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Ogau World Rookie Fest 2025: a must-attend snowboarding event in Germany!

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14th – 16th February 2025
Oberammergau, Germany

Ogau World Rookie Fest

Get ready to make history at the Ogau World Rookie Fest 2025, happening from February 14th to 16th at the stunning Snowpark Oberammergau in Germany! For the very first time, Germany will host this exciting snowboard slopestyle event, uniting two iconic circuits: the World Rookie Tour and the Junior Freestyle Tour.

Nestled in the picturesque Bavarian Alps, Snowpark Oberammergau is the perfect location for this unmissable event. Known for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere, this snowpark provides an ideal playground for riders of all levels: Rookie, Grom, and Super Grom. With its seamless layout and cosy lift experience, participants can enjoy endless laps, making it the ultimate spot to hone their skills and have fun.

Whether you’re competing, spectating, or just soaking in the vibes, the Ogau World Rookie Fest promises an unforgettable experience filled with energy, camaraderie, and snowy adventures.

What awaits you at Ogau World Rookie Fest 2025?

  • Thrilling Competitions: Watch the best up-and-coming snowboarders battle it out on the slopes.
  • Exciting Nitro Night Session: Enjoy a night of live music, free BBQ, and snowboarding under the stars.
  • Workshops & Entertainment: Learn new tricks, mingle with fellow snowboard enthusiasts, and be inspired by a movie premiere.

Early Bird Discounts – Don’t Miss Out!

Register by January 6th, 2025, and take advantage of discounts of up to €20 on select packages. Choose from a variety of all-inclusive options that include accommodations, lift tickets, event passes, and much more. This is your chance to experience Germany’s snowy wonderland while indulging in its iconic pretzels and vibrant culture.

Plan Your Trip

📍 Location: Snowpark Oberammergau, Germany
📅 Dates: February 14th–16th, 2025
📧 Contact: raceoffice@snowboardgermany.com
📞 Phone: +49 089 85790 403
📩 Infosheet: you can download it here

Secure your spot today and get ready for an action-packed weekend at one of Europe’s most anticipated snowboarding events!

 

Help shape the future of youth athlete education!

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youth athlete education

Black Yeti SSDRL aims to initiate an Erasmus+ educational program tailored for young athletes in the skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, and freeski communities.

We are conducting a preliminary assessment through an anonymous survey to ensure the program meets the needs of youth athletes.

ATHLETES, PARENTS, AND COACHES: Your input will be valuable in guiding this initiative, which will be organized in collaboration with educational institutions and key figures from the boardsports and Freeski industries.

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape the future of youth athlete education.

Thank you for your time and support!

Contact:

If you have any questions about the project, you are welcome to contact us:

Ilaria Righini
+39 334 8834551 – info@blackyeti.info

Young talents shine at the World Rookie Skateboard Finals at Mystic Skatepark

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The World Rookie Skateboard Finals at Mystic Skatepark in Prague concluded with a spectacular showcase of young talent, high-energy tricks, and an incredible spirit of camaraderie. Over three days, top young skaters from more than 15 nations, including the USA, Cambodia, Puerto Rico, and even Australia, competed at the iconic venue, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on four wheels.

The event kicked off on Friday with an exciting bowl contest, showcasing the skaters’ versatility and style on the transition terrain.

Men winners:
1. Adrian Moreno Salas (ESP)
2. Kingsten Kalawaia (USA)
3. Gabriele Fabi (ITA)

Women winners:
1. Teresa Havlikova (CZE)
2. Umay Demir (GER)
3. Lela Helfenstein (SUI)

The adrenaline continued to build on Saturday with the highly anticipated street finals, where riders delivered jaw-dropping tricks and technical prowess. The following days set a new benchmark, with Grom category champions claiming the highest overall scores of the entire contest, proving that the future of skateboarding is in great hands. Italy took home the most medals this year, showcasing the strength of their young riders.

