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World Rookie Freeski Finals 2024 Slopestyle course

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Madonna di Campiglio (Italy) – 10.15 March 2024
Slopestyle and Big Air

slopestyle course

We are thrilled to share with you an exciting update! The much-awaited World Rookie Freeski Finals 2024 from March 10th to March 15th in Madonna di Campiglio, will feature the course preview of one of the most progressive lines ever seen: the L line of Ursus Snowpark.

The organizing committee underlines that the competition will exclusively take place along the L line during the World Rookie Freeski Finals and that the M line will not be part of the competition course. Please keep this in mind while evaluating your participation in the event. This decision has been made to ensure the highest level of safety and performance quality during the event. It will be an unforgettable experience for all freestyle enthusiasts and anyone who wishes to witness the thrill of high-level skiing up close.

slopestyle course

We are proud to announce that the L line will serve as the main stage for the incredible performances of the participating athletes. Specifically designed to push the boundaries of freestyle skiing, this line promises unprecedented spectacle and innovation. The L line has been specially designed and prepared to offer exciting and spectacular challenges to the participating athletes. The jumps, features, and elements along this line will provide an exceptional stage to showcase the talent and creativity of emerging freeskiers from around the world.

“One of the most progressive kicker line with three jumps followed by two rails set.” said Gian Luca “Jimmi” Zanetti, race director WRT and Ursus Snowpark Manager “The kickers offer a wide range of size, the first kicker with a minimum size on sweet spot of 10 meters to a max of 17 meters, second kickers offer a range between 14 to 22 meters while third kicker a size between 17 to 27 meters“.

The racecourse of the World Rookie Freeski Finals 2024, set at the Ursus Snowpark in Madonna di Campiglio, will not only showcase the exceptional talent of our competing athletes but will also provide a unique opportunity for skiing enthusiasts to witness an event that will set a new standard in the world of winter sports.

We look forward to welcoming you to support our talented athletes and to experience together the unique atmosphere of this extraordinary event!

Registrations for the World Rookie Freeski Finals 2024 are open, fill in the form at the following link and send it back to registration@worldrookietour.com

Join us in Madonna di Campiglio from March 10th to March 15th for a week of adrenaline-pumping action, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments on the slopes. And, if you want to stay longer, we are pleased to announce that we are offering favorable conditions to all those who wish to stay in Madonna di Campiglio to train in preparation for the Junior World Championship, scheduled from March 22nd to March 30th in Livigno. For more information, please contact us via email.

The future is definitely here!

slopestyle course

UK Rookie Fest 2024

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Snowboard and Freeski

29th February – March 1st, Snozone – Milton Keynes (UK)

UK Rookie Fest

For the very first time, the World Rookie Tour is set to make a stop in the UK on real snow! 
The UK Rookie Fest offers a chance for the two top riders in both FreeSki and Snowboard to secure an invitation to the World finals in Italy (FreeSki) and Austria (Snowboard). 
This exciting event in the World Rookie Tour will be hosted at SNOZONE – Milton Keynes, the premier snow centre in the UK for indoor freestyle skiing and snowboarding.
With its contemporary approach and positive atmosphere, Snozone provides the ideal setting for a World Rookie Tour competition. Join us on February 29th and March 1st at Snozone – Milton Keynes!

“Snozone Milton Keynes welcomes you on February 29th and March 1st as we proudly host the World Rookie Tour, UK Rookie Fest. We look forward to welcoming you for this awesome freestyle ski & snowboard event at our indoor snow slopes. We have an awesome park setup planned filled with rails, pipes & kickers.”

You can register at the following LINK

UK Rookie Fest

We’ll have freestyle features out on the slopes for both guests and competitors, as shown in the plan below, so if you or anyone you know wants the opportunity to secure an invitation to the World finals in Italy (Freeski) and Austria (Snowboard), make sure you register now – link here

UK Rookie Fest

Watch out for the video about the competition field on our Instagram page.

Event Program

  • 29. Feb. – Qualifications
    18:00 – 18:45 – bib distribution/check-in
    19:00 – Coach/Riders Meeting
    19:15 – 20:00 Training
    20:15 – 21:45 Qualifications
  • 1. Mar. – Finals
    19:15 – 19:45 Training
    20:00 – 21:15 Finals
    21:30 – Award Ceremony and Prizes!

