Mandurah Skatepark Competition 2026 – Skateboard, Scooter and BMX Bring Two Days of Community and Progression
The Mandurah Skatepark Competition 2026 drew an incredible 112 competitors over the two-day event, with day one dedicated to skateboarding across the park’s two bowls, followed by scooter and BMX taking over on day two. After the cancellation of the Mandurah Action Sports Games, Freestyle Now worked its magic alongside the local community to ensure the skatepark component could still go ahead safely and smoothly, turning what could have been a disappointing outcome into an unforgettable weekend of action sports. Huge thanks to the City of Mandurah for their partnership, and to our generous sponsors, Acton Belle Property Mandurah, Santa Cruz, Modus Bearings, Local BMX, Odyssey BMX, Fiend BMX, Core Scooter and Grit Scooters, whose support and prize contributions helped make the competition possible.
James Rixom in full send mode taking the win in the open mens skateboard and $500
Day one belonged to skateboarding with the competition spanning the entire day, with a format designed to find the ultimate champion. Competitors had two runs in the small bowl and two runs in the big bowl, with the best run from each combined to make up their final score, a format that gave every rider the chance to find their feet, build confidence, and bring their best when it counted.
It all started with the under-9s men’s and women’s divisions, setting the tone from the very first runs. Kai Radicioni took first place in the boys’ 9 years and under division with impressive tricks and control. Kai always stands out, he has power beyond his years and a humble attitude, a recipe for winning. Close behind were Olly Holmes and Kai James, less than a point separating them, making it a wickedly close contest and a tough job for the judges. Opal Harrington absolutely dominated the under 9 womans, pulling ahead by more than 10 points, with Lilah Wahby and Maddison Campbell-Hicks rounding out the podium. It was great to see strong family representation across the event, with both Lilah and Maddison having siblings competing in other divisions, alongside the Rixom and Holmes families, proving that skateboarding truly runs in the blood.
Clockwise from top left – Cruz Evens likes watermelon so much he has been wearing the watermelon helmet since forever. His desire for watermelon may or may not helped him launch this indi air. – The jump in the center of the small bowl saw many skaters go full send just like Maddison Campbell-Hicks in the under 9’s women’s is. – Davie Howes mellon grab in the big bowl. – Ellie Stathakis took the 2nd place in the under 16’s womans with a rad display of her skating skills. – More photos can be found on our facebook page here.
The under-16s brought serious progression and talent to the park. Levi Pagdanganan shredded both bowls with immense style, confidence and power to claim first in the under-16 men’s division, which is all the more impressive considering he is still only nine years old. Every time we see Levi skate, his precision and confidence have grown exponentially. Close behind were two Freestyle Now competition regulars, Onyx Black in second and Yuuki Yasumura in third, putting on an amazing show and reminding everyone why watching these riders progress in real time is one of the best parts of the job. Harry Campbell-Hicks and Max James were also pushing hard in this division, raising the level across the board. In the under-16 women’s division it was eight year old Scarlett Harrington who took the win, matching her sister Opal’s energy to claim first by more than five points, with Ellie Stathakis and Eva O’Driscoll rounding out the podium. With three Evas in the division, the friendly rivalry and depth of talent kept the crowd buzzing all day.
Geoff Knibbs had the stage to himself in the Masters division and made the most of it, flowing around the bowl with a big smile that inspired his son Logan and everyone watching. The Knibbs family continues to elevate the vibes at Freestyle Now events, cheering every competitor on and showing what community in action sports is all about.
The Open Men’s had all the dollars to be won thanks to Acton Belle Property Management. On this day it was all about James Rixom. Massive airs great flow and a standout 360 nose grab over the volcano, staying consistent and precise throughout the runs. The Evans brothers, Cruz, Vai, and Zen brought the style and energy they always do, throwing themselves at every carve and trick like it’s just a bit of fun. Reggo Pain impressed with original tricks that kept the runs fresh and smooth, Reggo always gets points for diversity, throwing out tricks no one else is even thinking about. In the end, James took first, Cruz second, and Zen third, with Vai and Reggo not far behind in a thrilling showcase of WA skateboarding talent.
