Wow! The Shepton Mallet's Skate Jam has been and gone and was hosted by our young people's steering group with support from Youth Workers Simon Howell and Karen Reeve. The event went ahead on the postponed date of Sunday 6th September after being cancelled due to bad weather the week before. This was the second year the event was held and there are plans for another event next year. 200 spectators gathered to see the event and the weather remained fair enough for the whole event to take place.

A BBQ with refreshments was also available with all proceeds going towards the young people's steering group fund which will subsequently go towards Shepton Mallet Skate Park and associated projects.

It turned out to be an international affair when Latvian competitor Martins scooped the best trick trophy after wowing the crowds with his complete rotation in mid air.



The overall competition winner was James Baker, aged 17, from Shepton Mallet who won the top prize of £50 and a trophy and Elliot Murray, last years winner, was runner up.



The Blades 11 - 13 year old category was won by Liam Golledge who also picked up first prize in the 11 - 13 year old BMX category.



The Blades 14 - 16 year old category was won by Kellan Hayes and the BMX 14 - 16 year old category was won by Keiran Perrin.

The young people's steering group would like to take the opportunity to thank their sponsors Great Ostrey Picture Framing, Cycle City, Salt Rock and Fraser & Co who without their support the event would not have been possible. If anyone would like to sponsor any future events or would like any further information on the young people's steering group please contact Simon Howell (Youth Worker) on 01749 344344 or 07821253537

Thanks also to Stu Capon - local, amateur photographer who gave us kind permission to view/use his fantastic photos of the event from here