Free Ski and Snowboard are starting together. Heats and starting lists will be distributed on-site.
Qualifications – 2 runs, best counts
Finals – 3 runs, best counts
Judging criteria – overall impression (will be explained at the Coach/Riders Meeting)

You can download HERE the infosheet

UK Rookie Fest

Innsbruck Freeski World Rookie Fest 2024

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Slopestyle
Nordkette Skyline Park – Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria, 17 – 19.02.2024

Innsbruck, Austria, is proud to host the 6th Edition of the Freeski World Rookie Fest from 17.-19.02.2024. Once again Nordkette Skyline Park will host the next generation of Freeski to showcase the future of the sport. Riders will hit the Slopestyle course above Innsbruck to determine who will get tickets for this year’s World Rookie Freeski Finals later on this season.

ENTRY CRITERIA TO THE NORDKETTE SKYLINE PARK FREESKI WORLD ROOKIE FEST Slopestyle (who can join)
– Riders, male and female, born 1st January 2006 and younger are admitted into the rookie fest.

– Riders age groups: born 2006 until 2008 (Rookies) – 2009 and younger (Groms).

Registration and entries:
Entries will be accepted without nation quotas and via the official FIS Team entry form by National Ski Associations or with the attached WRT Entry form. Entries have to be sent no later than 15.02.2024 to registration@worldrookietour.com

mobile: +43 650 56 37 424

Download WRF Entryform

Rules: The competition will be held under FIS Rules and regulations for Freeski. This competition is a Freeski Slopestyle FIS NYC Comp. and is open to both men and women. This competition will follow an official program that will be available to all participants. The organizing committee reserves the right to change the schedule depending on snow conditions, weather, or the decision of the competition jury.

Download WRF Infosheet

Entry Fee:

  • 65€ Entry Fee Rider (incl. 2 days Lift Pass + 1 Lunch)
  • 45€ without Lift Pass
  • 40€ Entry Fee Coaches (incl. 2 days Lift Pass + 1 Lunch)
  • 20€ without Lift Pass
  • 30€ Bib Deposit (cash on location only)

Lift tickets for 2 days – in case of reserve day there will be an additional Lift Ticket for Monday given out for free.
BIBS has to be returned immediately after the competition.
The full amount of the Entry fee is to be paid per bank transfer before or in cash at the event. The invoice will follow after the inscription.

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

donovaly slovakia

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

 

FINLAND ROOKIE FEST

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FINLAND ROOKIE FEST

8.-11.2.2024 VUOKATTI

What are you waiting for?
Come and join the 2024 World Rookie Tour: the future is here!

Welcome to Vuokatti, Finland. Vuokatti is a legendary place for freestyle snowboarding in Finland. Finnish Snowboard Academy has been here since 2004 and also Olympic training center for winter sports is located here. Vuokatti ski resort has two amazing snowparks made in co-work with Schneestern.
https://www.instagram.com/vuokattisnowpark/

In Finland Rookie Fest 2024 Vuokatti we have many extra activities like skateboarding and trampoline sessions, SafeShred and Zero+ points and night RAIL JAM on the slopes.

Here are recaps from the 21/22 video link and the 22/23 video link

The organization reserves the right to make changes.

Age groups

Kids (1st of January 2013 and after)
Grom (After 1st of January 2008)
Rookie (1st of January 2006 to the 31st of December 2008.)
Open 

Prizes

  • 2 All-inclusive tickets for the 2024 World Rookie Finals in Kaprun Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See-Kaprun (Austria), 2 Fall Camp tickets in Ruka. Including tickets and coaching.
  • All podium riders in Groms and Rookies will be qualified for the 2024 World Rookie Finals in Kaprun (Austria), And Goodies from the sponsors.

Qualified Riders

National team athletes can be registered directly by the National Snowboard Association (registration to be submitted  by the national secretary or national/regional coach)

Registration

Registration must be done by the National Federation for the whole “National Team”, by sending the application form to simo.suopanki@fsa.fi

Finnish athletes can be registered for the event through https://www.liveheats.com/fsa

Entry fee 35€ (card)
Bibs Deposit ID or 30€ (cash)
Judging With official judges and snowboard experts.
Park Shaping Vuokatti Snowpark.
Transportation Local bus service to Vuokatti is available from Kajaani (A taxi from Kajaani to Vuokatti is about 100€)
Media Accreditation Contact by e-mail at registration@worldrookietour.com
TV Production & Pics After the event, video highlights, footage and photos of the event will be available
(contact registration@worldrookietour.com).