From the youngest beginners to the seasoned pros, the skateboard portion of the Mandurah Skatepark Competition was a celebration of progression, style, and community. Every rider contributed to a day full of stoke, big tricks, and memorable moments.
Mitch Bacon thought he was a rocket and just took off until he took first place, the cash and all the glory.
Day two at Mandurah Skatepark kicked off with the scooter divisions taking over the small bowl, and the energy from the very first run made it clear this was going to be a special day. The beginner numbers were huge, and it was awesome to see so many new faces stepping into competition for the first time. A special shoutout goes to Alfie Smith, who was riding in his very first ever competition this weekend. Alfie showed courage and stoke from the very first run, and that kind of moment is exactly what these events are all about. Aidan Wilcox took first place in the beginner division with a confident performance, with Flynn Schluter in second and Zael Mehew in third, just one point separating the two in a nail-biting finish. The progression across the beginner division was genuinely inspiring, riders were pushing themselves, cheering each other on, and showing that the WA scooter scene is only getting stronger.
The intermediate division was stacked with talent and consistency. Competition regular Curtis Gepp held it down to claim first place, delivering the kind of solid, stylish riding that has made him a familiar face on the podium. Alex Davis came in second with an impressive performance, and Adam Owen rounded out the podium in third. Adam has been making real strides since first popping up on the scene and it is genuinely exciting to watch his competition progression unfold. Special shoutouts go to Brock Look and Cruz West, both competition regulars who were going all out in every single run and adding serious energy to an already stacked division.
One of the highlights of the entire weekend was the scooter open division, potentially the largest open scooter field Freestyle Now has ever seen at a competition, with 11 riders all chasing their share of a $1000 prize pool thanks to Acton Belle Property Management. With so much talent on the start list, the judges made the call to run a qualifying round with the top five progressing through to a final. The purpose was simple, push the best riders to leave absolutely everything on the park and show the crowd what they are truly capable of. They delivered. Mitchell Bacon claimed first place and took home $500 with a standout final run packed with flips, overhead tricks and stylish flow from one end of the bowl to the other. Rufus Macfarlane-Brewer came in second, finishing less than three points behind Mitchell in what was an incredibly tight battle at the top. One of the moments of the day came from Rufus, who landed a front flip over the box, something no one else in the field dared to attempt, and a trick that had the crowd absolutely buzzing. Scooter veteran Corey Van Dam rounded out the podium in third, reminding everyone watching that his passion for the sport is very much alive and well. Seeing riders step up from intermediate and throw down at open level was a real highlight, and the intensity, creativity and skill on display was a genuine inspiration to every young rider watching from the crowd.
Clockwise from top left – Curtis Gepp took the 1st in the intermediate scooter and at this rate will be in the open class for next year. – Adam Owen is on it and this inwards over the hip was just fire. – Luke Donovan just missed the 3rd spot in the opens but it was not lack ot trying, his runs were so good. – Corey VanDam took the 3rd with a solid run of mixed tricks and ramp usage. – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here.
BMX brought day two and the entire weekend to a close in the best possible way, with the big bowl hosting what turned out to be one seriously rad competition. Demand was through the roof, with so many riders wanting to enter on the day that some had to be turned away just to keep things running on time, a testament to how much the WA BMX community showed up for this one. The open class had $1000 on the line thanks to Acton Belle Property Management, and with the big bowl packed and the energy riding high, the scene was set for a fitting finale to the weekend.
