Action-packed BMX, Scooter and Breaking Freestyle competition starts tomorrow in Wolverhampton

A major international sports event arrives in Wolverhampton tomorrow (Friday), and it’s completely FREE for everyone to attend.

Some of the world’s best athletes, including Team GB BMX Freestyle Riders Dylan Hessey and Sasha Pardoe, will put on a show at Old Market Square between the 13-15 September as part of the FISE Xperience Series, featuring competitions including BMX Park, Scooter Park and Breaking. 

Organised by Hurricane Group in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council, the event is completely free for Wolverhampton residents and visitors to the city to attend. 

Councillor Chris Burden, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs, and Skills said: “The FISE Xperience event in Old Market Square is family-friendly and free for everyone to attend, I’d encourage everyone to get along. 

“It is an exciting major international sports competition in our city featuring Team GB BMX Freestyle stars Dylan Hessey and Sasha Pardoe. 

“It boosts our five-year events strategy, helping to secure Wolverhampton’s status regionally, nationally, and internationally as a destination of choice for visitors.  

“The series will further boost footfall, increase economic and social benefit, and help transform the reputation of the city.” 

The international sports competitions will take place after the City of Wolverhampton Council secured £390,000 worth of funding, from the West Midlands Combined Authority as part of their HM Government’s Commonwealth Games Legacy Funding.  

The event has also received £91,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Running order for the weekend: 

Friday 13 September 

09:00 - 11:30: BMX Freestyle Park Junior - Qualification 

11:30 - 14:10: BMX Freestyle Park Amateur - Qualification  

14:10 - 15:25: BMX Freestyle Park Women - Qualification  

15:25 - 19:05: BMX Freestyle Park Pro - Qualification  

Saturday 14 September 

09:00 - 10:05: BMX Freestyle Park Junior - Finale 

10:05 - 11:45: Scooter Freestyle Park Junior - Qualification 

11:45 - 12:55: BMX Freestyle Park Amateur - Finale  

12:55 - 14:40: Scooter Freestyle Park Amateur - Qualification 

14:00 - 18:00: Breaking Battle 1vs1 B-Girls Open Men & Women - Qualification 

14:40 - 15:40: BMX Freestyle Park Women - Finale 

15:40 - 17:30: Scooter Freestyle Park Pro - Qualification  

17:30 - 19:00: BMX Freestyle Park Pro - Finale  

Sunday 15 September 

10:00 - 11:40: Scooter Freestyle Park Junior - Finale 

11:40 - 13:20: Scooter Freestyle Park Amateur - Finale 

13:20 - 15:00: Scooter Freestyle Park Women - Qualification  

14:30 - 15:30: Breaking Battle 1vs1 B-Girls Open Men & Women - Top 8 

15:00 - 16:00: Scooter Freestyle Park Women - Finale 

15:30 - 16:00: Breaking Battle 1vs1 B-Girls Open Men & Women - Top 4 

16:00 - 17:50: Scooter Freestyle Park Pro - Finale 

A bag and search policy will be in place on the day – more information can be found on the event page here: https://fb.me/e/2bYPwspFf  

Wolverhampton Art Gallery will also be hosting ‘Reckless Breaking Workshops’ and ‘Graffiti Workshops’ across the weekend for young people aged 5-14. Booking is advised, find out more here: https://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/whats-on/reckless-breaking-workshop/