Final results and awards

  • Grom Girls Champion: Laura Žáčková (CZE), from the Czech Republic, with the highest score among all female participants.
    The title stayed at home, as the 14 years old Prague local girl Laura Zackova had the overall score amongst all the girls competing, an amazing 78.67 that she got on her first run, showing the public and her competitors that she was there for the first spot in the podium. She started getting speed and with an ollie over the pyramid, followed by a perfect frontside lip slide down the biggest square rail of the delta. Then she went to the biggest part of the park to execute an incredible frontside 50-50 down the big hubba, which put her right on the first part of the park to do a backside 50-50 on the curb, without losing speed and going to the other side to do a stylish backside lip slide, a trick that most of the girls don’t go for it. If it was not enough, she went for a frontside boardslide down the rail, then a boardslide on the steepest rail of the park and ended her flawless run with a mandatory heelflip on the flat ground.
    Laura’s outstanding performance earned her several prestigious awards: the Red Bull Special Award for Best Girl Overall, an invitation to the next edition of the Mystic Sk8 Cup, and a Golden Ticket granting access to all the WRT Skateboard stops she wishes to attend in the upcoming season.
    Second place: Unna Peltotalo (FIN) – Third place: Noor Crevels (NED)
  • Grom Boys Champion: Beau Brunclair (BEL), who achieved the highest overall score among all male skaters. If you love competition skateboarding, just remember this name: Beau Brunclair. The 15-year-old Belgium talent was the weekend’s MVS (Most Valuable Skater). His runs this contest were at Mystic Skate Cup level and he had the overall score among all the boys, earning him not only the top spot in the Groom Podium but also the Golden Red Bull Special Award for Best Boy Overall, participation in the Mystic Sk8 Cup, and a Golden Ticket to compete at all the WRT Skateboard stops of his choice next year. If he started with an 88.33 on the first one, on his last one, the third, he ended with a 9 Club, a 93.33. Why? Well, he started with a backside kickflip tailslide on the curb, a nollie big spin back lip top fakie, a huge Tre Flip over the delta, backside 270 lip slide down the big square rail of the delta, big spin front blunt on the square rail of the delta, the other way around, backside lip slide on the Jersey Barrier and the Cherrie over the top the cake, a backside nose blunt on the rail on the other side. The judges call that an almost perfect run and what everybody wants to see.
    Beau’s achievements did not go unnoticed, securing him the Red Bull Special Award for Best Boy Overall, participation in the Mystic Sk8 Cup, and a Golden Ticket to compete at all the WRT Skateboard stops of his choice next year.
    Second place: Adrian Moreno Salas (ESP) – Third place: Gabriele Meini (ITA)

    World Rookie Skateboard Finals
    Beau Brunclair – ph. Andreas “Mone” Monsberger
  • Rookie Women Champion: Lina Sevcnikar (SLO), dominating her category with impressive style and technique. The 17-year-old blonde girl came from Maribor, Slovenia, to take the highest spot on the podium of the Rookie Women Category. Although she never completed any of the three one-minute runs she had for the final, she sealed the deal on her first run. Her talent, tricks and style were enough to beat the competition. On her best run, she started with a clean board slide on the first rail of the Mystic Skate Park, followed by a 270 in the hip. Then she got from speed from the quarter to execute a perfect front board slide on the square rail of the delta, right in the centre of the park. She returned to the park’s first section and tried to do a 50-50 up on the curb. She failed, but she got back on the run with a backside noseslide down the hubba. She ended a run with a nollie into the bank, a relaxed but well-executed trick that she used to say that she was quite happy with her 46.33 run.
    Lina’s victory earned her a spot at the next edition of the Mystic Sk8 Cup, solidifying her status as one of the most promising female skaters in the scene.
    Second place: Giorgia Meini (ITA) – Third place: Ines De Almeida Tamayo (POR)

