Queensland Titles 2015 set to take over Fairfield Skate Park in Brisbane this weekend

Qld Titles 2015

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/qld-titles-trophies.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”false” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]For the first time since 2011, the Queensland Titles are set to go down at Fairfield Skate Park in Brisbane on Easter Saturday.

Bringing together the Sunshine State’s best with some of the top skaters around the country, the Qld Titles 2015 are set to be one of the biggest gatherings of bladers in Brisbane in recent memory.

Despite the threat of thunderstorms over the weekend, the competition will go ahead rail, hail or shine, with divisions include Open Street, Under-18s, Over-30s and Spine Ramp.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Set to kick off at 11am (with the Open Street finals about 4pm), make sure you get down early to check out all the action as it happens.

If you’re planning to compete, please make sure you get your registration in here and bring your cash along on the day.

Rollerblading.com.au are proud to officially sponsor the Qld Titles 2015, alongside 4Sqair, Skatebiz, Skate Connection, Compound Gold Coast, Rampattak, Rollup, VC Clothing, Razors Australia, Ground Control, Seba and Brisbane Rollerbladers.

For more information about the Qld Titles 2015 (including weather updates), check the 4Sqair Australia Facebook page or Facebook event page.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/qld-titles.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”false” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The official video for Red Ledge Rivalry street competition in Brisbane is online

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/121989651″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]The official video for Red Ledge Rivalry street competition is now online, featuring all the action in Brisbane on the Australia Day weekend.

Sponsored by 4Sqair Australia, Seba, VC Clothing and Brisbane Rollerbladers, the day served as a fundraiser for the upcoming Queensland Titles 2015 on April 4 at Fairfield Skate Park – as well as a fun day out for the Brissie rolling scene.

Paulie Haack took out the Open section, while Tom Dobson ripped in the Under-20s and Chris Morris No.1 in the Over-30s.

Big shout outs to Nat Rawlings for organising the day, Roger Cole and Luke Trounce on MC duties and of course, all the skaters on the day.

Filmed by Mitchell Macrae, Chris Morris and Zac Hutchings, edited by Zac Hutchings.

For more photos on the day, check out the official photo gallery by VC Clothing.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/red-ledge.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

CJ Wellsmore wasn’t at Winterclash in The Netherlands this year … or was he?

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Last year’s Winterclash champion CJ Wellsmore didn’t make the event in 2015, but his presence was certainly felt.

Much like the crew of Richie Eisler impersonators last year, a group of fans took it upon themselves to ensure CJ still was a feature at the event, if only in spirit.

This year, David Sizemore took out the Pro Final ahead of Anthony Pottier and Nick Lomax, with Joe Atkinson taking out the USD Best Trick contest with a killer 360 fishbrain over the door to 270 cess slide.

Check out the archive of Locoskates’ livestream of the Pro qualifiers and finals below, plus full Top.10 results.

Pro Finals:
1. David Sizemore
2. Anthony Pottier
3. Nick Lomax
4. Joe Atkinson
5. Eugen Enin
6. Jacob Juul
7. Roman Abrate
8. Diego Guilloud
9. Guillaume Legentil
10. Carson Starnes

USD Best Trick:
Joe Atkinson (360 fishbrain over the door 270 cess slide)

Photo:
Anthony Finocchiaro

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Registrations now open for the Queensland Titles 2015 at Fairfield Skatepark, Brisbane

Brisbane Rollerblading

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/brisbane-logo.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Registrations are now open for the Queensland Titles 2015 at Fairfield Skatepark in Brisbane on April 4.

Returning after a few years off, the Queensland Titles will bring together the Sunshine State’s best rollerbladers (and some interstate special guests) across four categories, with Fairfield transformed into a coping paradise.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE QLD TITLES 2015

Sections include the Spine Jam, U18s, 30+ and of course, the Open street. It costs $25 for one category, $40 for two or $50 for three, payable by cash on the day.

For full up-to-date information, check out Facebook.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/qld-titles.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”false” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Killer photos from VC Clothing at the Red Ledge Rivalry street competition in Brisbane

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/redbanner.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”false” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Paulie Haack has taken out the Red Ledge Rivalry street competition in Brisbane, Australia.

