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Further to what Mr Marlow has said, I'd like to add the following:
It has been a real pleasure and an honour to be involved in the Vert Series this year and hopefully I'll be involved next year as well. For those of you that are interested, not only did we have a record number of participants but as an example, the A Group Finals live feed from Birmingham on the EXTREME Facebook page is currently on 20 THOUSAND views. The world is seeing what an amazing Vert scene we have in the UK.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED FOR MAKING IT SO AMAZING!
Much love from Brett
2018 will definitely be one to remember. We had the most skaters EVER - 114, which is up nearly 30% on last year. The youngest B Group winner (George), the oldest Masters winner (soz Dave), and a first time A Group winner (Jimmy). This just shows the scene is not only strong, but growing fast and there's a LOT of new talent to help it prosper in the years to come.
The comps went really smoothly thanks directly to the fact that more people are helping out. I can't list everyone here but you know who you are - judges, announcers, filmers, designers, admin, photographers... the list goes on - thank you!
Our sponsors are the reason we can do this - we love you all and can't thank you enough, but we'll be on the phone again soon! 😉 Vans, ProTec, Pig City, Speedlab, Hoax. <3
Next year will just get better and we're already planning some interesting changes so keep tuned over the winter for juicy updates.
The full series results are up on the site as usual, or best viewed here if you're on mobile: app.vertseries.com.
Massive congratulations to all skaters involved, for shredding, slamming, dropping-in, grinding and travelling. Here are your series winners - well done you guys:
A Group: Jim Langran
Masters: Dave Allen
B Group: George O'Neill
Here are the results for the final round, Blockless Combat:
A GROUP
1. Ethan Doody
2. Jim Langran
3. Alex Griffiths
4. Oakley Liddell
5. Zak Kutz
6. Matthew Beer
7. Rio O'Byrne
8. Lars Stout
=9. Joe Atkins
=9. Cory Lawson
10. Robert Ayton
11. Keiran Waterton
12. Finley Kirkby
13. Lee Blackwell
14. Callum Waterton
15. Logan Del
MASTERS
1. Dave Allen
2. Greg Nowik
3. Chris Hudson
4. Leon Bennett
5. Tom Murray
6. Richard Styles
7. James Hemming
8. Chris Harris
9. Gareth Hughes
10. Jon Nixon
11. Mat Marlow
12. Manfred Kutz
13. Lewis Jones
14. John Allison
15. Brett Dye
16. Ian Embleton
17. Murray Dolan
18. Mal Beard
19. Chris Cox
B GROUP
1. George O'Neil
2. Darren Quinn
3. Akin Hendricks
4. Jakob Adams
5. George Mason
6. Rowan Murray
7. Noddy Rands
8. Cam Marlow
9. Joe James
10. Ben Plumb
11. Rhys Bevan
12. Adam Cox
13. Liam Dee
14. Fergus Bhargava
15. Stanley Bhargava
16. Archie Waye
17. Joss Bellamy
18. Kris Tyger
19. Reuben Marlow
20. Flynn Waye
21. Ruby Dolan
22. Quinn Haselden
23. Theo Tuckett
24. Kelly Turner
25. Lily Grace
26. Nugget
=27. Ben Delaney
=27. Joe Lasson
=27. Briiey Haselden
29. Poppy Dolan
31. Jayden Stewart
<3 MM
Blockless Combat photos from Stu Bee.. thanks Stu! 👊🙏
No vans prizes today 😢 but there are some FAT CHEQUES for A Group top 8 and Masters top 3.
There would be nothing without @vansskate 🙏🙏🙏
Some great prizes from some of our series sponsors! @protecskate @pigcity_skates @hoax @speedlabwheels
Park opens at 10am for practice! Remember to check our website for road closures due to the Birmingham marathon. tinyurl.com/blockless-roads
Check out these special edition shirts from @exodusboardwear who have printed them especially for the series winners this year! You can't buy these things so they're like rocking horse sh*t. 🐴💩
Remember this? 😮😮😮
Thanks for the memories @akadangerrob - Looking forward to the #BlocklessCombat this weekend at @creationskatepark, @ukvertseries! Here's some @oakleyliddell madness from last year 🔥 #UKVertSeries - #regrann
IMPORTANT - ROAD CLOSURES near Creation Skatepark on Sunday. It's the Birmingham Marathon again.
