Category: World Rookie Tour

2018 WRF – Strong wind and awesome Workshops

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As announced, the third day of the 2018 World Rookie Finals in Kaprun was too windy to allow the start of the competition. Anyway, all the riders were motivated and took advantage of the time for some extra training in the halfpipe.

The weather was better and the motivation was incredible at the Elementary School of Kaprun, where during the morning, three first grade classes had the chance to enjoy a snowboard introduction course. Thanks to Burton Riglet boards and some other games, each class had the possibility to have fun and learn some basics movements on the board. Tomorrow, the kids will go up to the mountain to try what they have learnt on real snow.

The Jufa Hotel in Kaprun was the place to be in the afternoon and early evening for both rookies and grooms.  Viva con Agua hosted the first workshop with the goal to raise the kids’ awareness about the importance of water and the difficulties that some countries have in finding clean and drinkable water.

Later in the afternoon, Miriam Deller, from Kimiyo, gave the possibility to everybody to relax, practicing Yoga. The last workshop was done by Gorilla where the kids enjoyed preparing some fruit smoothies and got some tips how to eat properly to gain the maximum amount of energy.

Program for tomorrow, Friday 13. April 2018:
9.00am: Meeting for all riders, both HP and SS, at the Snowpark
17.00pm – 17.40pm: Kimiyo Yoga Workshop
18.00pm – 19.30pm: Dinner at World Rookie Final Restaurant
20.00pm: Coach Meeting

Photo Credits by Gustav Ohlsson

2018 WRF – Girls Slopestyle Qualifications

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Today, the Girls Slopestyle Qualifications went down in Kitzsteinhorn Snowpark! Rookie girls and grom girls showed an incredibile level of riding and impressed the judges with their skills and creativity. This promises a spectacular show on the Finals day, where the World Rookie Tour Champions will be crowned.

Slopestyle Qualifications results: Grom Girls and Rookie Girls.

Start Lists of the Slopestyle Final: Grom Girls and Rookie Girls.

Program for tomorrow, Thursday 12. April 2018:
9.00am: Meeting for all riders, both HP and SS, at the Snowpark
16.30pm – 18.00pm: Viva con Agua Workshop
17.45pm – 18.30pm: Kimiyo Yoga Workshop
18.00pm – 19.30pm: Dinner at World Rookie Final Restaurant
20.00pm: Coach Meeting
20.30pm – 21.30pm: Gorilla Workshop

Photo credits by Gustav Ohlsson

 

2018 World Rookie Finals have just begun

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The 2018 World Rookie Finals started in the best way possible! Yesterday – 10th April – Kaprun welcomed 141 riders from 24 different Nations, such New Zealand, Australia, Usa, Canada, Japan, Finland and Lithuania.

For the second year in a row, the finals of the largest youth snowboard series is hosted in the prestigious snowpark of Kitzsteinhorn, where the best worldwide riders are anxious to show off their tricks and have fun all together. During the registration and opening dinner at the Jufa Hotel, all Rookies and Groms had the opportunity to get together for the first time and to meet again their friends from all over.

Today is training day and Slopestyle Girls Qualification in the marvelous Kitzsteinhorn Snowpark. The competition set up consists of two tables with two jumps each and three jib tables with different obstacles that can inspire the riders to put down their most creative tricks.

In the afternoon, Rookies and Groms can join the First Aid workshop from 17.00 until 18.00 at the Jufa Hotel, where an EMT will show and teach them how to react and behave in case of an accident.

The Black Yeti whishes you all good luck!

Check out the updated program for today below.

Wednesday 11th April 2018 – Traning Day + SS Girls Quali Day

– 09:00 – 12:00 Training Slopestyle for all riders
– 09:00 – 13:00 Training Halfpipe for all riders
– 12:00 – 12:30 Slopestyle reshape
– 12:30-13:00 Warm up Girls Slopestyle
– 13:00 Qualification Girls Slopestyle
– 17:00 – 18:00 First Aid Workshop at Jufa Hotel
– 18:00 – 19:30 Dinner
– 20:00 Coach and Riders Meeting and Slopestyle Girls Qualification Results

Click here  to see the photos of the arrival day.

Download the starting list of the Slopestyle Girls Qualification here.

Check also out the the video here.

Ph: Gustav Ohlsson
Filmer: Andreas Monsberger

World Rookie Finals: only a few days left

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After 6 months of events in New Zealand, in Italy, in Switzerland, in the USA and in Japan, the World Rookie Tour came to an end and is ready to see the next World Rookie Tour Champions in Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See-Kaprun.

From the 10th to the 15th of April, riders will have the chance to show their skills and and have fun in the amazing Snowpark Kitzsteinhorn, which offers incredible kickers, a massive superpipe and countless rails, boxes and obstacles.

The winners will be rewarded with special prizes: wildcard to World Class Events, filming session with Pirate Movie Production, invitation to Rookie Fest Shooting, Trip to Chile and many tickets to next season Rookie Fest events.

Moreover, to make this event even more memorable are the lifestyle activities: social dinner every day, workshops with Viva con Aqua, which is a clean water project, a first aid clinic, a dedicated Yoga Session especially created for the World Rookie Tour by the founder of kimiyo – Yoga for Kids And Teens, Miriam Deller and for the first time the Gorilla Workshop, a healthy food initiative where riders can produce some smoothies. Last but not least the final party to celebrate the end of a great season.

Get ready and stay tuned to our channels!

Click here to watch the video of the 2017 World Rookie Finals, while below you can find the program of the 2018 World Rookie Finals.

 

Tuesday 10 Apr 2018 – Arrival Day
– 08:15-21:00     Registration.  Payment of entry fee. Bibs distribution at Riders Office
– 10:00-14:00     Park and Pipe are open (you can buy additional lift ticket for Tuesday at the riders office)
– 18:00 – 19:30  Opening Dinner at World Rookie Final restaurant
– 20:00  Coach Meeting (due to weather conditions and amount of riders it´s possible to have Wednesday afternoon already Girls SS Qualification)

Wednesday 11 Apr 2018
– 09:30 – 13:00   Training HP
– 09:30 – 14:30  Training SS
– 17:00-18:00     First Aid Workshop
– 18:00-19:30     Dinner at World Rookie Final restaurant
– 20:00  Coach Meeting

Thursday 12 Apr 2018
– 09:00 – 15:30  SS Qualification Rookie + Grom Boys
– 16:30-18:00     Viva con Agua Workshop
– 17:45 – 18:30  Kimiyo Yoga Workshop
– 18:00-19:30     Dinner at World Rookie Final restaurant
– 20:00  Coach meeting
– 20:30-21:30     Gorilla Workshop

