Arts & Entertainment
Catch Some Air at the Annual BMX/Skate Competition
The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Department in cooperation with PlanNine Skate Park will host the event for the 8th year.
Residents can witness a taste of Summer X Games-style tricks and action at the annual BMX/Skate Competition Friday.
Local riders and skateboarders will compete to be the best in their division in the event’s 8th year.
“Last year, we had BMX riders catching air about six or eight feet above our biggest ramp,” said Pam Reynolds, facility manager of the Hazelwood Community Center. “If you like watching extreme sports on TV, you’ll enjoy watching these kids defy gravity and raise the ante during each round. Plus, the admission is free for all spectators.”
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With a partnership formed between Hazelwood Parks and Recreation and PlanNine Skate Park, the competition will be broken down into two divisions -- ages 15 and under or 16 and over.
Those who finish in the top three in their respective division will receive a cash prize.
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Registration is open to those participating for a $7 fee. Interested entrants can register online at Active Net online or at the Hazelwood Community Center. All registered skateboarders and riders must have a waiver on file as well.
Competition starts at 6 p.m. behind the Hazelwood Community Center at White Birch Park.
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