BUDDING Olympic skateboarders and BMX riders can hone their skills during the North East Skate Park Series, with part two of the competition set to kick off this weekend following its winter break.
The opening rounds of the all-ages event were held between March and May; Wangaratta hosted the fifth round in April, which drew a field of 74 competitors.
As the competition emerges from winter, the next round will be held at Beechworth Skate Park this Saturday, while Wangaratta is set to host a round at the Mitchell Avenue Skate Park on Sunday, September 15.
No doubt there will be some young skateboarders inspired by the recent Olympic performances of Australian gold medallists Arisa Trew and Keegan Palmer, and keen to make their own way in the sport.
The gold medal win by Aussie BMX star Saya Sakakibara may also have provided some motivation for aspiring riders.
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An annual grassroots competition series run by Al's Skate Co, the event caters for skateboards, BMX and scooters, with male and female categories for each division.
Each round features barbecues, live music and plenty of giveaways.
Competitors are not required to book, but are encouraged to turn up on the day to register and then show their style.
Registration is from 10.30am, with competition commencing at 11am.
Other events will be held at Cobram (September 22), Benalla (October 12), Yea (October 13), Corryong (October 26) and Mount Beauty (November 2), with the series final to be held at Al's Skate Co in Wodonga on November 17.
The skate park series is drug, alcohol, smoke and vape free.
For more information, see the North East Skate Park Series Facebook page.
