Registrations now open for the 2025 Livigno World Rookie Fest!

Celebrate the 20th Edition of Italy’s longest-running freestyle event: the 2025 Livigno World Rookie Fest!

Freeski Slopestyle: January 11th – 15th, 2025
Snowboard Slopestyle: January 14th – 18th, 2025

2025 Livigno World Rookie Fest

We’re excited to announce that registrations are now open for the 20th edition of the 2025 Livigno World Rookie Fest, which will take place from January 11 to 18, 2025. This milestone event will be hosted at the iconic Mottolino Snowpark in Livigno, Italy, and will bring together the world’s best young talents in freeski slopestyle (January 11-15) and Snowboard Slopestyle (January 14-18), attracting the world’s best young freestyle talents.

The 2025 Livigno World Rookie Fest is an official FIS event, offering participants the chance to earn valuable FIS points. However, FIS code is not mandatory: non-FIS athletes are warmly invited to participate and showcase their skills.

The legendary Mottolino Snowpark

The 2025 Livigno World Rookie Fest will once again take place at the renowned Mottolino Snowpark, the same spectacular venue as in past years, known for its exceptional quality and unique course design. Created with passion and expertise by the legendary Mottolino Snowpark shaper crew, the setup will feature breathtaking jumps and technical structures that challenge even the most skilled riders. This unparalleled competition course is designed to amplify the excitement of freestyle and deliver an unforgettable experience for all participants.

The Livigno World Rookie Fest has established itself as the playground for the next generation of freestyle champions. It’s more than just a competition—this unique event offers a packed schedule of workshops, rail jams, and social activities, giving participants a chance to connect, learn, and create unforgettable memories with peers from across the globe.

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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), 2025 Livigno World Rookie Fest 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 offer available until December 6, 2024

To make this experience even more accessible, we’re offering a special Early Bird discount on our all-inclusive packages for bookings confirmed and paid by December 6, 2024.
A discount of 25€ per rider will be applied to package A-B and of 40€ to package C.
No discount for coaches/parents.

Don’t miss your chance to secure the best value and guarantee your spot at the 2025 Livigno World Rookie Fest!

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

Amazing rewards and opportunities

Podium finishers across all categories—Rookies and Groms, male and female—will qualify for the World Rookie Finals 2025, held at Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See-Kaprun for snowboarding and Madonna di Campiglio for freeskiing. Additionally, fantastic prizes such as Surf Camps in Spain, courtesy of our partner SurftoLive.com, and other sponsor giveaways await the winners. Special recognition will also go to the Best Snowboard and Freeski Teams.

Be part of this unparalleled event that blends high-level competition, camaraderie, and an incredible alpine atmosphere. Register now to join the world’s rising freestyle stars and make your mark on the 20th Livigno World Rookie Fest!

For more information download the info sheet.

Registration must be done by the National Federation for the whole “National Team”, by the sport schools or by the parents/coaches (if you are not part of a team) by sending the registration form to registration@worldrookietour.com
All the registrations must be finalized at the race office located at the Mottolino starting station.

Registrations and information:
registration@worldrookietour.com
Phone +39 059.9783397 or +39.340.3285569

The Black Yeti is back: the 2025 World Rookie Tour is bigger than ever!

The 2025 World Rookie Tour is ready to bring the adrenaline of winter action sports back to slopes worldwide! This year, the legendary Black Yeti, our iconic mascot, will travel through EuropeAmerica, and Asia in search of the best young talents in snowboarding and freeski. With qualification stops in some of the most prestigious locations, the tour is set to expand like never before. Qualifying events will also take place in China and Poland for the first time, raising the competition level even higher and giving new riders a chance to become part of the legend.

2025 World Rookie Tour

The World Rookie Tour isn’t just about competitions: it’s a unique platform for young athletes who dream of going pro and want to grow within a community of like-minded enthusiasts. It’s a chance to meet peers worldwide who share the same passion for action and snow, building connections beyond competition. At each stop, participants can train, compete, and share experiences, strengthening the feeling of being part of a large international family.

World Rookie Tour has always been the launchpad for future pros, and it’s not uncommon for winners of each stop and finals to have successful careers. This year, the prizes for winners are even more exclusive, including direct access to major snowboarding and freeski events worldwide, giving them a chance to stand out on the global stage and catch the attention of the industry’s elite.

