{"id":43883,"date":"2022-06-30T18:39:02","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T16:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=43883"},"modified":"2022-06-30T18:39:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T16:39:02","slug":"competitors-set-to-get-extreme-in-the-ballito-pro-skate-jam-this-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/competitors-set-to-get-extreme-in-the-ballito-pro-skate-jam-this-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"Competitors set to get extreme in The Ballito Pro Skate Jam this Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Groms and pros are heading to the Ballito Bowl on Friday, 1 July to compete in the epic Ballito Pro Skate Jam presented by Volcom, Fallen & Groundswell Skate & Surf. This captivating event forms part of The Ballito Pro festival programme, which is running alongside the surfing contest, taking place at KwaDukuza from 29 June to 10 July.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really stoked to be holding The Ballito Pro Skate Jam again this year – it was a huge hit when we hosted it for the first time in December 2021 and we really feel it\u2019s going to be a set fixture of The Ballito Pro, growing massively in the years to come,\u201d said Paul Canning, event organiser. \u201cIt\u2019s a big drawcard and a real hit among the local kids who skate the Ballito Bowl. They really put everything on the line in that U16 division. In the pro division, we\u2019re expecting some of South Africa\u2019s top skaters to make an appearance, which is great inspiration for the groms, and great viewing for spectators.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s contest has some fantastic prizes up for grabs, with both boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 divisions in the Groms (U16) and Open Division. Each winner of the Groms Division will win a Volcom hamper worth R2\u00a0500; with 2nd place contestants earning a Volcom hamper valued at R2\u00a0000, and 3rd place taking home a Volcom hamper valued at R1\u00a0500. Groundswell Skate & Surf has also sponsored a R2\u00a0500 hamper for the Best Trick in both the boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 divisions.<\/p>\n

The winner of the Open Division wins a cash prize of R7\u00a0500, with the Best Trick taking R2\u00a0500 in cash \u2013 all sponsored by Volcom. Fallen Footwear is also sweetening the deal with two additional awards; the Bravery Award and the Best Local Ripper Award, each taking home a R1\u00a0500 Fallen Footwear hamper.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to extend our thanks to Monster for partnering with us again this year, as well as our partners, Volcom, Fallen Footwear and Groundswell Skate & Surf for the incredible prizes. Skaters are super amped for what is set to be a great night of action!\u201d<\/p>\n

The Ballito Pro Skate Jam presented by Volcom, Fallen & Groundswell Skate & Surf takes place on Friday, 1 July with registration at 1pm. The action will get underway from 4pm to 8pm.<\/p>\n

The Ballito Pro 2022 Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Ballito Pro presented by O\u2019Neill festival programme includes a variety of entertainment, retail and music offerings. Some of the highlights include:<\/p>\n

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