Linwood X-Games includes BMX event now

Linwood will be on the lookout for some double front flips and double backflips from some of the finest local rippers as the X-games get underway there this Sunday.

A mobile skate park will be added to existing facilities at Linwood Skate Park and a BMX competition will also feature at the event. Participants can take part in inline skating, skateboarding, BMX freestyle competitions.

“There’s $700 worth of prizes up for grabs, the Skate Skool team will be there to help you get rolling with gear hire available, our mobile skate park will be there to give the park a temporary face-lift, and we’re putting on a free BBQ thanks to Hellers and the Edge!” says Scotty Buckner, Cheapskates Skate Skool Head Instructor. “This is as close to the real X-Games as you can get!”

Funded by the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board, the Linwood X Games promotes active participation in sport in partnership with Cheapskates Skate Skool, Sport Canterbury and Sparc. There will be free inline skate and skateboard hire, tricks tips, skate and BMX demos, giveaways, competitions and great prizes.

Linwood X Games
Sunday 5 December, 12 - 4pm (If wet, Sunday 12 December)
Linwood Skate Park
Linwood Avenue, opposite Eastgate

For more info go to: www.skateskool.co.nz or phone CCC on 941 8999

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