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The World Rookie Freeski Finals return for the second time in Madonna di Campiglio where the best freeskiers will battle it out on the fantastic contest course of the Ursus Snowpark.

Surrounded by an incredible landscape, snowpark set up also this year consists in a very progressive line: three kickers section (15, 18, 20 meters) and two rail sections (first combo with rainbow, up rail and booster rail, second set with down rail, double kink rail and a flat inrail).

Today was an incredible qualification day, with the best condition of weather: sunny and blue sky. All the freeskiers had fun during the qualifying day and during the afternoon activities. Thanks to the collaboration with the Gruppo Gamma and the ANFASS Association, rookies participated at the art workshop, together with the disable friends from Cremona e Trento.

Download here the results from quali

Here the starting list

Just to remember you that the prize money is incredible: tickets for Swatch Nines 2023, invitations to the training week at the Prime Session 2023, invitation to the 2024 Absolute Spring Battle and a ticket to the Rock ‘a’ Rail Contest.

Live streaming will start tomorrow at 10:45 CET time and will be broadcasted on www.fuel.tv. Follow this link and watch the best of new generation’s freeskiers: www.worldrookietour.com/live-streaming-finals

Photogallery by Ania Grzelka

Day 1
Quali Day

For Snowboard, Freeski and Skateboard Calendar, please check the last online version here.

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Halfpipe and Slopestyle Rookie Champions – Kitzsteinhorn – Kaprun/Zell am See

100 young snowboarders fought for the titles of World Rookie Halfpipe and Slopestyle Champions 2023 at the World Rookie Snowboard Finals in the Kitzsteinhorn – Kaprun/Zell am See, Austria. Exceptional talents between the ages of 7 and 18 have represented a total of 24 Nations: from New Zealand to Europe, from Japan to Australia. All had secured a starting place for the finals at the Kitzsteinhorn Snowpark at the World Rookie qualifying events around the world. The contest is considered the most important event for upcoming professional snowboarders worldwide.

Program of the 2023 World Rookie Finals included Slopestyle and Halfpipe contest and many lifestyle activities: opening ceremony, social dinners, tattoo workshop, WSF Anti-Doping workshop, and more.

The Superpipe at the Kitzsteinhorn Snowpark was the perfect spot to get the Rookies and Groms to compete for the halfpipe champion titles. Cam Melville Ives from New Zealand could convince the judges, becoming the new HP World Rookie Champion 2023, followed by Florian Lechner (GER) and Raffael Schütz (SUI).

Switzerland was general the dominating Nation this season. Janett Soha (SUI) won the Rookie Girls category while Reef Matt Hasler (SUI) and Lura Wick (SUI) conquered the World Rookie Grom Halfpipe Champions titles, boy and girl.

Male Rookies challenged for the 2023 Slopestyle World Rookie Champion title on a slopestyle course consisted by two tables with different kickers and a massive jib section at the end. Judges scored each rider using overall impression.  Chaeun Lee (KOR) (the current World Champion) conquers the victory and the World Rookie Champion title. Chaeun was awarded, among the many prizes, with a ticket to the Swatch Nines, the Spring Battle 2024, the Rock a Rail in Innsbruck and an Invitation to the Prime Park Session 2023. Romain Allemand (FRA) and Gabriel Kreienbühl (SUI), got second and third and completed the male rookie podium.

In the female rookie category, Lucia Georgalli from New Zealand won the 2023 World Rookie Champion title with a solid run. Next to the Swatch Nines, Spring Battle, Rock a Rail and the Prime Park Session, she received an invitation to the Future Queen Session with Anna Gasser.

In the grom category, Hiroaki Nagara and Niina Sakakibara, both from Japan, conquered the World Grom Champions title, boy and girl. 

Download all the results here

Halfpipe video highlights here:

Slopestyle video highlights here:

Video by Andreas Monsberger 

Photogallery on WRT Facebook Fanpage by Ania Grzelka and Andreas Amplatz

Day 1 – World Rookie Snowboard Finals 2023
Day 2 – World Rookie Snowboard Finals 2023
Final Day 1 – World Rookie Snowboard Finals 2023
Final Day 2 – World Rookie Snowboard Finals 2023

For Snowboard, Freeski and Skateboard Calendar, please check the last online version here.

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Black Yeti gives you the chance to follow live the World Rookie Freeski Finals 2023 at the Ursus Snowpark, from 26th to 30th of March 2023. Big Finals in Madonna di Campiglio will be broadcast live in streaming also on FuelTV channel!

