Dorchester skatepark users and local families will be delighted to hear that on Saturday 23rd May, the 7th annual Dorchester Skatepark Jam will be taking place from noon (11am to register to ride).
Not only will you be able to watch some stunning tricks and stunts being performed on the skatepark, butthere will also be stalls selling skate board and BMX related gear.
Plus there will be food on sale – so there is no excuse not to stay all day!
Dorchester Skatepark Committee, who have organised the event, have managed to gain national support and sponsorship for the day. Maverick, the company who built the skatepark, will be there as well as lots of other companies who will also be bringing teams of skateboarders and BMX riders.
The organisers will be offering giveaways from Maverick, Absolute Board, Vans, Diamondback, 4Down, Back to the Lab, Hoffman Bikes and more!
There will be age groups so everyone can get involved and skate and ride with their mates, and this year the NASS Festival, the biggest skate and BMX event in the UK, will be giving away weekend passes and camping tickets for 2015 as well!
The whole day iscompletely FREE to attend as the event itself has been paid for by the organisers with support from West Dorset District Council and Dorchester Town Council
“Maverick are excited to be involved in the annual skatepark jam in Dorchester. The Dorchester skatepark is such a great example of what can be achieved when a Council works in partnership with a Community Group and the local Police. There are many talented skaters and riders on the scene who have honed their skills on the Dorchester skatepark and it’s great to watch them show off their amazing talent at the annual event. More details can be found on the Maverick Industries Facebook Page!”
Sue Mitchener (Director of Maverick)
Participants of all ages from under 12s to 40-plus are encouraged to come along and join in – under 9s must bring an adult to register them and all riders are advised to wear helmets and other suitable safety gear.
Emma Scott, Community Development Officer at West Dorset District Council says, “I am really impressed by the amount of great help this event has been given from the people who have organised it and those who are running activities and stalls on the day. The business support and sponsorship we have had has been outstanding and the additional stalls coming on the day will make this a really top quality event appealing to people of all ages”.
So come along and prepare to be entertained and amazed by the quality of the skateboarding and BMX riding you will see on one of the best skateparks in the UK, here in Dorchester.
For more information, please contact:Emma Scott, Community Development Officer at West Dorset District Council on 01305 252204 / 07971 220067
Email [email protected]
