Categoria: Freeski

Slovakia Rookie Fest 2024

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10.02.2024: snowboard slopestyle (Rookie & Grom)

11.02.2024: freeski slopestyle (Rookie & Grom)

Donovaly, Slovakia

Snowboard and Freeski teams: save the date 10 – 11 February 2024 for the revival of freestyle in Slovakia. We are pleased to welcome you all to Donovaly for the World Rookie Tour stop in Slovakia. We will meet on Friday 09.02. for the unofficial training, following races during the weekend, workshops and a lot of fun.
The ski resort in Donovaly is the hometown of freestyle in Slovakia. We hope you will experience not only great competition but also a drop of beautiful nature, domestic cuisine and new friendships in the heart of our country. We are happy to welcome you to Donovaly!

For inscription for individuals fill up the form at the following LINK; for larger/club registrations send an email to freestyle@zsl.sk

Entry fee: 20 € / racer/day (cash only) – DEADLINE ENTRIES 05.02.2024

Skipass: 15 €/ day (+2 € deposit)

By attending both the WRT and FIS races, check the FIS website for further info regarding the FIS race

EVENT INFORMATION
Race Office @ Apres ski bar Záhradište: 7:30 – 8:30 / 11:00 – 12:00

Matej Matys, +421 904 273 970, freestyle@zsl.sk
Ján Jakubčo, +421 918 359 589

Download HERE the infosheet

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Maramures Rookie Fest 2024

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1 – 4 February, Borsa – Maramures (Romania)

With pride, we announce the organization of the third stage of the Maramureș Rookie Fest, part of the World Rookie Tour circuit it will take place on the Olympic Slope in Borșa (Romania). This marks the fourth winter event within the World Rookie Tour organized by the Extreme Sports Club RIVULUS Association in partnership with the Borșa Telegondola. Notably, in 2022, we hosted two stages of the World Rookie Tour in Romania. Currently, we have 50 riders from across Europe confirmed for this event. Countries such as Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Slovenia, Bulgaria or Romania have confirmed their participation in the event.

We will bring together young people passionate about extreme sports from all over the world. During four adrenaline-filled days, participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in disciplines such as snowboarding and skiing.

“This third edition continues to strengthen the position of Maramureș Rookie Fest within the World Rookie Tour circuit, thus confirming our status as hosts of an event of excellence in the field of extreme sports. We expect the presence of outstanding talents and are determined to offer an unforgettable experience to both participants and spectators“, the organizers said.

We’re delighted to have them with us. All riders know that Romania offers a unique vibe. The Carpathian Mountains eagerly await, providing a landscape distinct from the Alps, Dolomites, and other familiar ranges. This is a truly special event. The event, dedicated to both skiers and snowboarders in the freestyle or slopestyle variants, represents a unique opportunity for Romanian riders to compete in a global circuit, accumulating points and interacting with riders from other countries.

Riders come eagerly to Maramureș, the most traditional part of Romania. Beyond the spectacular scenery, our hospitality, unmatched anywhere else globally, welcomes them from the bottom of our hearts. We also proudly offer the most beautiful and spectacular prizes for the riders.

Here’s a detailed schedule of the competition :

Thursday, February 1, 2024:
– Arrival and reception of athletes at hotels in Borsa
– Dinner at the hotel

Friday, February 2, 2024:
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Technical meeting in the snowpark of Borsa resort
– Official training day
– 5:30 PM Gathering at the Cultural Center in Borsa to watch a film about the resort and its significance in Romanian and Eastern European skiing
– Evening dinner at the hotel

Saturday, February 3, 2024:
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Competition day:
– 9:00-10:30 Warm-up
– 10:30-10:45 Technical meeting with riders and coaches
– 11:00-13:30 Qualifications for both snowboard and free ski, boys and girls
– 1:30-2:00 PM Reshape at the snowpark
– 2:00-4:00 PM Finals for both snowboard and ski
– 5:30 PM Award ceremony at the base of the slope
– Evening: Party with DJ, music, and fun, jibbing competition at the base of the slope (6:00 PM)

Sunday, February 4, 2024:
– Breakfast
– Departure of athletes home

Registration Fee: 40 euro or 200 ron

For information and registration:

office@extremrivulus.ro

 