Friday 13 Apr 2018
– 09:00–14:00    Qualification + Finals HP
– 17:00–18:00    Kimiyo Yoga Workshop
– 18:00-19:30     Dinner at World Rookie Final restaurant
– 20:00  Coach meeting

Saturday 14 Apr 2018
– 09:00 –15:30   Qualification SS Rookie + Grom Girls + SS Finals Girls and Boys
– 18:00 – 19:30  Dinner at World Rookie Final restaurant
– 21:00  Prize giving ceremony HP SS at the Party

Sunday 15 Apr 2018 – Reserve or Departure Day

THE PROGRAM CAN CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER, CONDITIONS AND AMOUNT OF RIDERS

2018 World Rookie Finals – Registrations are open

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The Black Yeti travelled all around the world in the last 8 months: from New Zealand to Italy, from Bulgaria to Scandinavia, from the Alps to Japan to North America. Rookies from more than 30 countries battled to conquer their spot to the most exclusive youth snowboard event on planet Earth:  the World Rookie Finals, at Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria.
Only the most promising riders will join this legendary event, which award in the latest 12 years the annual  World Rookie Champion titles and incredible prizes: wildcard to World Class Events, filming session with Pirate Movie Production, invitation to Rookie Fest Shooting, Trip to Chile and many tickets to next season Rookie Fest events.  Roope Tonteri, Sven Thorgren, Christian Haller, Gjermund Braaten or Reira Iwabuchi are only some of the previous winner: who will be the next snowboard star to be crowned in Austria?
Riders from all over the world will come for a unique sports and lifestyle event in a great international scenario.  The program of 2017 World Rookie Finals will include  World Snowboard Tour Slopestyle and Half Pipe contest and many lifestyle activities:  social dinner every day, workshops with Viva con Aqua, a first aid clinic the final party and much more you will not miss for any reason.
The amazing Snowpark at Kitzsteinhorn – Kaprun/Zell am See, Austria
If you are a snowboard fan or if your dream is to start a professional snowboard carrier, then Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, is the place to be from April the 10 th to April the 15 th.

Click here to find all the info about program and booking. Download the registration form here and sent it to registration@worldrookietour.com.

Registration, info and bookings
registration@worldrookietour.com 

VERY IMPORTANT:  

QUALIFYNG CRITERIA TO THE WORLD ROOKIE FINALS AND QUALIFIED RIDERS AVAILABLE HERE

Everybody knows it, every kid loves it, and every champion was here! The 2018 World Rookie Tour, along with locations and formats, is as follows:

2017.18  World Rookie Tour – Calendar
NZ Rookie Fest. Cardrona, New Zealand. October 05-08, 2017. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE
World Rookie Rail Jam. Modena, Italy. October 26-28, 2017. Urban Rail Jam DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest. Corvatsch, Swiss. December 13-17, 2017. Slopestyle DONE
Deejay Xmasters World Rookie Fest. Livigno, Italy. January 20-25, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest. Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria. January 26-28, 2018. Halfpipe and
Slopestyle CANCELLED
USASA Grom Fest. Keystone, USA. February 10, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters. Valle d’Aosta, Italy. February 22 -25, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
USASA Grom Fest. Breckenridge, USA. February 25, 2018. Halfpipe DONE
Indy Park Rookie Fest. Nekoma, Japan. March 03-04, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
Oslo Rookie Fest. Oslo, Norway. CANCELLED
Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest. Mammoth Mountain, California. March 15-16, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE
World Rookie Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. April 10-15, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE

Contacts for: registration, information and booking:
Matteo Fregni: email registration@worldrookietour.com, phone 0039.059.9783397

2018 Oslo Rookie Fest Cancelled

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The Black Yeti is sorry to inform you that the Olso Rookie Fest has been cancelled due to technical reasons! Therefore the next stop before the great Finals at Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, will be the Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest, in California, that will take place on the 15th (halfpipe contest) and on the 16th (slopestyle contest) of March 2018. Only Rookie age group are admitted.

Here below you can find the program of the Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest!

March 15 – Snowboard Halfpipe
8:00am- 1:00pm – Registration
8:45am- 9:15am – HP Warm Up Women
9:30am- 10:30am – HP Qualifications/ Finals Women
10:00am- 12:00pm – Slopestyle open for training *SB Only
12:00pm- 3:00pm – Slopestyle open for training *SB/ FS
10:30am- 11:00am – HP Warm Up Men Heat 1
11:15am- 12:30pm – HP Qualifications Men Heat 1
12:30pm- 1:00pm – HP Warm Up Men Heat 2
1:15pm- 2:30pm – HP Qualifications Men Heat 2
2:30pm- 2:45pm – HP Finals Warm Up Men
3:00pm- 4:00pm – HP Finals Men
**Awards immediately following
4:00pm- 5:00pm – Registration
5:00pm Snowboard – Slopestyle Rider Meeting

March 16 Snowboard Slopestyle
8:00am- 1:00pm – Registration
8:45am- 9:15am – SS Warm Up Women
9:30am- 10:30am – SS Qualifications Women
10:30am- 11:00am – SS Warm Up Men Heat 1
11:15am- 12:30pm – SS Qualifications Men Heat 1
12:30pm- 1:00pm – SS Warm Up Men Heat 2
1:15pm- 2:30pm – SS Qualifications Men Heat 2
2:30pm- 2:45pm – SS Finals Warm Up Men
3:00pm- 4:00pm – SS Finals Men
**Awards immediately following
4:00pm- 5:00pm – Registration

2018 Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest

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Great news from Japan! From the 3rd to the 4th March took place the Indy Park Rookie Fest in the “Nekoma” Hoshino Resort. Partecipants were welcomed by fantastic sunny days and were ready to compete and to try to grab the key to the gateway of the World Rookie Finals at Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria.

In the Grom Girls category was Hikari Yoshizawa who took the first place thanks to her run formed by B3 Tail Grab, F3 Stale Fish, Front in 50/50, Switch BS Board Slide and FS Board Slide 270 Out. Whereas the Rookie Girl winner was Hinari Asanuma (who also took the 4th place at the 2017 World Rookie Finals). Her best run included Cab 5 Track Driver Grab, B7 Mute Grab, BS Board Slide and a 50 F180 Out. The youngest Grom Girl rider who competed was Mimu Fujito, 10 years old!

The men’s Final was smooth like hell and characterized by hottest riding sessions. This years, the Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest has experienced a great level among boys. The winner of Grom Boys category was Youuto Yamada thanks to his run: Cab900 Mute Grab, B900 Mute Grab, Cab 180 to Back Nose Pretzels and Cab 270 on. In the Rookie Boys category, Ryoma Kimata gave the best of himself in his run where he has stomped Front Side double 10 Mute Grab, Back Side double 12 Mute Grab, Butter In Cab 180 and Front 270 In 270 Out Cab 270 In 450 Out, winning the first place! Second and third place was won by Yuri Okubo, who also competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics, and by Yamato Kudo. The youngest Grom Boys rider who compete Taku Shishido, age 8!