The beginner division alone drew 18 competitors, enough to split the field into two heats, and the energy across both was infectious. The standout moment came from Ziggy Ellis, who had the crowd doing double takes with how high he was getting on his airs. When you consider he has only just started primary school and the sheer scale of the big bowl, it was nothing short of jaw dropping. Aiden Sikora came in second and Serg Potekhin rounded out the podium in third, while Pacey Park may not have made the top three but left a lasting impression with incredible progression in such a demanding bowl. The vibes across the BMX community were fantastic throughout, families, friends and local riders all cheering each other on and celebrating every trick, every run and every moment of skill on display.
The intermediate division was just as competitive, with nine riders all putting everything into their runs. Garnet Rock took the win with 23.67 points, claiming first place by just 0.34 of a point in one of the closest results of the weekend. Backflips, fly outs, 360s and x-ups delivered with smooth, controlled riding throughout made Garnet’s performance one to remember. Clayton Castle came in second with 23.33, his smooth style and great flow keeping him right in the hunt until the very end. Rhys Sockett rounded out the podium in third, blasting high airs that had the crowd leaning back in their seats. Cohen Haigh came in fourth, pumping the bowl hard with high airs and impressive bike control, while Tsuguma Ando powered around the bowl sending rad 360s that turned plenty of heads. Kyfer Abbott showed up and got rad, and Tate Wanless, who has been quietly putting in the work, delivered a performance that made it very clear he will be pushing for the top spots very soon. Seth Cooper and Otis Schnaars also threw down and added to what was a stacked and entertaining division from start to finish.
Andrew Ahumada knows how loosen his grip on the bars but also knows how to tight his grip on first place and that $500 cash
The open BMX division was the ultimate finale to the weekend, with 12 riders dropping into the big bowl all chasing their share of the $1000 prize pool thanks to Acton Belle Property Management. With so much talent on the start list, the top five from qualifying progressed through to the final, and what a final it was. A massive shoutout to every rider who came out and put it on the line in qualifying. Liam Rhodes, Charlie Hill, Louis Johnstone, Thomas Hollingworth, Connor Riley and Joshua O’Neil all threw down and contributed to what was one of the most stacked open BMX fields the big bowl has ever seen. Making a final of five from twelve is no easy task, and every single one of these riders made the competition better for being there.
Andrew Ahumada, a BMX veteran making the trip up from Melbourne, came into the final on a mission. No handers, handplants, 540s and flairs, Andrew pulled out the full arsenal and rode with every year of experience behind him to claim first place and take home the money, winning the final by 2.33 points with a score of 37.33. Cooper Wilson, also making the journey from Melbourne, pushed Andrew all the way to the end. His no handers were impeccable as always, and he had the crowd gasping over the volcano when he nearly came to grief on a double whip, somehow holding it together to ride away clean. Cooper finished second with 35.00. Jacob Roughton came in third, hitting everything in the bowl and tricking everything he touched in a run that was as entertaining as it was impressive. Joel Weller made the trip all the way from Albany to take fourth, a long drive that was absolutely worth it. Jay Roadley rounded out the final in fifth, throwing down an ambitious nose wheelie to 360 off the front wheel that summed up the creativity and courage on display all day.
A special mention goes to Jay Furukawa, who made the six hour drive from Geraldton to compete, crashed hard during qualifying and then had to turn around and make the six hours back home. Jay showed real potential and had not cracked could have easily made the finals.
Across both days, the Mandurah Skatepark Competition delivered everything that makes these events so important. Progression, participation and a genuine sense of community were on show from the very first run to the very last. There were challenges in the lead-up that required everyone to pull together to keep the competition alive, and a huge thank you goes out to our sponsors whose support made that possible. That effort was reflected across every moment of the weekend. First-time competitors stepping up with courage, riders making long drives just to be part of it, and an atmosphere where everyone was genuinely cheering for each other. The growth across skateboard, scooter and BMX shows just how healthy the WA action sports scene is right now, and Mandurah once again proved why it holds a special place on the action sports calendar. We cannot wait to be back.
Clockwise from top left – Its not a BMX competition without the radness of Logan Martin. – Garnet Rock took the first place in the intermediates and a rad new frame from Fiend BMX. – Joel Weller from Albany making his arms twist al the way to 4th place in opens. – Cooper Wilson has the best no handers and a 2nd place in opens. – More photos can be found on our facebook page here.
