The annual Mangawhai Bowl Jam returned on Saturday February 3rd for its seventh year. Other than intermittent rain spells, the event went off without a hitch and continued to provide an impressive lineup of skaters from all over NZ and AU.

Under 16s
1st: Rico Henare
2nd: Remus Henare
3rd: Liam Hayes

Women’s
1st: Rhya Henare
2nd: Georgina Mathews
3rd: Alani Morse

Masters
1st: Andrew Morrison
2nd: Dave Crabb
3rd: Hayden McDermott

Opens
1st: Bowman Hansen
2nd: Shaun Boucher
3rd: Owen Watkins
4th: Josh Wilson
5th: Mike Bancroft
6th: Nixen Osbourne
7th: Chris Wood

Skull Candy Best Trick
Shaun Boucher – Backside Noseblunt

Once again this event wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of Jesse Peters, along with all of the sponsors – including Vans, Mexicali Fresh, Bones Wheels, Likewise, Welcome Skateboards, Backdoor, Bammas Surf Shop, Skullcandy, Independent Trucks, Manual Magazine and the Mangawhai Activity Zone.