The Black Yeti is proud of you! Congratulations to everyone!

Finnish flag is waving at the 2018 Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters

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Black Yeti welcomed almost 75 of the best young riders from 11 different Nations around the world, arrived to compete on the slopestyle of the Pila ski resort. Despite challenging conditions caused by snowfall and low visibility, the riders exhibited a very high level of riding and great tricks.

At the AreaEffe Snowpark perfectly shaped, rookies could express themselves in tricks which brought to the podium 3 winners for each category. In Rookie boys podium, finnish rider, dominated the competition and won all three steps of the podium: Valtteri Kautonen (FIN) brought home gold medal, Joonas Bergman (FIN) and Sami Kallo (FIN) return to their homeland with silver and bronze respectively. Valtteri gave the best of himself in his 3nd run where he has stomped cab270 in, switch 50/50 to switch backside360 out on the rail set, cab 720, switch backside 900 and backside 540 on the kickers.

Merit also goes to italian Emma Gennero (ITA) that have claimed victory in the Rookie girls category thanks to her 3nd run: cab180 in, 50/50, 50/50 on the rail set, indy, backside360, frontside360 on the kickers. Second and third place for Sirja Niemi (FIN) and Lucie Silvestre (FRA).

England occupies the first places on the podium in the Grom category with Gabriel Adams (GBR) for the boys and Amber Fennel (GBR) for the girls.

In this first edition of the Pila Rookie Fest, prizes were awarded to even the smallest riders that they’re sending it too despite their age: Romani Allemand (FRA), Charlie Lane (GBR) and Jan Golinczak (POL) are the winners and they have respectively twelve, eleven and ten years.

All the podium of rookies and groms riders are qualified for the 2018 World Rookie Finals scheduled in Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, from 10th to 15th April 2018.

World Rookie Tour writes once again an extraordinary page of international freestyle snowboard, with a serene atmosphere of international friendship.

Download full results here: http://bit.ly/PilaRookieFestbyDEEJAYXmastersFinalResult

2018 Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters from MOON on Vimeo.

Follow the World Rookie Tour Facebook Fanpage to see all the pictures by Ania Grzelka.
DAY 1 – Arrival Day – Training Day – Event Presentation – Coach Meeting – Welcome Party Pila
DAY 2 – Qualification Day @ AREAEFFE snowpark Pila 
DAY 3 – Final Day

Preview of 2018/2019 World Rookie Tour TSG Helmet

2018 Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters – PRIZE:

Grom girls:
1° PLACE: UNION binding / OAKLEY goggle / TSG helmet
2° PLACE: TSG socks / ROXY  T- shirt /  TSG protection kit
3° PLACE: TSG socks / TSG  T- shirt

Rookie girls:
1° PLACE: ALL INCLUSIVE TICKET for CORVATCH ROOKIE FEST 2018 + SURF TO LIVE SURF CAMP + UNION binding / OAKLEY goggle / TSG helmet / ROXY Backpack
2° PLACE: SURF TO LIVE SURF CAMP+ TSG socks / ROXY  T- shirt /  TSG goggle
3° PLACE: SURF TO LIVE SURF CAMP + TSG socks / TSG  T- shirt

Grom boys:
1° PLACE: TICKET TO WRT SHOOTING + UNION binding / OAKLEY goggle / TSG helmet / QUIKSILVER Cap
2° PLACE: ALL INCLUSIVE TO WORLD ROOKIE RAIL JAM MODENA  + TSG socks / QUIKSILVER  T- shirt /  TSG protection kit
3° PLACE: ALL INCLUSIVE TO WORLD ROOKIE RAIL JAM MODENA + TSG socks / TSG  T- shirt / QUIKSILVER  T- shirt

Rookie boys:
1° PLACE: ALL INCLUSIVE TICKET for WORLD ROOKIE FINALS KAPRUN + SURF TO LIVE SURF CAMP + UNION binding / OAKLEY goggle / TSG helmet / QUIKSILVER Cap
2° PLACE: SURF TO LIVE SURF CAMP + TSG socks / TSG  T- shirt / QUIKSILVER  T- shirt / TSG Backprotector
3° PLACE: SURF TO LIVE SURF CAMP + TSG socks / QUIKSILVER  T- shirt / TSG protection

Kids boys:
1° PLACE: TSG helmet / DOLLY NOIR T- shirt
2° PLACE: TSG Protection KIT / TSG Goggle
3° PLACE: TSG Protection KIT


2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Official Calendar
NZ Rookie Fest. Cardrona, New Zealand. October 05-08, 2017. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE
World Rookie Rail Jam. Modena, Italy. October 26-28, 2017. Urban Rail Jam DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest. Corvatsch, Swiss. December 13-17, 2017. Slopestyle DONE
DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest. Livigno, Italy. January 20-25, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest. Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria. January 26-28, 2018. Halfpipe and
Slopestyle CANCELLED
USASA Grom Fest. Keystone, USA. February 10, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters. Valle d’Aosta, Italy. February 22-25, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
USASA Grom Fest. Breckenridge, USA. February 25, 2018. Halfpipe
Indy Park Rookie Fest. Nekoma, Japan. March 03-04, 2018. Slopestyle
Oslo Rookie Fest. Oslo, Norway. (to be confirmed)
Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest. Mammoth Mountain, California. March 15-16, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle
World Rookie Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. April 10-15, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
web: www.worldrookietour.com
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour 
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
mail: info@blackyeti.info 

2018 Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters: qualification went down today

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Despite challenging conditions caused by cloud and snowfall, the riders exhibited a very high level of riding as demonstrated by an impressive riding style during the qualification.

Here the results:

During the qualifications Freeride Safety Clinic was also held. It was a great success, the Black Yeti has ensured that everyone participates so that they can refine their knowledge of safety when freeriding.

The day ended, as usual, with the coach meeting. As planned, finals in Area Effe Snowpark will take place tomorrow, Saturday 24th February. All the podium riders will be qualified for the 2018 World Rookie Finals in Kaprun, Austria. Stay tuned!

Watch here all the photos of Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters – DAY 2.

Download here the quali result.

Check here the starting list of tomorrow final.

 

Photo Credits: Ania Grzelka

2018 Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters: good first take!

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The Black Yeti arrived in Aosta for the first edition of the Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters, welcomed rookies and coaches and inaugurated the start of the third Italian stop of the most loved tour by young promises of the Italian and international snowboarding.

