YOUNG skateboarders from across York took part in a fundraising day-long skate "jam".

The event took place at the Zoo Skate Park, at Foss Bank, on Saturday.

The aim was to raise money for the Foss Bank skateboarding park as well as a new facility at Rowntree Park.

Rollerblader Jon Starkey, from York, is pictured flipping upside down during the event.

Updated: 10:58 Monday, March 10, 2003