Skate park comp in 10th year

Uminafied, a skate, scooter and BMX competition, was held on Saturday, April 6, at Umina Skate Park.

Gosford Council youth development worker Ms Haley Burgess said the event, which is in its 10th year, attracted plenty of participants and spectators, and included a barbecue and live performances from local hip hop artist Savilian.

"The competition saw some new competitors put on a great show, as well as some favourites, sponsored riders, and young people competing to keep their title," said Ms Burgess.

Jake Wright, a young BMX rider from the Umina area, took out first place in the BMX division for the sixth year running.

The under-16s scooter competition saw sponsored rider Tirawa Storm take out first place while local rider Tyson Jacobs took out first place in the open scooter event.

The open skate division was won by local Isaac Hobson who also took out second place at the Kariong Sessions' skate competition the following week.

"The event is growing and continues to get bigger every year," said Ms Burgess.

Email, 26 Apr 2013

Haley Burgess, Gosford Council