American Freestyle Association

The American Freestyle Association or AFA was the first governing body for BMX freestyle in the 1980s. It was founded by Bob Morales in 1981. The First Contest held at Lakewood Ca Nov 1981, Competing riders were Eddie Fiola, William "Crazy Lacy" Furmage, Fred Becker, and Tony Ray Davis. The AFA started out as the ASPA (Amateur Skate Park Association) promoting events at skateboard parks and gained early notoriety with a series call the "King of the Skateparks" series. BMX Action magazine covered these events helping to bring attention to this new sport. During that time BMX Freestyle consisted of Vert competition and the Flatland Division. The AFA was so popular that virtually every state throughout the country held local events.

American Freestyle Association

The American Freestyle Association or AFA was the first governing body for BMX freestyle in the 1980s. It was founded by Bob Morales in 1981. The First Contest held at Lakewood Ca Nov 1981, Competing riders were Eddie Fiola, William "Crazy Lacy" Furmage, Fred Becker, and Tony Ray Davis. The AFA started out as the ASPA (Amateur Skate Park Association) promoting events at skateboard parks and gained early notoriety with a series call the "King of the Skateparks" series. BMX Action magazine covered these events helping to bring attention to this new sport. During that time BMX Freestyle consisted of Vert competition and the Flatland Division. The AFA was so popular that virtually every state throughout the country held local events.