Full size map here: tinyurl.com/blockless-roads
Please arrive early as other roads may be busy.
Sunday 14th October -
Blockless Combat, the series finale @creationskatepark Birmingham. Come to watch, skate, freak out!
@vansskate @protecskate @pigcity_skates @hoax1994 @speedlabwheels @exodusboardwear @the_skateboarding_show @extremeofficial
@_uk_skateboarding
It's nearly October, which can mean only one thing, Halloween! No... wait.. BLOCKLESS COMBAT!
It's the series finale and the maddest comp of the year. See you in Birmingham on Sunday 14th October!
@vansskate @protecskate @pigcity_skates @hoax1994 @speedlabwheels @the_skateboarding_show @extremeofficial
Sunday Service!
Somehow we managed to get the most people we've EVER had at a vert series contest (59!) into one of the smallest venues with one of the the smallest ramps we've ever skated.
It sure made for a fun session with everyone crowded in right next to the action and a platform almost spilling over with eager skaters.
Gotta say a massive thanks to all our judges, especially for B Group as they managed to score 3 heats and a final without missing a trick (literally).
Thanks again To Kat Marlow for keeping track of the scores and prizes in the office and to Sean for keeping us entertained on the MC (with some help from James Threlfall).
I think it's safe to say we all love Skaterham and appreciate them letting us hold the contest at the park on a Sunday when they would normally rent the place out to parties. Cheers folks!
Bigup to our Sponsors Vans, ProTec, PigCity, Hoax, Speedlab and Tom Newman Street Art for all the great prizes they donated for this comp.
Here's the full rundown, also available as usual at uk.vertseries.com/results
A GROUP
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1. Jim Langran
2. Ethan Doody
3. Jake Anderson
4. Alex Griffiths
5. Matty Carlisle
6. Joe Atkins
7. Lars Stout
8. Nick Rains
9. James Threlfall
10. Lee Blackwell
11. Rio O'Byrne
MASTERS
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1. Dave Allen
2. Jussi Korhonnen
3. Greg Nowik
4. Paul Atkins
5. Sean Goff
6. Chris Hudson
7. Leon Bennett
8. Richard Styles
9. Mat Marlow
10. Marc Churchill
11. Gareth Hughes
12. John Allison
13. Brett Dye
=14. Trevor Purser
=14. Scott Madill
16. Raf Makda
17. Jon Nixon
18. Lewis Jones
19. Mick O'Byrne
20. Murray Dolan
B GROUP
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1. George O'Neil
2. Akin Hendricks
3. Noddy Rands
4. Judah Cross
5. Joe James
6. Joe Hammond
7. George Mason
8. Jacob Johnson
9. Becky Davies*
=10. Kelly Turner
=10. Reuben Marlow
12. Rhys Bevan
13. Carl Shelley
14. Fergus Bhargava
15. Theo Tuckett
16. Anita Arvelo Almonte
17. Joseph Herron
18. Matt Treece
=19. Izzy Carter
=19. Ruby Dolan
21. Zakh Briggs
22. Billy Basu
=23. Chris Pilbeam
=23. Jayden Stewart
25. Martha Eggleton
26. Ben Delaney
27. Poppy Dolan
28. Kyle Minihane
* Please note some B Group riders have been moved down to allow Becky Davies' 2nd place qualifying score to stand (after finalists).
uk.vertseries.com
There's a new mini vert at Terminal 1 SkatePark skatepark in Melton Mowbray. Here's Finley kirkby giving it a good going over... 8.5' high with 8' transition and 6" vert.
