The country's best 'riders' meet in Marbella for the first edition of the Spain Freestyle Scooter Cup

The Skatepark La Florida will be the venue this Saturday, November 15, starting at 10:00 AM, for the first edition of the Spanish Freestyle Scooter Cup, a competition that will gather 40 of the country's best riders for its inaugural event. The Sports Councilor, Lisandro Vieytes, emphasized during the presentation that this event "will significantly boost this discipline and youth sports in Marbella." The councilor explained that this event "consolidates the city as a national reference in urban sports." "We want to continue promoting emerging sports modalities that connect with the youth and promote an active lifestyle," said Vieytes, who was accompanied by Antonio Fernández, from the Team Rider Marbella club.

Vieytes recalled that Marbella was already the host of the Spanish Championship in 2023, held at Bello Horizonte Park, and now hosts the debut of this new event "in modern facilities, with free access and adapted for official competitions," inaugurated in April 2024. "We are talking about one of the most complete venues in Andalusia, with a great atmosphere every evening thanks to the drive of our local riders," he highlighted. The competition will feature four official categories (Under 12, Under 16, Absolute Male, and Absolute Female) endorsed by the Spanish Skating Federation, within its official calendar of national Freestyle Scooter competitions 2025.

Each category will gather the ten best riders classified in the recent Spanish Championship held in Alicante

"Each category will gather the ten best riders classified in the recent Spanish Championship held in Alicante, so the sports level will be very high," Vieytes pointed out. Additionally, he indicated that the event "aims not only to offer a competition but also a family and leisure day open to the public, with parallel activities, ambient music, and rest areas." "We hope the weather gives us a break and we can enjoy a day of spectacle and outdoor sports," he stated.

For his part, local rider Antonio Fernández expressed his enthusiasm for competing "at home" and for the growth that scootering is experiencing in the city. "These events encourage young people to continue skating and to participate in future competitions. Previously there were hardly any events in the south, and many quit due to lack of opportunities. Now, with initiatives like this, community and motivation are created," he noted. He explained that the competition rounds last 45 seconds and that "judges assess the difficulty of the tricks, the technique, the style, and the creativity of the rider." The event will also feature a technical area, an area for the public, hydration points, and music throughout the day.