Western Australia Confirmed as Host of 2028 UCI Pump Track World Championships — Contingent on Facility Delivery

Velosolutions — global rights holder and financier of the UCI Pump Track World Championships — has issued a formal Letter of Intent naming Perth as host city for 2028. The event is secured. A UCI-standard facility in the City of Wanneroo is the only remaining condition.

Jump, Skate, Pump (JSP), in partnership with Velosolutions, has secured a formal Letter of Intent confirming Perth as the designated host city for the 2028 UCI Pump Track World Championships. The confirmation is contingent on delivery of a world-class, multi-discipline facility in Perth's northern coastal corridor — a project JSP has been actively advancing with the City of Wanneroo. This is a State-significant international event legacy opportunity. The event is confirmed. The facility is the only remaining condition.

A Confirmed Host City — One Condition Remaining

Following direct consultation between JSP and Velosolutions' global leadership — including founder Claudio Caluori and Australian Directors — a formal Letter of Intent has been issued. The position is unambiguous: deliver a UCI-standard facility in the City of Wanneroo, and Perth hosts the 2028 World Championships. This is not a competitive bid. Velosolutions, as the exclusive rights holder and event financier, has named Perth. The facility is the only remaining condition.

The North Coastal Corridor: A Visitor Economy Catalyst

Perth's northern coastal corridor is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia — a young family demographic, a documented deficit of youth-focused infrastructure, and a community actively demanding world-class active recreation. The proposed facility directly addresses this gap while anchoring a major international event that drives visitor economy, tourism spend, and global profile for Western Australia.

Inclusive Infrastructure, Elite Pathways

The proposed development is centred on a philosophy of "Pump for Peace" — inclusive infrastructure where people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds have genuine elite pathways. The facility is designed to be World Championship-ready in daily community use: serving grassroots riders every day, and the world's best when the Championships arrive in 2028.

International Standards, State and Local Legacy

As the rights holder and financier of the World Championship series, Velosolutions maintains exclusive authority over venue selection and competition standards. A UCI-standard facility in the City of Wanneroo qualifies Perth to host one of the 20 to 25 global qualifier events annually — with the 2028 World Championship Finals as the confirmed destination. The infrastructure legacy serves the community long after the event concludes.

The Ask: Commission the Feasibility Study Now

JSP is calling on the State Government and the City of Wanneroo to commission a formal feasibility study as the essential first step. Velosolutions' international and Australian technical teams are ready to commence site inspections immediately. The window to deliver this facility — and secure this event for Western Australia — requires the planning process to begin now. This is not a speculative opportunity. The event is confirmed. The decision is whether Western Australia acts.

"The creation of the UCI Pump Track World Championships is a recognition of the specialty at the highest level and a demonstration of our sport's dynamism. With the know-how of Velosolutions we aim to meet the expectations of a public that enjoys a show and to make our sport even more popular with the younger generation."
— David Lappartient, UCI President

Key Project Pillars

Visitor Economy & Tourism Legacy

The 2028 World Championships brings international athletes, broadcast media, and spectators to WA — with lasting infrastructure that activates the visitor economy year-round.

Inclusive, Multi-Discipline Infrastructure

Designed for all 10 wheel-based disciplines — from first-timers on balance bikes to elite international competitors — under one UCI-standard roof.

Grant Leverage & State Significance

The confirmed LOI transforms this from a municipal cost into a State-significant international event legacy project — unlocking substantial State and Federal sporting infrastructure grants.

"Western Australia does not need to compete for this event. It needs to build the facility. The window is open — but it won't stay open."
— Founder, Jump, Skate, Pump

About Jump, Skate, Pump

JSP is a community advocacy initiative based in Perth, Western Australia, dedicated to developing world-class local infrastructure for wheel-based sports and youth engagement.

About Velosolutions

Velosolutions is the global leader in pump track design and construction and the founder and rights holder of the UCI Pump Track World Championships.

Media Contact

Jump, Skate, Pump

[email protected]jumpskatepump.com.au

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