On August 23, 2025, the UK Rookie Fest 2025 once again confirmed itself as one of the highlights of the World Rookie Tour calendar. Hosted at the legendary Unit 23 Skatepark in Dumbarton, near Glasgow, the event attracted some of the best young skateboarders from across Europe for an unforgettable day of competition in both street and park disciplines.
The atmosphere inside Unit 23 was electric. Known as the biggest indoor skatepark in the UK, it provided the perfect stage for riders to showcase their style, creativity, and technical skills. This year’s edition stood out not only for the high level of British skateboarding but also for the strong international presence. Athletes from Portugal, Spain, Poland, Italy, and Bulgaria joined the contest, turning the UK Rookie Fest into a truly global showcase of next-gen skateboarding.
The street competitions delivered impressive performances, with Kayden Hewson Cantoni (British/Spanish) taking first place in the Boys category, followed by Fraser Laird (Scottish/British) and Marcel Gumienny (British/Polish). In the Girls’ division, Madalena Galante from Portugal claimed the top step of the podium, with Olive Newman and Dottie Morgan-Kleinberg, both from the UK, in second and third place.
In the park discipline, the British/Italian rider Scotti Cammarota stole the show with a flawless run, earning first place in the Boys’ category. He was joined on the podium by Kit Newman in second and Aidan Small in third. Among the Girls, it was Olive Newman who triumphed, proving her versatility by winning gold in park after also reaching the podium in street. She was followed by Free Clarkson in second and Ava Ratcliff in third.
All podium finishers at the UK Rookie Fest 2025 earned direct qualification to the World Rookie Skateboard Finals, scheduled for the end of September in Slovenia. With such an incredible display of talent, expectations are already high for the Finals, where the world’s best young skaters will battle for the prestigious World Rookie Champion titles.
The UK Rookie Fest once again showcased the strength and depth of the British skateboarding scene, highlighting its role as a bridge to the international stage. Looking ahead, the event is expected to continue growing, attracting even more riders from across Europe and beyond.
