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Bato Yard event puts Coast on the
national skateboarding calendar
Central Coast Council has secured three major events in 2017 at the
region’s newest and biggest skate place - Bato Yard.
Two events are associated with the Australian Skateboarding
Federation (ASF) and the other is part of the NSW YMCA Skate Park
League (SPL).
Council’s Sports Development and Events Officer, Ms Karen
Lightfoot, said this is great news and will put the new facility on
the national riding calendar and boost its reputation nationally and
internationally.
“Since Bato Yard opened in July, hundreds of riders and spectators
flock to the freestyle riding facility every day and these events will
only further cement the increasing popularity of the Yard,” Ms
Lightfoot said.
“The two ASF events will be part of the popular King of Concrete
skateboard contest series and is an opportunity for our local riders
to showcase their talents in front of some big names.

The competition will include riders competing in the categories
of scooter, skateboard, BMX and wheelies (wheelchair/amputees).
There will also be a youth and community festival as well as
entertainment, activities and stalls.
“These are three major events guaranteed to showcase Bato Yard
as a premier place to hold freestyle riding events, and will put the
Coast on the map as the place to skate,” Ms Lightfoot added.
Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said it’s great to see Bato
Yard gaining national attention.
“When the community wanted a regional facility that could cater
for major events, Council delivered – and Bato Yard is proving that,”
Mr Reynolds said
“This new facility is attracting major events to the Coast – which
means more tourism for the area.

“The first one will be the bowl event which is locked in for Saturday
11 February and will feature qualifying spots for the well-known
Bondi Bowlarama.

“We know how important tourism is to our economy particularly in
creating local jobs for our young people.

“This means our Bato event could see some of our local riders
competing against some of the best skaters in Australia at Bondi!

“This is also a great chance for local businesses to become
commercial partners and gain more exposure for their business –
or even naming rights for some of these events.

“The other ASF King of Concrete event will be a street-based skate
contest in April and will be used as a contest pathway to participate
in a USA street event – another great chance for our local skaters
to compete against some of the best in the world!”
Bato Yard was designed to cater for a range of disciplines such
as skate, scooter, BMX and blades for locals with a view to also
hosting major events.

“The ASF events will have the best skaters not only from the Central
Coast but national riders as well – including interest from overseas.
“I can’t wait to see Bato Yard confirm its potential as a premier
riding facility.”

For more details on the events or find out how you can be
involved, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/batoyard

The YMCA has booked Bato Yard for two years with their first
SPL event booked in for the next school holidays on Tuesday 17
January.

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