Category: World Rookie Tour

2017 Corvatsch Rookie Shooting

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After two days of contests the best riders of the Corvatsch Rookie Fest were at Corvatsch Snowpark for the Corvatsch Rookie Shooting! The sun, the amazing mountain landscape and the fantastic snowpark made this day memorable and the Black Yeti is sure that the Rookies will remember it forever! Enjoy the pictures here!

Photo credits: Andrea Cianfrocca – Francesca Silvestri

Check also out the amazing video of the 2017 Corvatsch Shooting here! 🙂

Filmed and edited by Andrea Cianfrocca

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 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

Areaeffe Snowpark will host the 2018 Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest

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From the 21st to the 25th February 2018 the Black Yeti will be for the very first time in Valle d’Aosta, Italy, for the Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest. The event will be hosted by the amazing Areaeffe snowpark of Pila, surrounded by the massive and beautiful mountains of the Alps. The park is situated at 2.200 m. and offers 4 different lines of any level: Beginner, Intermediate, Big, Rail. Moreover you can find 16 m. kickers, jibbing structures and a rail line. It is the best place to compete while having fun.

The rookies will stay in the same hotel, the same where the event headquarter will be based,with all comforts, including the swimming pool, to ensure a pleasant stay. In addition will be organized different activities such a Freeride Safety Clinic aimed to enhance the knowledge about the mountain and about how to have fun safely.

“The beautiful ski resort of Pila and the city of Aosta will host the first edition of the Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest, 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 proline, and it is in the middle of a beautifull freeride arena. Also all the partecipants will stay in the same hotel, the same where the event headquarter will be based, ensuring a great experience for everybody and a very easy general organization for all” stated Marco Sampaoli, World Rookie Tour Co-Founder.

Further information about how to partecipate, the program and the all inclusive packages will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

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
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 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

World Rookie Tour cooperates with X Games Norway 2018

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Taking part in the World Rookie Tour not only means to compete against the best riders coming from different nations, but it also means to have the chance to win prestigious awards! Therefore the Black Yeti is happy to announce that this year the winner of the World Rookie Finals that will be held in Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria from the 10th to the 15th April 2018, will be rewarded with an invitation to participate to one of the best event ever: the X Games Norway 2018!

Discover here how to get qualifed for the 2018 World Rookie Finals!

The X Games Norway is an annual extreme sports event that brings together Snowboard and Ski Big Air, Skateboard Street competitions and live music. This year it will take place from the 16th to the 20th May. Where? The Ski & Snowboard Big Air competitions will be held at Fornebu in Baerum, whereas the Skateboard Street competions at Skur 13 in Oslo. Moreover X Games Norway program is enriched by music, concerts and parties that make this event more memorable.

Sven Thorgren at X Games Norway 2017

Also famous snowboarders such as Marcus Kleveland, Roope Tonteri, Ståle Sandbech, Mons Roisland and Sven Thorgren, who started their carrier from the World Rookie Tour, partecipated to X Games Norway 2017. So this event is the perfect occasion to compete against the best snowboarder in the world and to increase your skills.

Ståle Sandbech at X Games Norway 2017

Tickets will be available beginning January 28 on Ticketmaster.com. Forthcoming details on the X Games athletes, competition schedule, music, telecast and more will be available on www.xgames.com.

Click here to see the trailer of the X Games Norway 2018.

2018 Bulgarian Rookie Fest Cancelled

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The Black Yeti is truly sorry to inform you that the Bulgarian Rookie Fest, supposed to take place from January 26th to 28th 2018 in Pamporovo, has been cancelled. The lack of snow doesn’t allow to build any course.

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
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 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

2018 DEEJAY XMasters World Rookie Fest – Registrations are open

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The DEEJAY XMasters World Rookie Fest 13th edition will take place at the Mottolino Snowpark in Livigno, Italy, one of the most famous snowparks in the European Alps, from the 20th to the 25th January 2018. To everyone looking for some freestyle action, World Rookie Fest returned with Deejay XMasters, the most famous Italian freestyle event!

In traditional manner, and in addition to the legendary slopestyle contest, all visitors will be admitted to all the activities to get closer to the freestyle scene and take part to the event even without competing. Yoga lesson, the unavoidable film premiere “2016/2017 World Rookie Tour tv show”, also dinners and parties to meet the other riders and make new friends coming from the all over the world. New for 2018 edition, from 20th January to 25th January, the event will happen together with “DEEJAY XMasters” with its incredible party and fun program.

More than 150 riders from 20 nations arrive every year for the slopestyle competition at the World Rookie Fest, which is actually the largest youth freestyle event in the history of snowboarding. All the podium winners from World Rookie Fest slopestyle will be qualified for the 2018 World Rookie Finals and the event will give out points for the World Snowboard Point List and for the World Rookie Rank. In addition, they will be crowned and celebrated with prestigious awards: 2 all-inclusive tickets for the 2018 World Rookie Finals in Kaprun (Austria), 2 all-inclusive ticket to the 2018 Corvatsch Rookie Fest, 2 all inclusive ticket for Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest, 3 tickets for the end of season Rookie Shooting, 6 surf camp in Spain by Surftolive.com, and other prizes offered by sponsors Union Binding, Oakley and TSG.

Watch the 2017 World Rookie Fest video here.

The quiet times are over. Is there anything cooler than DEEJAY XMasters World Rookie Fest?