    Lina Sevcnikar – ph. Tomas Hraban
  • World Rookie Skateboard Champion: Simon Gerber (SUI), takes home the top spot and the 2024 World Rookie Champion title. He took not only the WRT Finals 2024 Rookie Men Cup but also invitations to both the Mystic Sk8 Cup and the prestigious Simple Session. Simon was the best of the 18 men who competed in this category, and he did it with a 77.33 on his second of three one-minute runs. He started on his run with a Frontside Feeble on the rail, on the first part of the park, a backside disaster on the quarter, a backside 270 lip slide on the square rail, Kick Flip Front board on the delta square rail, a huge backside 360 Indy flying over the delta, frontside blunt on the rail, kickflip over the Fire Hydrant and he did not pinch the hurricane on the steepest rail, or it would be a better score, and ended with a blunt kickflip out on the quarter. This is what you have to do if you want to win.
    Simon’s prize includes invitations to the Mystic Sk8 Cup and the prestigious Simple Session, where he will compete against top pros and further develop his skills.
    Second place: Gabriele Fabi (ITA) – Third place: Alexander Blazek (CZE)
Simon Gerber – ph. Tomas Hraban

A Sunday of inclusion and fun

Sunday morning kicked off with an inspiring adaptive skateboarding session at Mystic Skatepark, where athletes of all abilities showcased their creativity and determination, leaving the audience in awe.

Okey para skateboarding – ph. Andreas “Mone” Monsberger

In the afternoon, the action moved to the legendary Stalin Plaza, one of Prague’s most iconic skateboarding spots, for a thrilling street session of photos and videos with filmmaker Mone. The relaxed session allowed the riders to show off their skills, connect with their peers, and capture unforgettable moments—celebrating the true essence of skateboarding.

Mussie Micheal – ph. Andreas “Mone” Monsberger

A world-class event and a glimpse of the future

The Prague finals once again proved why the World Rookie Tour is the ultimate launchpad for young talents aiming to go pro. With new promising skaters emerging from every corner of the globe, the future of the World Rookie Tour looks brighter than ever.

The World Rookie Tour team is already looking forward to the next season, where we will continue to support and showcase the next generation of world-class skateboarders!

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Balkans Rookie Fest 2024: skateboarding action returns to Stara Zagora (Bulgaria)

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Stara Zagora, Bulgaria– August 24.25

Get ready for the next stop of the World Rookie Skateboard Tour as the Balkans Rookie Fest returns to the beautiful city of Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, on August 24th and 25th, 2024. This exciting event is a highlight of the tour, where young skateboard talents from all over the region will showcase their skills in a thrilling competition that promises to deliver unforgettable moments.

Balkans Rookie Fest

The Balkans Rookie Fest will take place at Stara Zagora’s newly renovated skatepark, a venue that earned rave reviews during the 2022 edition of the tour. This state-of-the-art facility will be closed to the general public for the entire weekend, ensuring that riders have the perfect environment to train and compete. Whether you are a seasoned skater or a rising star, this skatepark is designed to bring out the best in every participant.

Stara Zagora is a charming city located about 200 kilometers from Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. For international participants, Sofia International Airport is the nearest major airport, and the city can be easily reached with a two-hour drive along the highway. Once you arrive, you’ll be greeted by the warm hospitality that Stara Zagora is known for, making your stay an enjoyable experience both on and off the board.

The entry fee for the event is 20 BGN or 10 EUR, payable in cash at the race office on-site. Riders of all levels are encouraged to join and be part of this exciting chapter of the World Rookie Skateboard Tour.

For accommodation options and additional information, feel free to contact the event organizers directly. You can reach us by phone at +359 884 835368 or +359 876 938382, or via email at windsurfer@abv.bg or sirmarich@gmail.com. We are here to assist with any questions you may have to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an adrenaline-fueled weekend at the Balkans Rookie Fest 2024! We look forward to seeing you in Stara Zagora for some of the best skateboarding action of the year.

