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The Groundswell BMX bowl battle will see bmx riders compete in the biggest skatepark bowl this side of the universe. Competitors can choose to enter The Little RAD’s (Under 10’s), The RAD or The RADDEST. The Little RAD’s will have two 45 second runs, best run counting for the win. While the RAD and RADDEST riders will have to make their way through qualifying rounds to make it to the battle finals. The importance of qualifying on top plays a key role in the battle finals. The lower placed qualifiers will need to battle it out to make their way to the top to take the win. In the battle finals if competitors are not staying on top of the competition they are dropped out until a winner is announced. The best BMX riders will show off their skills and compete for some epic prize money and all the glory! This is one action packed competition you don't want to miss.SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY IS AS FOLLOWS (Subject to change)
Official practice, check in and registrations - 9am
Qualifying rounds - 10am
BMX bowl battle finals – 1pm
Red Bull Highest Air Jam - 4pm
COMPETITION SPONSORS – City of Stirling, Sneaky Wholefoods, Local BMX, Colony, Odyssey, S&M Bikes
COMPETITOR REQUIREMENTS
All competitors will require a certified helmet to compete. Ditch your plastic soft foam fashion accessory and protect yourself with a proper helmet. Helmets will be inspected at check in. If your certified helmet is cracked you will require a replacement.
DIVISIONS
The Little RADS - Ages 5-10 Entry fee - $15 (no battle finals)
The RAD – Competitors with good skills - Entry fee - $15
The RADDEST – Competitors with great skills and winning money - Entry fee- $25
QUALIFYING ROUNDS
Qualifying is highly important as it sets the order of the battle finals. Qualifying first you are guaranteed either a first or second place.
Competitors are split up into heats of 5 riders
Each group gets a 5 minute warm up
The Little Rads get two 45 second runs
The Rad and Raddest groups gets two x 1 minute runs (not all time has to be used)
JUDGING CRITERIA
Difficulty. Best score possible from one judge – 20 points
Definition - Tricks that are difficult to execute - Technical tricks - Difficult lines within the park - Large gaps or high airs will also be taken into account
Diversity. Best score possible from one judge – 20 points
Definition - A run consisting of various types of tricks (grinds, stalls and airs) - Using the park to its full capability (tricking on as many obstacles as you can) - Using the park in ways that other competitors are not (original lines through the park or tricking parts of the park that no one is tricking.) - The more varied the run and the more obstacles ridden the higher the score.
Consistency. Best score possible from one judge – 20 points
Definition - A run that has been done without any feet touching by mistake or crashes. - Tricks done but not pulled smooth will also come into account with consistency points - The less touches or crashes and the smoother the run the higher the score the competitor will receive.
BATTLE FINALS (in qualifying order)
Round 1 – 6th and 5th place. 2 minute warm up. 2 x 30 sec runs. Winner proceeds to round 2. Places given.
Round 2 – Winner from round 1 plus 4th place. 2 minute warm up. 2 x 30 sec runs. Winner proceeds to round 3. Places given.
Round 3 - Winner from round 2 plus 3rd place. 2 minute warm up. 2 x 30 sec runs. Winner proceeds to round 4. Places given.
Round 4 – winner from round 3 plus 2nd place. 2 minute warm up. 2 x 30 sec runs. Winner proceeds to round 5. Places given.
Round 5 – Winner from round 4 plus 1st place. 2 minute warm up. 2 x 30 sec runs. Final places given.
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Event venue
Scarborough Beach Skate Park, Scarborough Beach Basketball Court, The Esplanade, Scarborough WA 6019, Australia, Churchlands
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