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LISMORE skatepark will host an Olympic pathway skateboarding event in April, with athletes competing for national ranking points at the Rumble in the River.<\/p>\n

The competition will run from April 16 to 19 and forms part of the Rumble Pro Tour, one of only four national events to feature both Street and Park disciplines.<\/p>\n

It will be the first major event hosted at the $3.9 million skatepark since it opened last year.<\/p>\n

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Lismore Skatepark will host its first major event since opening last year with Rumble in the River to be held in April. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Skateboarders will earn points toward national team selection as part of the official pathway to the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

More than 150 competitors from across Australia are expected to take part across multiple divisions, including age and open categories.<\/p>\n

The event includes $20,000 in cash and prizes, split evenly across Street and Park, with equal prizemoney for men and women.<\/p>\n

Lismore mayor Steve Krieg said hosting an Olympic pathway event was a significant milestone for the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur skatepark is one of the best in Australia, and hosting an event of this level reflects the success of the investment made in Lismore\u2019s future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Rumble general manager Matt Wilson said competitors were keen to skate the Lismore facility.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe park itself is absolutely world class, and I know the skaters love it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Women’s skateboarding park gold medallist Arisa Trew at Sydney Airport in Mascot, Sydney Wednesday, August 14, 2024. (AAP Image\/Sophia McCaughan)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The event will be livestreamed, is expected to attract visitors to the region, and will also form part of the council\u2019s Youth Week program.<\/p>\n

Live music, food trucks and learn-to-skate clinics will run alongside the competition, with competitor registrations opening in March.For more information, updates and registration details, visit therumble.com.au<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LISMORE skatepark will host an Olympic pathway skateboarding event in April, with athletes competing for national ranking points at the Rumble in the River. The competition will run from April 16 to 19 and forms part of the Rumble Pro Tour, one of only four national events to feature both Street and Park disciplines. It […]<\/p>\n

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