Might be a good first ramp for people getting into vert.... www.trm1.co.uk
One for the calendar...Getting started a lot earlier this time for the third edition of the Hamburg Hell 2019 vert contest which will be happening April 26th and 27th at the iPunkt skatepark in Hamburg, Germany!!! More news and infos coming soon, block this weekend in your vert calendar!
Skater: the winner of the Hamburg Hell 2018 Masters Division = Ingo Fröbrich!
If you've missed any of our comps this year, you'll have no doubt appreciated the live streams hosted and filmed by Brett Dye at The Skateboarding Show. Or... you may have had the privilege of watching yourself back after taking part. Either way, it's something we've never had the benefit of until now and it's a massive feature of this year's series!
I hope you'll all join me in thanking Brett for all he's been doing, oh... and well done for the drop in this weekend!
Also, of course thanks to EXTREME for helping us reach a massive audience by directly publishing or sharing those streams. 🙏👍
Go checkout Brett's interview videos on the website or YouTube for a real insight into UK skateboarding from a different angle.
www.theskateboardingshow.com
EXTREME
A Group Finals #skateboarding
Podium pics and plenty more to come from Richie! 👊
B group.
1. George O'neil
2. Akin Hendricks.
3.Noddy Rands
Masters.
1.Dave Allen.
2.Jussi Korhonen.
3. Greg Street Nowik
A Group.
1.Jim Langran.
2. Ethan Hardiman Doody.
3.Jake Anderson.
Quicker than you can say "Get that lens outta my face!" Stu had published another set of amazing shots of you 'orrible lot.
Going live with the Skaterham B Group Qualifiers in approx 10 mins, keep your eyes peeled
The trophy game is getting hard to beat! Have a gander at these beauties for The Sunday Service. Top work @rafm56! @ Skaterham Skatepark
Watch out for a rad stash of goodies from @hoaxskate at The Sunday Service. Thanks for the support guys! @hoax1994 ❤️
Some rad new sponsors for The Sunday Service #vert competition @skaterhamskatepark tomorrow. These are in addition to our 2018 series sponsors ❤️❤️❤️👊👊👊
@hoaxskate @drawingboards @tomnewmanstreetart
#SundayService is THIS WEEKEND (Sunday 23rd September) @skaterhamskatepark.
PLEASE REGISTER with the park at uk.vertseries.com to speed up entry on the day. Check our site for more info. Link in bio.
@vansskate @pigcity_skates @protecskate @speedlabwheels
@drawingboards @tomnewmanstreetart
👆Flyer by @robayton
Rad edit from Elliott Mallinson of the A Group at Wheels of Steel last month. 💥💥💥A Group Highlights From UK Independent Vert Series Round 5 - 'Wheels Of Steel' ……
Praise be! The Sunday Service is on Sunday 23rd September at Skaterham Skatepark. Get your posh frocks on and join us in a celebration of vert.
PLEASE REGISTER at uk.vertseries.com to speed up entry on the day. Link in bio.
@vansskate @pigcity_skates @protecskate @speedlabwheels
Lily Rice, plummeting into the Southsea Skatepark vert. 🔥🔥🔥
Southsea Skatepark
The craziest thing you will see all day! Everyone go follow @hsp.me this is so awesome! #southsea #southseaskatepark #southseavibes #southsea78
Mmmm, pasty.
Elliott
UK Independent Vert Series ' Wheels Of Steel ' edits in the works …. In the meantime here is Jake Anderson 's new party piece .. the ' Scrambled Pasty ' …..
Regrann from @rideshopcoventry - Quick edit from what I caught of the Wheels of steel A group Vert comp at Corby last weekend @ukvertseries #vert #keepingvertdead #sidewalkmag #vertfam - #regrann
Into the penultimate round in a few weeks... only 50 points separate the top two riders in both A and B groups!!!! @skaterhamskatepark
@vansskate
So the dust has settled at Adrenaline Alley (CORBY). It was the best Wheels of Steel contest ever! We had 46 skaters and drew a great crowd at the biggest skatepark in Europe.
