YOUNG action sports stars will converge at Torquay this weekend for a Surf Coast leg of a state skate competition.<\/p>\n
The 2023 Victorian Skate Park Leagues tour will come to Torquay this weekend in a free event for participants of all ages, genders and abilities.<\/p>\n
The event will include scoot, BMX and skate competitions throughout the day.<\/p>\n
Torquay skate star River Lawson is presently ranked third in the western region for his 13 and under category, and will be aiming to climb the ladder with a strong performance at his own park.<\/p>\n
River says the local competition has provided him with a springboard to more competitive skating in recent years.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been doing SBL comps around Australia for around like three years now. They’re a great foundation and they’re good for beginners to step up into a more interstate comps.<\/p>\n
“There’s a few every year and they’re really fun. All my friends get this park and we push each other to do hard tricks on our runs.”<\/p>\n
Surf Coast Shire has backed the event alongside the state government’s FReeZA youth program.<\/p>\n
YMCA will raffle off prize packs to participants, which will include goodies such as decks, trucks, wheels, grip tape, scoot grips, scoot wheels, helmets, hardware and apparel.<\/p>\n
Medals are also on offer for place getters.<\/p>\n
The event will run from 11am to 4pm at Torquay’s Merrijig Drive skate park tomorrow (Saturday, September 16). Competition signups are available on the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
YOUNG action sports stars will converge at Torquay this weekend for a Surf Coast leg of a state skate competition. The 2023 Victorian Skate Park Leagues tour will come to Torquay this weekend in a free event for participants of all ages, genders and abilities. The event will include scoot, BMX and skate competitions throughout […]<\/p>\n