Big news for the international skateboarding community! Iztok Šumatič, Skateboarding Technical Director of the World Rookie Tour, is stepping into a new leadership role at World Cup Skateboarding (WCS) alongside legendary skateboarder and event organizer Dave Duncan. The announcement marks an exciting new chapter for one of the most established...

49 riders from 16 countries closed the World Rookie Tour skateboard season at the new Celje Skatepark, Slovenia. The Men's Street final was decided by one point. The 2026 World Rookie Skateboard Finals delivered exactly what a season finale should: a new park, a packed international field and a Street...

The World Rookie Skateboard Finals 2026 are almost here! From September 25th to 27th, Celje Skatepark will host the next generation of skateboarders battling in Street and Bowl for the World Rookie titles and a place in the Hall of Fame. With international wildcards and ranking points up for grabs,...

The countdown to the World Rookie Tour Finals 2027 is officially on! Two iconic destinations are confirmed, with a huge new chapter ready to begin for international freeski. The World Rookie Freeski Finals will take over Madonna di Campiglio, Trentino, from March 14th to 21st, 2027, while the World Rookie...

The countdown is on. The World Rookie Skateboard Finals 2026 will take place at the brand-new Celje Skatepark in Slovenia, from September 25th to 27th, and registration closes on September 22nd. A brand-new park, built this year Built this year and designed by Chris Khan, the mind behind a skatepark...

The World Rookie Tour is heading to Finnish Lapland for three days dedicated to freeski progression, training and good times on and off the slopes. From October 29 to 31, 2026, the World Rookie Camp Lapland will take over Levi Ski Resort, Finland, bringing together the next generation of freeskiers...

Skateboards still rolling, snowboards already waxed. As the skate season heads to its Finals in Celje, the Yeti is getting ready for winter, starting from the glacier. 🏂 From November 11th to 15th, 2026, the third World Rookie Camp Hintertux, presented by Ästhetiker, World Snowboard Federation and World Rookie Tour,...

Saturday, September 19th, 2026. Brand-new skatepark, Severen Park, Sofia. Every podium takes a qualification ticket for the Celje Finals, and the best girl and best boy of the day go all-inclusive. The World Rookie Tour is coming back to Sofia. On Saturday, September 19th, 2026, the Bulgarian capital hosts the...

From September 11th to 13th, Garda Rookie Fest 2026 brought the World Rookie Tour back to Go Fast Skatepark for a weekend of skateboarding, creativity and progression, with the road to the World Rookie Skateboard Finals in Celje getting hotter. Friday: skateboarding beyond competition Friday opened with an inclusive skateboard...

Riva del Garda made history. From September 11th to 13th, the Garda Rookie Fest 2026 brought BMX Freestyle into the World Rookie Tour for the very first time, with Go Fast Skatepark hosting three days of riding, progression and community. Friday: creativity and inclusion The weekend kicked off with a...

The Skateacademy.ch Rookie Fest 2026 is officially in the books. Last Saturday, Elgg Skatepark, Switzerland, welcomed the World Rookie Tour for the third edition of the event, bringing together more than 30 young skateboarders for a full afternoon of competition. The action kicked off around 1:00 PM with the qualification...

The next generation of action sports heads to Riva del Garda for a historic BMX debut, an inclusive art workshop and a weekend of skateboarding progression.   From September 11th to 13th, 2026, the Garda Rookie Fest will bring international young riders to Go Fast Skatepark in Riva del Garda,...

Three days of skateboarding, international riders and community vibes marked the 15th anniversary of Bring da Truckaz in its brand-new home. The 15th edition of BDTSK8 – Bring da Truckaz is officially in the books. From August 21st to 23rd, 2026, skateboarders from across Europe took over the new Druckbude...

The World Rookie Tour is heading back to Switzerland! On September 12th, 2026, the SKATEACADEMY.CH Rookie Fest will take over Skatepark Elgg, Zurich, bringing the next generation of Swiss skateboarders together for a full day of street action, good vibes and the chance to secure a ticket to the World...

The countdown is on! Registrations are officially open for the 2026 World Rookie Skateboard Finals, taking place from September 25th to 27th at Celje Skatepark, Slovenia. The best young skateboarders from around the world are getting ready to meet in Celje for the final showdown of the season, where the...

The World Rookie Skateboard Tour is ready to bring another unforgettable stop to the 2026 season with the Sea & Ride Rookie Fest, taking place on 9th August 2026 at the spectacular X Challenge Park in Tsarevo, Bulgaria. Nestled in a beautiful pine forest on the Black Sea coast, the...

The journey to the 2026 World Rookie Skateboard Finals is officially heating up, and the Finland Rookie Fest 2026 added another exciting chapter to this year's race. Held at Grip Skatepark in Tampere, the event welcomed Finland's most promising young skateboarders, who battled for valuable World Rookie Rank points and...

This is what the World Rookie Tour is built for. Win a WRT event, and the doors open. Real doors. Direct entries to some of the most prestigious contests in the world, exposure to top industry names, access to stages that most young riders can only dream about. That's not...

The Portugal Rookie Fest 2026 is back on the World Rookie Tour Skateboard calendar and registrations are officially open. Taking place on August 29–30, 2026, at Boa Sombra Skatepark in Peniche, Portugal, the event will once again bring together the next generation of skateboarders in one of Europe's most iconic...

MYSTIC SK8 CUP - LADIES STREET The 2026 Mystic Sk8 Cup, held in Prague, Czech Republic, delivered another major milestone for the World Rookie Tour. Irene Panzavolta (ITA) claimed victory in the Women's Street competition, just one year after being crowned 2025 World Rookie Skateboard Tour Champion. Facing one of...