In the amazing setting of Livigno and Mottolino Snowpark, the biggest event of World Rookie Tour

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Birk Sneen and Maria Gasslitter are the new freeski winners of the Livigno Rookie Fest 2024

Another successful goal for the Livigno World Rookie Fest 2024, with the Black Yeti bringing 70 young freeskiers from around the world to Livigno for the nineteenth edition! The event started with the presentation evening at Cinelux on January 17th, with all riders and coaches engaged in watching the new World Rookie TV Show and the warm welcome of Ian Rocca, Marketing Manager at Mottolino SpA. He greeted and praised the incredible level of preparation of the athletes and expressed hopes of seeing them compete in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Livigno.

The following day, athletes competed in the qualifications at the renowned and always-appreciated Mottolino Snowpark, which left athletes and coaches in awe. The park featured three different lines: L/XL with a rail section, two kickers, a cannon rail, and the M line composed of three kickers and another rail section.

Moreover, they also had the opportunity to learn the basic rules for proper freeride behaviour by participating in the avalanche camp held by Moon Agency. In the afternoon, at the Cinelux cinema in the centre of Livigno, two workshops were held: a yoga and cool-down session to relax muscles and minds in preparation for the finals the next day, and an inclusive artistic workshop created in collaboration with Simone, an artist and tattoo artist from Dragon Ink in Livigno. During this artistic workshop, athletes unleashed their creativity by customizing skateboard decks using Uniposca colours alongside users with disabilities from CDD, the Disability Day Center of Livigno.


The finals took place on Friday, January 19th, during which, the Women Grom and Rookie categories competed first, followed by the Men Grom and Rookie.

The winner of the World Rookie Fest 2024 was Norwegian Birk Sneen with the following run: Left 270 on, right foot on front 450 out, left double cork 1080 safety, right bio 1080 opp tail, right foot on back 450 out. Second place went to Victor Knutsen (SWE), and third place to Theo Thoren (SWE).

In the Grom Men category, Melvin Seliberg from Sweden won for the second consecutive year with a fearless run featuring a Switch left lip 270 on back 270 off, left 270 on front 450 off, left cork 720 blunt, right cork 720 reverse japan, right foot on back cork 8 out, ahead of Timothee Usannaz (FRA) and Oliver Blomberg (SWE).

Maria Gasslitter was the first Italian athlete who won the Rookie Women category with a Switch left foot on, right foot on back 270 out, right 360 safety, left 360 critical, left foot on front 270 out. Second place went to Simona Revjagin (EST), and third place to Nora Wold Lunner (NOR).

In the Grom Women category, another Italian athlete claimed the top spot on the podium Asia Galli with a run featuring Switch right 180 japan, right 360, left 360 safety, right foot on front 270 out, winning ahead of Poppy Mcgree (FRA) and Marta Silvestri (ITA).

All riders on the podium, rookies, groms, males, and females, qualified for the World Rookie Freeski Finals 2024, which will take place at Madonna di Campiglio from March 10th to 15th.

Finally, the legendary Black Yeti chose Sweden as the Best Freeski Team.

The future is definitely here!

For those who would like to witness the extraordinary level of these rookies, follow the links below
Rookie Man Birk Sneen
Grom Man Melvin Seliberg
Rookie Woman Maria Gasslitter

Photogalley Livigno World Rookie Fest 2024

Photo Credits: Teo Trabucchi
Video Credits: Federico Romanello, Mattia Caravello

World Rookie Tour 2024 Announcement

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The Black Yeti is ready to travel the world to find the next youth pros of Snowboard and Freeski

The Black Yeti wants to wish you a wonderful start to the year and what better way than with the announcement of a super tour for 2024?
So, save the dates for the 2024 World Rookie Tour Calendar, including the Big Snowboard and Freeski Finals: take a look at where and when the stars of the future will be fighting it out!

The first stop will kick off in the middle of the Alps, from January 13th until January 20th, in Livigno (ITA), for the Livigno World Rookie Fest 19th edition. After the traditional launching event in Italy, then Black Yeti will stretch through hitting some of the best ski resorts all over the world.