Among the most anticipated stops, Livigno World Rookie Fest returns for its historic 20th edition, one of the tour’s flagship locations. Every year, the Black Yeti spots incredible talent here, and the competition also becomes a meeting point for riders, coaches, and fans from around the world, united by a love of snow and speed.

Finally, this season’s finals promise an unparalleled show: the World Rookie Snowboard Finals will take place in Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See Kaprun (Austria) from March 23-28, while the World Rookie Freeski Finals will be hosted in Madonna di Campiglio (Italy) from March 29-April 3. These two unmissable events will bring the best of the tour together to compete for the title and exclusive prizes.

Follow the World Rookie Tour and get ready for an epic winter with the 2025 World Rookie Tour, where every ride could become the launchpad for a pro career!

2025 Winter World Rookie Tour: Snowboard and Freeski competitions you can’t miss!

The 2025 Winter World Rookie Tour is set to kick off, promising an incredible season for young talents in snowboarding and freeskiing. As the premier stage for the next generation of action sports athletes, the World Rookie Tour is the ultimate opportunity for rising stars to showcase their skills and make their mark in the world of winter sports.

Groms Open Rookie Fest 2025 – Mayrhofen (5 – 6 January 2025)

Groms Open Rookie Fest

The Groms Open Rookie Fest 2025 will take place at PenkenPark, Mayrhofen, on January 5-6, 2025, offering young snowboarders an exciting platform to showcase their talent. The event includes a training day, a competition day with qualification and finals, and a fun Riders Meeting with pizza and billiards. Lift passes are available at a discounted price for participants and coaches by providing their names at the Horbergbahn Kassa. Hosted as part of the World Rookie Tour, this event combines world-class snowboarding with a vibrant community experience. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!

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2025 Livigno World Rookie Fest – Livigno (11 – 18 January 2025)

The winter adventure begins at the legendary Livigno World Rookie Fest, taking place from 11 to 18 January 2025 in the breathtaking snowpark of Livigno, Italy. Known as one of the most prestigious events in youth snowboarding and freeskiing, the Livigno stop is famous for its perfect snow conditions and epic terrain. Riders will compete in slopestyle and rail jam contests, showcasing their best tricks to secure a spot in the finals. The event offers more than just competitions – participants will also enjoy cultural activities, parties, and the chance to explore one of Italy’s premier winter destinations.

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2025 Finland Rookie Fest – Vuokatti (1 – 2 February 2025)

Next up, the tour heads to Northern Europe for the Finland Rookie Fest on 1 – 2 February 2025. Set in one of Finland’s best snowparks, this event will challenge the best young snowboarders and freeskiers in icy conditions and demanding terrain. With freezing temperatures and a unique Nordic atmosphere, the Finland Rookie Fest is a key event where riders push their limits to qualify for the World Rookie Finals.

2025 World Rookie Snowboard Finals – Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See Kaprun (23 – 28 March 2025)

The highlight of the 2025 winter season for snowboarding is the World Rookie Snowboard Finals, scheduled for 23 – 28 March 2025 in Austria. This event brings together the best young snowboarders from across the globe, all vying for the coveted title of World Rookie Champion. The snowboard finals are packed with jaw-dropping tricks, intense slopestyle runs, and high-level competition, making this a must-watch event for snowboarding fans.

2025 World Rookie Freeski Finals – Madonna di Campiglio (29 March – 3 April 2025)

For freeski enthusiasts, the season concludes with the World Rookie Freeski Finals held in Italy from 29 March to 3 April 2025. The world’s top freeskiers will gather to showcase their slopestyle and big air skills, battling for the title of World Rookie Champion in freeski. Expect fierce competition, big tricks, and stunning performances as the future freeski stars take the stage.

2025 Winter World Rookie Tour

More stops coming soon!

These are just the first announced stops of the 2025 Winter World Rookie Tour, with more exciting events soon to be revealed. Keep an eye out for additional dates and locations as we continue to expand the tour, bringing the best in youth snowboarding and freeskiing to even more epic destinations.

Join us for the 2025 Winter World Rookie Tour and witness the best in youth snowboarding and freeskiing!

If your dream is to become a professional athlete, then your future begins on the World Rookie Tour.

The WRT Manifesto

This is the WRT Manifesto: the vision and mission of the greatest U18 action sports tour of all times.

World Rookie Tour, where legends are born. A global platform fostering next generation pro riders, where human experience and life skills improvements matters as much as tech skills and competitions.. and have fun, really a lot of fun all together.

This is our Mission.

Watch it, and discover what this means.