Skateboarder Chloe Covell rolls into first place at the Australian Skateboarding League Championships
The Y in partnership with Skate Australia hosted the Australian Skateboarding League Championships at Riverslide Skate Park during Melbourne’s Moomba Festival on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March.
Chloe Covell was one of the many young skaters who travelled from interstate to compete in the championships. The 11-year-old Tweed Heads local was the athlete to watch at this year’s championships after coming second in the female opens last year.
Chloe not only impressed the judges and spectators throughout the weekend, she was also interviewed by many news broadcasters and media outlets who were equally impressed by the talented young star.
After months of practising multiple days a week and perfecting her tricks, Chloe went head to head with some of Australia’s best skaters, including future Olympian Hayley Wilson.
“I’m so happy and excited that I won the championships. I’m going to continue practising and perfecting my tricks so I’m ready for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024,” said Chloe.
The Y also hosted the BMX Skullcandy Jam on Friday night and planned to host the Scooter Hut’s Moomba Mania on Monday. However, due to the rain the event was cancelled and will be rescheduled in the coming weeks.
YMCA Action Sports Manager Paul McPherson said the weekend was a great way for locals to support athletes who have been unable to compete for the past year due to COVID-19.
“The Y feels incredibly lucky that the Australian Skateboarding League National Championships went ahead, and that skaters from across the country finally got a chance to showcase their incredible talent and skills after months of lockdowns and event cancellations,” said Paul.
Congratulations to all the skaters, BMX and scooter riders who competed over the weekend. You can find a full list of the winners below.
Australian Skateboarding League Championships
10 and under female
1st Elise Chapman
2nd Lilly Sherriff
3rd Isabel Oboyle
10 and under male
1st Paddy Mccaughley
2nd Oscar Robson
3rd Johnny Kwon
13 and under female
1st Emma Smart
2nd Luca White
3rd Keira Ellis
13 and under male
1st Daniel Woolley
2nd Nate Larkin
3rd Leo Mccaughley
16 and under female
1st Felicity Turner
2nd Megan Smart
3rd Ally Woodhouse
16 and under male
1st Taj Boyle
2nd Jett Dehaan
3rd Henry Wright
Open female
1st Chloe Covell
2nd Hayley Wilson
3rd Felicity Turner
Open male
1st Kieran Woolley
2nd Bradley Saunders
3rd Joey Cormack
Skullcandy BMX Jam
10 and under male
1st Ollie Philip
2nd Noah Martin
3rd Tyler Phillips
13 and under male
1st Kyle Sleightholm
2nd Jaxon Philip
3rd Archie Gallagher
16 and under male
1st Otis Walsh
2nd Orlando Oakley
3rd Steven Cogger
Open female
1st Ash
2nd Sophie Franziska
Open male
1st Jacman Hinss
2nd Nathan Freman
3rd Alex Danelutti
Scooter Hut’s Moomba Mania
10 and under male
1st Kouper Apex
2nd Lucas Bond
3rd Blake Bond
13 and under male
1st Taj
2nd Riley Adams
3rd Payton
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