The first time in Pila began in the best way, over 70 riders from 11 countries have been welcomed by the awesome panorama views ranging from Mont Blanc to Grand Combin, from the Matterhorn to Monte Rosa.

The clouds that surrounded the park during the first day of training don’t stop riders that try the bright set up made by AreaEffe Snowpark shapers’. To start the comp there’s a downrail and a donkey, on the 2nd table there’s a tank, a box and a pooljam, on the other three there are 2 kickers each (10mt and 15mt): the better wahy to start this stop of the World Rookie Tour in Pila, athletes could not ask for anything better.

But not just sports, the event program include video premiere, Freeride Safety Camp and cultural excursion in Aosta downtown.

As usual, the first day ended with the event presentation at riders office at the Express Hotel, with a short coach meeting and a good toast in the company during the welcome happy hour.

The program of the next days includes qualifying on Friday and finals on Saturday: Rookies give the best!

Click here to see all the photos of the first day of 2018 Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters.

To discover all the riders who will compete for the podium at Pila, download the rider list for the quali HEAT 1 and HEAT 2.

Check the contest format here.

Photo Credits: Ania Grzelka

 

2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Official Calendar
NZ Rookie Fest. Cardrona, New Zealand. October 05-08, 2017. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE
World Rookie Rail Jam. Modena, Italy. October 26-28, 2017. Urban Rail Jam DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest. Corvatsch, Swiss. December 13-17, 2017. Slopestyle DONE
Deejay XMasters World Rookie Fest. Livigno, Italy. January 20-25, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest. Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria. January 26-28, 2018. Halfpipe and
Slopestyle CANCELLED
USASA Grom Fest. Keystone, USA. February 10, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest. Pila, Italy. February 21-25, 2018. Slopestyle
USASA Grom Fest. Breckenridge, USA. February 25, 2018. Halfpipe
Indy Park Rookie Fest. Nekoma, Japan. March 03-04, 2018. Slopestyle
Oslo Rookie Fest. Oslo, Norway. (to be confirmed)
Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest. Mammoth Mountain, California. March 15-16, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle
World Rookie Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. April 10-15, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
web: www.worldrookietour.com
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
mail: info@blackyeti.info

 

If you dream to become a professional snowboarder, then your future starts from World Rookie Tour!

Winners of the 2018 USASA Grom Fest Keystone

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On the 10th of February took place the USASA Grom Fest Keystone at A51 Terrain Park. Despite the challenging conditions the riders showed their best and impressed the judges with their skills. The winners of the contest will be able to partecipate to the World Rookie Finals at Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See Kaprun, in Austria! Here below you can find the grom boys and grom girls winners. Congratulations to everyone!

Click here to see the photo gallery!

GROM BOYS

1st place Fynn Bullock-Womble
2nd place Koby Cook
3rd place Hayden Tyler

GROM GIRLS

1st place Kailey Bogart
2nd place Alyssa Moroco
3rd place Jadyn Dalrymple

World Rookie Tour riders at Pyeongchang 2018

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“If you dream to become a professional snowboarder, then your future starts from World Rookie Tour” and some of current pro snowboarders know it very well. This year  11 World Rookie Tour famous riders participated to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, where they impressed the public with their talent and their skills.

Roope Tonteri (FIN)- 2010 World Rookie Champion

These athlets are: Marcus KLEVELAND (NOR) Mons ROISLAND (NOR) Reira IWABUCHI (JPN) Roope TONTERI (FIN) Seppe SMITS (BEL) Staale SANDBECH (NOR) Sven THORGREN (SWE) Vlad KHADARIN (OAR) Jonas BOESIGER (SUI) Katie ORMEROD (GBR) and Sarka PANCOCHOVA (CZE). Coming from different nations, what they have in common is the passion for snowboarding and their past in the World Rookie Tour. Indeed they start their carrier participating to the World Rookie Tour and winning some contests. It is incredible to see how they have improved from ordinary riders, looking for sponsors, to the best freestyle snowboarders of the World.

Mons Roisland (NOR) – 2015 World Rookie Champion

The Black Yeti is proud to have given them wings and to have supported them at the beginning of their carrier. Now it is time to encourage the future generations and to help them to make their dreams come true.

Reira Iwabuchi (JPN) – 2015 World Rookie Tour Girl Grom Champion

 

2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Official Calendar
NZ Rookie Fest. Cardrona, New Zealand. October 05-08, 2017. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE
World Rookie Rail Jam. Modena, Italy. October 26-28, 2017. Urban Rail Jam DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest. Corvatsch, Swiss. December 13-17, 2017. Slopestyle DONE
DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest. Livigno, Italy. January 20-25, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest. Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria. January 26-28, 2018. Halfpipe and
Slopestyle CANCELLED
USASA Grom Fest. Keystone, USA. February 10, 2018. Slopestyle
Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters. Valle d’Aosta, Italy. February 22-25, 2018. Slopestyle
USASA Grom Fest. Breckenridge, USA. February 25, 2018. Halfpipe
Indy Park Rookie Fest. Nekoma, Japan. March 03-04, 2018. Slopestyle
Oslo Rookie Fest. Oslo, Norway. (to be confirmed)
Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest. Mammoth Mountain, California. March 15-16, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle
World Rookie Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. April 10-15, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle

World Rookie Tour conquers the United States of America

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The World Rookie Tour is having success not only among riders in Europe, but also in other continents. For the first time the Black Yeti arrives in the United States with three World Rookie Tour events: the USASA Grom Fest Keystone, the USASA Grom Fest Breckenridge and the Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest in amazing resorts and snowparks. The winners of these contests will be able to partecipate to the World Rookie Finals at Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See Kaprun, in Austria, whereas the other riders will have the opportunity to gain points for the World Rookie Rank.

The first event, the USASA Grom Fest Keystone, took place on the 10th of February at Keystone’s A51 Terrain Park. It was a slopestyle event reserved to Grom riders, that is to say those born from 2003 and after. The A51Terrain Park is ranked in the top 10 parks in the USA by Transworld Snowboarding Magazine. It offers features for all riding abilities and is the only terrain park in Colorado offering night riding. It is the best place to fun and to improve your skills.

Regarding the second USASA Grom Fest, it will take place at Breckenridge Freeway Terrain Park & Pipe on the 25th February 2018. It is a halfpipe event reserved for those born form 2003 and after. The park is located on Peak 8 and is one of the highlights at Breckenridge, whereas the superpipe is one of the best pipes in all of North America.

