Renowned skateboarding competition back for 2024

The annual ‘Vert Jam’ skateboarding competition is back in Kerikeri for 2024.

The two-day event kicks off at Kerikeri Domain with Bowl Jam starting Thursday February 8 at 5pm, followed on Friday with Vert Jam starting at 4.30pm.

The Kerikeri competition is free for competitors and for spectators, with grandstand-style seating available for viewers to capture all the action.

Workshops and free skateboard classes for the community will also be available starting at 3.45pm. Classes are for all ages and abilities on a first come, first serve basis. Email info@circledconstruction.co.nz to sign up.

Competition categories include Open Woman’s, Under 16s, Open Men’s, and Masters (Over 40) with a range of cash prizes on offer.

Vert Jam will follow the Mangawhai Bowl Bash 2024, which is on at Mangawhai Activity Zone skatepark this Saturday February 3.

The new skating facilities built by Circle D Construction as part of the Kerikeri Domain Revitalisation Project, were designed by ex-pro skater and Vert Jam organiser, Dave Crabb. The skating facilities attract top talent on a national and international scale.

The Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Community Board awarded $3347 in funding support for this year’s event. 

Free skateboarding classes:

• First classes will run Thursday 8 February at 3.45pm.
• Second classes will run Friday 9 February at 3.45pm.