Hi all, well the launch of the Tour De France this saturday clashed with the Alexandria Park skatepark Jam near Wigan.It was a nice day for once, with all sorts of events happening in the park. Matty Andrews was there filming and as usual making things happen! I think this new park is proof that "balls to tennis" a website founded by Matty is very true as its built on an old tennis court that previously would have been used for around 4 days a year and now is full of kids learning all manner of tricks. The Kids were out in force and thanks must go to Dave Owen and Co at Wigan Leisure and culture trust for making this all possible.Lets hope the momentum continues.
I was the only person with a skateboard so for arguments sake we can call this a bmx jam! The park is small, metal and fun to ride with hips you can hit both ways and some nice tarmac to mess about on. Just remember to being a second set of eyes (in the back of your head) you will need them with all the kids flying about!
We had three age groups today 8-12s 13-16s 16 and over each group had a 30 minute session on the park. As we had no PA system it was hard to keep track of the riders but PIE BMX judges Andy G, Matty, Sam had it down. Standouts for me and kids which have come on leaps and bounds since the park was finished where, Rueben, Ryan, Martin, Squeak, Keiran. We gave out some prizes and stickers courtesy of Alansbmx.com and Vans. A good day was enjoyed by all. Heres some pictures of the day.
cheers Mike
PS if anyone found a black rucksack at the park today with some knee and shin pads inside its mine, reward for recovery cheers
The winners
360 over the hip
Rueben hanging out
Ryan getting better all the time
Sam,Andy,Matty RESERVOIR JUDGES "PIE BMX"
I was the only person with a skateboard so for arguments sake we can call this a bmx jam! The park is small, metal and fun to ride with hips you can hit both ways and some nice tarmac to mess about on. Just remember to being a second set of eyes (in the back of your head) you will need them with all the kids flying about!
We had three age groups today 8-12s 13-16s 16 and over each group had a 30 minute session on the park. As we had no PA system it was hard to keep track of the riders but PIE BMX judges Andy G, Matty, Sam had it down. Standouts for me and kids which have come on leaps and bounds since the park was finished where, Rueben, Ryan, Martin, Squeak, Keiran. We gave out some prizes and stickers courtesy of Alansbmx.com and Vans. A good day was enjoyed by all. Heres some pictures of the day.
cheers Mike
PS if anyone found a black rucksack at the park today with some knee and shin pads inside its mine, reward for recovery cheers
The winners
360 over the hip
Rueben hanging out
Ryan getting better all the time
Sam,Andy,Matty RESERVOIR JUDGES "PIE BMX"
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