Stay tuned on this news!

Schedule World Rookie Freeski Finals Live Streaming
Attention: schedule is in CET time

Wednesday 29th March 2023
10:45 Finals at Ursus Snowpark
Follow the prize giving ceremony

Follow also the Live Heats here: LiveHeats

Report and results from our Japanese friends at the Nekoma Snowpark, Fukushima, Japan.

Black Yeti travelled in Japan for the new brand name IPJ Rookie Fest 2023 supported by euclidagency. 2020 edition was cancelled because of COVID-19 situation, 2021 lack of snow forced to cancelled the event again. 2022 season was tragedy of earthquake happened just two days before contest.
Black Yeti keep silent 3 winters but at the beginning of March he got time to wake up!

Blue Bird sunny weather and biggest thank from euclidagency main sponsor offer to all Grom and Rookie Winner FREE airplane ticket to Austria! More nicely surprise having riders from Europe, Zvadova Sara, Zvadova Victorie and Lebedeu Maxim (CZE) and our neighborhood from South Korea Kang Donghun!

Nekoma Snowpark build uniquely perfect set up by “Pyramid SnowPark Design” Crew. You guys are ROCK! 13m Kicker to 12m Kicker, two way feature up box or canon rail. Two way Feature Flat Down Box or Rainbow Rail, last feature KOJIKA-chan Section angled down rail to straight Rail.

Warmup session was over and just ready to start Girls 2 runs best count, 6 Girls 2 runs Finals Best count. Boys Qualification 2 runs Best Count, Finalist 12 boys 2 runs, Best Count. 

Grom Girl Winner: Niina SAKAKIBARA (2009)
B5 → SB5 → BS-F2 → 55-Front 180 Out → C180-55 

Grom Boy Winner: Hiroaki NAGARA (2009）
B9 → C10Melon Grab → Switch Board Slide 450 Out → F270 In Board Slide Front 270 Out → Cab 270 In Board Slide to Forward 

Winner of Rookie Girl: Ayano NAKAGAWA（2005）
C5 Indy → F7 → Board Slide Front 270 Out → Board Slide Pretzel 270 Out → Cab 180 55 Front 180 Out. What a combo!

Winner of Rookie Boy: Yuto MIYAMURA also winner of last season Pre-Quali event from Japan to Kaprun. But he has other event traveling conflict so give his ticket to 2nd of Rookie Boy. What a large heart =)

Fuki Oki (age 16）.
F10 → B10 Indy  → Board Slide 450 Out Cab 270 In Board Slide 270 Out → Board Slide Transfer Board Slide 270 Out. Impress Run !!

! ! Congrats !!
 
At last biggest thank for the incredible event’s support: SDG’s KIDS.Burton, Kara Kamp, POW, CHILL, GIBBON, Hydro Flask, Murasaki Sports, VANTECH, Hapinos, Minna-No-Denki,Living Anywhere Commons, Michino-Eki-Bandai, Kita-No-Sato, Michino_eki-Urabandai, Aizu, Inawashiro,Bandaisan Geo Park, Fukushima-Mimpo News Paper,KitaShiobara Village, Bandai Town, Rumpl, TSG, Blue Tomato and Redbull =) Last Thank for more than 10 years support IPJ Nekoma Hoshino Resort.

QKLS Rookie Fest is done for this year, thanks to all the riders and Yeti for making it one of a kind! Below the video highlights from Finland, check it out!

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Exciting news for all you snowboarding fans out there! We are thrilled to announce the results for the second edition of the World Rookie Tour in Romania for 2023. It has been an absolute pleasure to host this incredible event, and we are proud to have given young talented riders their first contest experience.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the results. In the men’s overall category, first place goes to Patric Ilut , followed  by Razvan Andrei Varga  in second place, and Alex Noro in third. In the women’s category, we have Jessy Zainea  taking home first place, with Anda Carpov  in second, and Maya Rus  in third.

We were blown away by the skill, talent, and dedication that all of the riders displayed throughout the competition.  Every single rider should be proud of their performance. We have no doubt that we will see many of these riders go on to achieve great things in the world of snowboarding.

We want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who made this event possible, including our sponsors, volunteers, and of course, the incredible riders who participated. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Congratulations again to all the winners, and to everyone who took part in the second edition of the World Rookie Tour in Romania for 2023. You are all winners in our eyes, and we can’t wait to see what you all achieve in the future. #WorldRookieTour #SnowboardingResults #YoungTalents #FirstContestExperience #SnowboardingChampions.

