RUMBLE ON THE REEF: Everything you need to know about the comp, the event and mackay
RUMBLE ON THE REEF: The ASF National Street Championship 2021 and QLD Bowlriding Championships 2021 is going ahead September 20 - 25 in Mackay’s Sugar Bowl. Skateboarding is part of the family friendly action sports festival Rumble on the Reef, based along the Great Barrier Reef in tropical Queensland. We will be there with bells on and hope to see a lot of you guys in Mazkay for a week of fun & skateboarding. Find all the information you need to plan your trip and get hyped here.
Welcome to Mackay
Rumble on the Reef is an action sports festival based along the Great Barrier Reef coastline in Mackay, Queensland.
Obviously, we are going for the skateboarding, but it’s actually the perfect spot for adventures of all kinds. You can explore the reef, hike through national parks, chase waterfalls in the rainforest, or relax on a picturesque beach - Mackay’s got you covered.
However, Mackay is also a paradise for action sport lovers. Only a short stroll from Sugar Bowl skatepark, you find the wake board park Wake House Mackay and if you feel like watching everything a bit from above why not try a 340 meter long flying fox through the rainforest at Finch Hatton Gorge.
In the heart of the city you can cool down in the Blue Water Lagoon before heading out for dinner or drinks at the many restaurants and bars in the charming town.
Mackay definitely offers everything you need for a family friendly holiday - and we hope to see a lot of other skateboarding families up there in September.
Now, learn much more about Mackay and Rumble on the Reef below the photos.
Photo credit: Mackay Tourism
Photo credit: Mackay Tourism
Photo credit: Mackay Tourism
Where to stay
You can find hotels, motels & caravan parks galore in Mackay. There are accommodation for every taste and need. From luxury hotels, to family appartements and budget motel rooms.
Or you can bring your caravan, tent or rent a cabin in a carvan park and join heaps of other families for a week of camping shenanigans.
Get Rumble hotel deals here.
Mackay Region has a great list of places to stay incl. direct booking here.
Find camping & caravan parks here.
Insider info: The Andergrove Van Park is located only 15 minutes walk from Sugar Bowl and several skateboard families will stay there during Rumble on the Reef 2021.
Getting there
By car:
Rumble on the Reef is held at Sugar Bowl, 33 Norris Road Park Access, North Mackay QLD 4740.
By air:
The airport in Mackay is located only a few km. from the CBD. Car rentals and public transport is available.
Once in Mackay:
Sugar Bowl is located approx. 7 km. from Mackay CBD. Public transport to the venue is available from Caneland’s Shopping Centre. Uber/ Taxi/ Rideshare is also available.
Rumble ON THE REEF
We’re going for the skateboarding but since Rumble on the Reef is much more than a skateboard contest, why not expand that horizon a bit?
Wakeboard - same week as skateboarding: Thursday 23th (heats) , Friday 24th (finals), Saturday 25th. (money for tricks) and only 10 minutes walk from Sugar Bowl, it’s the perfect opportunity to get a bit of both board worlds.
Kitefoil - October long weekend 2021
And now, let’s get to it…
The Skateboard Contests & Workshops
Sugar Bowl
Sugar bowl is the name of the skatepark in Mackay where all of the Rumble on the Reef skateboarding contests and workshops will take place.
All participant entry is free thanks to Auto Barn Mackay - but online registration is required (links below)
QLD Bowlriding Championships 2021
Watch the best bowl skaters in Australia and QLD battle it out in the Rumble’s epic Friday night showcase at the 2021 BMD Moneybowl.
Contest format: to be announced
When:
Friday 24 September 5 pm.
Sign up via liveheats:
BMD Moneybowl 2021 - QLD Bowlriding Championships - link to all divisions
ASF National Street Championship 2021
Watch the best skateboarding in Australia live and free at the Sugar Bowl Mackay.
These are epic nights. Head down and watch Australias best skateboarders fight for a spot in the finals during the qualifiers and the semis. Then get hyped, when the top skateboarders battle it out to become the 2021 National Street Champions on Saturday night.
Contest format: to be announced
When:
Wednesday 22 September 6 pm. - all ages qualifying night
Thursday 23 September 6 pm. - semi finals (finals for Masters & Socials)
Saturday 25 September 6 pm. - Finals
Sign up via liveheats:
Coffee Skateboards Game of Skate 2021
The Annual Game of Skate flat ground championships at Rumble is Back!
16 Skaters, round robin knockout competition, 1 winner, down at the Sugar Bowl. Not to be missed!
Contest format: to be announced
When:
Wednesday 22 September 4 pm.
Sign up via liveheats:
Munted Opens Social Competition
This division is all about fun, if you are looking to have a good time with your mates and be involved in Rumble then join in the Opens Social Division for you chance to compete in a fun environment at Rumble on the Reef!
Contest format: to be announced
When:
Thursday 23 September 7 pm.
FREE Learn to Skate Workshops
Free workshops for beginners and intermediate skaters are offered all through the week by the legends from Fulton Hogan skatecoaches.
Sign up via liveheats:
Rumble on the Reef 2021 - Fulton Hogan Learn to Skate Workshops - link to all days
Launch & After Party
Thursday 21 September 5 pm.
Rumble on the Reef 2021 - Official Launch Party
Seabreeze Hotel Mackay, 72 Pacific Esplanade, Mackay QLD 4740
Saturday 25 September 9:30 pm.
Official After Party - Rumble on the Reef 2021
McGuires Hotel,
17 wood street Mackay, QLD, Australia 4740
Relevant links & further info
Rumble On the Reef’s official website: rumbleonthereef.com
Find all events on Rumble’s facebook page: Rumble on the Reef facebook
Covid info: Project Nessie - updates on travel restrictions etc.
Visit Mackay: mackayregion.com
