Tasman Skatepark Tour Review 2009
The Tasman Skatepark Tour delivered on its promise to provide a bigger and better skate and BMX show and once again a great success, reaching out to the local communities through the six regional skateparks the District has to offer.
The tour averaged 40 competitors per event, who thrived on being thrust into the spotlight and being the centre of attention.
"They were all real nice kids who obviously worked hard and were totally committed to their chosen discipline," said Paul McConachie, council's Recreation Co-ordinator. "The standard of skateboarding and BMXing had advanced a lot from last year's competition, a true indication that extreme sports are continuing their rise in popularity and accessibility."
As well as showcasing the talent of local riders and bikers, the tour was also used to promote positive messages about skatepark use and encourage physical activity and participation. The energy and excitement generated throughout the tour was complemented with well behaved onlookers and a vibrant buzz evident at all locations.
Thanks to tour partners Cheapskates, Village Cycles and HYPE-GS for enabling the smoothly-run competitions. Collectively they were involved in administrative duties, judging and officiating, and ensuring that each event was buzzing. They were great tour ambassadors, adding personality to the overall event.
All of the events drew large crowds (between 150-350 people), who crammed in on the sidelines and huddled under whatever shade they could find as the intense January sun beamed down. Many positive comments were yielded by both spectators and competitors, who collectively enjoyed the experience of being a part of the ‘legendary’ Tasman Skatepark Tour.
Results
Mapua
7 January 2009
JUNIOR SKATE
1st Reuben Mapua
2nd Shaun Mapua
3rd Jimmy Wright Nelson 15
SENIOR SKATE
1st Caleb Christchurch
2nd Josh Christchurch
3rd Bryn Nelson
JUNIOR BMX
1st Liam Bulmer Mapua
2nd Tremaine Bonar Motueka
3rd Henry Jaine Mapua
SENIOR BMX
1st Tom F.T Mapua
2nd Reuben Terrell Mapua
3rd Uriah Emanuel Mapua
Takaka
10 January 2009
JUNIOR SKATE
1st Jimmy Wright Nelson 12
2nd Joshua Tegroen Motueka 11
3rd Willis Balthus Mapua 12
SENIOR SKATE
1st Brodie Holdaway Takaka 14
2nd Luke Kristopski Nelson 15
3rd Willow Milligan Takaka 13
JUNIOR BMX
1st Luke Parata Takaka 12
2nd Jared Stoop Christchurch 12
3rd Kayla Kennedy Nelson 9
SENIOR BMX
1st Lee Nutall Motueka 15
2nd Kieran Mason Takaka 15
3rd Dion Jenkins Takaka 13
Tapawera
14 January 2009
JUNIOR SKATE
1st Rob Atkins Nelson 11
2nd Jimmy Wright Nelson 12
3rd Lucan Riley Nelson 12
SENIOR SKATE
1st Bryn Fenemor Nelson 16
2nd Liam McAlister Nelson 13
3rd Julian Houghton Auckland 13
JUNIOR BMX
1st Tremain Bonnar Motueka 11
2nd Eden Beech Motueka 9
3rd Tarn McGowan Motueka 11
SENIOR BMX
1st Johnny Bonnar Motueka 17
2nd Uriah Emanuel Motueka 13
3rd Dylan Morris Tapawera 15
Motueka
17 January 2009
JUNIOR SKATE
1st Rob Atkins Nelson 12
2nd Jimmy Wright Nelson 12
3rd Joshua Tegroen Motueka 11
SENIOR SKATE
1st Mitchell Eades Orewa 14
2nd Liam McAlister Nelson 13
3rd Bryn Fenemor Nelson 16
OPEN SKATE
1st Guy Collier Nelson 20
2nd Josh Brown Christchurch 19
3rd Matt Duncan Nelson 20
JUNIOR BMX
1st Liam Bulmer Mapua 12
2nd Tremain Bonar Motueka 11
3rd Jack Curtis Motueka 12
SENIOR BMX
1st Eamon Rault Tahuna 15
2nd Tom F T Ruby Bay 14
3rd Leo Calcasola Nelson 13
OPEN BMX
1st Brodie Knox Motueka 21
2nd Ryan Lightfoot Motueka 17
3rd Puha Motueka 25
Brightwater
21 January 2009
JUNIOR SKATE
1st Jimmy Wright Nelson 12
2nd Aidan
3rd Rob Atkins Nelson 12
SENIOR SKATE
1st Mitchell Eades Orewa 14
2nd Bryn Fenemor Nelson 16
3rd Liam McAlister Nelson 13
OPEN SKATE
1st Guy Collier Nelson 20
2nd Brodie Smith Richmond 20
3rd Jason Hylkema Nelson 21
JUNIOR BMX
1st Liam Bulmer Mapua 12
2nd Tremain Bonar Motueka 11
3rd James Muir Nelson 12
SENIOR BMX
1st Leo Calcasola Nelson 13
2nd Johnny Bonar Motueka 17
3rd Ashley Randall Mapua 17
Richmond
24 January 2009
JUNIOR SKATE
1st Rob Atikins Nelson 11
2nd Aiden Russ Nelson 9
3rd = Jimmy Wright Nelson 12
3rd = Landon Mannering Richmond 10
SENIOR SKATE
1st Bryn Fenemor Brightwater 16
2nd = Luke Kristofski Richmond 15
2nd = Mitchell Eades Orewa 14
3rd Norton Mannering Richmond 13
OPEN SKATE
1st Ben Short Richmond 19
2nd Jason Hylkema Nelson 21
3rd Dale V Richmond 24
JUNIOR BMX
1st Tremain Bonar Motueka 11
2nd Liam Bulmer Mapua 12
3rd Cory Gill Richmond 12
SENIOR BMX
1st Eamon Rauth Nelson 15
2nd Ungy Gee Gore 16
3rd Tom F-T Mapua 14
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