Last but not least the Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest, that will be held in Mammoth Mountain, California. The Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest is one of the four stops of Toyota U.S. Revolution Tour and the Mammoth Mountain has a long and legendary competitive snowboarding history hosting over ten years of Toyota U.S. Grand Prix events and serving as the naming site for the 2014 and 2018 Olympic freeskiing and snowboarding teams. The halfpipe contest will take place on the 15th March 2018, whereas the slopestyle contest will take place on the 16th March 2018. Only Rookie age group are admitted.

For further information and registrations visit www.usasa.org.

2018 Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters: the final countdown has begun!

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Rookies get ready because the next European stop of the World Rookie Tour will be for the very first time in Pila, Valle d’Aosta, Italy, for the Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters from the 22nd to the 25th February 2018! The event will take place at the amazing Areaeffe snowpark of Pila, a beautiful freestyle terrain surrounded by the massive freeride mountains of the Alps. The park is situated at 2.200 meters and it offers 4 different lines for every level: Begginer, Intermediate, Big and Rail. Moreover, thanks to the wonderful high mountain environment, it is the best place to have fun doing some freeride. 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.

Amazing freeride arena at Areaeffe Snowpark of Pila

“The beautiful ski resort of Pila and the city of Aosta will host the first edition of the Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters, a great new event for the 2018 World Rookie Tour. The Pila Snowpark is amazing, with many obstacles for any level and an high quality pro-line, and it is in the middle of a beautifull freeride arena.” stated Marco Sampaoli, World Rookie Tour Co-Founder. “Also all the partecipants will stay in the same hotel, the same location where the event headquarter will be based, ensuring a great experience for everybody and a very easy general organization for all”.

“We strongly believed in youth projects and we are proud to host for the fist time a World Rookie Tour event in Pila” stated Davide Vuillermoz, Pila Ski Resort president and Italian snowboard pioneer. “We love snowboard and we invested a lot of energies in the development of the snowpark and the local freestyle community for many years, conquering the title of Best North-West Italian Snowpark in the last 2 season: we are ready to welcome the young rockers of the World Rookie Tour for a week of great fun”.

Areaeffe Snowpark of Pila

Accomodation, Packages and Entry Fee
All the riders will have the opportunity to stay in the same hotel at special rates, the same where the event headquarter will be based, with all comforts to ensure a pleasant stay.

All inclusive accommodation packages including 4 nights half board (double room) check in 21/02 check out 25/02, 3 days lift tickets, race inscription only for athletes, WRF event pass to all lifestyle activities and party at Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY XMASTERS.

€ 350,00 – (315,00 for coach/parents)

Each extra night € 50,00
Single room plus € 10,00 each night

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.

Prizes
The 2018 Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters will offer:
– 1 all inclusive ticket for the 2018 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See Kaprun, Austria
– 1 invitation to the end of season World Rookie Shooting 2018 (date and location to be announced)
– 2 all inclusive ticket to the Modena Skipass World Rookie Rail Jam (scheduled in November 2018)
– 1 all inclusive ticket to the Corvatsch Rookie Fest 2018 (scheduled in December 2018)
– 6 Surf Camp in Santander offered by Surftolive.com
– Products from our main sponsors Union Binding, Oakley, Quiksilver, Roxy and TSG for all the podium riders.

Moreover all the podium riders will be qualified for the 2018 World Rookie Finals.

Don’t miss this opportunity and sign up now! Click here to find all the info about program and booking. Download the registration form here and sent it to registration@worldrookietour.com.

Info and registrations for the Pila Rookie Fest in Valle d’Aosta, Italy:
Matteo Fregni: email registration@worldrookietour.com, phone 0039.059.9783397 or 0039.349.2210017

2018 PILA ROOKIE FEST BY DEEJAY XMASTERS PROGRAM

21st Feb 2018 – 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.

22nd Feb 2018 – 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

23rd Feb 2018 – 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, Livigno

24th Feb 2018 – Finals
9.30 – 14.00 Training and Finals at Areaeffe Snowpark – Pila
15.00 Prize-giving Ceremony at Areaeffe Snowpark – Pila

25th Feb 2018 – Reserve Day or Departure Day
All day Departure or Reserve day for competition

2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Official Calendar
NZ Rookie Fest. Cardrona, New Zealand. October 05-08, 2017. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE
World Rookie Rail Jam. Modena, Italy. October 26-28, 2017. Urban Rail Jam DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest. Corvatsch, Swiss. December 13-17, 2017. Slopestyle DONE
DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest. Livigno, Italy. January 20-25, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest. Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria. January 26-28, 2018. Halfpipe and
Slopestyle CANCELLED
USASA Grom Fest. Keystone, USA. February 10, 2018. Slopestyle
Pila Rookie Fest by DEEJAY Xmasters. Valle d’Aosta, Italy. February 22-25, 2018. Slopestyle
USASA Grom Fest. Breckenridge, USA. February 25, 2018. Halfpipe
Indy Park Rookie Fest. Nekoma, Japan. March 03-04, 2018. Slopestyle
Oslo Rookie Fest. Oslo, Norway. (to be confirmed)
Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest. Mammoth Mountain, California. March 15-16, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle
World Rookie Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. April 10-15, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle

Iceland again on Livigno podium at 2018 WRF

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Livigno and Mottolino Snowpark have welcomed over 100 riders from 11 nations for this year DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest. After two days of heavy snow fall and low clouds, the sun accompanied Tuesday training and Wednesday’s final, where the athletes showed their skills in two final runs.

Grom Girls Podium

The girls started first and Annika Morgan (GER) landed on the Rookie top spot with her second run which included a backside 360 and a frontside 360 indy on the kicker line, than boardslide 270 out and lipside pretzel 270 out on the Oakley elephant rail. Annika won on two Finnish riders: Inna Puhakka (FIN) and Evelina Taka (FIN). Also Grom Girls showed their best: Mia Brookes (GBR) took the first place ahead Elena Schutz (SUI) and Evy Poppe (BEL).

Rookie Girls Podium

Grom Boys started straight after the Girls’ category. William Mathisen (SWE) and Alessandro Lotorto (SUI) compete for the podium here too, after the Swiss stop in Corvatsch, and they won respectively the first and second place. William won in the Groms’ category with a score of 82,5 in his second run where he landed backside double cork and frontside 720 melon on the kickers of XL line and front blunt 270 and backblunt 270 in on the last rails. Lukas Frischhut (AUT) rounded out the podium as third.

Grom Boys Podium

Baldur Vilhelmsson (ISL) scored best in today’s contest with a solid run, winning Rookie’s division with his 85,3 points, bringing Iceland to victory for the second year in a row. He landed a frontside 900 indy and switch back 900 on the kicker line, blunt 270 out and backside 270 in on the last jibbing obstacles. Baldur finished ahead Nick Punter (SUI) and Noah Vicktor (GER).