The 2024 World Rookie Tour has a fantastic calendar ready, with many events across Europe and beyond. From East Europe with the Maramures Rookie Fest and Greece with the Hellas Rookie Fest to Northern Europe, Finland, for the Finland Rookie Fest 2024 Vuokatti. Then again in East Europe for the Slovakia Rookie Fest in Donovaly (Slovakia) and the heart of Tyrol the Innsbruck Rookie Fest will take place for the fifth time. Meanwhile, Colorado in the USA will be waiting for snowboarders and freeskiers to compete in the US Grom Fest, following, beyond the Danube, we will have the second edition of the Hungarian Rookie Fest. After that, the Black Yeti is going to fly to Japan for the X-Jam Rookie Fest and then come back to Europe for the Sudelfeld Rookie Fest in Germany. Great Britain will host the UK Rookie Fest while the Schilthorn Rookie Fest will return to Switzerland. The last qualifying stage will take place in Bulgaria with Pamporovo Rookie Fest, just before the World Finals.

The last stops of the year will take us straight to the Big Finals, to award the new World Rookie and Grom Champions. The World Rookie Freeski Finals will be back again in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, from 10th to 15th March 2024 and the World Rookie Snowboard Finals will be again in Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun/Zell am See, Austria, from 17th to 22nd March 2023 (both slopestyle and halfpipe).

As every year, the World Rookie Tour will attract the best young snowboarders and freeskiers of the world, to compete for the World Rookie Champions titles and gain incredible prizes. Such as invitations to world-class events, Red Bull Special Experience and many more prizes which will support our champions’ careers.

If your dream is to jump into the professional sports community, then the World Rookie Tour is the place to be. Join the Black Yeti force for the best winter experience of your life!

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

World Rookie Tour Snowboard 2024

Poster World Rookie Tour Freeski

World Rookie Tour Freeski 2024

Reduced prices for Livigno World Rookie Fest 2024

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Snowboarding – 13.17 January 2024
Freeskiing – 16.20 January 2024

Thanks to an additional support from local partners all-inclusive packages for the 2024 Livigno World Rookie Fest got an extra discount and start now from 485€ for coaches and 550€ for riders. Moreover, the early bird extra discount is still confirmed until 7th December to get an additional 30/50€ reduction. Find out more in the latest version of the event info-sheet at the following LINK and the Accreditation Form at the following LINK

Snowboard and freeski rookie teams from all over the world: save the date for the legendary 2024 Livigno World Rookie Fest, the oldest and biggest World Rookie Tour event.
From 13th to 20th January 2024 the fabulous Mottolino Snowpark will welcome all the best under-18 rippers at this iconic competition.
As usual, the program of the event will offer not only international competition but also workshops, night rail jam, parties and a lot of fun: these are the reasons why the Livigno World Rookie Fest 2024 is one of the most prestigious youth snowboard & freeski events on the planet, since 2005.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
Thanks to the collaboration with the Livigno tourism office, athletes, companions, and friends, can join the event with several all-inclusive packages from 3 to 7 nights (in half-board treatment and double room) including 3 to 6 days lift tickets, contest registration (only for athletes), WRF event pass to all side activities and parties:

For a single room extra cost: 25€ per night
For a no-show not communicated at least 5 days in advance a penalty of the full amount of the reservation will be charged to the National Snowboard Association or club.

EARLY BIRD BOOKING: for bookings received and paid the latest by December the 7th 2023, a discount of 30€ per rider will be applied on packages A-B and of 50€ on package C.
No discount for coaches/parents.

IMPORTANT: if you have any special request for your accommodation, different check-in/check-out dates, accommodation in an apartment (for 7 nights only), specific hotel, just contact us and the Livigno Tourist Office will take care of all your requests!

Registrations are open for 2024 Livigno World Rookie Fest

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Registrations are open for 2024 Livigno World Rookie Fest

Snowboarding – 13.17 January 2024
Freeskiing – 16.20 January 2024

Hurry up and get your spot for the 2024 Livigno World Rookie Fest: registrations are open for the oldest and biggest World Rookie Tour event. The event will accept a maximum number of 200 snowboarders and freeskier and a special early bird discount is offered until December the 7th.