Held on January 24 as a fundraiser for the Queensland Titles 2015, the event went ahead in smashing style despite the threat of rain in the morning.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/red-ledge-4.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”false” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Despite everyone throwing down, Paulie Haack (pictured above) was too good on the day in the Open section, while Tom Dobson took out the top in in the Under-20s and Chris Morris in the Over-30s.

Registration is now open for the main event on April 4 at Fairfield Skatepark. Register here, or RSVP on Facebook for all the latest official updates.

Photos: VC Clothing[/vc_column_text][mk_image_slideshow images=”8435,8434,8433,8432,8430,8429,8428,8427″ image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ effect=”fade” animation_speed=”700″ slideshow_speed=”7000″ pause_on_hover=”false” smooth_height=”true” direction_nav=”true”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Melbourne Rollerblading hosts the 2015 Clifto Skate Jam at Clifton Hill Skate Park

Clifto Skate Jam 2015

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/clifto.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”false” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Melbourne Rollerblading hosts the 2015 Clifto Skate Jam at Clifton Hill Skate Park on Saturday, February 7.

The jam is a great chance to skate with Melbourne’s best rollers in an informal and fun setting, alongside a BBQ, drinks, frisbee and more.

There will be prizes and giveaways for the best tricks and skaters on the day (no entry fees, either), plus the cameras will be out in force to capture footage for the upcoming Melbourne Rollerblading DVD.

Bladers and non-bladers are welcome, so if you’re interested in meeting the crew, this is a perfect chance to do it.

For full information, check out the event on Facebook.

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4Sqair Australia presents the Queensland Rollerblading Titles 2015 at Fairfield Skate Park

Brisbane Rollerblading

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][mk_image src=”http://www.australianblading.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/brisbane-logo.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]4Sqair Australia is proud to present the long-awaited return of the Queensland Titles on April 4 at Fairfield Skate Park in Brisbane.

Its been a couple of years since the last Qld Titles, but 4Sqair promises it definitely will have been worth the wait.

Fairfield will be transformed into a coping mecca that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

Big plans are in place to give Brisbane an amazing park to bring out the best in some of Australia’s best rollerbladers, with categories including Open, U18s and 30+ Street, plus a Spine Jam.

More details will be announced soon, but for now, lock it in and RSVP on Facebook.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/qld-titles.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”1131″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Official review of the Victorian Rollerblading Titles 2014 at Prahran Skate Park

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_video link=”http://vimeo.com/114543732″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h2″ style=”true” color=”#393836″ size=”24″ font_weight=”bold” letter_spacing=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”25″ font_family=”none” align=”left”]Victorian Rollerblading Titles 2014[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Melbourne Rollerblading’s Simon Kelly gives us the official low-down on the Victorian Rollerblading Titles 2014 at Prahran Skate Park.

The Victorian Titles has always been a battle for state supremacy and the competition is drawing more and more of a crowd each year as the Melbourne rollerblading scene continues to grow.

For 2014’s competition Prahran Skate Park was transformed into what some described as a ‘magical wonderland’, with coping being built on to the top of almost every edge box and square rail.

Huge props go to Danny Hawkins, Paul and JC for leading the charge in the preparation and building these extra obstacles to make this event truly unique.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Victorian-Inline-Titles-2014_5240-rs.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” custom_lightbox=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkaDAT6PROw” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]The mercury was rising at the time the event was due to kick off and the first competition spot, the miniramp, was hot enough to fry eggs.

All competitors got straight into it with wall-rides, tech switch ups and spins, showing that there’s more that can be done on the small ramp than most people expected.

The under 14s weren’t put off by the older competition either with great lines from Koby Brookes and Nick Thorne. Brad Watson put his Big Ground Control frames and 72mm wheels to work with a boosted backside on the guardrail on the outside of the mini.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Victorian-Inline-Titles-Photos-by-Hayden-Golder-8910.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”1000″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Next up – the infamous Prahran vert ramp. This 14 foot monster will get your blood pumping just by watching someone drop in.

Veteran vert skater Scott Sanders took to the skies with massive airs and flips to take out the competition over Brad Watson, Hayden Golder and Gaetan, who all skated every other event on the day as well and managed to put up some awesome tricks on the vert.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Victorian-Inline-Titles-2014_5002-rs.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]To start off the street course session we had the junior skaters stepping up to see what they could to with the park.

These guys are growing their skills fast and everyone was stoked to see them push their limits and challenge each other with gaps over the stairs, ledge rolls and linking up some grinds between the different obstacles.

