Skateboard competition reset for Sept. 25

Rain put a damper on the Batavia Teen Center's Skateboard Competition this past weekend, but the tournament will go on this Sunday, September 25 at the Blackard Skate-n-Bike Park, 411 S. River St.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. on site, and the competition will begin at noon.

The registration fee is $10 in advance or $15 day of. Forms are available at the Park District Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St., or the Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St.

Entry categories will include beginner, intermediate and expert. Participants will perform a one minute run in their respective category and be scored by a panel of judges. Prizes will go to first, second and third place in each category. Participants can also enter the best trick contest.

The event will include an open skate prior to the event, music and concessions. The Skateboard Competition is presented by the Batavia Teen Center and the Batavia Park District. It is being sponsored by Choice Skateboards.

For more information, call (630) 879-5235 or visit www.bataviaparks.org.