Organisers delighted with Hastings skateboarding competition

Young skateboarders from as far afield as Southampton came to Hastings on Saturday to take part in a contest at the new skate park.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Sep 2010, 17:13 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 23:22 BST

Around 40 entrants participated in the Junior Battle of Hastings competition at the attraction in Falaise Road, which opened two weeks ago.

Matt Davey, a youth worker and skateboarder, said: "Local businesses in Hastings, Re-al Sports, The Source and Epic Life donated nearly 1,000 worth of prizes which meant every young person who entered and entertained the crowds gained a prize.

"The competition had a non-competitive vibe to it with prizes instead for the skater who tried the hardest, who looked like they had the most fun and so on.

"The Junior Battle of Hastings is a prelude to the professional skateboarder's event tomorrow (Saturday) at the new skateboard facility with a top prize of 1,066 euros to the best skater on the day.

"The competition took part due to the hard work of a group of young skateboarders who completed a successful Youth Bank bid with the support of East Sussex County Council."