One of the most exciting events on the Mackay calendar, Rumble on the Reef, is back for 2022 and is bringing some of skateboarding’s best talent to the region.
The FMS Group Rumble on the Reef Skateboarding Championships has cemented itself as one of the premier skateboarding competitions in Australia and was a regular stop for the world’s biggest pro skaters Prior to the pandemic.
Now in its fifth year, the event will bring a new fleet of internationals as well as some returning icons to take on the Sugar Bowl in September.
The 2022 competition will see the return of international pros Matt Berger from Canada and Aidan Campbell from the US.
Berger competed in skateboarding’s Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020 and the two of them will be looking to bring a few mates along for the ride.
They will be one of the main highlights of the week performing live demos before the finals broadcast.
Two of Australia’s best, Tommy Fynn and Dennis Durrant, will be back in town as well.
The two of them have continually brought the energy to Rumble on the Reef throughout border closures, with Fynn winning the Championship twice.
Rumble on the Reef has also been developing throughout the pacific region and will feature representation from Fiji for the first time, as well as New Zealand.
Event Manager Donny Fraser says Rumble on the Reef brings people from all over the country to Mackay while also delighting local audiences.
“It’s one of the biggest platforms in Australia for skateboarding, kiteboarding and wakeboarding where people can see it live and free in their hometown,” he said.
“It’s something quite special and unique to the town.”
Mr Fraser says the event strives to deliver skateboarding’s biggest names and gives the next generation more opportunities.
“It’s been really important to make sure skaters around Australia have opportunities to make a living,” he said.
Rumble on the Reef will run from September 19 to October 1 and feature skateboarding, wakeboarding and hydrofoil competitions as well as music festival Rhythm on the Reef.
September will see national and international pro skaters, as well as up and coming superstars, take on the Sugar Bowl. Photos supplied: Rumble On The Reef