VUOKATIN AATELI – ACCOMMODATION IN THE SLOPES CENTRE

Hotel Aateli Hillside is right next to the slopes. Rooms with drying cabinets.
Fully equipped apartments and villas in the centre of the slope: saunas, kitchen, drying cabinets etc.
20 % discount with the code “ROOKIE TOUR” (on the online system fill in after choosing the accommodation)
Valid for min. 2 nights’ reservations for the period 8th – 11th of Feb.

RESERVATIONS

vuokatinaateli.fi/en
info@vuokatinaateli.fi – phone +358 44 555 2828

IMPORTANT: if you have any special request for your accommodation just contact the sales office

Skipasses Rookie Fest ́24 competitors and coaches
1 day 39€ / child 6-12 y. 26€
2 days 74€/ child 6-12 y. 48€
3 days 103€ / child 6-12 y 67€
4 days 129€/ child 6-12 y. 84€
5 days 155€/ child 6-12 y. 102€
6 days 174€/ child 6-12 y. 114€
VAT 10%, Skipass prices don’t include Keycard. Keycard 7 € (SkiData keycard)

Skipasses for competitors family members according to normal price list:
1 day 49€ / child 6-12 y. 32€
2 days 92€/ child 6-12 y. 60€
3 days 129€ / child 6-12 y 84€
4 days 161€/ child 6-12 y. 105€
5 days 194€/ child 6-12 y. 127€
6 days 217€/ child 6-12 y. 142€

Skipass prices don’t include Keycard. Keycard 7 € (SkiData keycard)

Sponsor & Partner
Sponsor: Vuokatti Ski Resort, Blue Tomato, Kuoma, Burton, Nitro, TSG International, Elle Erre, Red Bull.
Media Partner: Sequence, Boardriding.com, Prime Snowboarding, Quattro Media.

Here you can download here the Finland Rookie Fest 2024 Vuokatti info

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

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

 

2024 World Rookie Tour is ready, what about you?

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Next generation of professional snowboarders and freeskiers, are you ready? 2024 World Rookie Tour promises to be eventful and, obviously, amazing. The Black Yeti is ready to travel around the world to find future champions and to support them in their careers.


The long journey of the winter snowboard and freeski tour begins in Italy from 13th to 20th January 2024 for the 19th edition of Livigno World Rookie Fest. Here the athletes will have the opportunity to compete in the amazing Mottolino Snowpark right in the middle of the Italian Alps.

After the qualifying stop in Italy, the tour continues: there will be stops all around the world before the World Rookie Freeski Finals in Madonna di Campiglio (ITA) from 10th  to 15th  March and in Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun/Zell am See (AUT) from March 17th  to 22nd for the World Rookie Snowboard Finals (both slopestyle and halfpipe).


The 2024 World Rookie Tour has a fantastic provisional calendar ready, with many events across Europe and beyond. From Greece with the Hellas Rookie Fest to Northern Europe, Finland, for the QKLS Rookie Fest. Colorado in the USA will be waiting for snowboarders and freeskiers to compete in US Grom Fest. In the heart of Tyrol the Innsbruck Rookie Fest will take place for the fifth time while, beyond the Danube, we will have the second edition of the Hungarian Rookie Fest. The French Alps of Font Romeu will host the third edition of the French Kiss Rookie Fest while the Schilthorn Rookie Fest will return to Switzerland. The last qualifying stage currently confirmed will take place in Bulgaria with Pamporovo Rookie Fest, just before the World Finals.

