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Last year’s open winner, Jakob Robinson. Photo, Ben Loader.
Organisers of the 10th annual Mangawhai Bowl Jam at the Mangawhai Activity Zone this Saturday, February 6, believe it will be the largest yet.
In anticipation, seating has been increased by 20 per cent.
Organiser Jesse Peters says competitive skateboarders unable to travel overseas are itching to get back on their boards.
“The best bowl skaters from all over New Zealand will be there,” he says. “Crews from Christchurch, Wanganui, Hamilton and Palmerston North have let us know they are coming.”
Big names include Taupo’s Bowman Hansen, North Shore’s Andrew Morrison, Northland’s Dave Crabb, Wellington’s Chris Wood and up and comer, Niwa Shewry from Taranaki.
Peters says that some Australian skaters have even been considering quarantining to be able to attend.
He is “incredibly proud” of the local community that has built up the event over the last 10 years.
“It is amazing for a grassroots community-organised event to have become the largest comp in the country,” he says.
A t-shirt commemorating the 10th anniversary has already reached 120 pre-sales.
Peters is encouraging local skaters of all abilities to give the competition a try.
He says skaters can register on the day and there is no skill-based restriction, other than being able to skate a bowl.
The Jam starts at 10.30am.
