Collie skatepark competition – Round 3 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series

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Round 3 of the Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series went down at the Collie skatepark situated about 200 kms south of Perth. There was a good turnout of competitors and spectators for the skatepark competition. Some competitors made the track from Perth to attend, which is good as they are making the effort to follow the series and venture out to new locations. The biggest class was the intermediate scooter class with saw only 5 points between 1st and 5th, it was a tight competition for sure. At all of the Freestyle Now skatepark competitions there are three classes for competitors to enter, beginners (younger and still learning), intermediates (competitors with some good skills) and the open class (consistent and dials tricks) in the three disciplines scooter, skateboard and bmx. A big thank you to all the competitors who rolled out the rad at the Collie skatepark competition. We would also like to thank our supporters, Local BMXColony bmxSacrifice scootersEthereal Clothing and 4 skateboard Co as well as Shire of Collie.
The next skatepark competition will be  Round 4 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series held at the  Pinjarra  skatepark, Pinjarra, Western Australia on the 2nd of April, hope to see you there.

Freestylew Now Collie skatepark competition February 2016 bmx skateboard scooter competition

Clockwise from top left – Jiordan Giacoppo took out the win in open scooter with dialled and almost flawless runs, flair barspin in the bowl – Jack Forman is one rad dude. 1st place in skate intermediate, big boneless in the bowl from the young ripper. Hope to see more of him at the skatepark competitions – Collie local shredder Richard Mippy took out the 1st place in the scooter intermediate, he was so stoked. Warren Bowers grew up in Collie and returned to ride the competiton and do flairs on the spine to take the 1st place in open bmx.

More photos can be found on the facebook page here

Collie skatepark competition – 28th February 2016 – Round 3 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series – Official results

Scooter beginner – 1st Taj Dowson, 2nd Kalib Galbraith, 3rd Lachlan Wood, 4th Bryce Wood

Scooter intermediate – 1st Richard Mippy, 2nd Jakob Wells, 3rd Christian Silvestra, 4th Kody Law, 5th Sebastian Steven, 6th Adam Puffler, 7th Will Urkko, 8th Talyn Galic, 9th Robert Lee, 10th Cody Jarvis, 11th Jacob Snell, 12th Jordan Pullan, 13th Brayden Pianta, 14th Louie Marsh, 15th Bailey Ashman, 16th Luke Gorey, 17th Jayden Sutton, 18th Harry Ward

Scooter open – 1st Jiordan Giacoppo, 2nd Cameron McMullen, 3rd Dylan Roberts, 4th Brody Groth

Skate beginner – 1st Ryan Sutton

Skate intermediate – 1st Jack Forman, 2nd Ethan Hadfield, 3rd Cody Kidd, 4th Lachlan Dean

Bmx beginner – 1st Louie Marsh, 2nd Lincoin Skilling

Bmx intermediate – 1st Christian Silvestro, 2nd Bodene Harris, 3rd Ryan Dye, 4th Kyle Cusack

Bmx open – 1st Warren Bowers, 2nd Jarrod Minniecon

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Welcome Ben Thomas – Freestyle Now squad member

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Freestyle Now would like to welcome Ben Thomas to the Freestyle Now squad. Ben Thomas started riding scooters in 2008 and has been progressing ever since then till he is now classed as one of the world’s best scooter riders. Ben has been rolling at many of the Freestyle Now coaching sessions and competitions over the past few months so we thought we would make him an official Freestyle Now squad member. Ben brings not only some of the raddest moves on a scooter to Freestyle Now but a great positive attitude that is a major asset at all of our events. Ben Thomas has got some serious competition wins under his belt. Over the last few years Ben has not only just taken top placings with in Australia but he has place in the top five in all the ISA World championship competitions since 2012 – 2015. 2nd place in 2012, 5th place in 2013, 4th place in 2014 and taking a 5th place in 2015. This is remarkable considering the amount of riders and how hard the competition is at such an event. Ben also recently attend the 2015 Scootfest World Cup in England where he place 1st.