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Mandurah Skatepark Competition – Official Results – 14th and 15th of March 2026
Skateboard 9 years and under – Men’s – 1st Kai Radicioni, 2nd Olly Holmes, 3rd Kai James, 4th Daniel Ryan, 5th Arie Howes, 6th Levi Wahby, 7th Jace Jackson
Skateboard 9 years and under – Womens – 1st Opal Harrington, 2nd Lilah Wahby, 3rd Maddison Campbell-Hicks, 4th Oceania Landgren, 5th Nellie Gilbert, 6th Myah Rixom, 7th Pippa Holmes, 8th Ella Duffield, 9th Macie Gilbert
Skateboard 16 years and under – Men’s – 1st Levi Pagdanganan, 2nd Onyx Black, 3rd Yuuki Yasumura, 4th Harry Campbell-Hicks, 5th Max James, 6th Davie Howes, 7th Zayne Wood, 8th Duke Kalani Sulistyo, 9th Taj Whitney, 10th Sam Boscheinen, 11th Sunny Close
Skateboard 16 years and under – Womens – 1st Scarlett Harrington, 2nd Ellie Stathakis, 3rd Eva O’Driscoll, 4th Eva Jackson, 5th Eva Whitney, 6th Summer Lee, 7th Lottie Holmes, 8th Avery Fulcher-Muscat
Skateboard Masters – 1st Geoff Knibbs
Skateboard Open – Men’s – 1st James Rixom, 2nd Cruz Evans, 3rd Zen Evans, 4th Vai Evans, 5th Reggo Pain
Scooter beginner – 1st Aidan Wilcox, 2nd Flynn Schluter, 3rd Zael Mehew, 4th Kieron McDonald, 5th Fabien Gepp, 6th Archie Johnson, 7th Kayden Vannasopa Page, 8th Zach Streeter, 9th Dawid (David) Cieszynski, 10th Noah Van Wyk, 11th Conor Mcshane, 12th Ryan Owen, 13th Tyler McDonald, 14th Tim Zarutskyi, 15th Alfie Smith
Scooter Intermediate – 1st Curtis Gepp, 2nd Alex Davis, 3rd Adam Owen, 4th Brock Look, 5th Cruz West
Scooter Open – 1st Mitchell Bacon, 2nd Rufus Macfarlane-Brewer, 3rd Corey Van Dam, 4th Luke Donovan, 5th Jax Lindsay, 6th Rhyder Howard, 7th Flynn Read, 8th Marcus Dunlop Cuh, 9th Kobi Edwards, 10th Brandon Black
BMX Beginners – 1st Ziggy Ellis, 2nd Aiden Sikora, 3rd Serg Potekhin, 4th Eli Reynolds, 5th Pacey Park, 6th Alan Fletcher, 7th Reegan Lock, 8th Harry Ralph, 9th Ryder Hanley, 10th Logan Knibbs, 11th Max Godkin, 12th Jed Casey, 13th Otis Park, 14th Aden Jeapes, 15th Sam Rowcliffe, 16th Archie Johnson, 17th Abel Apps Bowden, 18th Alfie Smith
BMX Intermediate – 1st Garnet Rock, 2nd Clayton Castle, 3rd Rhys Sockett, 4th Cohen Haigh, 5th Tsuguma Ando, 6th Kyfer Abbott, 7th Tate Wanless, 8th Seth Cooper, 9th Otis Schnaars
BMX Open – 1st Andrew Ahumada, 2nd Cooper Wilson, 3rd Jacob Roughton, 4th Joel Weller, Jay Roadley, 6th Liam Rhodes, 7th Charlie Hill, 8th Louis Johnstone, 9th Thomas Hollingworth, 10th Connor Riley, 11th Joshua O’Neil, 12th Jay Furukawa