Other stops are on their way to be defined, for the updated calendar consult the following link

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

The countdown has begun: watch here the World Rookie Skateboard Finals live streaming

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The time has come: World Rookie Skateboard Finals, Saturday 7 October, at Mystic Sk8 Park (Prague)

Are you ready for the show? It will be great of course! If you are not able to come to Prague, you can see the World Rookie Tour Skateboard Finals live streaming, thanks to Boardriding.com and Fuel.TV

World Rookie Skateboard Finals

Program of the day

  • 09:00 – 10:00 Open Training – open for all Riders World Rookie Finals
  • 10:00 – 15:00 Start WRF – Qualification run – more Detailed Program + Format will follow
  • 15:00 – 17:00 Semi-Finals Groms & Rookie Girls – Livestreaming
    Semi-Finals Groms & Rookie Girls – Livestreaming
  • 17:30 – 19:00 Finals Groms & Rookie Girls – Livestreaming
  • 17:30 – 19:00 Finals Groms & Rookie Boys – Livestreaming
  • Directly After WRT Price Giving Ceremony

At the following link you can re-watch the live streaming of the competition. Enjoy!

The WRT Manifesto

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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.

World Rookie Tour Skateboard 2022 

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14 qualification events, 1 world final: your future starts here

WRT Sk8 Calendar could be subject to changes.
For the latest version check the online calendar here

The Black Yeti is coming back on board and he is ready to announce the World Rookie Tour Skateboarding 2022! A lot of spectacular events around Europe and Asia, to crown the World Rookie Skateboard Champion.

14 qualifiers in Romania, Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Germany, Great Britain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Czech Republic, Japan will bring the best rookies from all over back to Innsbruck, Austria, from 30 September to 2nd of October 2022 for the World Rookie Skateboard Finals where an incredible riding level will be showcased for the second time.

If you weren’t at last season 2021 WRT Sk8 Finals, watch the video recap here: https://bit.ly/3M1ZHQ6

All the skaters qualified for the finals in Innsbruck, will have the opportunity to win incredible prices like invitations to the Simple Session 2023 in Tallin, Mystic Sk8 Cup 2023 in Prague and special Red Bull Experiences.

Please note: changes in Age Groups
Starting from 2022 WRT Skateboarding the max age to join is 19 years old (instead of 21 of the previous seasons). Find more information about the qualifying criteria to the World Rookie Skateboard Finals here: The Tour – World Rookie Tour.


World Rookie Rank and Age Categories
2022 World Rookie Tour Skateboard events are reserved to Rookies (born from 1st of January 2003 to 31st of December 2006) and Groms (born from 1st of January 2007 and up), both male and female. All contests in the World Rookie Tour will generate valuable results for the World Rookie Rank.  Not only events the World Rookie Fest can be part of the Skateboard Rookie Rank. Any event can be part of the Skateboard Rookie Rank as long as grom – and rookie aged riders participate as well. For example, the European Best Foot Forward Tour by Blue-Tomato, featuring 10 stops all over Europe, for riders of all ages in one group, is already part of the Skateboard Rookie Rank.

It’s time to shred again with the Black Yeti!
Don’t miss the chance to live the World Rookie Tour experience: Your Future Start Here.

Registrations and Information:
registration@worldrookietour.com
World Rookie Registration – Skateboard – World Rookie Tour
Phone +39 059.9783397

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

Follow the World Rookie Tour
Web: www.worldrookietour.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldrookietour @worldrookietour #worldrookietour
Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
email: info@worldrookietour.com

If you dream to become a professional action sport athlete,
then your future starts from the World Rookie Tour! 

2020 World Rookie Tour Skateboard is announced. Are you ready to rock with us?

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World Rookie Tour restarts the show after lockdown: Coronavirus restrictions in fact, forced the shutdown of all the World Rookie Tour events around the world in March. But now a strong call from Yeti headquarters has announced the restart of the tour: the Black Yeti is coming back to town!

From Chemnitz in Germany to Winterthur in Switzerland, from Prague in the Czech Republic to Modena in Italy, 4 qualification events across Europe to conquer a spot for the World Finals in Innsbruck, Austria.

As for the past 2019 edition, the best skater of the qualification events will get tickets to the World Finals where incredible prizes will be awarded: invitation to the 2021 Simple Session in Tallin, to the 2021 Mystic Skate Cup in Prague and to the World Rookie Tour Shooting (date and location to be announced).

The most important skateboard tour for young skaters is ready to rock, are you too?

2020 World Rookie Tour Skateboard Calendar
Bring da Truckaz Rookie Fest – Chemnitz, Germany, 5-6 September 2020
Sk8 Academy World Rookie Fest – Winterthur, Switzerland, 19 September 2020
Prague Rookie Fest – Mystic Skate Park – Prague, Czech Republic, 1-2 October 2020
Modena Rookie Fest – Modena, Italy, 30 October – 2 November 2020
World Rookie Skateboard Finals – Skatehalle – Innsbruck, Austria, 13-15 November 2020

 

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2019 Pila Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride: ready to go!

