Jamie Burton
Jamie started skating socially in the late 1980s and with the nearest skatepark meaning an 80-mile roundtrip. Through work Jamie has helped developed 7 skate parks, supporting the development of local community skate groups. He has advised local authorities on skateboarding development to help shape the offer more widely. As secretary for Skate Southampton Jamie has helped develop and focus the group to ensure a bigger presence in the city, connecting with other organisations and stakeholders, advocating for the inclusion of skateboarding. He has helped organise and deliver the ‘Slamma Skate jam take over’ in the city and the takeover of the cities arts quarter, including the art gallery and mini conference with the aim of challenging traditional views of skateboarding and tackling anti skateboarding sentiment. Jamie is also Chair of the England Advisory Group, a member of the Nominations Sub Committee and our Anti-Doping, and Safeguarding, Safety and Welfare Board Champion.