Bladies Shine and Tiffany Street took to the street course to battle it out next, with Tiffany just coming out on top, lacing clean grinds over the box and being one of the few people to hit the steep stair rail all day![/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mZFRudBAS0″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]The Old Skool (over 30) competition has seen more growth than any other category since we first introduced it within the competitions last year and it’s been great to see these guys prove you can still shred ’till you’re dead while having a blast competing against your homies.

The top three skaters all represented different states, with Steve hailing from Tasmania, Brad a local Victorian, and Benny Granero making the journey from QLD to represent 4sqair wheels and show that he’s still got the ridiculous switch ups locked down.[/vc_column_text][mk_image_slideshow images=”8208,8207,8206,8205,8204,8203,8202,8201,8200,8199,8198,8197,8195,8194,8193,8192,8196,8329,8328,8327,8320,8319,8318,8316,8315,8309,8310,8313,8314,8308,8307,8306,8305,8303,8302,8296,8298,8299,8297,8300,8301,8295,8294,8293,8292,8291,8290,8284,8285,8286,8288,8287,8289,8283,8282,8279,8278,8277,8276,8275,8274,8273,8272,8271,8270,8269,8268,8267,8266,8265,8264,8245,8244,8243,8242,8241,8240,8239,8238,8237,8236,8235,8234,8233,8232,8231,8230,8229,8228,8227,8226,8263,8262,8261,8260,8258,8257,8256,8255,8252,8251,8250,8249,8248,8247,8246″ image_width=”800″ image_height=”550″ effect=”fade” animation_speed=”700″ slideshow_speed=”7000″ pause_on_hover=”false” smooth_height=”true” direction_nav=”true”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]To give you a taste of the level of competition within the Open category: one of the first tricks was a true top soyale 720 rewind out by Thomas Scofield; Martin Gade’s opening line had about seven different tricks in it, was ridiculously clean and had everyone going absolutely ape shit; Danny Hawkins busted out a huge disaster true kind grind on a ledge he built during the competition (this was best trick); and Phil Moss from Sydney with that 360 makio on the box, making everyone feel moist and paving the way for his first Titles podium finish.

From there the skating was insane with all competitors lacing trick after trick and the spectators got to their feet to witness Victorian blading at its best at a park that was built just for this one day.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Victorian-Inline-Titles-Photos-by-Hayden-Golder-9469.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]This event is a huge testament to everyone who’s involved in this community, from those to helped with registrations, to the skatepark builders, to the BBQ chefs, the time-keepers, and everyone who came down just to hang out, get loud and see something dope.

Here’s to an incredible year of Aussie rolling and I’m juiced to be involved in more events in 2015!

Thanks to all the sponsors – Bayside Blades, Seba, Rollup.tv, 4Sqair, VC Clothing, Razors Australia, Melbourne Rollerblading and Ground Control. Without these guys we couldn’t keep putting on events like this!

Support those that support Australian rollerblading and keep the scene strong. Thanks to all that came out to make this such a great weekend. Blading is alive in Australia, especially in Victoria![/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Victorian-Inline-Titles-Photos-by-Hayden-Golder-8900.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”400″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h2″ style=”true” color=”#393836″ size=”25″ font_weight=”bold” letter_spacing=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ font_family=”none” align=”left”]VICTORIAN ROLLERBLADING TITLES 2014 RESULTS[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Opens
1st: Martin Gade
2nd: Tom Scofield
3rd: Phil Moss

Old Skool
1st: Stevie Walker
2nd: Brad Watson
3rd: Benny Granero

Vert
1st: Scott Sanders
2nd: Brad Watson
3rd: Hayden Golder

Girls
1st: Tiffany Street
2nd: Shine Au Yeung

Mini
1st: Martin Gade
2nd: Brad Watson
3rd: Danny Hawkins

U18
1st: Daniel Werry
2nd: Lachlan Keighery

U14
1st: Nick Thorne
2nd: Jackson Werry
3rd: Koby Brookes

Official edit by Daniel “Tab” Talbot featuring Martin Gade, Danny Hawkins, Thomas Scofield, Brad Watson, Josh Nielsen, Hayden Golder, Phil Moss, Ben Granero and more. Photos by Hayden Golder, Craig Richards and Tim Macauley at The Light Monkey Collective.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.australianblading.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Victorian-Inline-Titles-Photos-by-Hayden-Golder-9506.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

All the Victorian Rollerblading Titles 2014 results, videos and pictures in one place

Hayden Golder

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_video link=”http://vimeo.com/114543732″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]The Victorian Rollerblading Titles returned for another big year on November 29, this time at the legendary Prahran Skate Park in Melbourne.

