The organizers of the World Rookie Tour, which has been successfully nurturing young talent for 20 years, are thrilled with the success of the inaugural World Rookie Camp at Hintertux Glacier presented by Ästhetiker & World Snowboard Federation in Hintertux (November 13-17, 2024). The camp was designed for freestyle talents from around the globe, whether on one board (snowboard) or two (skis). Its primary focus was park and pipe riding, with specialized training to prepare participants for the upcoming season.
A total of 25 kids and teenagers aged 11 to 18 from seven different countries participated in the camp. Betterpark Hintertux at the Hintertux Glacier offered ideal conditions for participants. Professional coaches were on hand to provide guidance and support. The accompanying program was exciting and educational: participants explored the unique Spannagel cave together, a truly one-of-a-kind experience. They also visited the Kaboom Trampoline Hall and attended the SafeShred Workshop by the World Snowboard Federation, which highlighted crucial topics like bullying and more. It was an incredible week for the young riders from around the world, who improved their riding skills and forged new friendships. The video contest not only offered cool prizes from the partners but also tickets to the World Rookie Tour Finals at the end of the season. With their video contributions, Alice Tholen (Snowboard/SWE), Kasten Jostrand (Snowboard/USA), and Jacqueline Kanzler (Ski/USA) have already secured their tickets to the finals!
Meinhard Trojer, co-founder of the World Rookie and event organizer, expressed his satisfaction: “I couldn’t have gone any better.” Balasz Gyorki, Snowboard Hungary coach, agreed: “The camp was amazing, with perfect weather. My kids learned a lot and grew as riders. They made new friends, and that’s the most important thing. Plus, they had so much fun. We’ll definitely be back!” Euan Baxter of Snowsports Scotland shared a similar sentiment: “It’s fantastic that our riders from Scotland can come here and connect with kids from all over Europe and even overseas. Snowboarding is more than just a sport – it’s a culture and lifestyle we need to support. That’s why it’s great to be here and contribute to that.” 15-year-old skier Jacqueline Kanzler travelled from the USA for the World Rookie Camp: “The time in Hintertux was amazing. We had so much fun, and the weather was perfect. I made new friends, and it’s so cool that everyone comes from different parts of the world.”
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And here is the video recap made by Andrea “Mone” Monsberger
