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Read MoreWinners of Hazelwood’s Skate/BMX Competition
The hot sun wasn’t the only thing bringing the heat at the 7th Annual Summer Skate/BMX Competition at White Birch Park on June 22. Dozens of participants brought their “A” game for a chance to be a cash prize winner.
This year’s competition was for both skateboarders and BMX riders. Cash prizes awarded to the top three (3) finishers in each age category included the following amounts: 1st Place – $70; 2nd Place – $45; and 3rd Place – $25.
The top finishers in the Skateboard event included these individuals:
Age 15 & Under Category –
1st Place – Andrew Nguyn
2nd Place – Tristen Lewis
3rd Place – Jordan Wonsewitz
Age 16 & Over Category –
1st Place – Evan Stovall
2nd Place – Dylan Drew
The top finishers in the BMX event included the following individuals:
Age 15 & Under Category –
2nd Place – Harry Schoen
3rd Place – Jeremy “Waldo” Head
Age 16 & Over Category –
1st Place – Mitchell Prost
2nd Place – John Hasse
3rd Place – Nathan Wallace
The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division sponsored this event in partnership with PlanNine Skate Park. Raffles for a brand new skateboard and BMX bike were offered to participants as well as audience members.