From 13th to 20th January 2024 the fabulous Mottolino Snowpark will welcome all the best under-18 rippers at this iconic competition. As usual, the program of the event will offer not only international competition but also workshops, night rail jam, parties and a lot of fun: these are the reasons why the Livigno World Rookie Fest 2024 is one of the most prestigious youth snowboard & freeski events on the planet, since 2005.

A WEEK OF ACTIVITIES ON THE SLOPES AND IN LIVIGNO TOWN
Livigno World Rookie Fest 2024 will be accompanied by countless collateral activities for an unforgettable experience not only for the athletes but also for families and fans. In fact, the competition days will be accompanied by a rich lifestyle program to guarantee all participants 7 unforgettable days of permanence in Livigno.
Avalanche clinics, yoga sessions, artistic workshops, video premieres, aperitifs and parties will complete the already busy competition program. Also, the event will host the new workshop “Black Yeti He.Art ❤️ Project”, a social and inclusive project in collaboration with local associations: Cooperativa L’impronta and Centro Diurno Disabili.

MOTTOLINO SNOWPARK PREMIUM FREESTYLE FACILITY
Since 2005, this incredible snowpark has been the Black Yeti’s home and offers WRT riders and teams a premium freestyle terrain to train and compete at the beginning of the winter season.
For those who did not know the technical level of this competition, you can see the highlights of the last edition

PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
13 – 17 January: Snowboard Competition
16 – 20 January: Freeski Competition
For more details please check the complete program

AMAZING REWARDS
All snowboarders and freeskiers who will get on the podium of the respective rookie, grom, male and female categories, will be qualified for the World Rookie Finals 2024 which will take place in Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See-Kaprun for snowboarding, and in Madonna di Campiglio for freeskiing.
In addition, Surf Camps in Spain are offered by our partner www.surftolive.com and many prizes from our sponsors. Finally, a special prize will be reserved for the Best Snowboard Team of the event: they will be invited to participate in the world finals of the “Red Bull Hammers with Homies” team contest in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy.

Are you ready to become an international young star of snowboarding and freeskiing?
Then Livigno is the place to be.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
Thanks to the collaboration with the Livigno tourism office, athletes, companions, and friends, can join the event with several all-inclusive packages from 3 to 7 nights (in half-board treatment and double room) including 3 to 6 days lift tickets, contest registration (only for athletes), WRF event pass to all side activities and parties:
Livigno Price 2024

For a single room extra cost: 25€ per night
For a no-show not communicated at least 5 days in advance a penalty of the full amount of the reservation will be charged to the National Snowboard Association or club.

EARLY BIRD BOOKING: for bookings received and paid the latest by December the 7th 2023, a discount of 30€ per rider will be applied on packages A-B and of 50€ on package C.
No discount for coaches/parents.

IMPORTANT: if you have any special request for your accommodation, different check-in/check-out dates, accommodation in an apartment (for 7 nights only), specific hotel, just contact us and the Livigno Tourist Office will take care of all your requests!

You can download:

  • the Info Sheet at the following LINK
  • the Accreditation Form at the following LINK

Livigno World Rookie Fest 2024

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Livigno World Rookie Fest – 13.20 January 2024

Snowboarding – 13.17 January 2024
Freeski – 16.20 January 2024

Since 2005, young professional athletes from all over the world had the honour and pleasure of starting their agonistic season in Livigno in the incredible Mottolino Snowpark, a premium destination in the heart of the Italian Alps where the World Rookie Tour was born almost 20 years ago. Over the years, some of the big names in snowboarding have passed through Livigno and they earned a place on the podium at this legendary event: Roope Tonteri, Staale Sandback, and Sven Thorgren to name a few. In the next 2024 edition, a maximum of 200 athletes will be able to compete, and both snowboarders and freeskiers, will represent their nation.

This year there will be many lifestyle activities: the perfect opportunity to make new international friends, and above all, to have life experiences based on fun and sport. A crazy night rail jam in Livigno city centre where everyone can challenge himself with tricks for rich prizes, an artistic workshop together with some local partners, and an avalanche clinic to learn that safety in the mountains is fundamental. Obviously, you cannot miss the legendary World Rookie Tour Final Party at the most famous disco in Livigno, the legendary Mikey’s.

Shortly, a rich week from all points of view for all the young international stars!

At the following link you can download the program and info sheet of Livigno World Rookie Fest 2024