Action Sports with Leigh Roche

BOWL-A-RAMA™ kicked off the 2015 skateboard series with the “Shut Up And Create” Wellington, NZ January 30-February 1, 2015. Some of the world’s best bowl riders were there for this celebration of skate that included the LOVE+GUTS art exhibit and Manual Magazine 2014 New Zealand Skater of the Year Awards party.

BOWL-A-RAMA™ had a change in format for the Wellington bowl contest at Waitangi Skatepark. The goal was to have a day of bowl riding,  to showcase the fun side of skateboarding. Riders had the chance to really let loose with unique tricks so they- and the spectators- had a great time! “We’re looking to have fun this year. Competitions are fun but a best trick comp is even more fun. We want to start the series with a little less stress with the aim of having everyone carry their smiles all the way through. Wellington has a big reputation and we’re aiming to live up to it,” said Frontside Events Director, Chad Ford.

It was an amazing and fun event and a great way to start the legendary BOWL-A-RAMA™ series.

BOWL-A-RAMA™ Wellington 2015 Results

Best Trick- Shaun Boucher
Best Run- Bowman Hansen  
Best Old School Run- Dan Kelcher
Best Local/ New Zealand Rider- Mike Bancroft
Longest Boardslide- Pat Ngoho
Best Lee Ralph Impression- Lee Ralph, with honorable mention going to James McInnes

New Zealand Skater of the Year Max Couling

Sponsors for Bowl A Rama  Shut Up and Create include GoPro, Wellington City Council, Irrom, The Cambridge, Fast Eddie's, Red Bull, Manual Magazine, Fusion Surf/ Skate, Spitfire, and Frontside Events.

BOWL-A-RAMA™ Bondi gets started February 17, 2015, with the contest on February 21.

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BOWL-A-RAMA™ was born on Bondi Beach – Sydney, Australia in 2005 and is the biggest professional concrete series in the World. With Wellington, Bondi, New York and the addition of Getxo, Spain, BOWL-A-RAMA has now made itself truly at home in some of the worlds most iconic destinations.