Kalgoorlie Skatepark Competition July 2026 — Freestyle Now Returns to the Goldfields

Freestyle Now returned to Kalgoorlie for three days of action sports, and the Goldfields delivered once again. Two days of coaching set the scene before the Kalgoorlie skatepark competition, and by the time riders dropped in for their runs, the work done on the park over those first two days was written all over every performance.

The competition was originally scheduled for day three but with rain forecast the call was made to move it forward to day two. It was the right call. The Kalgoorlie skatepark competition came alive that afternoon with clear conditions, big energy and a community that showed up to back every single rider.

Scooter had one of the biggest beginner fields of the season with eighteen competitors rolling in. That kind of number at a regional skatepark competition says everything about the health of the Kalgoorlie scene and how much appetite there is for competition out here. In scooter intermediate, Jack Rowe was one of the standouts, inspired by coaching from Oben he was throwing the spinifex trick, spinning the scooter around his foot while standing on the ramp with one foot, the kind of creative flair that reminds you why action sports is different from every other sport out there. Then came scooter open, and John made it count. Having recently relocated to Kalgoorlie from Melbourne, John brought smooth lines and great tricks to take the win in the open division. His presence is already good for the local scene and a first open win in his new home town is a statement.

Clockwise from top left – Zion Kyle gets his one handers on. – Jack Rowe taking what he learnt in the coaching from Oben McHoull into the competition with a Spinifex. – Izak Johnston spins a full circle on his way to winning the BMX intermediates. – From stepping on a skateboard a few weeks before to stepping into her first competition Celeste Richards shone brightly. – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here

BMX had its own moments to celebrate. Serg Potekhin made the journey all the way from Perth to throw down in BMX beginners at the Kalgoorlie skatepark competition, a reminder that a well run event at a quality park draws riders in from well beyond the region. In BMX intermediate, Izak Johnson brought loads of heart and energy to his riding, wheelies that had the crowd watching and a spirit on the park that was infectious all afternoon.

Skateboarding had its own story to tell. Celeste stepped into her first ever competition having only had a skateboard in her hands for a few weeks, two days of coaching before the comp giving her the confidence to give it a go. Isla was also competing in her first skateboard competition. Watching both of them take that step, drop in and put themselves out there in front of a crowd is exactly what these events are built around. That kind of courage deserves as much recognition as any podium finish.

On day three, the Freestyle Now team returned to the park for more coaching before the rain finally arrived. True to the forecast, it came, but by then the Kalgoorlie skatepark competition had already been and gone, the riders had had their moment and the community had shown up for it in full.

Kalgoorlie keeps coming back stronger every time Freestyle Now makes the trip out. The coaching builds the foundation and the competition gives riders something to aim for, and when you see first timers stepping up alongside experienced riders pushing each other on the park, you know the scene is in good shape. Big thanks to the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder for their support.

Stay tuned for more exhilarating skatepark competition 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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Kalgoolie Skatepark Competition – Official Results – 17th July 2026 

Scooter Beginner – 1st Seth Smith, 2nd Brax Koushappis, 3rd Jay fisher, 4th Jhett Gallan, 5th Brody Axell, 6th Archer Mcfadyen, 7th Jaxon Usher, 8th Chet Sims, 9th Lachlan McMeeken, 10th Roman Haythornthwaite, 11th Riley Lane, 12th Caolán Dillon, 13th Indy Stevens, 14th Conor Burrows, 15th Pheonix Johnston, 16th Fynn Obschonka, 17th Dash Charles, 18th Xavier Obschonka, 19th Archie Obschonka.
Scooter Intermediates – 1st Zane Watts, 2nd Connor Wiliams, 3rd Jack Rowe, 4th Seth Axell, 5th Toby Fell, 6th Quinn Stockdale, 7th Xavier Carlioe, 8th Lucas Hodgson, 9th Jack Muller
Scooter Open – 1st Jonathan Georgiadis, 2nd Eli Schulze, 3rd Kelly Maisey
Skateboard Beginner – 1st Ezra Awuye, 2nd Logan Stevens, 3rd Isla Benson, 4th Seth Smith, 5th Celeste Richards
BMX Beginner – 1st Serg Potekhin, 2nd Seth Smith, 3rd Phoenix Becke McMeeken, 4th Zion Kyle, 5th Max Loller, 6th Ezra Awuye, 7th Glen Ngoshi
BMX Intermediate – 1st Izak Johnston, 2nd Jhett Gallan, 3rd David Bibby, 4th Jack Muller