 4th Shane Ellis

OVERALL STANDINGS
Scooter beginners – 1st Louie Marsh, 2nd Safyr Iriks, 3rd Kerim Celiker, 4th Kaleb Semark, 5th James Gough
Scooter advanced – 1st Jayden Dennehy, 2nd Talyn Galic, 3rd Jakob Wells, 4th Brady Forrest, 5th Safyr Iriks
Bmx beginners – 1st Aidan Diener, 2nd Ethan Sawyer, 3rd Kaine Pountney 4th  Ben Gately, 5th Jim Ward, 6th Ryan Copley
Bmx advanced – 1st Regan Lothian, 2nd John Graham, 3rd Shane Ellis, 4th Kasem Phanat, 5th Russell Forrest, 5th Ben Gately, 7th Jack French, 8th Liam O’Connor, 9th Jason Homes

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Welcome Lee Kirkman – Freestyle Now new squad member

by on 07. Dec, 2015 in Bmx, Dirt, Flatland, Lee Kirkman, Photos, Skateparks, Street, Video

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Freestyle Now would like to formally announce that Australian bmx legend Lee Kirkman is now an official Freestyle Now squad member. Lee has been competing at a pro level since 1995 and would have to be the best all round rider in Australia if not the world. It’s not uncommon for Lee to hit up some large dirt jumps in the morning, roll out large flairs at the skatepark in the afternoon and finish up with a flatland session in the evening. Lee brings to Freestyle Now skills that many riders dream of. His ability on a bike is nothing but radness. Lee Kirkman Indian air at margaret river freestyle now bmx show

Lee Kirkman going large at the Margaret River Freestyle Now bmx stunt show a few months ago

Lee Kirkman No hander foot jam Freestyle Now

Lee Kirkman rides everything,  even dams and does no handed foot jams

Lee Kirkman hitchhiker bmx flatland Freestyle Now

Lee is recently won the year end title for DownUnderGround the Australian bmx flatland contest series and took second at the finals in Melbourne in Pro. To add to his record wins in 2011 Lee won the doubles competition at the Red Bull dirt pipe with friend Clint Bensley. The dirt pipe was a one of a kind contest, a dirt halfpipe sculptured down a hillside that sent the riders down fast and over big jumps, an insane contest to say the least. In 2007 at the Australian BMX games Lee took out the Hungry like a Wolf trophy, an award that was given to the best rider of the contest. Lee Kirkman place top five in pro in Flatland, Dirt, Park, Mini and Vert at that contest. There are not many riders in the world that can achieve such an achievement. Lee Kirkman is one heck of a rider, anything you put in front of him he can ride it. It is a pleasure and an honor to have such a legend as a Freestyle Now squad member. Be sure to check out some of the below videos to know that Lee Kirkman knows how to roll out the rad.

Six minutes with Lee Kirkman, give it a watch to see more of an insight into the life of Lee Kirkman.

Lee Kirkman can ride everything and this below video just proves this point, some dam radical riding in this video, know that Lee Kirkman is the radness.

Lee Kirkman at the 2011 Red Bull Dirt Pipe, check it at the 2 minute mark to see Lee unleash his style on dirt.

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Freestyle Now Kalgoorlie trip

by on 22. Aug, 2014 in Bmx, Random, Scooter, Shaun Jarvis, Skateparks, Street, Travels, Video

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Freestyle Now travels all around Australia rolling out the rad to many people in many different forms, stunt shows, skatepark competitions, coaching workshops as well as school presentations. In April squad members Shaun Jarvis, Brady Thomas and Hudson Goodchild headed out to Kalgoorlie to host round 8 of the Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series. The guys got a little bit of riding done while on the trip, at the skatepark and at a rad local ditch and got some video clips along the way. Enjoy.

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John Manning update

by on 02. Aug, 2014 in Bmx, Skateparks, Street, Video

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Freestyle Now reserves squad member John Manning has sent in an update on what he has been doing over the last few months

“Over the past couple months I have been riding and filming a hell of a lot, mainly for a new video that myself and three other mates are planning on bringing out in a couple months. At first we were planning on just filming throughout Armadale but recently we decided to expand the video and film all around Perth so it would be a better overall video. We are planning on filming for a couple more months yet so we can all try get some good clips in and avoid the rainy days. Apart from filming this video I have been doing a couple Freestyle Now gigs here and there which has been fun and just the usual arvo sessions at Armadale skate plaza with the locals. For a terribly designed plaza we all seem to enjoy riding it a lot haha. Also we have found a couple of fun undercover spots that we can ride when it rains now so we always have somewhere to ride when it’s wet. As for my bike it’s running super good. I put it together back in February and I haven’t had to replace anything on it besides some pedals and some new tyres (thanks to Freestyle Now for the tyres) and I’m super happy with the whole setup. The video in this web post are some clips filmed in Armadale that I have gotten while we have been filming for our main video, not a lot there but give it a watch, thanks.”

John Manning August 2014 wall ride

John hits up the undercover spot he and a few friends have found

John Manning July 2014 from freestyle now .

John Manning August 2014 stair 360

John Manning sends a 360 down stairs

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Rockingham skate scoot and bmx finals fest

by on 03. Jul, 2014 in Bmx, Competitions, Scooter, Skateboard, Skateparks, Street

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The City of Rockingham is very proactive in skatepark activity. With each of their 5 skateparks all hosting a competition and multiple workshop sessions there is plenty of action happening within the city’s boundaries. With each of the competitions that take place over the past 12 months the top place getters in the advanced classes all receive an invite to a special invite only competition. There will only be a maximum of 15 competitors in each of the disciplines and with $3000 up for grabs between, skateboard, scooter and bmx there will no doubt be some radness flowing on the day. The competition takes place at the Rockingham Netball Courts on Dixon Road in Rockingham on Sunday 13th July from 11am to 5pm. Freestyle Now will be bringing all of its ramps to the location and setting up a one off ramp course that will be challenging with lines and transfers for all to flow on. There will also be a free ride time for other non competitors who would like to come down to the competition location, watch the competition and then get to roll on the one off set up. This competition will be Round 11 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series and will be a double pointer for the series. Check out the 2013 Rockingham skate scoot and bmx finals fest here. You can also keep up to date with all new Freestyle Now events on our coming events page here.

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Rockingham finals fest competition - Dom Williams

Dom Williams took out 2nd place at last years Rockingham skate scoot and bmx finals fest with tricks like this decade.

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Shaun Jarvis – May 2014 travel video part 3

by on 16. Jun, 2014 in Bmx, Coaching workshops, Flatland, Scooter, Shaun Jarvis, Skateboard, Skateparks, Street, Travels, Video

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Freestyle Now squad member Shaun Jarvis had a busy month of May. With a trip in Canberra and Melbourne earlier in the month then a trip from Brisbane out to Cunnamulla the end of May had Shaun travelling to Exmouth with squad members David Pinelli and Hudson Goodchild to host a skatepark coaching session for the locals. Shaun sent through his travel video from the Exmouth trip along with a few words.

“May was a super busy month for me, so much travel, I’m so stoked to get to do this as a job. The Exmouth trip was great. We went there to host a coaching session, the local there were super rad with them all showing rad skills. The locals told us about a spot out at the marina with a bank that we should check out. It was a rad spot which we rode for nearly 2 hours. Dave and I got to ride on the beach which is always fun, I mean who rides bmx on a beach… we all got some clips at the skatepark and I made another travel video. Looking forward to my next adventure, stay rad” 

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