IN JUST a matter of weeks some of the best riders, skaters and tricksters will be showing off their best moves in Leeton.
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The Riverina Skate Championships will again be held in town on Easter Monday and planning for the annual event is in full swing.
With slight improvements having been made at the Leeton Skate Park, it is all systems go for both competitors and organisers alike.
Leeton Shire Council's community development co-ordinator Sarah Collis said the event continued to attract attention each year.
"The Riggs Cup is a highly anticipated local event which attracts competitors from across the Riverina," she said.
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"The original event was created by the Leeton Youth Committee, a committee of Leeton Shire Council.
"The Cameron brothers, who now run Totem Skateboarding, were part of the Youth Committee and have played a major role in getting the competition off the ground for many years.
"It is really a full circle seeing them come back each year and it's great to see how much they are bringing back to the community and how much today's young people appreciate their amazing skills.
"The day also shines light on 'Riggzie' a legendary young local skater who sadly passed away."
The championships are divided up into sections and, in 2019, there will be both senior and junior categories for BMX, scooter and skateboarding.
"This year two young up and coming skaters, Nixen Osborne and Sari Simpson, from Vans will be joining the fun demonstrating their incredible skills, so be sure to head down and take," Ms Collis said.
"The Salvation Army will also be on hand cooking up a storm.
"We are very excited to have them on board to support the event."
The jam-packed championships will also feature demonstrations from professional skaters, and prizes and giveaways for the widee range of events that cover all ages across each of the categories.
The Riverina Skate Championships will be held at the Leeton Skate Park on Easter Monday from 11am to 3pm.
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