Donkin Downhill Dash

The first Donkin Downhill Dash, brought to you by the n_mb city project, event aims at creating a safe and controlled environment for downhill skateboarding to become an accessible and formal sporting industry in the city of Nelson Mandela Bay; as well as showcasing the city’s incredible arts and tourism offering.

It is a timetrial event that will see skaters trying to better each other's time along the Donkin's striking Voting Queue Path. Winners stand the chance of winning t-shirts, Sector 9 Skateboards and many other prizes.

As a family event, the Donkin Downhill Dash also aims to incorporate other extreme sports such as freestyle skateboarding as fringe activities for both spectators and enthusiasts interested in these sports and also include artistic performances by poets, hip hop artist, breakdancers and musicians.

Spectators are encouraged to bring picnics and enjoy a day surrounded by sportmen and the artistic offering on the Donkin Reserve.

Date: 24 June 2012
Venue: Donkin Reserve, Central, Port Elizabeth.
Utilising mainly the Voting Queue Path
Time: From 10am - 4pm
Support Offered: Technical tent, safety equipment available, medic on site
Entertainment: Music, MC and Poetry Corner to coordinate racing and keep the crowds entertained.
Entrance Fee: R50 for downhill competitors
Spectators: come for FREE
Safety and security: Marshals to control crowds and ensure no unlawful activity or damage or vandalism to any property, public or private.
band: Shoelace • Band: Hey Bang Dead • Band: Take Note • Band: Umhle
DJ: Mao • DJ: Skullmunkey • DJ: Kenichi • DJ: Kush