OKEHAMPTON Skate Jam 2011 is being held at Okehampton skatepark on Saturday, July 2 from 2pm.

Its a great opportunity to take part and marvel in the skills of local skater, scooters and bikes interested groups.

The event has grown year on year getting bigger and better say organisers. A chance for free skating and riding and competitions.

OCRA, who are promoting the event said there will be circus skills, food and lots more.

Stuart Lord, OCRA's activity development manager, said: 'This event is also a fundraiser for future developments on the site that have been led by local young people with support from the Youth Service-Room 13.

The Skate Jam is the opening event of Okehampton Sports and Fitness Festival 2011 over 40 different events.