Thanks as usual to our team of judges (all current competitors) who had a tough job scoring everyone in the slightly different formats we used accross the day and with such close skating. Also to Kat Marlow who's become invaluable by managing the scoresheets whilst knitting socks.
The A Group jam format worked really well, especially for Jim Langran who dealt out a killer bag of insance tech, landing trick after trick and holding off the likes of Matty and Jake who followed close behind.
George O'Neil won his very first vert competition in B Group delighting everyone in the room, especially after he took a serious fall in practice. Trooper! Noddy and Ben were only too happy to take runner up spots to this 9yr old vert ripper.
Masters legend Dave Allen fought hard with Greg Nowik and Paul Atkins and found the energy to skate like someone half his age, resulting in his 3rd win of 2018!
Thanks for helping the comp go so well everyone. We'll see you at Skaterham on the 23rd September....
All scores available at uk.vertseries.com/results-2018
A GROUP
1. Jim Langran
2. Matty Carlisle
3. Jake Anderson
4. Ethan Doody
5. Zak Kutz
6. Lars Stout
7. Reiss Johnson
8. Oakley Liddell
9. Duncan Philp
10. Finley Kirkby
11. Lee Blackwell
MASTERS
1. Dave Allen
2. Greg Nowik
3. Paul Atkins
4. Chris Hudson
5. Richard Styles
6. Mat Marlow
7. James Hemming
8. John Allison
9. Jon Nixon
10. Brett Dye
11. Kieron Bhargava
12. Lewis Jones
13. Mick O'Byrne
14. Dave Bevan
B GROUP
1. George O'Neil
2. Ben Plumb
3. Noddy Rands
4. Cam Marlow
5. Jakob Adams
6. Darren Quinn
7. Charlie Hart
8. Joe James
9. Rhys Bevan
10. Lawrence Brophy
= 11. Reuben Marlow
= 11. Fergus Bhargava
13. Stanley Bhargava
14. Carl Shelley
15. Kris Tyger
16. Liam Dee
17. Elliott Harris
18. Peter Leader
19. Quinn Haselden
20. Jayden Stewart
21. Izzy Carter
uk.vertseries.com
Looks like Henry has snaked in for the first sesh... lets hope he doesn't suck.It’s ready 🙌🏻
youtu.be/YQxqtpJzFSg
Before the carnage, I sat down and talked with Lars:I spoke with Lars Stout who had made the trip over from Rotterdam to skate in the Wheels of Steel stop of the UK Independent Vert Series at Adrenaline Alley....
A couple of beauties in amongst the rad prize stash today from @protecskate who are a long time series supporter. 👍👍👍
#WheelsOfSteel #WosHype #helmet #protection
Pig City Skates have been a great supporter of the vert series this year. Committed to helping the next generation of vert rippers! Check out the shop link in their bio.
We ❤️ @pigcity_skates
Just one of the 1st place prize packs for #WheelsOfSteel tomorrow!
@vansskate @enuffskateboards @pigcity_skates @protecskate @iron_trucks @ghouse.eu @moonshineskateboards @keepingvertdead @vibronic_hemp_wheels @speedlabwheels @sprayground
Regrann from @matmarlow - Trophies done! With some bang-on carpentry by @fouronefourskateparks and finishing help from @kat__marlow
See you on SUNDAY!
#WheelsOfSteel #WosHype
@ukvertseries - #regrann
Regrann from @matmarlow - Not just prizes on the to-do list tonight! More on these bad boys later, but here's a clue: @fouronefourskateparks 👊
#WosHype #WheelsOfSteel
@duncandisord3rly floats a frontside tailbone in practice for #WheelsOfSteel this Sunday. 💥💥💥
@vansskate @protecskate @enuffskateboards @ghouse.eu
G House Skateboarding has come through with a mega swag drop for #WheelsOfSteel with their brands Moonshine skateboards Sprayground Keeping Vert Dead @vibronic hemp wheels
Highlights from last year's Wheels of Steel A Group comp at Adrenaline Alley (CORBY).