Download HERE the infosheet

Balkans Rookie Fest

World Rookie Tour announces exciting summer skateboard tour

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Summer skateboard tour

The World Rookie Tour is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated summer skateboard tour, set to ignite the passion of young riders across Europe and Asia. Tailored for aspiring champions under the age of 18, this tour promises an exhilarating journey of skill, camaraderie, and growth.

The summer skateboard tour will kick off with its first stop at the breathtaking Lanzarote Rookie Fest, set against the backdrop of the island’s volcanic terrain and pristine coastline. Riders will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a unique and inspiring setting, surrounded by the natural beauty of Lanzarote.

From there, the tour will head to the picturesque slopes of Les Deux Alpes in France for the French Fries Rookie Fest, where riders can carve their way through high-altitude thrills and stunning alpine vistas. With world-class facilities and a vibrant skateboarding scene, Les Deux Alpes promises an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike.

Continuing the journey, the tour will make its only Italian stop in Modena for the Modena Rookie Fest, coinciding with the renowned event that celebrates skateboarding culture in the heart of Italy. With its rich history, vibrant atmosphere, and passionate community of riders, Modena will serve as the perfect backdrop for a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and celebration.

“We’re excited to kick off our summer skateboard tour and provide a platform for young riders to pursue their dreams,” said Meinhard Trojer, Tour Event Coordinator of the World Rookie Tour. “This tour is more than just a series of competitions; it’s a celebration of youth culture, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.”

While these stops are just a glimpse of the action-packed tour, riders and fans can explore the full calendar of events, leading up to the World Rookie Skateboard Finals in Prague, Czech Republic, from September 27th to 29th, on the World Rookie Tour’s online calendar.

The World Rookie Tour remains committed to providing a platform for young riders to pursue their passion and unleash their potential on the global stage. With expert coaching, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive community of fellow riders, the tour aims to foster growth, camaraderie, and excellence in skateboarding.

For more information on tour dates, registration details, and how to get involved, visit the calendar on the website.

Summer Skateboard Tour
Andres Martin Gramaglia Fusconi – World Rookie Skateboard Champion 2023

Thoren and Gasslitter triumph at World Rookie Tour Freeski Slopestyle Finals

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The freeski slopestyle finals of the World Rookie Tour reached an electrifying conclusion with spectacular performances leaving audiences in awe. Hosted in Madonna di Campiglio at the Ursus Snowpark, the event featured 55 athletes from around the globe, showcasing their skills on the slopes. Among them, a special mention goes to Melvin Seliberg, from Sweden, in the Grom category, who defended his title with a jaw-dropping second run: Rightfoot backside cork 630 blunt, rightside cork 900 reverse japan, switch leftside cork 900 tail, leftside 270 on frontswap backside 270 off, leftside flair.

After intense competition, we are delighted to announce this year’s winners: Theo Thoren, representing Sweden, and Maria Gasslitter, hailing from Italy.

Theo Thoren, with his distinctive style and technical prowess, clinched the top spot in the men’s category, showcasing exceptional control and creativity on the slopes. His determination and dedication were evident in every move, earning him the well-deserved title of champion.
Best run: Left 270 on frontside 450 safety out, rightside doublecork 1080 safety, leftside double cork 1260 tail, switch left 270 on 270 off, leftside 540.

freeski slopestyle finals

Maria Gasslitter, from Italy, shone in the women’s category, mesmerizing the crowd with her grace and daring. Her flawless performance and mastery of tricks left an indelible mark on the competition, solidifying her status as a rising star in the world of freeskiing.
Best run: Left foot on backside 450 out, switch leftside 540 japan, leftside 720 safety, right foot forward frontside 270 off, switch rightside 180.

freeski slopestyle finals

Both winners secured their spots in the finals by triumphing in Livigno, with Maria clinching first place and Theo securing second. Their victories underscore their incredible talent and commitment, earning the respect of competitors and the entire freeski community.

