A bunch of us were looking forward to attending the first Australian freestyle skateboarding contest in decades, scheduled to happen in March 2026. Freestyle contests have a different vibe to other skateboarding contests. Contestant runs are synced to music, showcasing a creative mix of footwork and unusual flatground tricks.
Unfortunately, the planned March contest has been put on hold, so the Melbourne crew has started planning another contest for 2027.
The first step towards a national contest is setting up a not-for-profit (NFP) for the Australian freestyle skateboarding community. This will open up access to much-needed government grants and corporate sponsorship.
And because Flatlandia is one of the places for getting info about the local scene, we’re asking you to participate in our survey that will
- give us an idea of what the Australian freestyle skateboarding community looks like
- what kind of outcomes Aussie freestylers are wanting from the NFP, and
- what level of volunteering individuals are able to commit to
The survey will be open until end of March 2026. If you are an Australian or an Australian resident who has an interest in freestyle skateboarding, please participate in the survey and share this post with your like-minded homies.