48 Riders and a Skatepark Debut — Freestyle Now at Eaton Youthfest 2026
Eaton Skatepark came alive for the first of hopefully many skatepark competitions at the Shire of Dardanup Youthfest in April. With 48 riders rolling in for a strong day of action sports in Eaton, about 1.5 hours south of Perth. With clear skies and great conditions, the park was packed with a healthy mix of local riders and competitors travelling down from Perth. A big thank you to the Shire of Dardanup for the opportunity to deliver the event, and to Sneaky Boardstore in Bunbury for supporting the day and backing the prize pool. With council timing requirements in place, the format was one 60 second run per rider. That format raised the intensity and focus across every division, with riders knowing they had one chance to make it count.
Clockwise from top left – Zen Evans has all the power and skills required to win a competition at any given time. – Alex Davis took 7th in the scooter intermediate and tokk lots of air time as well. – South west legend Jon Graham whips the box and take a 3rd place, Jon has been rolling at Freestyle Now events for over 15 years. – Curtis Gepp made the trip from Perth to enjoy the day in Eaton. – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here.
Scooter kicked off the day with a strong showing in Beginner, Fabien Gepp continued his consistent progression to take 1st place, with Jai Teagle in 2nd and Ryan Owen in 3rd in a tightly contested podium. Scooter Intermediate delivered one of the closest battles of the day, with Vijay Thorn taking 1st, Curtis Gepp in 2nd, and Heath Moltoni in 3rd, all separated by less than a point. In Scooter Open, Kobi Edwards stood out with smooth, controlled flow across the entire park to secure 1st, ahead of local Jack Brown in 2nd and Kayden Wright in 3rd.
The skateboard divisions highlighted the depth of progression coming through the scene. Beginner skate saw strong numbers and clear development across the field, with Olly Holmes taking 1st, Kai James in 2nd, and Eva Jackson in 3rd. In Intermediate, Onyx Black took the win in a very close division, just ahead of Scarlett Harrington in 2nd by 1.67 points, with Max James completing the podium in 3rd. Skateboard Open was led by Zen Evans, who delivered a powerful and consistent run to take 1st, ahead of August Thunblad in 2nd and Jake Swainson in 3rd, both of these riders are on the Sneaky Boardstore team and they brought the energy all day.
BMX Beginner featured a strong group of first-time competitors stepping into contest riding, with Mason White taking 1st place, William Smith in 2nd, and Elliot Smith in 3rd. BMX Open brought together a competitive group of experienced riders pushing each other throughout the runs, with South West local Josh Dunstan taking the win, Essian Jannet in 2nd, and Jon Graham in 3rd.
Overall, Eaton delivered a well-rounded and high-energy day of action sports. From first-time competitors to experienced riders, every division reflected the continued progression of the scene. The consistency of turnout and level of riding shows just how strong the action sports community continues to grow across the region, and we look forward to returning again.
tay tuned for more exhilarating skatepark competitions as Freestyle Now continues to celebrate the passion and skill of our incredible action sports community. Freestyle Now is dedicated to delivering high-energy events and inspiring communities. From thrilling stunt shows to engaging coaching sessions and well-managed competitions, we promote active and healthy lifestyles while pushing the boundaries of action sports.
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Eaton Skatepark Competition – Official Results – 11th April 2025
Scooter Beginner – 1st Fabien Gepp, 2nd Jai Teagle, 3rd Ryan Owen, 4th Noah Seymour, 5th Quinn Shillinglaw, 6th Jacob Campbell
Scooter Intermediate – 1st Vijay Thorn, 2nd Curtis Gepp, 3rd Heath Moltoni, 4th Adam Owen, 5th Trey Dixon, 6th Spencer Park, 7th Alex Davis, 8th Jayden Swarbrick
Scooter Open – 1st Kobi Edwards, 2nd Jack Brown, 3rd Kayden Wright
Skateboard Beginner – 1st Olly Holmes, 2nd Kai James, 3rd Eva Jackson, 4th Zayne Wood, 5th Daniel Ryan, 6th Opal Harrington, 7th Lottie Holmes, 8th Jace Jackson 9th Braxton Bungey
Skateboard Intermediate – 1st Onyx Black, 2nd Scarlett Harrington, 3rd Max James, 4th Taj Whitney, 5th Eva Whitney
Skateboard Open – 1st Zen Evans, 2nd August Thunblad, 3rd Jake Swainson, 4th Brendan Johnston, 5th Madden Smith
BMX Beginners – 1st Mason White, 2nd William Smith, 3rd Elliot Smith, 4th Chad Wishart, 5th Bonnie Graham, 6th Sofia Ryan
BMX Open – 1st Josh Dunstan, 2nd Essian Jannet, 3rd Jon Graham, 4th Jack Brown, 5th Daniel Bush, 6th Ben Howe
