Australasian Leisure Management
Jun 25, 2020

Inaugural extreme sports event coming to Sydney in 2021

Inaugural extreme sports festival, District X, is being launched in Sydney in 2021 by the  pioneers of extreme sports. The heads of each extreme sport discipline have united to create the ultimate playground for the “extreme sport enthusiast and adrenaline junkie”.

The three-day event will take place at the Sydney International Regatta Centre from 8th to 10th January 2021 and will be filled with action-packed entertainment across 12 sports.

Featuring an elite line-up of all-star athletes, District X will bring all the excitement and thrills from the Monster Trucks and high-intensity from the SXS Racing as well as daredevil stunts from the FMX riders along with the Endurocross, FMX, BMX and Skate Vert to bring one huge weekend of entertainment.

Plus, there will be all the action on the water with world-renowned Wake Board rider Nic Rapa alongside some of the biggest names in Freestyle Jet Skiing, Water Skiing and the GP Powerboats.

H2O Events Director Jack Ellison advises “H2O Events is excited to part of one of the biggest extreme sports festivals Australia has ever seen. H2O will bring the waters alive with the fastest GP boats, world class performers and athletes with everything that back flips including freestyle jet skis, the world best wake boarders, back flipping sky skiing, barefoot water skiing, freestyle water skiing and all cumulating in a firework show featuring a jet ski loaded with fireworks.”

H2O with their professional riders will also give guests an opportunity to ride as a pillion passenger onboard a high powered super charged jet ski on the specially designed F1 Hot lap.

The Preliminary competitions will take place on Friday 8th January ahead of the semi-finals on Saturday 9th January and Sunday 10th January will feature the finals of all disciplines.

A full list of confirmed athletes will be announced in the coming weeks.

The NSW Office of Sport and NSW Minister of Tourism, Stuart Ayres are thrilled to be hosting the event. Considered to be one of Sydney’s premier outdoor sports venues, the International Regatta Centre caters to over 10,000 guests and offers both on and off water facilities with over 178 scenic hectares boasting scenic views of Penrith Lakes, the Lower Blue Mountains and surrounding parkland, creating the perfect home for District X.

Minister Ayres (Member for Penrith) adds “having District X in Penrith is a coup for the Western Sydney visitor economy and will once again showcase Sydney International Regatta Centre as one of Australia’s best outdoor event venues.”

The family-friendly event will cater to fans of all ages and give them a chance to experience all the adrenalin and action firsthand, there will be meet and greet opportunities with athletes, live music, an array of local food and beverage offerings as well as the specially designated E-Sports zone.

For more information go to www.districtx.com.au.

Ticket prices start at $39.00 and for further details and packages please go directly to Moshtix HERE

 

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