competitions and community engagement sessions across the country. His work has helped grow grassroots BMX and inspire generations of young riders.
“To be recognised in the Hall of Fame is incredibly humbling,” said Shaun. “BMX has been a part of my life for over 43 years. I never set out to achieve awards, I just wanted to ride and share that passion with others. Seeing young riders grow in confidence and ability has always been the greatest reward.”
Over the decades, Shaun has worn many helmets, rider, mentor, coordinator, judge, coach, and presenter, always with a focus on inclusivity and community impact. Through Freestyle Now, he has championed positive messaging at schools, encouraged safe riding practices, and fostered local skatepark scenes across hundreds of regional towns to major cities.
The Australian BMX Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to BMX in Australia. Shaun joins an elite group of riders and industry pioneers whose influence has shaped the culture and legacy of the sport.
With his upcoming Hall of Fame Induction, Shaun remains committed to the future of BMX. Freestyle Now, founded in 1986, continues to engage with councils, schools, and event organisers, providing performance-based inspiration and skill-building sessions for youth and community groups.
“BMX gave me freedom, purpose and direction as a kid,” added Shaun. “If I can help pass that on to the next generation, then I know I’m still doing what I was meant to do.”
About Shaun Jarvis
Shaun Jarvis is a veteran BMX freestyle rider and the founder of Freestyle Now. Based in Perth, Shaun grew up riding the streets and dirt jumps of Quinns Rocks and now calls Lathlain home. With a career that began in 1981, he has remained a passionate advocate for BMX as both a sport and a positive force in communities. Through Freestyle Now, he has helped deliver thousands of events across Australia, focused on inclusion, growth, and fun. Remarkably, at 56 years old, Shaun continues to compete at a national level, proving that age is no barrier when it comes to doing what you love.
Shaun Jarvis, founder of Freestyle Now and one of the most dedicated figures in Australian BMX, is scheduled to be inducted into the Australian BMX Hall of Fame. The ceremony, to be held in Gold Coast, Queensland on the 13th of September 2025, will recognize Shaun for his lifelong commitment to the growth and development of BMX freestyle culture across Australia and beyond. Shaun has been a cornerstone of the Australian BMX scene since the early 1980s. Known not only for his own riding style but for his tireless work in creating opportunities for others, Shaun co founded Freestyle Now, the world's longest running action sports enterprise, in 1986. Freestyle Now is an organisation that has since delivered thousands of BMX stunt shows, coaching clinics,
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