A skatejam is being held to mark the launch of a new pumptrack in Newquay.

Nansledan's brand new facility will be officially opened at the event, which will be held on Saturday, August 31 between 11am and 4pm.

NANSLEDAN, NEWQUAY : AUGUST 09 2024 : The new SLYNK skate park at Nansledan, photographed by Hugh Hastings for the Duchy of Cornwall.
The new SLYNK skate park at Nansledan (Picture: Hugh Hastings for the Duchy of Cornwall) ( )

The jam will feature live music, rider demos, sessions and informal competitions for scooter, skate and BMX for all age groups, prizes as well as food and drink.

Maverick Skateparks, who have built the new track on behalf of the Duchy of Cornwall, will be hosting the event.

The new track has been built behind Nansledan's primary school, Skol Nansledan, off William Hosking Road. It adjoins 'Slynk,’ which is Cornish for 'slide,’ the latest in a series of six adventure playgrounds being built by the Duchy of Cornwall at Nansledan that has just opened. There is also a brand new basketball court nearby.

NANSLEDAN, NEWQUAY : AUGUST 09 2024 : The new SLYNK skate park at Nansledan, photographed by Hugh Hastings for the Duchy of Cornwall.
The aerial photograph shows Nansledan's brand new pumptrack in the foreground with the new Slynk adventure playground and basketball court behind and Skol Nansledan primary school in the background. To the right are playing fields, also provided by the Duchy of Cornwall for community use. The other photos show the new pumptrack being put through its paces by local riders (Picture: Hugh Hastings) ( )

Sam Kirkness, Nansledan development manager at the Duchy of Cornwall, said: “The new pumptrack is just fantastic and we are delighted to see so many children and adults already enjoying it throughout the day.

“We hope to see riders of all ages from across Nansledan, Newquay and beyond come along to the skate Jam and give it a go. And with the neighbouring adventure playground and basketball court also open. It'll be a great day out for all the family.

“Keep an eye on the Nansledan Instagram account for exact timings. All the competitions are designed to be fun, inclusive, and definitely no pressure.”