We are pleased to report that the DRACULA ROOKIE FEST competition was successfully organized on the 4^th of March. our team put in a lot of effort to make this event happen. We are happy to say that the competition was a huge success, and we received a lot of positive feedback from the participants and spectators alike.

Photogallery here

Download here the results

Photo Credits: @marchis.catalin
Video Credits: @alinmoldovanbmx

Kitzsteinhorn – Kaprun, Zell am See, Austria 20th March – 26th March 2023

DOWNLOAD HERE INFO SHEET

After travelling all around the world in Europe, from North America to Japan seeing the most motivated riders battling to conquer a spot in the World Rookie Snowboard Finals in Kitzsteinhorn – Kaprun/Zell am See, Austria, the Black Yeti is looking forward to seeing the next World Rookie Tour Champions. Only the best young guns from the previous World Rookie Tour stops will join this legendary event.

The event will assign the 2023 World Rookie Champions title for Snowboard Halfpipe and Snowboard plus tons of amazing prizes: the male and female, rookie champions SLS will be qualified for The Swatch Nines´23 at Schildhorn SUI, invitations to the 2024 Absolute Spring Battle, invitations to the Prime Park Sessions in Stubai, surf experience in Santander offered by SurftoLive.com, and many other prices offered by our sponsors Burton, TSG, Blue-Tomato and Red Bull.

From the 20^th to the 26^th of March riders from all over the world will gather in Austria for a unique sports and lifestyle event in a great international scenario.  The program of 2023 World Rookie Finals will include Slopestyle and Half Pipe contest and many lifestyle activities: social dinners, workshops with Viva con Aqua, WSF, Safe Shred and much more.

If you are a snowboard fan or if your dream is to start a professional carrier, then Kitzsteinhorn, Kaprun/Zell am See, Austria, is the place to be!

Registration, info and bookings
Online under: worldrookietour.newcommerce.tirol/ till latest 18.03.2023

Watch the teaser here:

For Questions:
Meinhard Trojer
registration@worldrookietour.com
mobile: +43 650 56 37 424

For media request:
Marco Sampaoli
marco@moonsrl.it
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For the fifth year in a row youngsters came together for the Freeski World Rookie Fest at Nordkette high above picturesque Innsbruck. The World Rookie Fest is part of the international World Rookie Tour, which offers the best platform for up-and-coming talents to gather first contest experiences.

From February 24 – 26, 2023, over 30 riders met in Innsbruck to determine the winners in two age categories. The kids and teenagers showcased their best tricks at Nordkette Skyline Park and mastered the Slopestyle course with bravery and lots of motivation and fun. The future of the sport is definitely in good hands.

In the Rookie category Italian Thomas Auer and Sarah Schonach (AUT) stood out most, in the Groms category Benjamin Lengger (AUT) took home the title. Sarah Schonach and David Bauer (AUT) are also the 2023 Austrian Junior Slopestyle Champions 2023.

Results Freeski World Rookie Fest Innsbruck 2023

Rookies (born 2005 – 2007)
1. Thomas Auer, ITA
2. David Bauer, AUT
3. Tim Mairhofer, ITA

Groms (born 2008 and after)
1. Benjamin Lengger, AUT
2. Lenny Bondarenko, GER
3. Laurin Volgger, ITA

Girls
1. Sarah Schonach, AUT

Photogallery available here

Photo Credits: Andreas Amplatz and Henrieke Ibing

Slightly modified dates for World Rookie Snowboard Finals: will be on 20-26 March

Due to a new Europa Cup event scheduled in Livigno the 19/20 March 2023, World Rookie Tour crew decided to move the WRT Snowboard Finals in Kaprun one day foward, to allow teams and riders to organize easier their schedule and join both events.

New dates will be: 20-26 March 2023

Stay tuned for more info!

The 5th of March the best U18 riders will gather in Nekoma for another great edition of the Indy Park Rookie Fest, to win a qualification spot for the famous World Rookie Finals in Kaprun, Austria! It is the last qualification event of the World Rookie Tour 2023! Don’t miss this chance!

If you need information, please contact register@worldrookietour.com 

And remember… World Rookie Champions as Kokomo Murase, Takeru Otsuka started their World Top Class career from this event!