The opening of the new skate park proved to be a highly successful day.  The sun was shining, extreme sports enthusiasts and families crowded round to watch and gasp at the Team Extreme professional riders showing off their amazing jumps, grabs and spins.  It was a very inclusive day with plenty of time for everyone who wanted to use the skate park and get coaching tips from the Team Extreme experts. 

They then ran some mini competitions for skateboarding, scooters and BMX where riders showed off their skills, persistence and resilience. One of the loudest cheers was for one of the youngest BMX competitors who had a nasty fall on his first run but after medical attention, came back to do his second run.   The Friends were proud to support the event by being one of the sponsors for the prizes.

The day showed the strength of the skate park’s design since it can be enjoyed equally by all the disciplines: BMX, scooters, skateboards and in-line skates.  Probably the best proof is that Team Extreme commented that it is one of the best, if not the best, skate parks in the UK.

Well done to the HDC Parks and Countryside team for providing a fabulous facility for our community and a great opening event.