Freestyle Now - Ben Thomas - no hander flair - february 2016 - scooter

No handed flair at his local skatepark, High Wycombe

Ben Thomas had this to say about becoming a Freestyle Now squad member. “I enjoy riding for and being a part of Freestyle Now. They are a really cool, chilled out bunch of dudes that just love to enjoy themselves and have a good time within the sports of scooters, bmx and skateboarding. I quite enjoy doing coaching workshops and hosting competitions with Freestyle Now, meeting some many younger dudes and helping them out with tricks and stuff like that. Always a good time.”
Be sure to check out his profile page for some info in Ben that you may or may not know and a few of his videos that he has out. Be sure to head on over to one of our events as most likely Ben will be there rolling out the rad. Welcome Ben Thomas to the Freestyle Now squad.

Action Sports Games 2015 - Ben Thomas 1st place Scooter

Ben Thomas at the 2015 Action Sports Games where he took out 1st place, multiple whips over the box

Ben Thomas and a mid 2015 edit

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Paul Chamberlain and DownUnderGround

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Paul Chamberlain is a proud dad of yorkFreestyle Now squad member Paul Chamberlain has been a busy man. Paul and his wife Jen have also recently become parents again with the birth of their son, York. Paul had this to say “Beatrix (their daughter) chose his name, but I love it. I went to York university and have good memories of those years. Also York Pennsylvania is the home of flatland, and there’s York Uno (Japanese flatland legend) too. Welcome to the world York!”
Paul has also recently put together two promotional videos for the upcoming DownUnderGround national bmx flatland contest.
DownUnderGround is now into series 8 and Freestyle Now has proudly supported the series from the start. Round 1 will take place at the Belair National Park in Adelaide on the 30th April. This will be the first time that DownUnderGround had taken place in Adelaide. DownUnderGround is presented by BMX Flatland Australia and is supported by Freestyle Now, Colony bmxLittle Black BikeNothings Wrong and Gain protection. Many competitors will converge from around Australia and the globe to attend Round 1 the start of series 8. Open to all bmx riders who would like to compete in either beginner, expert and open.

Paul Chamberlain gets all on the front wheel in this video with some great combos and endless flow.

Paul Chamberlain completes 10 whiplashed in this video, the control is effortless and so smooth and slow

DownUnderGround round 1 series 8 Adelaide 30th april 2016

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Freestyle Now bmx stunt shows – Melbourne Federation Square

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The Freestyle Now bmx stunt show was recently invited back to perform some bmx stunt shows at the start of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour. Taking place at Federation Square in Melbourne, the Jayco Herald Sun Tour is Australia’s oldest stage race (cycling road race) created by Australia’s largest daily newspaper, the Herald Sun. It is one of Australia’s heritage sporting events and for almost sixty years, the ‘Sun Tour’ has captured the attention of sports fans throughout Australia. Freestyle Now set up a mini ramp and threw down some bmx stunt show performances. We invited Melbourne radsters Jai Bradley and Jake Wallwork to ride with Freestyle Now squad member Shaun Jarvis on the halfpipe and help roll out the rad to the patrons of the Federation Square event. Freestyle Now performed some great entertaining bmx stunt shows. Many rad tricks took place and the people were entertained. Make sure you check out our coming events page to see where the next Freestyle Now bmx stunt show will be going down. If you would like this type of great entertainment at your next event please get in contact with Freestyle Now with your requirements.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show - melbourne Federation square 3rd feb 2016 - jake wallwork flair

Jack Wallwork throws down some flair action while Jai Bradley looks on, how many people can you see filming with a phone??

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show - melbourne Federation square 3rd feb 2016

Clockwise from top left – Jai Bradley with a flair – Jake Wallwork tuck no hander while Shaun Jarvis balances on top the ramp with a Norrie stand – Shaun Jarvis Xup behind the spokes – Jake Wallwork gets a downwhip done in the bmx stunt show at Federation Square.