The World Rookie Tour continues to be a crucial platform for discovering and celebrating emerging talents in winter sports, and we are excited to see what the future holds for Theo Thoren, Maria Gasslitter, and other participants of this extraordinary competition.

A warm applause to our winners and all participants for making the World Rookie Tour freeski finals a memorable and exhilarating event.

Relive the best moments of the day:

Grom Men Podium:

1st place – Melvin Seliberg (SWE)
2nd place – Leon Vist Benjaminsen (NOR)
3st place – Ferdinand Bellet (FRA)

freeski slopestyle finals

Rookie Women Podium:

1st place – Maria Gasslitter (ITA)
2nd place – Zoe Van Essen (NED)
3st place – Magdalena Eglseder (GER)

freeski slopestyle finals

Rookie Men Podium:

1st place – Theo Thoren (SWE)
2nd place – Victor Knutsen (SWE)
3st place – Jason Filippos Zacharopoulos (SUI)

freeski slopestyle finals

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

Black Yeti “HE.ART ❤️ PROJECT”

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Black Yeti started the inclusive project “He.Art ❤️” based on sports and artistic workshops. Last year, during the World Rookie Freeski Finals, under-18 athletes of the World Rookie Tour and people with frailty or disabilities created some unique artworks: hand-painted skateboards using different techniques, and with the support of street artists. This artistic workshop has been proposed again at the Italian stop of the World Rookie Tour Skateboard in Modena.

The purpose of the “He.Art ❤️Project” is to show how sport and art can be powerful vehicles of inclusion, emotional involvement and sociality, and how they can combine and give genuine and full real-life experiences, enhancing everyone’s peculiarities. In fact, Black Yeti and World Rookie Tour believe sport is not only competition but also a growth path for athletes, their families and anyone else involved in our events.

During both events, while the athletes competed in the contest, fragile boys and girls attended introductory courses in one of our favourite disciplines: snowboarding, freeskiing and skateboarding supervised by qualified and expert coaches.

Inaugural Event and Upcoming Workshops

On Sunday November 12th, the project was presented at Modena Skatepark with the involvement of a partner association specialized in frail people. For an entire day, the skatepark was transformed into a hotbed of creativity. In fact, all the presents had the opportunity to learn the art of screen printing and personally print the Black Yeti log on their t-shirts. They decorate wooden boards with Uniposca and “help” the writer Federico Bavieri (aka TrAsT_No1) to produce the new graffiti for the Modena Skateboard School.
Finally, Luca Canali screen-printed 20 brand new skateboard decks with the Black Yeti outline for the next He.Art ❤️Project artistic workshops in Modena, Livigno, Madonna di Campiglio and Forte dei Marmi.

Watch at the following LINK the full photo gallery of the day.

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If you want more information about our project and wish to become a partner, contact us at: info@blackyeti.info

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

 

World Rookie Skateboard Finals successfully completed

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Mystic Sk8 Park, Štvanice Island, Prague, CZE, 07. Oct. 2023

Mystic Sk8 Park in Prague, Czech Republic, welcomed 80 young skaters from 20 nations from all over the world, with teams representing Europe, Asia, America, Oceania and, for the first time in WRT Sk8 Finals, Africa. After a season of qualifying events all around the countries, the 2023 World Rookie Skateboard Finals welcomed the energies and the positive vibes of tomorrow’s stars and offered all participants an immersive experience in the skateboard culture.

The event took place in a great international scenario: Mystic Skatepark is an iconic location on an island surrounded by river Vltava where the legendary Mystic Sk8 Cup started at the beginning of this century. The park is located in the middle of the beautiful city of Prague which, with its cultural and artistic attractions, offers riders and crew a unique travel and lifestyle experience.