Rookie Boys Podium

Right after the prize giving ceremony, Baldur stated: “I am so stoked! For me, it’s the first time in Livigno, the park was so sick today and meet other riders here is nice, also World Rookie Tour is a great competition“.

Mottolino Snowpark set up for competition

Last but not least, the prize awarded to the best team that this year has won Switzerland with its 17 athletes.

Elephant Rail Oakley

To end the day, the Black Yeti waited all the riders for the final party at Miky’s Pub supported by Dolly Noire and energized by Red Bull. And obviously, we’ve concluded this edition in style.

Find all the pictures about  2018 DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest below:
Day 1 – Arrival Day – Event Presentation – Welcome party
Day 2 – Yoga – Coach Meeting
Day 3 – Training
Day 4 – Competition Day

Photo Credits by Ania Grzelka

Watch the report video of the event here

Thanks to 2018 DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest sponsors and media partners: DEEJAY Xmasters,Livigno Touristic Office, Mottolino Fun Mountain, Skipassion, Oakley, Quiksilver, Roxy, Union Binding Company, TSG, SurftoLive, Dolly Noire, Elle-Erre, Boardriding, Pleasure Magazine, Quattro Media, Red Bull, World Snowboard Federation and FSI Federazione Snowboard Italia.

Everybody knows it, every kid loves it, and every champion was here! The 2018 World Rookie Tour, along with locations and formats, is as follows:

2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Official Calendar

NZ Rookie Fest. Cardrona, New Zealand. October 05-08, 2017. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE
World Rookie Rail Jam. Modena, Italy. October 26-28, 2017. Urban Rail Jam DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest. Corvatsch, Swiss. December 13-17, 2017. Slopestyle DONE
Deejay XMasters World Rookie Fest. Livigno, Italy. January 20-25, 2018. Slopestyle DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest. Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria. January 26-28, 2018. Halfpipe and
Slopestyle CANCELLED
USASA Grom Fest. Keystone, USA. February 10, 2018. Slopestyle
Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest. Pila, Italy. February 21-25, 2018. Slopestyle
USASA Grom Fest. Breckenridge, USA. February 25, 2018. Halfpipe
Indy Park Rookie Fest. Nekoma, Japan. March 03-04, 2018. Slopestyle
Oslo Rookie Fest. Oslo, Norway. (to be confirmed)
Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest. Mammoth Mountain, California. March 15-16, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle
World Rookie Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. April 10-15, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle

Training day is over at the DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest

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Under clear blue sky, the day of training for the all riders went down today at Mottolino Snowpark! Rookies and groms certainly had the skills to impress the judges!

This morning from 9am to 10.30pm Rookie boys and Grom girls tried theirs best trick on the slope, followed from 10.30am to 12 by Grom boys and Rookie Girls.  After 1.30pm the M, L and XL line are opened for all riders.

All boys and girls have enjoyed the stunning set up, thanks to the hard work of the shapers that this morning have finished freeing the park from the meter of fresh snow fallen in last two days. All the guys got their chance to taste the slopestyle course.

After a snowboarding day the Black Yeti has decided that is relax time. Until 10pm all riders and coaches can have fun at Aquagranda.

Big Final will go down tomorrow: each rider have 2 run to do their best, best round count as final result.

Good luck rookies, and rock on!

Stay tuned for updates on the social media channels of World Rookie Tour: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour

 

Photo Credits: Ania Grzelka

Find all the pictures about  DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest below:
World Rookie Fest – Day 1 – Arrival Day – Event Presentation – Video Première – Party
World Rookie Fest – Day 2 – Training Postponed – Yoga Session – Coach Meeting
World Rookie Fest – Day 3 – Training Day

STARTING LIST DEEJAY XMASTERS WORLD ROOKIE FEST

2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Official Calendar

NZ Rookie Fest. Cardrona, New Zealand. October 05-08, 2017. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE
World Rookie Rail Jam. Modena, Italy. October 26-28, 2017. Urban Rail Jam DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest. Corvatsch, Swiss. December 13-17, 2017. Slopestyle DONE
Deejay XMasters World Rookie Fest. Livigno, Italy. January 20-25, 2018. Slopestyle
Bulgarian Rookie Fest. Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria. January 26-28, 2018. Halfpipe and
Slopestyle
USASA Grom Fest. Keystone, USA. February 10, 2018. Slopestyle
Pila Rookie Fest. Valle d’Aosta, Italy. February 21-25, 2018. Slopestyle
USASA Grom Fest. Breckenridge, USA. February 25, 2018. Halfpipe
Indy Park Rookie Fest. Nekoma, Japan. March 03-04, 2018. Slopestyle
Oslo Rookie Fest. Oslo, Norway. (to be confirmed)
Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest. Mammoth Mountain, California. March 15-16, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle
World Rookie Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. April 10-15, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
web: www.worldrookietour.com
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour 
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour 
mail: info@blackyeti.info 

If you dream to become a professional snowboarder,
then your future starts from World Rookie Tour!

ABOUT THE WORLD ROOKIE TOUR  
The World Rookie Tour is organized by the Black Yeti ssrl in collaboration with World Snowboard Federation and its National Snowboard Associations. It consists of a selection of high quality International events, the so called “Rookie Fests”, reserved for riders under 18’s only, in Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia. The World Rookie Tour consists not only of competitions: it also features loads of other activities to help rookies to grow in the field of professional snowboarding, such as photo & video shootings, avalanche and rescue clinics, meetings with photographers and international team managers, parties and English talks. Since year zero it awards tickets to world class events such as The Arctic Challenge, The Air & Style, The World Snowboarding Championships, invitations to professional snowboard photo & video shootings, and freeride trip in Chile. Every year the tour crowns the World Rookie Champion at the end of season, at the World Rookie Finals, a unique event where the best youngsters from almost 30 countries compete and have fun. More information at www.worldrookietour.com.

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION
The World Snowboard Federation (WSF) is the international organization exclusively working to develop the sport of snowboarding at all levels. Program areas include: Halfpipe, Big Air and Slopestyle competitions, Banked Slalom, Para-Snowboard, judge and shapers, education and certification, and snowboard activities for riders of every age. The WSF represents a network of National Snowboard Associations (NSAs) who work together at a worldwide level to promote the development of snowboarding. NSA members can find a source of inspiration and support from the WSF for the activities they are conducting within their nations and by working towards the same goal: progression of snowboarding from the ground up. Amateur and Pro Riders alike need to be members of the WSF to support the sport of snowboarding and enjoy the advantages of being a WSF Member.

