Skatepark Tour ready to roll round the region

December 24th, 2015
[TDC press release]

The Tasman Skatepark Tour returns to the region, with six rounds scheduled and more than $5000 of prizes on offer in the District's annual extreme sport festival.

The Motueka round will be held on Saturday 16th January from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, at Motueka Skatepark, Old Wharf Road.

Tasman District Council Community Partnerships Coordinator Mike Tasman-Jones says the tour has grown every year in popularity due to the skill of the competitors choosing the Tour to showcase their talent and its multi-generational interest.

"Tasman is fortunate to have six premiere skate parks spread across the district," Mike says. "Showcased by the extreme sport enthusiasts, skate parks are safe places where young people can meet and make new friends, share experiences and become part of a like-minded community."

The Tour caters for skate, BMX and scooter competitors in an open jam format with categories for junior grom, senior pro and open veteran categories.

The Tour's championship leaderboard format has riders across all ages and disciplines compete for points at each of the respective heats. Results can be followed on www.jamonline.co.nz.

Competitors will be vying for store vouchers and merchandise, generously provided by long-standing Tour supporters and sponsors Cheapskates and Village Cycles.

Entries for the tour events are taken on the day, with helmets a compulsory requirement for all competitors. As a free community event, the Tasman Skatepark Tour is also zero waste and alcohol free.

Other rounds will be held as follows:
- Mapua: Wednesday 6th January, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
- Takaka: Saturday 9th January, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
- Tapawera: Wednesday 13th January, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
- Brightwater: Wednesday 20th January, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
- Richmond: Saturday 23rd January, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

For more information, please contact event manager Paul McConachie on or email .

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