Andres Martin Gramaglia Fusconi – 2023 World Rookie Champion

The skateboarders showcased an extremely high level of riding during a full day of qualification and finals and they competed for World Rookie Champions titles and tickets to world-class events such as Mystic Sk8 Cup and Simple Session.

In the Female category, British ripper Abbie Nicole Burns resulted the best in the comp and conquered the 2023 World Rookie Champion title. At only 14 years old, Abbie is the youngest WRT Skateboard Champion we ever had. Laura Zackova from the Czech Republic and Florence Ulrich Adcocks from Germany completed the female podium.

Girl Podium:first place Abbie Nicole Burns (GBR), second place Laura Zackova (CZE) and third place Florence Ulrich Adcocks (GER)

In the Grom Male division for under 14 years old riders, French rising star Axel Van Cuyck conquered the World Grom Champion Title, followed on the podium by Jesse Kloes (GER) and Mussie Michael (ERI).

Grom Podium: first place Axel Van Cuyck (FRA), second place Jesse Kloes (GER) and third place Mussie Michael (ERI)

In the top division of the event, the 15-19 years old rookies, we watched an amazing battle for the podium. With tons of “Italian Style” and very technical lines, Andres Martin Gramaglia Fusconi won the event and was crowned the 2023 World Rookie Champion. At only 0.3 points behind Rocco Mueller (SUI) got second place while the third position was conquered on his very last run by Gabriele Fabi from Rome, Italy.

Rookie Podium: first place Andres Martin Gramaglia Fusconi (ITA), second place Rocco Mueller (SUI) and third place Gabriele Fabi (ITA).

The competition was great but the World Rookie Skateboard Final was not only focused on the competitive side of skateboarding. In fact, the program also featured a lot of lifestyle activities to offer a unique experience to everybody: GummyLove “safe sex workshops”, social dinners, street sessions and an exclusive “Meet & Shred” session at Maxplace skatepark with local skateboard hero Maxim Habanec.

Watch the event video report here:

Check the photo gallery here:

If you were not here, then you can watch the re-run from the 2023 World Rookie Skateboard Finals in Prague here or on www.boardriding.com YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@boardriding

Hellas Rookie Fest: most colorful stop!

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After many difficulties and delays (regarding the location of the OAKA Skate Park which was not given to us at the last minute) we found a new space, the Asylum D.I.Y. in the Vikos Grove of Galatsi!

We apologize for the announcement a few days before the event, but we thought it was better to do it like this, than not do it at all.

Congrats to all the winners, see you in Prague!

Rookie Men Podium
1. NIKOLAS MOSXOGIANNIS
2. XRISTOS SPANDAGOS
3. LEDION ALKA

Grom Men Podium
1. CHRISTOS KATSAVRIAS
2. DIMITRIS KOKKINOS
3. ALEXANDROS DERVIS

Girls Podium
1. MARIANNA PANAGIOTAKI
2. ZOI LOUKISSA
3. LENA GENISIOU

See here the full photo gallery

Portugal Rookie Fest was cool!

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While most of the international skate events are focused on the pro riders the World Rookie Tour proves to be the place to be for the up-and-coming generations of skateboarders.

More than a contest it’s a party and more than prizes what it gives the new skaters is opportunities and experiences that will change their lives.

Grom Men Podium

  1. Teixeira Pacal
  2. Lopes Duarte
  3. Godinho Tomás

Girls Podium

  1. Costa Rafaela
  2. Simão Mariana
  3. Galante Madalena

Rookie Men Podium

  1. Teixeira Madu
  2. Preto Pedro
  3. Toledo Nimrod

See you all in Prague this weekend for the World Rookie Skateboard Finals with young skaters from the seven corners of the world.

See the full photo gallery

Great Britain Rookie Fest: good first one!

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As the first event World Rookie Tour organized in Great Britain we can say that it was a resounding success! Numerous participants, from the youngest to the oldest, took part in the competition in order to try to win one of the places for the World Rookie Skateboard Finals which will be held in Prague from 6 to 8 October, in the incredible Mystic SK8 Park.

