Local MP On Board At Skate Warehouse

Sports enthusiast Justin Tomlinson MP joined over 100 enthusiastic skateboarders, scooter and BMX riders from Swindon and further afield at the second Urban Rider Games Reloaded at ATBShop Skate Warehouse.

Recently crowned scooter world champion Jordan Clark was one of the judges in the knock-out competitions for different age categories, with well over £2,000 worth of prizes on offer.

Sponsored by Domino’s Pizza, the event was supported by a host of organisations including Swindon Link, Morrison’s and Swindon Travel Choices,

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson, who was originally responsible for the skate facility at the Oasis, dropped in to see the early stages of the competition.

Justin Tomlinson MP said: “I was so impressed by how ATBShop and Skate Warehouse give young people an exciting environment to develop and test their skills,. It’s great that the riders and skaters are participating in healthy sport; I was really pleased to see how they all congratulate each other and give encouragement to get better.”

Urban Rider Games Reloaded organiser Diana Kirk said: “A massive thanks to all who came and took part in the Dominos Urban Rider Games. It was an emotional day with lots tears of joy and sadness as there are always in any competitive event. Thanks again to our headline sponsor Dominos who delivered welcome pizzas throughout the day and thanks to all our staff who have given their hearts and souls for this event over the last few months. Our judges – Alfie, Jordan, Soly and Geoff from Camp Rubicon did an amazing job and had to really struggle to separate some great performances. All of our wonderful parents and friends also gave great encouragement and support to all the competitors. The Urban Rider Games is really getting established in Swindon. We sure showed what we could do in this town.”

ATBShop Skate Warehouse can be found at Unit 1, Newcombe Drive, Hawksworth Trading Estate, Swindon SN2 1DZ.