Go Skateboarding Day Christchurch

Ben McConnell » Nol­lie Inward Heelflip

As part of a world­wide cel­e­bra­tion, we put on a low key evening ses­sion down at Wash­ing­ton for Inter­na­tional Go Skate­board­ing Day. The turnout was bet­ter than we thought with the free BBQ keep­ing peo­ple warm amidst the freez­ing temps. Christchurch’s first (that we know of) scooter throw­ing com­pe­ti­tion was a hit, and a few prizes from Skate Skool, Cheap­skates, and Skull­candy were put up for those who hucked it on the step up fea­ture for a best trick comp. In the last few min­utes of the comp Ben McConnell blew us all away and took home the win­nings with an unex­pected Nol­lie Back­side 360 Heelflip, while the scooter throw­ing comp was taken out by James Kingston.

Cheers to all those who par­tic­i­pated and got on board for a great event!

James Kingston » Fakie Tre Flip

Nick Butcher » Frontside Lipslide

Josh Stew­art » Hardflip

James Kingston » Frontside Bluntslide

International Go Skateboarding Day Christchurch — 21st June

Just when you thought our events were fin­ished up — we’re get­ting involved with an annual world­wide event many of you are already aware of: Inter­na­tional Go Skate­board­ing Day. Whether you are just learn­ing, or a sea­soned roller, come on down for a push.

We’re going to be putting on a Free BBQ down at Wash­ing­ton from 4–6pm on Tues­day the 21st June. Best trick comp up the step up, get involved. Prizes up for grabs from the Skate Skool, Cheap­skates, and Skull­candy. See you there!

Brofile #2: Jordan McStay

Jor­dan McStay » 5–0 Fakie

June’s Grom Of the Month is our comp reg­u­lar (and reg­u­lar board snap­per) Jor­dan McStay. We got him up early last Sat­ur­day for a shoot down at Thom­son Park, made him bail hard on his arse cause it was still wet, and hounded him on Face­book until he got his answers back! Cheers Jor­dan, you’ve got all the per­sis­tence and deter­mi­na­tion any good skater needs — below is an insight to Jor­dan, and a few pics from the ses­sion. Pho­tos by Andy Brown.

Name: Jor­dan McStay
Age? 15
Years skat­ing? 2–3
Reg­u­lar or goofy? Reg­u­lar
Fav local spot/skatepark: The Bean Hive
Fav trick? Salmon (360 flip)
Street/Park/Bowl? — Why? Street, because it’s bet­ter for film­ing
Who hooks you up? Don’t have any spon­sors
Fav all time skate­boarder? Shane O’neill
Fav skate vid/ last one you watched? Favourite’s Real since day one. That’s the last one I watched too
Lis­ten­ing to music while skat­ing? — What tunes? Wu tang or Big­gie
Tight or loose trucks? Medium
Worst skat­ing injury? Uh, I’ve had four con­cus­sions — that’s about all
Cur­rent setup? Nel­son Creek. Inde­pen­dents. Bone Reds. Spit­fires
A good skateboarder’s diet should always include? Sub­way
What are you going to be doing in 5 years? Skat­ing
Any final words? Nah

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Ashburton Smokefree Skate Jam: Photos & Results

William Hobbs » Back Tail over the gap

Just when we thought the skate jams had come to an end for the sum­mer the Skate Skool crew where on the roll again.
Only as far as Ash­bur­ton this time to pro­mote the local skatepark going smoke­free. Ash­bur­ton isn’t a big town so we were blown away with the turnout of youth as well as a few oldies hang­ing out around the edges.

26 com­peti­tors threw down their best tricks for the goods. The stair gap and rail saw plenty of atten­tion that day with best trick going to Rolle­ston local Jesse Rogers with a frontside fee­ble on the rail.

Cheers to all those that came from as far as Christchurch. Cer­tainly worth the drive if you have never skated the park, its only down the road* (*very long road). Big ups to Nick CP for hap­pen­ing to be there on the day and tak­ing the sweet shots below.

Thanks also to Smoke­free Mid Can­ter­bury & The Ash­bur­ton Dis­trict Coun­cil for sup­port­ing the event as well as Cheap­skates and Skull­candy for the prizes.

Results

13 & Under
1st — Niall Titheridge » Ollie down the stairs (over rail)
2nd — Michael Kennedy » Ollie down the stairs
3rd — Tyler Pow­ell » Ollie down drop

16 & Under
1st — Jesse Rogers » Fee­ble on hand rail
2nd — Zak McLean » Kick­flip down stairs
3rd — Zak Light­burn » 50/50 ledge to drop

Open
1st — William Hobbs » 50/50 on handrail
2nd — Bran­don Alfeld » BS Board­slide on hand rail
3rd — Jesse McCormick » No com­ply 360 shuvit

Best Trick — Jesse Rogers » FS Fee­ble on the hand rail
Grom of the Day — Saul Titheridge
Best Slam — Ben Tate

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