The lucky winners are:

1st Boy: Ollie Parker
1st Boy: Ollie Parker
1st Girl Ayva Whittenbury
1st Girl: Ayva Whittenbury
Bowl champion: Seth Wilson
Bowl champion: Seth Wilson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See you in Prague guys!

Check here the Official Video and the Photo Gallery

Portugal Rookie Fest it will be great!

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Are you ready for a great skateboarding party at SLX Benedita in Portugal this weekend?! If you wanna have the opportunity to win one of the last chance to compete at the World Finals in Prague, this is the right opportunity!


Two days with not only skateboarding, but also an artistic workshop of stencil, drawing, 3D printing and a beat workshop.

Subscribe now at the following link!

WRF Modena: what a weekend!

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A big thank you to Modena Skateboard School for the hospitality. But the biggest thanks goes to the boys and girls who challenged each other with tricks.
A weekend dedicated to sport, art with Nicholas Zonca, RAP workshop held by Amir Isaa and dance exhibition with the hip hop performance of Centro la Fenice.

More than 30 boys and girls put themselves to the test to win one of the places at the World Rookie Tour Skateboarding Finals which will be held from 6 to 7 October in Prague at the Mystic Cup Park.

Andres Martin Gramaglia Fusconi Rookie Champ

Men Podium
🥇Diego Fusconi
🥈Gabriele Meini
🥉Carlo Cravosio

Women Podium
🥇Giorgia Meini
🥈Federica De Crescenzo
🥉Margherita De Gaspari

Rookies Men Podium
🥇Andres Martin Gramaglia Fusconi
🥈Gabriele Fabi
🥉Diego Nardini

 

Debrecen World Rookie Tour 2023

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The Debrecen World Rookie Tour held in the second biggest city of Hungary, brought together budding skateboarders from all over the country for an unforgettable showdown. Despite the calendar reading autumn, the sweltering heat of summer still clung to the air, making it an even more challenging and exciting event.

Debrecen, known for its vibrant skating community, was the perfect host city for this prestigious event. The competition took place at the brand-new Debrecen skatepark, hailed as Hungary’s largest and finest. The new facility offered not only an incredible street course but also a welcoming atmosphere for skateboarders to connect, learn and compete with each other.

In the end, it was the two-time U14 national champion Olivér Olaszy who emerged victorious, adding another title to his growing list of achievements. His impressive skills, fast pace, balanced and flawless performance were on full display as he took the top spot.

The Debrecen World Rookie Tour skateboarding competition was a resounding success, with a world-class skatepark, scorching summer heat, and enthusiastic participants, it was an event to remember. As the sun set over Debrecen, it marked not only the end of an incredible competition but also the promise of more thrilling WRT events to come in the future.

Results:

Grom Boys:

  1. Olivér Olaszy
  2. Jonatán Matolcsy
  3. Zsombor Rozgonyi

Rookie Boys:

  1. Dániel Turbucz
  2. Benedek Radó
  3. Barnabás Bányai

Grom Girl:

  1. Jonka Márki

World Rookie Skateboard Finals 2023

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Mystic Sk8 Park, ostrov Štvanice, Prague, CZ, 06 – 08 Oct. 2023

– REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN –

After a season around Europe and South East Asia, the Black Yeti is ready to present the World Rookie Skateboard Finals in Mystic Sk8 Park, Prague, Czech Republic, from 6th to 8th October 2023. Best young skaters from Europe, Asia and the US will land in Prague for a unique sports and lifestyle event in a great international scenario. Don’t worry, there are still other events in Europe to qualify for the finals (follow the WRT Calendar online) but from today on the registrations for the Finals are open!