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13-17 March, Areaeffe snowpark, Pila, Italy Registrations are open for the second edition of Pila Rookie Fest!

Riders get ready because the next European stop and the last chance to win a spot for the legendary World Rookie Tour Finals, will be the Pila Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride in Valle d’Aosta, Italy, from the 13th to the 17th of March 2019.

The competition will take place for the second time in the amazing Areaeffe snowpark situated at 2.200 meters and surrounded by massive mountains. The park offers four different lines, beginner, intermediate, big and rail, to give riders the possibility to do their best according to their level. Moreover, Pila is one of the best freeride spots in the Alps thanks its wonderful high mountain environment.

Areaeffe Snowpark Pila

Indeed one of the activities that will be organized is a Freeride Safety Clinic aimed to enhance the knowledge about the mountain and about how to have fun safely. Last but not least, there will also be a welcome dinner and a small tour in the beautiful Aosta city.

Beautiful landscape near Areaeffe snowpark

Save the dates and don’t miss the last European qualification opportunity for the end of season World Rookie Finals!

Below you will find the information you need about accomodations, registrations and the program!

Accomodation, Packages and Entry Fee
All the riders will have the opportunity to stay in the same hotel, Express in Aosta, at a very special price. The hotel is only 5 minutes far from Pila Gondola and will be the same location of the event headquarter, with all comforts to ensure a pleasant stay.

The all inclusive accommodation packages in Express Aosta include 4 nights half board (double room), 3 days lift tickets, race registration (only for athletes), partecipation to all activities and party: € 350,00 for riders // € 310,00 for coach/parents.
Each extra night € 50,00
Single room plus € 10,00 each night

The rooms at this special prices are limited, so please hurry up to send us your registration!

To register, you need to download the registration form HERE, fill it out and sent it to registration@worldrookietour.com.

For 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.

Marcy Grassis in action at 2018 Pila Rookie Fest – Ph Ania Grzelka

Prizes
Pila Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride will offer:

– 1 all inclusive ticket for the 2019 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See Kaprun, Austria
– 1 invitation to the end of season World Rookie Shooting 2019 (date and location to be announced)
– 6 Surf Camp in Santander offered by Surftolive.com
– Products from our main sponsors, Union Binding, Level, Jail Jam and TSG, for all the podium riders.

Moreover all the podium riders will be qualified for the 2019 World Rookie Finals.

2018 Pila Rookie Fest – Ph Ania Grzelka


2019 PILA ROOKIE FEST BY ROCK AND RIDE PROGRAM

13th March 2019 – Arrival Day
15.00 – 20.00 Riders, coach and media registrations. Payment of entry Fee and accommodation packages (only in cash). Bibs Distribution. All at Race Office c/o Hotel Express Aosta – Località Autoporto, 33 – 11020 Pollein AO.

14th March 2019 – Training, Video Premiere and Event Presentation
08.00 – 10.00 Riders, coach and media registrations. Payment of entry Fee and accommodation packages (only in cash). Bibs Distribution. All at Race Office c/o Hotel Express Aosta – Località Autoporto, 33 – 11020 Pollein AO.
10.30 – 14.00 Training in Slopestyle at Areaeffe Snowpark – Pila
14.00 – 16.30 Freeride safety camp at the top of the snowpark
17.30 – 18.00 Event Presentation at Race Office c/o hotel Express Aosta
18.00 – 19.30 Welcome Party at Race Office c/o hotel Express Aosta

15th March 2019 – Qualifications
9.30 – 15.00 Training and Qualification in Slopestyle at Areaeffe Snowpark – Pila
16.30 Visit to Aosta city downtown
18.30 Results from Quali and Coach Meeting at Race Office c/o Hotel Express Aosta 253, Pila

16th March 2019 – Finals
9.30 – 14.00 Training and Finals at Areaeffe Snowpark – Pila
15.00 Prize-giving Ceremony at Areaeffe Snowpark – Pila

17th March 2019 – Reserve Day or Departure Day
All day: reserve day in case of bad weather or departure day

 

Info and registrations for the Pila Rookie Fest in Valle d’Aosta, Italy:
Email registration@worldrookietour.com, phone 0039.059.9783397

Nick Pünter won the 2019 World Rookie Fest in Livigno and the invitation to the X Games Norway qualification event!