ABOUT WORLD SNOWBOARDING
World Snowboarding promotes competitive snowboarding in representing the interests of a professional network of events, athletes, national sport associations and industry partners. A Non-Profit organization, World Snowboard Federation owns World Snowboarding, which administrates the widely respected global ranking system and the World Snowboarding Points Lists (WSPLs). By offering a fair, unbiased, global ranking platform, and through maintaining global competition, course-build, safety and judging standards, World Snowboarding brings transparency to the sport, across the freestyle disciplines of Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air. Through World Snowboarding’s four-tiered Regional to Elite level tour structure, it encourages, develops and supports rider progression from rookies to world-class athletes, where the Elite level, WST events are the ultimate pinnacle of snowboarding competition.


Press Office World Rookie Tour
Marco Sampaoli – marco@moonsrl.it – Tel. +39.059.9783397

Video Release: 2017 World Rookie Shooting

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The Black Yeti is happy to announce that the video of the 2017 World Rookie Shooting is finally online!

The best riders of the 2016/2017 World Rookie Tour such as Chase Blackwell (USA), Margherita Meneghetti (ITA), Davide Boggio (ITA), Casper Wolf (NED), David Luckerbauer (AUT), Emmi Parkkisenniemi (FIN), Gian Andrea Sutter (SUI) and Iina Puhakka (FIN) were rewarded with an invitation to the World Rookie Shooting, which took place in Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See Kaprun in April 2017!

Chase Blackwell

Also this year the winners of the 2018 DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest, of the 2018 Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest and of the 2018 World Rookie Finals will have the opportunity to win the invitation to the 2018 World Rookie Shooting!

Riders at 2017 World Rookie Shooting

The video was displayed during the event presentation of the 2018 DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest in Livigno, on the 21st of January 2018, in which participated more than 100 riders from 11 nations!

Watch here the 2017 World Rookie Shooting.

Enjoy the pictures of the 2017 World Rookie Shooting here.

Another snowy and windy day at 2018 DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest

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The weather conditions of the second day of DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Tour wasn’t better than yesterday. Due to the snow falling during the night and the persistent wind, today, rookies didn’t have the chance to try the L and XL line of race set. Only line M has been opened, even if it’s deep in the clouds.

Tomorrow there will be a sunny day without wind and temperatures around -2 degrees. The race director have decided, in agreement with the coaches, this event form:
tuesday 23rd – > training day
wednesday 24th -> 2 runs each, best run count.

This afternoon, to relax body and mind after a snowboarding day, rookies gathered for a yoga session at the race office. Also the Black Yeti do this and enjoyed the benefits 😉

Competition start tomorrow at Mottolino Snowpark. Stay tuned! Below the program:

Tuesday 23rd – Updated program:
Training day for all riders.
9.00-10.30: training group 1
10.30-12.00: training group 2
12.00-13.00: lunch break
13.00-14.30: training group 2
14.30-16.00: training group 1

GROUP 1: Rookie boys & Grom girls
GROUP 2: Grom boys & Rookie girls

Wednesday 24th – Updated Program:
2 run each rider, best run count as final result.
9.00-9.30: training girls
9.45-10.45: girls competition (Grom girls – Rookie girls)
11.00-11.30: training Grom boys
11.45-12.45: Grom boys competition
13.00-13.45: training Rookie boys
14.00-15.15: Rookie boys competition
17.30: prize-giving ceremony @ riders office

 

Watch pictures from day 2

Download the starting list of tomorrow

Click here to check updated program

 

Photo Credits: Ania Grzelka

2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Official Calendar

NZ Rookie Fest. Cardrona, New Zealand. October 05-08, 2017. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE
World Rookie Rail Jam. Modena, Italy. October 26-28, 2017. Urban Rail Jam DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest. Corvatsch, Swiss. December 13-17, 2017. Slopestyle DONE
Deejay XMasters World Rookie Fest. Livigno, Italy. January 20-25, 2018. Slopestyle
Bulgarian Rookie Fest. Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria. January 26-28, 2018. Halfpipe and
Slopestyle
USASA Grom Fest. Keystone, USA. February 10, 2018. Slopestyle
Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest. Pila, Italy. February 21-25, 2018. Slopestyle
USASA Grom Fest. Breckenridge, USA. February 25, 2018. Halfpipe
Indy Park Rookie Fest. Nekoma, Japan. March 03-04, 2018. Slopestyle
Oslo Rookie Fest. Oslo, Norway. (to be confirmed)
Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest. Mammoth Mountain, California. March 15-16, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle
World Rookie Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. April 10-15, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:  
web: www.worldrookietour.com
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour 
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour 
mail: info@blackyeti.info 

If you dream to become a professional snowboarder,
then your future starts from World Rookie Tour!

ABOUT THE WORLD ROOKIE TOUR  
The World Rookie Tour is organized by the Black Yeti ssrl in collaboration with World Snowboard Federation and its National Snowboard Associations. It consists of a selection of high quality International events, the so called “Rookie Fests”, reserved for riders under 18’s only, in Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia. The World Rookie Tour consists not only of competitions: it also features loads of other activities to help rookies to grow in the field of professional snowboarding, such as photo & video shootings, avalanche and rescue clinics, meetings with photographers and international team managers, parties and English talks. Since year zero it awards tickets to world class events such as The Arctic Challenge, The Air & Style, The World Snowboarding Championships, invitations to professional snowboard photo & video shootings, and freeride trip in Chile. Every year the tour crowns the World Rookie Champion at the end of season, at the World Rookie Finals, a unique event where the best youngsters from almost 30 countries compete and have fun. More information at www.worldrookietour.com.

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION
The World Snowboard Federation (WSF) is the international organization exclusively working to develop the sport of snowboarding at all levels. Program areas include: Halfpipe, Big Air and Slopestyle competitions, Banked Slalom, Para-Snowboard, judge and shapers, education and certification, and snowboard activities for riders of every age. The WSF represents a network of National Snowboard Associations (NSAs) who work together at a worldwide level to promote the development of snowboarding. NSA members can find a source of inspiration and support from the WSF for the activities they are conducting within their nations and by working towards the same goal: progression of snowboarding from the ground up. Amateur and Pro Riders alike need to be members of the WSF to support the sport of snowboarding and enjoy the advantages of being a WSF Member.

ABOUT WORLD SNOWBOARDING
World Snowboarding promotes competitive snowboarding in representing the interests of a professional network of events, athletes, national sport associations and industry partners. A Non-Profit organization, World Snowboard Federation owns World Snowboarding, which administrates the widely respected global ranking system and the World Snowboarding Points Lists (WSPLs). By offering a fair, unbiased, global ranking platform, and through maintaining global competition, course-build, safety and judging standards, World Snowboarding brings transparency to the sport, across the freestyle disciplines of Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air. Through World Snowboarding’s four-tiered Regional to Elite level tour structure, it encourages, develops and supports rider progression from rookies to world-class athletes, where the Elite level, WST events are the ultimate pinnacle of snowboarding competition.


