Vincente Pineda launches into the air with a melon grab. Pineda would earn the top spot in the best trick contest for his command of Applegate Park’s skatepark.
One of the contest’s youngest skaters, Nathan, proudly displays his new Bones flag after securing third place in Sunday’s contest.
Vincente Pineda receives his free custom skateboard deck designed by Super Market and Aby55 Skateshop after winning first place.
Skater Ricky Brawley drew cheers from skaters and audience members, and even his fellow competitors in Sunday’s best trick contest as he launched himself into the air throughout the competition. Brawley would ultimately walk away with a second place win for his skill on a skateboard.
Dozens of businesses lined the grassy areas around Applegate Park’s skatepark and enticed residents to check out the local products they were selling, which ranged from plants and articulated butterflies to clothing and work from a tooth gem artist.
Local food vendors Fruta Loca, Taco Caporales, and Kona Ice were on hand to keep residents fed and cool during the summer event.
Contest judge Ryan Oliver, standing at left, speaks to skaters taking part in Sunday’s best trick contest and explains the rules of the event.
The best trick skate contest that highlighted the Super Sunday event drew dozens of skaters to the Applegate Park skatepark.
Skaters competing in the best trick contest ready themselves to take part in the ten minute skate session that was handing out a free custom skateboard deck, stickers, a Bones flag, and other prizes to the top skaters.
Mercedians were treated to an awesome display of talent and athleticism last Sunday afternoon at Applegate Park’s skatepark.
The family-friendly “Super Sunday” event was run by the “Super Market” social media event organizer in conjunction with the Aby55 Skateshop, and brought together dozens of local businesses and food vendors throughout the grassy area surrounding the skatepark.
Highlighting the event was a best trick competition that brought together dozens of local skaters for a friendly competition that would yield bragging rights, recognition, and a free custom skateboard deck for the winner.
Spectators looked on as skaters of all ages soared into the air, and along handrails, bowls and stairs. A group of judges kept track of the skaters as they competed for 10 minutes and pushed their skills as they brought out their best tricks.
The top spots would go to Vincente Pineda in First Place, followed by Ricky Brawley in Second Place, and one of the group’s youngest skater, Nathan, rounding out the pack with third place.
Those who missed out on the first event at Applegate Park can look for the next one, which is slated to take place on July 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; however, details are still being worked out by organizers, so stay tuned for updates. During last Sunday’s event, Eli Torres from the Super Market noted that the next event is likely to make use of the Applegate Park’s MOAT stage and add music to the mix by bringing together local bands.
Those interested in getting more information about the upcoming event as it draws near can go online to: instagram.com/supermrkt___.