Over the next week the Beach Bowl event is taking place on Manly Beach as part of the Australian Open of Surfing. It will feature a bunch of top international pro skateboarders fighting it out for of $50,000 in prize money. One of the highlights will be seeing the historic ‘Soul Bowl’ in Australia – built in 1999 this stunning creation has travelled the world from Brazil to England. The kidney-shaped monster stands at over 3.5 meters high and 15 metres wide with a range of extensions and hips.
All the skateboarding action starts on Thursday 16th, you can get all the details at the official site or their Facebook page, below is the full skateboarding schedule found here.
February 16th, Thursday
11:00 – 1:00pm MASTERS PRACTICE
1:00 – 3:30pm PRO PRACTICE
3:30 – 4:30pm Am Practice
4:30 – 6:00pm Under 18s Competition
February 17th, Friday.
10:30 – 12:30pm Masters Practice
12:30 – 2:00pm Pro Practice
2:00 – 3:30pm Pro Practice Heats 1- 4
3:30 – 5:00pm Pro Heats 1 – 4
February 18th, Saturday.
10:00 -11:30pm Pro Practice
11:30 – 12:30pm Masters Practice
12:30 – 2:00pm Masters Heats 1-4
2:00 – 3:00pm Pro Practice Heats 5 – 8
3:00 – 4:30pm Pro Heats 5 – 8
4:30 – 6:00pm Best Trick Practice– Open to all competitors
February 19th, Sunday.
10:30 – 12.00pm Masters Practice
12:00 – 2:00pm Pro Practice
2:00 – 2:45pm Masters Practice Finalist Only
2:45 – 3:15pm Masters Final
3:15 – 4:00pm Pro Practice
4:00 – 4:45pm Pro Final
5:00 – 5:45pm Best Trick Competition
5:45 – 6:00pm Awards