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The Black Yeti is proud to announce that also this season will join the forces with the 2019  X Games Norway, one of the most prestigious winter sport event in the world! The winner of the 2019 World Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride just finished in Livigno, Nick Pünter, has been rewarded with the invitational ticket to the official X Games Norway qualification event to be held in Hafjell, Norway, on February the 16th!

“We are excited to confirm our partnership with the 2019 X Games Norway and to reward the best rider of the 2019 World Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride with an invitational ticket to the X Games Norway qualification. A great recognition for our project: to help World Rookie Tour riders to make their dream come true and to become professional snowboarders!” Marco Sampaoli, World Rookie Tour Co-Founder.  “Last year WRT Champion, Takeru Otsuka got a ticket to the X Games Norway were he conquer the gold medal and before him many of todays big snowboard name were rookie tour champion. Our mission is to discover and support the next snowboard star.”

Regarding the 2019 World Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride, from the 12th to the 16th of January Livigno and Mottolino Snowpark welcomed 90 riders from 10 nations!

After two days of heavy snow falls in which the all crew enjoy the livigno powder, the qualifications and the finals took place under a blue sky and in an amazing set up which consisted of three lines: M with four tables, three kickers (eight, ten and twelve meters), a jib crounch box and a pole jam; L with a thirteen meter kicker and a fifteen meter kicker and a cannon box; XL with a eighteen and nineteen meter kickers and a rainbow piramid.

Also this year Rookies and Groms left the public and judges astonished by their riding level and did their best to win the legendary World Rookie Fest Champion title and a spot in the X Games Norway qualification event.
The girls started first and  Tina Steffensen conquered the highest spot of Rookie podium with her run which included a 50/50 front 260 out, indy, backside 360 melon, frontlip grab. The norwegian won on two riders: Maisie Hill and Shirly Kolodziej. Also Grom Girls showed their best: Evy Poppe took the first place with a blunt 270, frontside 720 indy, backside 9 mute and cab 270 in 270 out, Mia Brookes and Kamilla Espeli Olsen the second and the third.

Odin Røhrt won in the groms’ category with a score of 91,2 in his run where he landed blunt 270, frontside 720 indy, backside 9 mute and cab 270 in 270 out. Benedikt Fridbjornsson rounded out the podium as second and Sander Mork Danielsen as third.

Nick Pünter arriving first in the Rookie’s category and winning the 2019 World Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride Champion title and the ticket to the X Games Norway Qualification Event that will take place on February the 16th in Hafjell! Nick now is only 1 victory away to join the X Games Norway! On the male rookie podium after Nick there were Øyvind Kirkhus and Gabriel Almqvist. Last but not least, Norway conquered the title of best team!

At end of the day, the Black Yeti waited all the riders at Miky’s Pub supported by Rock and Ride to concluded this great experience in the best way possible, with a live concert of punk rock music by local band “Vasellax“.
In the next days, from Thursday to Saturday, immediately after the slopestyle competition, a limited number of World Rookie Tour riders have the chance to train on the Air Bag landing set up in Mottolino snowpark.

Download HERE  the complete results of the event.

Find all the pictures about 2019 World Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride below:

2019 World Rookie Fest  – Arrival Day – Event Presentation – Yoga Session
2019 World Rookie Fest – Quali Day 
2019 World Rookie Fest – Competition Day

Photo Credits: Ania Grzelka

Thanks to 2019 World Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride sponsors and media partners: Red Bull, Livigno Touristic Office, Mottolino Fun Mountain, Mottolino Snowpark, Skipassion, Union Binding Company, TSG, Level Gloves, Jail Jam, SurftoLive, Sticker Mule, Elle-Erre, Rock and Ride, Moon srl, Boardriding, Pleasure Magazine, Quattro Media, World Snowboard Federation and FSI Federazione Snowboard Italia.