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Butler skatepark competition – Round 2 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series

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Round 2 of the Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series went down at the Butler skatepark. The northern suburbs skatepark saw some rad action taking place between the competitors with real close competition in the intermediate scooter class with points being very tight between all the competitors. At all of the Freestyle Now skatepark competitions there are three classes for competitors to enter, beginners (younger and still learning), intermediates (competitors with some good skills) and the open class (consistent and dials tricks) in the three disciplines scooter, skateboard and bmx. A big thank you to all the competitors who rolled out the rad at the Butler skatepark competition. We would also like to thank our supporters, Local BMXColony bmxSacrifice scootersEthereal Clothing and 4 skateboard Co as well as City of Wanneroo and their great youth team.

Butler skatepark competition 29th January - bmx scooter skateboard - freestyle now

Clockwise from top left – Christian Martinez is one rad dude, he took out the 2nd place in the 2015 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series and took the 1st place at Butler skatepark competition in the open skateboard class – Kieran Ramsay was stoked to take the win in the open scooter class at Butler, his local park – Kody Law rewind over the spine and taking home the 1st place in the intermediate scooter class – Like Tooze 360 over the box and a 1st place in bmx intermediate

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Butler skatepark competition – 29th January 2016 – Round 2 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series – Official results

Scooter beginner – 1st Jackson Jones, 2nd Ryan Clark, 3rd Trent Manglesdorf, 4th Akway Nyor, 5th Ethan Jones, 6th Leeam Utton, 6th Jack Williams, 8th Coner Meaney

Scooter intermediate – 1st Kody Law, 2nd Ethan Price, 3rd Jakob Wells, 4th Jye Dyyno, 5th Jacob Flavelle, 6th Sebastian Stevens, 7th Byron Utton, 8th Corey Sloss, 9th Bailey Marshall, 10th David Lowery, 11th Josh Elder, 12th Dominic Burns, 13th Daniel Morgan, 14th Tylar Norton, 15th Steon Crawford, 16th Oliver Bowering, 17th Ethan Rowland, 18th Kya Nurse

Scooter open – 1st Kieran Ramsey, 2nd Calymn Brandt, 3rd Joel Robinson, 4th Caleb Pratt, 5th Aden Lillas, 6th Brody Groth

Skate beginner – 1st Byron Timmons, 2nd Ethan Rowland, 3rd Noah Vanderwiel

Skate open – 1st Christian Martinez, 2nd Sam Robinson

Bmx beginner – 1st Denam Coster, 2nd Sophee Oakes, 3rd Brodee Oakes

Bmx intermediate – 1st Luke Tooze, 2nd Kieran Ramsey

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Freestyle Now bmx stunt shows – Perth Esplanade Australia day

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Freestyle Now recently performed some bmx stunt shows at the Perth Skyshow to celebrate Australia day. Freestyle Now set up two bmx jump box ramps on either side of the FMX ramp from ASP Xtreme. Freestyle Now squad members David Pinelli, Dylan Schmidt were joined by reserves squad members Matt Adkins and Brady Thomas and our new recruit member Jack Carwardine also came along.  It was a rad time throwing down two bmx stunt shows at the same time with Kim Bloodson on the mic on one ramp and Shaun Jarvis on the other. Freestyle Now also invited Josh DeReus and Ryan Aquilina along help roll out the rad to the Australia day crowds. Freestyle Now performed some great entertaining bmx stunt shows. Many rad tricks took place and the people were entertained. Make sure you check out our coming events page to see where the next Freestyle Now bmx stunt show will be going down. If you would like this type of great entertainment at your next event please get in contact with Freestyle Now with your requirements.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show - Australia day 2016 Dylan Schmidt jumps over Shaun Jarvis

Shaun Jarvis trusts Dylan Schmidt that much, massive jump over. Great entertaining bmx stunt shows were had on the day.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show 1 - Australia day 2016

Clockwise from top left – Matt Adkins with a tuck no hander in the early afternoon – Brady Thomas getting all groundchuck for the crowd – Matt Adkins flip fakie – Dylan Schmidt with a massive Indian air seat grab.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show 2 - Australia day 2016

