Australian Kalani Mackenzie in action at Artistic World Cup. Photo: Raniero Corbelletti Australian artistic skater Kalani Mackenzie will take to the floor at the World Cup Final in Cesena, Italy, this week after earning a wildcard entry in the Youth Solo Dance division. The invitation follows a strong performance at the World Cup Semi-Final in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, where Mackenzie impressed against a high-quality international field. Since then, she has continued h

Australian roller freestyle skater Sam Fogarty is proving age is no barrier to progression, claiming victory in the Veterans Blading Cup event at FISE last week and showing he remains one of the sport’s most passionate and influential figures. Fogarty topped a strong international field at the prestigious Blading Cup event held alongside FISE, one of the world’s premier action sports festivals, adding another achievement to an already significant contribution to Australian ro

The 2026 Brisbane Roller Sports Showcase is set to bring wheels, energy and excitement to the community with a free public event designed to introduce families, kids and first-time participants to the world of roller sports. Hosted in a fun and welcoming environment, the showcase will give visitors the opportunity to experience the many roller sports supported by Skate Australia, whether they are complete beginners or simply looking for a new way to stay active. The event wil

Australia has unveiled an exciting six-athlete speed skating squad set to represent the green and gold at the World Skate Games in Paraguay, featuring a blend of emerging talent and experienced competitors. The team includes Asha Hickford, Lahna Meadows, Tom Burgdorf, Harry Geary, Dyllon Knight and Camilo Montoya Giraldo, with athletes selected across a range of sprint and endurance disciplines. The announcement highlights the continued growth of Australian speed skating, wit

Western Australian Jamie Reid has dedicated a lifetime of service to roller hockey, his passion and devotion to the sport has taken him around the world. This National Volunteers Week, Skate Australia is honouring the contributions of volunteers within the skate community that give their time and create connection, purpose, and lasting positive change. Reid’s extensive career commenced with the founding of the Kwinana Scorpions Roller Hockey Club in 1981, and has encompassed

For National Careers Week, we caught up with Corey Nixon, elite skateboarder and full time engineer. Brisbane based skateboarder Corey Nixon is enjoying the grind. Fresh from winning Moomba and Lismore Rumble events, Nixon juggles elite skateboarding with a full-time engineer job with GLT, a trailer manufacturing company in Carole Park. He has also recently become a dad, welcoming a newborn baby girl. "It's not too difficult to juggle skateboarding and engineering,” Nixon sa

Australia’s premier customised sportswear supplier Valour Sport is teaming up with Skate Australia as its Official Apparel Partner. Skate Australia is pleased to welcome Valour Sport, a 100% Australian-owned brand known for its expertise in performance apparel, innovation in fabric and design, trusted by elite sporting organisations and top athletes for their apparel needs. Skate Australia CEO Alex Anasson said the organisation is thrilled to partner with a well-known, 100%

As the countdown to the LA2028 Olympic Games heats up, the Gold Coast is set to attract the country’s best and budding skateboarders as part of the Rumble Skateboarding Pro Tour and Amateur Series. Skate Australia is partnering with Pacific Action Sport to add Olympic host city the Gold Coast as one of the stops of the Rumble Skateboarding Pro Tour and Amateur Series. From the 9-19 July 2026, Elanora Bowl and Pizzey Park will host the country’s top skateboarders for the fir

Representatives of Skate Australia were lucky enough to attend the Roller Derby World Skate Games Team Try Outs in Mount Warren on the 28th March, watching the athletes with grit and enthusiasm as they did their best to gain a position on the team with the guidance and feedback from their coach and Team Manager. Later in the evening, we joined other spectators in watching some of the best MRDA and WFTDA skaters in the country who took to the track for a fundraising game in pr

Australian riders made their mark in a big way at the World Skate Oceania Continental Scooter Championships, securing multiple podium finishes across divisions. In the open Park division, Australia dominated the podium. Taj Shambrook took out first place, with Corey Sponseller right behind him in second, showing the depth of talent in the team. Street saw another strong result, with Felix Corcoran riding to first place and continuing Australia’s presence at the top. In the j

Former Chilean World Champion player Roberta Urea Cifuentes led the Scorpions Senior Women’s Team to an undefeated series in the Senior Womens Division of the 2026 Taranaki ANZAC Invitational Tournament in New Zealand. Captain Cifuentes spearheaded the campaign, leading the goalscoring for the competition, but was well supported by a skilled and determined team in all facets of the games against strong opposition.   The team consisted of Roberta Urea Cifuentes (Captain), J

Brisbane’s Corey Nixon won a thrilling men's street final by just 0.83, in a dramatic finish to Lismore’s Rumble on the River event on Sunday. Nixon laid down a massive 70.60 in his first run, and a solid 62, but had a nervous wait after Jack Lewis finished with a flourish in his final run, but his 67.50 wasn’t quite enough to steal victory at the end. Wollongong’s Felicity Turner won the women’s street event, putting down five consistent performances bookended by a 53.83 and