The Central Coast Series Champions for 2018 have been named in an exciting final at Bato Yard during National Youth Week 2018, scooping a total prize pool of $5000.

Three heats were held at Wadalba Skate Park, Umina Skate Park and Bato Yard where young riders of all ages and abilities showed off their skills on BMX, skate, scooter or WCMX (wheelchair) for their chance to claim the Central Coast Series Champion title in the nail-biting final.

Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said the event continues to be extremely popular, with large crowds, strong competition and a lot of fun had by all those involved.

“This event gets bigger and better each year with more competitors, the use of new venues and a larger prize pool.” Mr Cannard said.

“It is an important event run by the Council during National Youth Week, providing a great opportunity for young people on the Central Coast to participate and showcase their talents.”

National Youth Week is organised by young people, for young people aged 12-24 years in a number of communities across the state and country from 13-22 April.

The Central Coast Council celebrated the important initiative with a wide range of events including the Central Coast Series to encourage the next generation of leaders to get involved and be heard.

“Young people across the Central Coast were encouraged to share ideas, show off their talents, join in local events – but most of all have fun!” Mr Cannard said.

“This year’s Youth Week was perfectly timed with the school holidays which kept everyone entertained during the break.

“In addition to this major skate competition, we held a bumper calendar of events for the Central Coast community ranging from live entertainment, art competitions and more.”

Other key Council supported events included the RISE UP & CREATE Exhibition Opening & Award Presentation at the Oasis Central which included a Youth Visual Arts Exhibition, and the popular GOATS Family Festival which celebrated its 20th anniversary with large crowds, live bands, market stalls, showbags, cultural performances, art, animals and rides.

Free aspiring filmmaker workshops were also held at the Erina Centre and Lake Munmorah Community Centre for those interested in the craft and a short film created through one of our youth programs, Idea to Screen, aired on ABC iView last night.

“‘I Dream’ gave young participants an insight into the film making process thanks to one of the many programs we run at The Hub, Erina.” Mr Cannard said

“Youth Week is a great opportunity to promote a positive image of our young people and celebrate their contribution to the community.”

We congratulate the Central Coast Series Champions 2018:

Skate
U’12: 1st Logan Graffi | R/U Harvey Campbell
U’16: 1st Duke Cooper | R/U Karen Barry
Open: 1st Andrew MacDougall
Sponsored: 1st Mitchell Bullard | R/U Ben Field
Women’s: 1st Zahra Johns | R/U Lexi Russell

Scooter
U’12: 1st Joel Croan | R/U Riley Reid
U’16: 1st Brock Moore | R/U Cooper Linde
Open: 1st Travis Browne
Sponsored: 1st Jack Lindsay | R/U Jacob Poulos
Women’s: 1st Tabitha Blake

BMX
U’12: 1st Ace Hendry
U’16: 1st Coby Forrest
Sponsored: 1st Michael Hodgins

For more information, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/youth