Clockwise from top left – guest rider Ryan Aquilina with a suicide no hander – Dylan Schmidt whips it sup while Shaun Jarvis balances on top of the ramp on top of the bike – Matt Adkins launches it over the Freestyle Now box jump with a tailwhip – Dylan Schmidt throws down a flair for the crowds

 

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Welcome Kieran Ramsay – Freestyle Now reserves squad member

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Freestyle Now would like to welcome Kieran Ramsay to the reserves squad. Kieran bring to the reserves squad a good attitude and some rad riding. These are the most important things when Freestyle now looks for new squad members. Kieran has been attending a few of the skatepark coaching sessions as a scooter coach and so we have been able to see his ability to interact with younger scooter riders and his coaching technique. Qualities that are important. Kieran is also a shredder and rides well and is always focused on progression. You can check out this Freestyle Now profile on the reserves page. A fact many did not know was that  Kieran also used to race bmx and only stopped a year ago to focus more on his scooter riding. Welcome Kieran Ramsay stoked you are here to help roll out the rad.

Kieran Ramsey front scooter whip february 2016

Kieran Ramsay getting his whip front scooter game on at his local, Kinross skatepark

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Freestyle Now squad member Dez Maarsen profile page

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Freestyle Now squad member Dez Maarsen from The Netherlands has been a squad member for a month now and we now have his profile page up. It gives a good insight on how Dez got into riding bmx and a full list of his Colony Exon flatland bike. Dez brings some world class bmx flatland riding to the squad. Dez Maarsen recently took out the 6th placing in the 2015 BMX Flatland World Circuit. In 2015 Dez followed the circuit to Flatark in Kobe Japan and placed 11th, Real Spin City in Montreal Canada placing 3rd and to Voodoo Jam in Louisiana America where he also placed 3rd. Dez plans to his up some of the European bmx flatland contests, one in Germany on the 20th of February and then to Astrolabe contest in France on the weekend of 9th and 10th April. Freestyle Now wished him the best of luck at them contests. Dez is currently finishing up some studies for University so he can graduate this summer and then he can focus on the bigger international contest abroad again. Have a look at Dez Maarsen profile page to see what make him tick and scope out some of his videos as well.

Dez Maarsen brakeless decade - bmx flatland january 2016

Dez Maarsen throws down a brakeless decade to finish off a crazy combo

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Freestyle Now bmx stunt shows – Westfield Penrith shopping centre

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Freestyle Now recently performed some flatland bmx stunt shows at the Westfield Penrith shopping centre in New South Wales. Freestyle Now squad members Paul Chamberlain and Lee Kirkman were rolling out the rad all day long to the shoppers. With a real tight area the riders made good use of it and performed some great entertaining bmx stunt shows. The riders performed 6 shows at Westfield Penrith shopping centre over the day. It’s good to know that many unexpecting people got exposed to flatland bmx. Make sure you check out our coming events page to see where the next Freestyle Now bmx stunt show will be going down. If you would like this type of great entertainment at your next event please get in contact with Freestyle Now with your requirements.

Freestyle now bmx stunt show - Westfield Penrith shopping centre Paul Chamberlain and Lee Kirkman doubles up

 Freestyle Now squad members Paul Chamberlain and Lee Kirkman  getting the crowd ready for the bmx stunt shows at Westfield Penrith shopping centre with some double up radness.

Freestyle now bmx stunt show - Westfield Penrith shopping centre Paul Chamberlain and Lee Kirkman

Clockwise from top left – Paul Chamberlain get his spin going and pumps the handle bars with his foot – Lee Kirkman rolling with only one foot on the back peg, how is that done? – Paul Chamberlain  rolling a hitchhiker in the small space – A view from the balcony of Lee Kirkman rolling out the rad during the Freestyle Now bmx stunt show

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Shaun Jarvis – Scarborough Sunset bmx flatland session

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Freestyle Now squad member Shaun Jarvis has been riding bmx for 34 years. He is always down to ride. When German rider Thore Saggau came travelling through Shaun’s home city of Perth a new years day bmx flatland session took place at the famous Scarborough beach. With a amazing sun set as a back drop the two riders rolled out the rad till the sun went down.

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