The sweetest jam of all

After spending the last few months gathering support, Skate Marlborough plans to kick off a season of fun this summer.

A showcase of local skating and scootering talent is set to take place at Blenheim’s skatepark on December 1.

With support from Marlborough Youth Council, Blenheim Lions Club, Overflow, Sole’d Out and Marlborough District Council, the event is a great way to celebrate the start of summer, organisers say.

Skate Marlborough’s Aimee Payne says the fun event will help bring the community together, especially those with a passion for skating and scootering.

“Skate jams are a great way to bring the community together, no matter the skill level,” she says.

“They are a laid-back event that allows everyone to learn from each other, more experienced skaters often help the less experienced.

“The focus is on challenging yourself and expressing yourself creatively.”

Skate Marlborough has organised the Blenheim Skate Jam and subsequent Picton Skate Jam at the Auckland Street skatepark on December ___,.

The team are also advocating for the region’s skateparks to be more user-friendly year round.

“Skate Marlborough applied to Council on the long-term plan back in June for lighting and shade at the Blenheim Skatepark and received incredibly positive feedback from the Mayor and several councillors, and we are working on fundraising for new obstacles/upgrades at the park,” Aimee says.

“There are many skaters and scooters in the Marlborough region, we hope to build and strengthen the community and having regular skate jams creates more awareness around the need for improvements at the skatepark.”

Blenheim Skate Jam is on Sunday December 1 from 12pm to 2pm – register on the day at Blenheim Skatepark.