On the first contest day of the 2017 World Rookie Finals, the weather played tricks – changing steadily between thick fog which made it impossible to see one’s own hand and wonderful bluebird sky. However, the World Rookie crew and Kitzsteinhorn park team set the perfect conditions for the 27 female Slopestyle riders who fought for their spots in the finals.
12 girls advanced in the Slopestyle qualifications
Japanese super talent Kokomo Murase, who is only 12 years old, lead the girls squat after sending a Backside 360 Mute and a Frontside 720 Frontside Grab over the two kickers and showing off with crazy skills on the rails.
The top twelve females will be able to show their skills on the mountain once more in the Slopestyle finals on Sunday and shred for the title of the World Rookie Champion 2017.
All results from the girls Slopestyle qualifications, can be downloaded here.
Boys Slopestyle qualifications on Friday, Halfpipe contest on Saturday
Thursday will be marked as training day for all riders. If the weather allows, the Halfpipe day, including qualifications and finals for both girls and boys, is scheduled for Friday. Tboys Slopestyle qualifications will go down Saturday. Changes might appear. Stay tuned for updates on the World Rookie Tour channels.
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Everybody knows it, every kid loves it, and every champion was here! The 2017 World Rookie Tour, along with locations and formats, is as follows:
2016.17 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) – Valle Nevado, Chile 12-14 August 2016 – DONE
Australian Rookie Fest (SS) – Thredbo, Australia 1 September 2016 – DELETED
World Rookie Rail Jam (Rail) – Modena, Italy 29-3 October 2016 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) – Corvatsch, Swiss 15-18 December 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) – Livigno, Italy 14-19 January 2017 – DONE
Transilvanian Rookie Fest (SS) – Sibiu – Arena Platos, Romania 20-22 January 2017 – DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) – Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria 27-29 January 2017 – DONE
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS) – Monte Bondone, Italy 08-12 February 2017 – DONE
Oslo Rookie Fest (HP) – Oslo, Norway 25 February 2017 – DONE
USASA Grom Fest (SS) – Keystone, USA 25 February 2017 – DONE
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) – Nekoma, Japan 25-26 February 2017 – DONE
Rev Tour Rookie Fest (SS + HP) – Seven Springs Resort, US 09-10 March 2017 – DONE
World Rookie Finals (SS+HP) –Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria 04-09 April 2017
Contacts for information and booking:
Matteo Fregni: email rookie@worldsnowboardfederation.org, phone 0039.059.9783397
If you dream to become a professional snowboarder,
then your future starts from the World Rookie Tour!
Pictures by Gustav Ohlsson!
