Extreme skating and biking action gets visitors revved up for 2023 Ballito Pro Festival
The epic sporting action isn’t limited to KwaDukuza’s surf for the 2023 Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill – visitors can expect top-level trials biking demonstrations and skateboarding action as part of the Festival events. Things get started with the Ballito Pro Skate Jam at the Ballito Bowl on Saturday, 1 July from 12pm, with Brent Le Riche returning to perform his world-class moves as part of the Monster Energy Programme from 7 to 9 July.
Organisers of The Ballito Pro Skate Jam, Old School...
“An African Celebration - on Wheels”
Roller Sport South Africa proudly presents this sensational new production, “An African Celebration - on wheels”, set to take place on July 8, 2023, at 15h00 at the Hammanskraal Sports Complex. Inspired by the vibrant spirit and rich history of Southern Africa, this groundbreaking performance is unlike anything seen before. Prepare to be captivated by the dynamic artistry of 37 amateur skaters, whose ages range from 9 to 43 years old. Representing five clubs from across the country, these athletes will showcase their prowess in Artistic, Speed, and...
Jean-Marc Johannes was Officially inducted into the Guinness World Records History Books 2024.
Inducted under Skateboarding for two World records broken in Cape Town.
Watch our interview with Jean-marc Johannes South Africa's highest achieving international skateboarder
Thank you to Stumbo Record breakers, the Guinness World Records official Team present, and a legend (on and off the board) in the industry @richarddweza for this moment, I'm grateful for this day and the opportunity. The new Guinness World records Book is now available worldwide.
Thank...
After an exciting comeback to Cape Town last year, the event organisers have once again set up the premier action sports tournament at Battery Park in the V & A Waterfront.
Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, will see the best local and international park BMX riders and skateboarders strut their stuff.
Last year, the sold-out event had huge tricks, new faces, old school and a few slams to entertain the 2,000-plus audience. Event organisers had to bring in the initial 200 tons of gear for the relocation, including grandstand scaffolding, decks and ramps.
The...
160 skaters will participate in the South African championship in Skateboarding, Artistic and Speed skating between 16 - 24 March 2024.Skaters from 8 provinces will give their all to win the title of 2023 South African champion.Due to funding delays the championship was postponed from 2023 and Roller Sport South Africa decided not to cancel but rather postpone to give all the skaters the chance to compete for the titles they worked for.In Skateboarding all eyes will be on Brandon Valjalo, Boipelo Awuah and Dallas Oberholzer. It will be the first SA championship to offer categories in...
160 skaters will participate in the South African championship in Skateboarding, Artistic and Speed skating between 16 - 24 March 2024.Skaters from 8 provinces will give their all to win the title of 2023 South African champion.Due to funding delays the championship was postponed from 2023 and Roller Sport South Africa decided not to cancel but rather postpone to give all the skaters the chance to compete for the titles they worked for.In Skateboarding all eyes will be on Brandon Valjalo, Boipelo Awuah and Dallas Oberholzer. It will be the first SA championship to offer categories in...
[14 August 2024] – South Africa's roller sports teams are preparing to participate on the world stage as they head to Italy for the World Skate Games 2024 this September.
It was another impressive display of South African skating talent showdown at the Ballito Bowl last Saturday (28 June), with Cape Town's Thalente Biyela taking first place in the O'Neill Ballito Bowl Skate Jam Open category, while Ballito's own Ezra Vosloo earned the top spot in the Groms.
The date is locked in! South Africa’s premier Skateboarding competition returns as the nation’s top skaters gear up to battle for the title at the fifth edition of the Street Lines Skate Tournament. Set to take place on 27 September 2025 at the iconic Thrashers Skatepark in Pretoria, don’t miss your chance to witness the best in the game competing in an unforgettable celebration of local skate culture.
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL, September 25 – Brazilian skateboarding pro Sandro Dias made history, breaking two Guinness World Records™ after dropping in from a 22-storey building in southern Brazil.
The 2025 Street Lines Skate Tournament turned Pretoria’s legendary Thrashers Skatepark into the heart of African skateboarding this past weekend, as over 80 of the continent’s top athletes went head-to-head in the Junior, Women’s, and Men’s divisions. Presented by LW Mag and Dragon Energy Drink, in association with Converse Cons, Garmin, Monster Products, Dickies, and Insta360, the event delivered an action-packed showcase of style and skill.
Roller Sport South Africa (RSSA) will host the 2025 South African Street Skateboarding Championships at the Nike Shapa Soweto Training Facility in Klipspruit, Soweto, on 31 October and 1 November 2025.