Have a look at the next World Rookie Tour events:

2018.19 World Rookie Tour Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) – Valle Nevado, Chile 9.14 August 2018 DONE
New Zealand Rookie Fest (SS+HP) – Cardrona, New Zealand 14.16 August 2018 DONE
New Zealand Rookie and Grom Fest (SS+H) – Cardrona, New Zealand 2.5 October 2018 DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) – Corvatsch, Switzerland 12.16 December 2018 DONE
USASA Grom Fest (HP) – Copper Moutain, US 6. January 2019 DONE
World Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride (SS) – Livigno, Italy 12.16 January 2019 DONE
USASA Grom Fest (SS) – Keystone, US 10 February 2019
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) – Nekoma, Japan 9.10 March 2019
Rev Tour Rookie Fest (SS+HP) – Seven Springs, US 12.17 March 2019
Pila Rookie Fest (SS) – Pila, Italy 13.17 March 2019
World Rookie Finals (SS+HP) – Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria 25.30 March 2019

2019 World Rookie Fest by Rock&Ride – Registrations are open!

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Mottolino Snowpark, Livigno, Italy,
12.16 January 2019: international slopestyle event and snowboard family meeting
17.19 January 2019: special Big Air Landing Training Session
Where new stars shine and snowboard families meet!

The 14th Edition of the legendary World Rookie Fest by Rock&Ride will take place at the Mottolino Snowpark in Livigno, Italy, one of the most prestigious snowparks in the European Alps, from the 12th to the 16th January 2019. Moreover, for the very first time, there will be a limited number of spots for a special Air Bag Landing training session immediately after the slopestyle competition.


This year the World Rookie Fest in Livigno will be better than ever as Mottolino has a newly sculpted and designed World Class Snowpark with an integrated Air Bag landing set up as part of the training facilities on offer. Training on this special feature is available for a limited number of World Rookie Fest riders from January the 17th to January the 19th, immediately after the slopestyle competition. The interested teams can write to registration@worldrookietour.com to receive more information and to book their spot.


In addition to the legendary slopestyle contest, rookies and groms can take part to many side activities such as the yoga lesson, for an energy boost, the unavoidable film premieres, “Kamikazu” and the “ 2017/2018 World Rookie Tour tv show”, and many dinners and parties to meet other riders and to make new friends coming from the all over the world. Last but not least, the new WRT partner, “Rock&Ride”, will power a special live music event at the final party!


More than 150 riders from 20 nations arrive every year for the slopestyle competition at the World Rookie Fest, which is actually the largest youth freestyle event in the history of snowboarding.


All the podium winners from World Rookie Fest slopestyle will be qualified for the 2019 World Rookie Finals. Furthermore, winners will be crowned and celebrated with prestigious awards: 2 all-inclusive tickets for the 2019 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See-Kaprun (Austria), 2 all-inclusive tickets for 2019 Pila Rookie Fest, 2 tickets to the 2019 Rookie Shooting, 6 surf camps in Spain by Surftolive.com and other prizes offered by other WRT sponsors: Union Binding, Level, Jail Jam and TSG.


Click here for all the info about program and booking. Whereas to participate to the 2019 World Rookie Fest, you need to download the registration form here, fill it out and sent it to registration@worldrookietour.com.

Watch the 2018 World Rookie Fest video here!

 

WORLD ROOKIE TOUR CALENDAR
South America Rookie Fest (SS) – Valle Nevado, Chile 9.14 August 2018 DONE
New Zealand Rookie Fest (SS+HP) – Cardrona, New Zealand 14.16 August 2018 DONE
New Zealand Rookie and Grom Fest (SS+H) – Cardrona, New Zealand 2.5 October 2018 DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) – Corvatsch, Switzerland 12.16 December 2018
USASA Grom Fest (HP) – Copper Moutain, US 6. January 2019
World Rookie Fest (SS) – Livigno, Italy 12.16 January 2019
USASA Grom Fest (SS) – Keystone, US 10 February 2019
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) – Nekoma, Japan 9.10 March 2019
Rev Tour Rookie Fest (SS+HP) – Seven Springs, US 12.17 March 2019
Pila Rookie Fest (SS) – Pila, Italy 13.17 March 2019
World Rookie Finals (SS+HP) – Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria 25.30 March 2019

Corvatsch Rookie Fest: register now!

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After the events in South America and New Zealand, the Black Yeti is moving in the Alps, in Switzerland.

