First BMX Freestyle SA Championships to be held
Set to gather some of the most talented BMX freestyle riders from across the country to compete for the title of South African BMX freestyle champion.
LW Mag and Dragon Energy Drink last week announced the 2023 Park Lines BMX Tournament in association with Dickies, Garmin, GoPro and Mongoose Bikes.
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Taking place on May 27 at the Stoneridge Skate Park, the event has been confirmed as South Africa’s first BMX Freestyle Championship.
It is set to bring together some of the most talented BMX freestyle riders from across the country to compete for the title of South African BMX freestyle champion.
The event promises to be an action-packed showcase of creativity and skill as riders perform tricks and stunts in their battle to win their share of the prize purse and to be crowned as event champions.
The Stoneridge Skate Park based in the Stoneridge Centre, Greenstone Park, Johannesburg will be specifically reopened for the BMX freestyle tournament.
It will see invited riders from around South Africa compete in the pro division, as well as allow up-and-coming riders to compete in the amateur division.
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The park offers a range of obstacles for riders to go through during their runs.
Competitors will go head-to-head in qualifying heats where judges will take use-of-park, variation, style, tricks and aptitude into account when selecting riders advancing into the finals.
Pro riders will compete for their share of the R35 000 prize money, a Garmin smartwatch, and Dickies merchandise, along with other prizes from the official event partners.
In the amateur division, a new Mongoose BMX and further prizes are up for grabs.
The tournament will conclude with the best trick competition open to all competing riders, with the winner taking home the new GoPro Hero11 mini.
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Spectators are welcome to witness the excitement and energy of the thrilling sport. Spectator entrance to the event is free.
The Park Lines BMX Tournament is a Cycling South Africa and UCI event, and sanctioned by Cycling South Africa.
“Having already run two successful Park Lines events, we now reach the next milestone within this brand as being the first-ever South African Championships of BMX freestyle.
“We are excited to finally have this discipline of BMX recognised and sanctioned by Cycling South Africa, adding to the development and growth of the sport.
It’s going to be a great day of action,” said Park Lines organiser Ryan van der Spuy.
Amateur riders that would like to enter Park Lines can email info@lwmag.co.za