Press Office World Rookie Tour
Marco Sampaoli – marco@moonsrl.it – Tel. +39.059.9783397

Powder welcome DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest

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Livigno and Mottolino Snowpark welcomed over 100 competitors from 11 different Nations aged 9 to 18, competing in this year DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest.

Today, January 21, all participants haven’t the chance to test the slopestyle setup during the open training session due to heavy snow fall and strong wind up in the mountain. The Race Director has decided to suspend the competition for today waiting for the weather conditions get better. It’s hell of World Snowboard Day, literally.

The amazing set up that shapers crew had made is under 60cm of fresh snow. Course line consists of three lines: Line M with 3 jump and jib obstacles, line L and XL 2 jump each and 2 table jibbing with pooljam, flat rail, Oakley elephantrail, and it waits for shredding by rookies.

Also the DEEJAY Xmasters village had to fight bad weather but it doesn’t prevail. Thanks to excellent team the village has been moved next to the start of Mottolino Gondola in no time. For today and tomorrow Oakley and GORE-TEX will give you the chance to test on the field and in all conditions clothing, technical equipment, cars and accessories. And if you have your skis or snowboard Maxi Sport will do a free check up of that. Between a test and check Lavazza and Eraclea will warm you with a good coffee or a cup of hot chocolate. If the weather doesn’t convince you, Jeep awaits you at the Mottolino gondola parking for a super excited test drive.

However the day ended in the best way, all together, with a great opening ceremony: all rookies comes to race office to watch the video première of the first part from 2017 World Rookie Tour TV Show & World Rookie Shooting in Kaprun and to have, as usual, the welcome party.

In the next days Mottolino Snowpark will host the training postponed today, qualification and the finals. The race format will be decided after the training day. Right now, the next appointment is for tomorrow morning, Monday 22, at 10.30am for training session.

Get ready for incredible tricks from the world’s best young snowboarders in the slopestyle contests at the Livigno Mottolino Snowpark! This is the place of positive energy, cool tricks and good vibes!

Click here for first pictures from the World Rookie Fest day1.
Curious to know who will compete in Livigno? Find the riders’ list here
Check update program here.

2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Official Calendar

NZ Rookie Fest. Cardrona, New Zealand. October 05-08, 2017. Halfpipe and Slopestyle DONE
World Rookie Rail Jam. Modena, Italy. October 26-28, 2017. Urban Rail Jam DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest. Corvatsch, Swiss. December 13-17, 2017. Slopestyle DONE
Deejay XMasters World Rookie Fest. Livigno, Italy. January 20-25, 2018. Slopestyle
Bulgarian Rookie Fest. Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria. January 26-28, 2018. Halfpipe and
Slopestyle
USASA Grom Fest. Keystone, USA. February 10, 2018. Slopestyle
Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest. Pila, Italy. February 21-25, 2018. Slopestyle
USASA Grom Fest. Breckenridge, USA. February 25, 2018. Halfpipe
Indy Park Rookie Fest. Nekoma, Japan. March 03-04, 2018. Slopestyle
Oslo Rookie Fest. Oslo, Norway. (to be confirmed)
Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest. Mammoth Mountain, California. March 15-16, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle
World Rookie Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. April 10-15, 2018. Halfpipe and Slopestyle

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
web: www.worldrookietour.com
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour 
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour 
mail: info@blackyeti.info 

If you dream to become a professional snowboarder,
then your future starts from World Rookie Tour!

ABOUT THE WORLD ROOKIE TOUR
The World Rookie Tour is organized by the Black Yeti ssrl in collaboration with World Snowboard Federation and its National Snowboard Associations. It consists of a selection of high quality International events, the so called “Rookie Fests”, reserved for riders under 18’s only, in Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia. The World Rookie Tour consists not only of competitions: it also features loads of other activities to help rookies to grow in the field of professional snowboarding, such as photo & video shootings, avalanche and rescue clinics, meetings with photographers and international team managers, parties and English talks. Since year zero it awards tickets to world class events such as The Arctic Challenge, The Air & Style, The World Snowboarding Championships, invitations to professional snowboard photo & video shootings, and freeride trip in Chile. Every year the tour crowns the World Rookie Champion at the end of season, at the World Rookie Finals, a unique event where the best youngsters from almost 30 countries compete and have fun. More information at www.worldrookietour.com. 

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION
The World Snowboard Federation (WSF) is the international organization exclusively working to develop the sport of snowboarding at all levels. Program areas include: Halfpipe, Big Air and Slopestyle competitions, Banked Slalom, Para-Snowboard, judge and shapers, education and certification, and snowboard activities for riders of every age. The WSF represents a network of National Snowboard Associations (NSAs) who work together at a worldwide level to promote the development of snowboarding. NSA members can find a source of inspiration and support from the WSF for the activities they are conducting within their nations and by working towards the same goal: progression of snowboarding from the ground up. Amateur and Pro Riders alike need to be members of the WSF to support the sport of snowboarding and enjoy the advantages of being a WSF Member. 

ABOUT WORLD SNOWBOARDING
World Snowboarding promotes competitive snowboarding in representing the interests of a professional network of events, athletes, national sport associations and industry partners. A Non-Profit organization, World Snowboard Federation owns World Snowboarding, which administrates the widely respected global ranking system and the World Snowboarding Points Lists (WSPLs). By offering a fair, unbiased, global ranking platform, and through maintaining global competition, course-build, safety and judging standards, World Snowboarding brings transparency to the sport, across the freestyle disciplines of Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air. Through World Snowboarding’s four-tiered Regional to Elite level tour structure, it encourages, develops and supports rider progression from rookies to world-class athletes, where the Elite level, WST events are the ultimate pinnacle of snowboarding competition.

Press Office World Rookie Tour
Marco Sampaoli – marco@moonsrl.it – Tel. +39.059.9783397

DEEJAY Xmasters WRF Final Party by Dolly Noire

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The Black Yeti is happy to invite all participants of the DEEJAY Xmasters World Rookie Fest to the Final Party that will take place on the 24th of January at Miky’s Disco Club in Livigno, the best way to celebrate together the end of an amazing event! This was made possible thanks to our sponsor Dolly Noire, an Italian streetwear brand.

Moreover this event will be made memorable by Dj Boss Doms, who will lighten up the atmosphere! So save the date and see you there!

DJ Boss Doms

Program of the day

24 Jan 2018
10.00 – 14.00 Training and Finals at Mottolino Snowpark
17.00 Prize-giving Ceremony at at Race Office c/o “CIELO” Via Gerus 253, Livigno
22.30 Final Party at MIKY’S