Video from Elliott MallinsonA Group highlights from the first leg of the 2017 UK Independent Vert Series - ' Wheels Of Steel ' at Adrenaline Alley Skatepark , Corby , UK. Featuring - Ma...
Nice edit from Fest Cup in Germany. Looks like fun times and a good crowd!
4 pairs of matt black and silver 8.75" axle trucks from one of our new #WheelsOfSteel sponsors @iron_trucks 😍😍😍
Speedlab doubles. 💥💥💥👌
Speedlab Wheels
Speedlab Wheels team rider AJ Nelson FS inverts under #speedlabsupporter Cam Noren’s FSA during #patp9 filmed by Speedlab Wheels. #speedlabteam #speedlabwheels #ridespeedlab #acetrucks #acepilot #s1helmets #powellperalta #roadkillhardware
Really tidy prize package from @enuffskateboards for #WheelsOfSteel again this year. Check out this hardware... and win it @adrenalinealley on Sunday 19th August.
#WheelsOfSteel is back for a 4th year! Sunday 19th August @adrenalinealley. New skatelite surface is amazing so get down for a repeat of last years epic event... who's in?
@vansskate
@proteceurope
@enuffskateboards
@iron_trucks
@speedlabwheels
@vibronic_hemp_wheels
@keepingvertdead
@moonshineskateboards
@ghouse.eu
@extremeofficial
@the_skateboarding_show
@insane_emporium
Thrasher Magazine
The title says it all. This part is flawless, face-melting madness from start to finish. The Concrete Gods smile upon thy son, Clay Kreiner.
Prizes are looking hot for the @adrenalinealley Corby Jam... @vans @vansskate
See you there midday to 4:30pm
😥😥😥😥😥😥
Wish we could change the weather but Mrs Nature has had enough of the heat. Hopefully see you folks at Corby for a rad session on the new(ish) skatelite.
Prizes from @vans ❤️
A rad contest on the continent. Get there if you can!
Six days after Blockless Combat we, the Dutchies, are hosting a comp that is definitely worth attending. It’s going to be our 3rd annual vert comp and this year we go bigger than before!
We hope to welcome a lot of you 🇬🇧
Cheerio!
www.facebook.com/events/422307558276895/?ti=icl
Rain was forecast last year and it turned out glorious so let's have more of that sunshine! 🌞🌞
***CANCELLED***
Round 4 is in less than 3 weeks! Get over to the best public ramp in the country for the third incarnation of The Steve Bayless Vert Session. Always a rad summer jam in the sunshine!
Sponsored by:
@vans @pigcity_skates @proteceurope @keepingvertdead @ghouse.eu @speedlabwheels @vibronic_hemp_wheels @moonshineskateboards @sprayground @extremeofficial @the_skateboarding_show
One of the highlights of the Invitational Vert contest at NASS Festival over the weekend. NBD by Jake Anderson - Scrabbled Egg Samba Flip.
Old dudes down south.UK Independent Vert Series - Shut Up And Skate 2018 - Masters (Over 40's ) Highlights ….
Highlights of the A Group at Southsea. Thanks Elliott 🎥👍UK Independent Vert Series - Shut Up And Skate 2018 - A Group Highlights …. Masters edit up later ..
Regrann from @speedlabwheels - I’m stoked to officially release the 2018 Limited Edition color Bombshells 57mm/99A - Purple swirl. These are now available on our site www.speedlabwheels.com and will be at our #speedlabdealer #speedlabretailer #speedlabdistributor very soon. #speedlabwheels #ridespeedlab #bombshellarmy #skaterowned #madeinusa - #regrann
From 10-year-olds to 50+ veterans - 2018's Southsea Shut Up and Skate contest goes off!
sidewalkmag.com
UK Independent Vert Series brings the noise to SouthseaShut Up and Skate, Southsea 2018
A great way to help celebrate 40 years at the legendary venue! The rain held off (just), the crowd gathered and the skating was amazing from all groups.
