The Australian Skate Park League (SPL) is coming to Millicent Skate Park on October 15 for the SA Regional Series, which is part of the Victoria League.

The Victoria League makes up one part of the YMCA’s national pathway program that comprises of leagues in Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Western Australia and New South Wales. 

The Millicent round is part of an interconnected series of skate park events that will be held across South Australia and will feature scooter, BMX and skateboard competitions. 

The series is a great opportunity for both seasoned veterans and young enthusiasts to get involved. The athletes can compete to be crowned the winner of SA Regional series, while those still finding their feet get the opportunity to have a go, improve their skills, interact with the pros and win some fun prizes.

In addition to crowning a winner, each series of the SPL gives the community the opportunity to get involved and cheer on their own. Commentating and judging of the events are done by enthusiastic locals, who also get to learn about running a skate park event. 

YMCA Action Sports manager Alice Hogan said YMCA Victoria, in conjunction with the Victorian Skateboarding League, BMX Victoria and participating Local Government Areas typically facilitate over 100 SPL events a year that make up the Australian Skate Park League. This makes SPL the biggest and most established grass roots skateboard, scoot and BMX series in Australia.

“Over the years, the SPL network has grown to over 3000 participants,” she said.

“Despite the numerous lockdowns and rescheduled events throughout 2020 and 2021, the anticipated increase in participants across all disciplines will ensure the success and longevity of the SPL and the Y can continue enriching and celebrating skate park communities.”

The Millicent round has been brought to life through a partnership between Wattle Range Council, YMCA Victoria, Victorian Skateboarding Association (VSA), AusCycling and Skate Australia.