RIDERS are being encouraged to ‘pump up the jam’ and showcase their skills at a Newquay skatepark.

The Nansledan Pump Track Jam is being held at Nansledan Skatepark on Sunday, August 2 between 1pm and 5pm.

The popular event, hosted by the Duchy of Cornwall in collaboration with Maverick Skateparks, promises an exciting family-friendly afternoon of skateboard, BMX and scooter competitions as well as professional rider demos set to Geoff's soundtrack of sunny tunes.

The scooter jam will be held between 1pm and 2pm, the BMX jam from 2pm and 3pm and the skate jam between 3pm and 5pm.

A spokesperson said: “We are inviting scooter riders, BMXers and skateboarders of all ages to see rider demos, showcase their own skills, compete for prizes and enjoy a festival atmosphere.”