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

Mackay City Rollers have taken out the Northern Rivers Revolt, capping off a dominant showing from the North Queensland club. The team celebrated in style after securing the trophy, continuing a strong run of form on the roller derby track with their signature 'crushing the pineapple' pose. Off the track, representatives from Skate Australia attended the Roller Derby World Skate Games Team Try Outs in Mount Warren, where athletes showcased their skill, determination and compe

Georgia Hammond competing. Photo: Raniero Corbelletti.

Photo: Raniero Corbelletti

Photo Credit: Bernadine Geary Photography THIRTEEN athletes from Australia have been approved to enter the TAIWAN ARTISTIC ROLLER SKATING OPEN (TARSO) 2026. The event will be held in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan on April 13-19 and will see athletes representing their clubs across Free Skating, Inline Free Skating, Espoir and Solo Dance. SENIOR LADIES FREE SKATING Mary Rutherford (Morley Panthers) JUNIOR LADIES FREE SKATING Emma Vonthethoff (Team Skate FX)

Skate Australia is calling for Discretionary Submission from athletes wishing to represent Australia at the 2026 World Skate Games - Roller Freestyle in the following divisions: Men’s (Street, Vert, Park) Women’s (Street, Vert, Park) Junior Men’s (Street, Park) Junior Women’s (Street, Park) In addition to the qualifying event, where the top placed athletes in the above listed divisions were automatically selected, discretionary selections may be offered at the discretion of

Melbourne has staged one of its most significant inline skating competitions in decades, with more than 50 athletes converging on the city for a high-stakes selection event ahead of the 2026 World Skate Games.