We had 3 different judges for every group this time, proving that the skaters are keen to keep the scene together by putting something back. So thanks to Jim Langran, Noddy Rands, Alex Griffiths, Lee Blackwell, Ethan Hardiman Doody, Nicholas James Rains, Street Nowik, Leon Bennett for manning the clipboards.
Special mention to Kat Marlow for bashing the laptop for hours to keep the scores in order and let us run comps back to back.
MCs Christopher Hudson and James Threlfall kept things tightly wound and got the crowd pumped all day long. I was briefly allowed to pic up the mic 😉
Toggs on the platform keeping the event on film were Stu Bennett, Gavin Swaffield and Richie Styles with Elliot Mallinson doing the moving pictures.
We had another successful live stream with 50k+ viewers thanks to Brett Dye from The Skateboarding Show and EXTREME making sure there wasn't a single kickturn missed.
Big Love! <3 <3 <3
Mat
Here's the numbers...
A GROUP
1. Jake Anderson
2. Jim Langran
3. Oakley Liddell
4. Ethan Doody
5. Alex Griffiths
6. Lars Stout
7. Rio O'Byrne
8. James Threlfall
9. Lee Blackwell
10. Jack Tonge
11. Nick Rains
MASTERS
1. Jussi Korhonnen
2. Dave Allen
3. Greg Nowik
4. Chris Hudson
5. Leon Bennett
6. Richard Styles
7. Gareth Hughes
8. Mat Marlow
9. Lee James
10. Mick O'Byrne
11. Martin Pope
12. Brett Dye
13. Murray Dolan
14. Kieron Bhargava
B GROUP
1. Noddy Rands
2. George O'Neil
3. Ben Plumb
4. Jakob Adams
5. Charlie Hart
6. Darren Quinn
7. Rhys Bevan
9. Stanley Bhargava
10. Fergus Bhargava
11. Reuben Marlow
12. Kris Tyger
14. Ruby Dolan
15. Martha
16. Matt Treece
17. Roscoe
18. Poppy Dolan
19. Ben Delaney
20. Archie Waye
Available on the website results archive as always.
uk.vertseries.com
1 vert ramp
6 hours
44 skaters (inc. 3 female)
10 rounds (7 heats, 3 finals)
6 prize decks
9 trophies
9 judges
50,000+ live stream viewers
1 billion stickers (ish)
0 injuries
1 vert family
... 40 years of Southsea Skatepark
Series Sponsors
Competition Sponsors
We will publish sponsor logos here when our first competition sponsors are confirmed.
Each sponsor gets a logo placement with a link to their website.
Please email uk@vertseries.com if you would like to help support the UK vert scene.
Competition Dates & Venues
Mount Hawke, Cornwall
Sunday 22nd April, 2018Gover Waterworks
Truro
Cornwall
TR4 8BQ
01209 890 705
Ramp City, Blackpool
Sunday 27th May, 2018Cropper Road
Marton
Blackpool
FY4 5LB
01253 699005
Southsea Skatepark, Southsea
Sunday 17th June, 2018Clarence Esplanade
Southsea
PO5 3NZ
River Road Skatepark, St Neots
Sunday 29th July, 2018Riverside Park
River Road
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 7SB
Adrenaline Alley, Corby
Sunday 19th August, 20186 Priors Haw Road
Corby, Northamptonshire
NN17 5JG
01536 202049
Skaterham, Surrey
Sunday, 23rd September 2018The Chapel (opposite Tesco)
The Village, Guards Avenue
Caterham,
Surrey CR3 5XL
Creation, Birmingham
Sunday 14th Obctober, 2018582 Moseley Road
Birmingham
B12 9AA
0121 449 8000