Mystic Skatepark is an iconic location on an island surrounded by river Vltava in the middle of the beautiful city of Prague. In this unique scenario, the World Rookie Skateboard Champions 2023 will be crowned and incredible prizes will be awarded: a wildcard to Simple Session 2024 and several invitations to the Mystic Sk8 Cup 2024, invitations to special Red Bull Experience and many products from our partners Blue-Tomato, TSG, Etnies and Volcom.

The event will be broadcasted live by our partners www.boardriding.com and Fuel.TV.

If you are a skateboard fan or if your dream is to start a professional skate career, then Mystic SK8 Park in Prague is the place to be from the 6th to the 8th of October, for the 2023 World Rookie Skateboard Finals!

Registration at the following link

 

Skaters Package all included
€ 220,00: Entry Fee, 2 Nights at the hotel Florentina Boat with Breakfast in a double room, (06 – 08.10.2023) parked near the skatepark & Stalin plaza with 2 x Dinners Friday/Saturday at the sk8 park + Goodie Bag (single rooms are also available for additional cost)
Coach or Parents Package all included
€ 170,00 2 Nights on the hotel Florentina Boat in a double room with Breakfast parked near the skatepark & Stalin plaza with 2 x Dinner at the skatepark Friday/Saturday and Goodie (single rooms also available for additional cost)
Local Skaters package / no lodging
€ 60,00 Entry Fee + Goodie Bag
Soft drinks during the contest are included for all skaters.
Help for hotel booking: David.jancar@mysticskatepark.cz

PROGRAM:

Friday 6 October – Arrival Day World Rookie Final
10.00 – 22.00: Park is open for practice – free of charge
13.00 -19.00 Registration. NB: Everybody has to do the location Registration as well as the pre-registered Rider
19.00 – 21.00: Diner all together at the Mystic Sk8 Park

Saturday 07 October – World Rookie Final competition day
9.00 – 10.00: Open Training for all Riders WRF
10.00 – 15.00: Start WRF – Qualification run – more Detailed Program + Format will follow
15.00 – 17.00: Semi Finals Groms & Rookie Girls – Livestream
17.30 – 19.00: Final Groms & Rookie Girls – Livestream
Directly After WRF Price Giving Ceremony
20.00 – 22.00: Diner all together at the Mystic Sk8 Park

Sunday 08 October –  Departure Day World Rookie Final
11.00 – 13.00: Stalin Plaza skate session for registered skaters

Info and bookings registration@worldrookietour.com

Download all info here

Trentino Skate Camp: summer 2023 with Black Yeti!

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For the first year, World Rookie Tour organizes the Trentino Skate Camp together with Modena Skateboard School!

The idea starts from the desire to offer to all our kids who are passionate about action sports a week of training and other recreational-cultural activities in the open air, together with their friends from all over Europe, in the fantastic location of the Madonna di Campiglio Dolomites.

The focus is on the personal growth of individuals rather than on competition, an aspect often not considered in other activities of this type.

The week will be from 2 to 8 July 2023 together with our skateboard instructors and special guests!

All-inclusive price is € 799.00 per participant, in the case of siblings the price is reduced to €750.00
Including:
– 6 nights in multiple room with full board treatment in a 3*S hotel with swimming pool and gym
– two coaches always present to learn and perfect different tricks. Athletic preparation and proprioception suitable for skateboarding
– World Rookie Tour clothing kit
– trips and extra activities in the midst of nature in the splendid setting of the Dolomites between Pinzolo and Madonna di Campiglio
– insurance

Pinzolo (TN) return transfers are excluded

To register, fill in the form at the following LINK and pay the deposit of € 400.00 (the remaining amount must be paid by 30 June or at the latest in cash upon arrival in Pinzolo).

The camp will be confirmed when the minimum number of participants is reached by May 30th, then an information meeting (both online and by person) will be organized.

The camp is open to all those who wish to participate, as long as they are FISR members. Those without it can join our sports club at a cost of €30 (valid until 30 September 2023)

NB: Discounts are available for accompanying persons of clubs/groups who enroll at least 5 athletes