Dutch import Martin Gade again proved he is one of the top competition skaters in the country, taking out first in both the Open Street and Mini Ramp divisions, while Stevie Walker skated hard to take out the Old Skool.[/vc_column_text][mk_image_slideshow images=”8245,8258,8244,8277,8242,8248,8291,8253,8252,8246,8282,8276,8292,8208,8260,8294,8290,8289,8288,8284,8287,8207,8206,8285,8293,8255,8199,8240,8283,8239,8279,8280,8205,8243,8286,8269,8241,8270,8300,8268,8204,8238,8237,8267,8236,8228,8264,8262,8232,8235,8271,8273,8247,8272,8203,8274,8275,8250,8202,8201,8200,8198,8251,8278,8249,8197,8196,8195,8194,8193,8192,8328,8257,8323,8324,8320,8319,8318,8316,8315,8314,8313,8310,8309,8308,8307,8306,8305,8303,8302,8301,8299,8298,8297,8296,8295,8234,8233,8231,8226,8263,8229,8261,8259,8256″ image_width=”960″ image_height=”636″ effect=”fade” animation_speed=”700″ slideshow_speed=”7000″ pause_on_hover=”false” smooth_height=”true” direction_nav=”true”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]After winning big at ARO, Tiffany Street continued her golden year with first in the Girls, while Nick Thorn rocked the Under-14s and Daniel Werry the Under-18s.

We’ve got a full review online very shortly, but a full list of winners is below.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mZFRudBAS0″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h2″ style=”true” color=”#393836″ size=”25″ font_weight=”bold” letter_spacing=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”18″ font_family=”none” align=”left”]VICTORIAN ROLLERBLADING TITLES 2014 RESULTS[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Open Street:
1. Martin Gade
2. Tom Scofield
3. Phil Moss

Old Skool:
1. Stevie Walker
2. Brad Watson
3. Benny Granero

Min Rampi:
1. Martin Gade
2. Brad Watson
3. Danny Hawkins

U14:
1. Nick Thorn
2. Jackson
3. Koby

U18:
1. Daniel Werry
2. Lachlan Keighery

Girls:
1. Tiffany Street
2. Shine

Photos: Tim Macauley at The Light Monkey Collective, Craig Richards and Hayden Golder.[/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”http://www.australianblading.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Victorian-Inline-Titles-Photos-by-Hayden-Golder-8910.jpg” image_width=”1000″ image_height=”1500″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

CJ Wellsmore, Richie Eisler and more in Roskilde Festival 2014 – The Blading Version

Richie Eisler Roskilde Festival The Blading Version

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][mk_image src=”http://www.rollerblading.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/496660955_1280x720-1.jpg” image_width=”800″ image_height=”450″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”25″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Every year, the world famous Roskilde Festival in Demark invites some of the best rollerbladers from all over the globe to skate shows and be a part of the incredible non-profit festival.

Danish videographer Karsten Boysen has just released an awesome official edit of the music, partying, skating and fun from the rollerblading crew over the week of the event.

Alongside Aussie hero CJ Wellsmore, the edit also features a huge cast of the world’s best skaters, including Richie Eisler, Dave Sizemore, Dave Lang, Dominic Wagner, Eito Yasutoko, Alex Broskow, Chris Farmer, Montre Livingson, Kare Lindberg and loads more.

With Roskilde attracting over 100,000 people annually, alongside some of the world’s biggest names in music, it’s awesome to see a festival that still places the rollerblading competition at the front-and-centre of attention. Who’s down for next year?

Camera & Editing: Karsten Boysen and Benjamin Büttner
Sound: André Klar
Music: Moderat – A New Error (live version) plus New Order – Age OF Consent

For more of Karsten’s work, check out his Vimeo channel. For more from Roskilde Festival, check out their official website.[/vc_column_text][vc_video title=”Roskilde Festival 2014 – The Blading Version: Edit by Karsten Boysen” link=”http://vimeo.com/111876090″][/vc_column][/vc_row]