Everything is ready for the first 2018.19 WRT event in the Northern Hemisphere. From the 12th to the 16th of December Rookies and Groms will have the opportunity to compete in the amazing Corvatsch snowpark and to win a qualification spot for the 2019 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, and prestigious prizes offered by WRT sponsors.

Accommodation Packages and Entry Fee
The organizers offer an all-inclusive package including 3 nights in a Bed and Breakfast (check in on Wednesday, check out on Saturday), 3-day lift ticket (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and the entry fee at the rate of 310€. Extra cost for accommodation multiple room: 55€/person. Extra cost for lift ticket: 25€/person.The entry fee costs 70€.

Prize Money
The winners will be awarded with one all-inclusive ticket for the World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See-Kaprun, two all-inclusive tickets for Pila Rookie Fest and three surf camps offered by Surftolive.com. Moreover there will be Union Bindings, TSG helmets at stake and for the first time also Level gloves.

We also invite you to bring your skateboard as you will have the opportunity to have fun on the mini ramp near the snowpark.

Come and join the Corvatsch Rookie Fest! To register please download the registration form here, fill it out and send it to registration@worldrookietour.com.

Check out the last year’s edition of Corvatsch Rookie Fest! Click here and enjoy the video.

Ph: Fizza Lorenzo Verdinelli

Corvatsch Rookie Fest – Program

Wednesday 12th – Arrival Day

12.00 – 17.00 Registration, payment, bibs distribution at riders office at Corvatsch valley station in Via dal Corvatsch 73/76 Silvaplana, in front of the ticket offices
19.15 Event presentation and welcome dinner at Mulets, Via Mulets 9, Silvaplana
20.30 Video premiere at Mulets

Thursday 13th – Training all riders
08.00 – 17.00 Registration, payment, bibs distribution at riders office at Corvatsch valley station in Via dal Corvatsch 73/76 Silvaplana, in front of ticket offices
10.00 – 13.30 Training

Friday 14th – Qualification 
9.00 Riders meeting
9.00 – 9.45 Training all riders
10.00 – 11.00 Quali heat 1
11.15 – 13.00 Quali heat 2
15.00 Qualifications results announcement at Corvatsch middle station
15.15 Bibs giving back at Corvatsch middle station
19.00 – 22.00 Snow Night Session and photo shooting (special price lift tickets for rookies)

Saturday 15th – Finals 
9.00 Riders meeting
9.00 – 9.45 Training
10.00 – 12.00 Finals
14.30 Prize giving at Corvatsch middle station
14.45 Bibs giving back at Corvatsch middle station

Sunday 16th – Reserve day and shooting
(Saturday night: 55€/person, Sunday lift ticket: 25€/person)
10.00 – 13.00 Reserve day for finals or World Rookie Tour photo shooting

Note: the program

South America Rookie Fest: the countdown has begun!

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From the 9th to the 14th of August the best rookies of the world and the future south American snowboard stars will gather in Valle Nevado to participate to the South America Rookie Fest!

The slopestyle contest will take place on Saturday the 11th in the spectacular Valle Nevado snowpark and beside the competition will be organized two days of backcountry riding, a trip to Santiago where riders will have the opportunity to surf and skate in Mall Sport and take part to a video and photo shooting with some pro athlets.

Have a look at the program!

August 8th – Riders arriving to Chile
August 9th – Warm up riding in Valle Nevado
August 10th – Training
August 11th  – Slopestyle Contest
August 12th – Weather Day / Backcountry filming
August 13th  – Backcountry filming
August 14th – Trip to Santiago (Skate and surfing in Mall Sport and Dinner at Santa Pizza)

About Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado is a modern, international level resort, known for its powder snowboarding, good backcountry access and well maintained slopes for all levels of snowboarders. This  resort is part of the Tres Valles (Three Valleys) along with neighboring resorts La Parva and El Colorado. Combined, the Tres Valles boast the largest terrain (7,000 acres) of South America.

Regarding the weather, it claims up to 80 percent sunny days, but due to its altitude and orientation, it generally maintains good, dry powder snow conditions for riders exploring the groomed slopes, bowls, and backcountry.

Valle Nevado is situated 3,670 meters above sea level and is surrounded by 6,000 meter peaks! Moreover, it is one of the few places in the world you may see the rare Andean Condor soaring above the pistes!

Click here to watch the past edition of South America Rookie Fest and enjoy some freeriding watching the video here.