Australia’s best and emerging stars have returned from competing on the global scene, to descend on the Gold Coast to showcase their skills as they chase a National title this weekend. Perth’s Mia Kretzer, 12, has claimed multiple gold medals at the World X Games, winning her maiden title when she was just nine. Kretzer is excited to be on the Gold Coast and competing at the Rumble on the Beach Park competition at Elanora this weekend. “My goal this weekend is just to go a

Sam Fogarty competing in Rome, 2026. Photo credit: Giorgio Mangherini Australian inline skating veteran Sam Fogarty remains a formidable presence on the international stage, three decades after his international debut. At the most recent World Cup in Ostia, Rome, the inline skate final became a battle of eldest versus youngest. Under the intense heat of Ostia, Rome, Fogarty, an athlete considered an inline legend, fought through the competition to earn his place in the final

Skate Australia is calling for Discretionary Submissions from athletes wishing to represent Australia at the 2026 World Skate Games - Scootering, in the following divisions and categories: Men Open - Park Men Open - Street Women Open - Park Women Open - Street Junior - Park Junior - Street This discretionary selection is intended to provide opportunities for eligible athletes who were unable to attend, compete in, or achieve qualification through the Qualification Event, wh

Skate Australia is calling for Discretionary Submissions from athletes wishing to represent Australia at the 2026 World Skate Games - Inline, across the various divisions and categories: Inline Freestyle - Classic, Inline Freestyle - Battle Inline Freestyle - Slides Inline Freestyle - Free jump Skate cross Inline slalom In addition to the qualifying event in Victoria from 4th - 11th July, where athletes may be automatically selected, discretionary selections may be offered

Skate Australia has welcomed a boost for the future of skate sports after being announced as a first-time recipient of funding through the Australian Sports Commission's Play Well Participation Grant Program. The funding will support Skate Australia's commitment to growing participation nationwide, creating more opportunities for Australians of all ages and abilities to get involved in skate sports in safe, welcoming and inclusive environments. Skate Australia is one of 58 sp

Taj Shambrook nails the final of the Scootering - World Cup Rome. Credit World Skate. Australian scooter star Taj Shambrook has continued his impressive 2026 campaign, claiming the bronze medal at the World Cup in Rome after delivering a standout performance in the men's final. Shambrook posted a score of 90.10, earning third place behind Great Britain's Charley Dyson (93.07) and Czech rider Matej Pekarek (92.33) in a world-class final that showcased the sport's elite. The po

Chloe Covell wins WST World Cup Rome 2026. Photo credit: World Skate Australian skateboarding sensation Chloe Covell has produced a commanding performance to win the World Skateboarding Tour (WST) World Cup Street event in Rome. The teenage star was untouchable in Sunday's final at Colle Oppio, posting a winning total of 177.01 to finish more than 20 points clear of the field. Covell's score was built on a superb 86.84-point run before she sealed victory with a brilliant 90.1

Australia's Men's Senior Rink Hockey team has been selected to represent the green and gold at the 2026 World Skate Games in Asunción, Paraguay. The World Skate Games, to be held from October 2-18, will bring together more than 10,000 athletes from over 100 nations across the world's premier roller sports disciplines, with rink hockey among the sports contested during the global event. The 10-player Australian squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent as they p

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed the Australian Government’s $513 million investment in sport, strengthening support for athletes to perform on the world stage on the road to Brisbane 2032 and beyond. Announced ahead of next month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the two-year package backs Olympians and Paralympians preparing for Los Angeles 2028 and the French Alps 2030 and ensures the right support is in place for the next six years leading into Bris

Australia’s Olympic champions once again showcased their class on the world stage, with Keegan Palmer and Arisa Trew both advancing to the finals of the World Skateboarding Tour (WST) World Cup in Rome, Italy. Competing at Ostia’s iconic park venue, the opening major event of the LA28 Olympic qualification cycle attracted the world’s best skateboarders and delivered another strong showing from the Australian team. Two-time Olympic gold medallist Palmer produced a consistent c

Olympic champions Keegan Palmer and Arisa Trew will headline Australia’s top skateboarders competing against the world’s best in Rome as the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games officially begins. The World Skateboarding World Cup Rome, June 7-21, is the first major Olympic qualifying event of the LA28 cycle, bringing together the sport’s biggest names in both Park and Street disciplines. Australia enters the event with one of the strongest skateboarding teams in the w

Skate Australia has announced the Australian Roller Freestyle team to compete at the World Skate Games in Asunción, Paraguay, from October 2-18. The team features a blend of experienced international competitors and emerging young talent, with athletes set to represent Australia across street, park and vert disciplines at the world's premier roller sports event. Leading the team is Australian roller freestyle stalwart Sam Fogarty, who has been selected in Men's Street & Park