All inclusive accomodation packages including 5 nights (double room) check in 20/01 check out 25/01, 4 days lift tickets, race inscription only for athletes, WRF event pass to all lifestyle activities and party at the 2018 DEEJAY XMasters World Rookie Fest in Livigno:

Type of accomodation
2** hotel – bed and breakfast  Rider: €420 Coach: €390
2** hotel – half board  Rider: €470 Coach: €440
3*** hotel – bed and breakfast  Rider: €470 Coach: €440
3*** hotel – half board Rider: €520 Coach: €490

Extra charge for accomodation in single room: plus €100

IMPORTANT: if you have any special request for your accommodation (specific hotel, less or more nights, different level of hotel) just contact us and the Livigno Touristic Office will take care of yours request!

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.

Info and registrations for the DEEJAY XMasters World Rookie Fest in Livigno, Italy:
Matteo Fregni: email registration@worldrookietour.com, phone 0039.059.9783397 or 0039.349.2210017

Click here to find all the info about program and booking.

Download the registration form here and sent it to registration@worldrookietour.com

2018 DEEJAY XMASTERS WORLD ROOKIE FEST – PROGRAM

20 Jan 2018 – Arrival Day
15.00 – 20.00 Riders, coach and media registrations. Payment of entry Fee (only in cash) and accommodation packages (cash and credit card). Bibs Distribution. All at Race Office c/o “CIELO” Via Gerus 253, Livigno, Italy
23.30 DEEJAY Xmasters Party @Miky’s Pub

21 Jan 2018 – Training Day for all and Event Presentation
10.30 – 14.00 Training in Slope Style at Snowpark Mottolino
9.30 – 16.30 Deejay XMasters party village at Mottolino gondola
15.30 DEEJAY Xmasters Aprés Ski @ Kosmo
16.30 – 17.30 Event Presentation at Race Office c/o “CIELO” Via Gerus 253, Livigno, Italia and video premiere
17.30 – 19.30 Welcome Party at Race Office c/o “CIELO” Via Gerus 253, Livigno, Italy

22 Jan 2018 – Qualification for Heat 1
9.30 – 15.00 Training and Qualification in Slope Style at Mottolino Snowpark
9.30 – 16.30 Deejay XMasters party village at Mottolino gondola
16.30 Yoga Session at Race Office c/o “CIELO” Via Gerus 253, Livigno
17.30 Results from Quali heat 1 and Coach Meeting at Race Office c/o “CIELO” Via Gerus 253, Livigno, Italy

23 Jan 2018 – Qualification for Heat 2
9.30 – 15.00 Training and Qualification at Mottolino Snowpark
16.00 Pool session at Acquagranda
17.30 Results from Quali heat 2 and Coach Meeting at Race Office c/o “CIELO” Via Gerus 253, Livigno,Italy

24 Jan 2018 – Finals for Heat 1 and Heat 2
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

25 Jan 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
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

Six Nations on the Corvatsch Rookie Fest Podium

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The Black Yeti is proud of all rookies, even this year the Corvatsch Rookie Fest was a blast. The beautiful mountain landscape and the amazing set up of Corvatsch Snowpark made the event memorable.

Almost 50 riders from 8 nations got challenged to conquer the podium of the Swiss stop of the Rookie Tour.  The race took place on a perfect setup designed specifically for the event and consisted of one downbox & one downrail on the first table, two kicker (8 and 15 mt) on the second table, one 17 meters’ kicker with the possibility to use it like a spine and the last rail area with one downrail and one down tube.

Wendelin Gauger (SUI) scored best in today’s rookie boys final with a solid run, bringing Swiss among the winning nations. Second and third place went to two other nations, Germany and Italy, thanks to Philip Schwan (GER) and Marco Krschhackl (ITA) run. Also grom boys showed their best: Alessandro Lotorto (SUI) was awarded the first place, followed by William Mathisen (SWE) that brings Sweden on the podium and Loris Reich (SUI) at third step.

In girls’ competition Emma Gennero (ITA) took the first place in the rookie category. Silver and bronze medal for Mona Danuser (SUI) and Anine Leenderts (NOR) that bring Norway on the podium . On the groms’ side, the Swiss Lena Müller (SUI) brought gold home and Bianca Gisler (SUI) occupies the second steps, The bronze medal goes to Mia Brookes (GBR), which brings Great Britain among the winning nations.

The winning runs:
1* Rookie Boy – Wendelin Gauger (SUI): switch blunt 270, switch back 9 mellon, backside 7 mute, front 1 in, switch back 3 out
1* Rookie Girl – Emma Gennero (ITA): cab 1 in, backside 3, frontside 3 indy, 50-50 boardslide
1* Grom Boy – Alessandro Lotorto (SUI): backlip, fontside 7 mellon, backside 7 indy, frontboard 450 out
1* Grom Girl – Lena Müller (SUI): backboard, backside 3 tail, stailfish, 50-50 front 1

Download here Corvatsch Rookie Fest Final Rank

 

Photos of the 2017 Corvatsch Rookie Fest are available on the WRT Facebook Fanpage
Day 1 – Arrival & Training Day
Day 2 – Qualification Day
Day 3 – Final 

Photo Credits: Alberto Della Beffa – Francesca Silvestri

 

The Black Yeti is happy to confirm already the Corvatsch event also for next season 2018.19 World Rookie Tour. And now the cowntdown is on for the oldest and biggest event of the tour: the leggendary “Deejay X-Masters World Rookie Fest” in Livigno, from 20th to 25th January 2018. Stay tooned for all updated information.

 

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 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

2017 Corvatsch Rookie Fest: Qualification Day

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Today took place the qualifications at Corvatsch Snowpark! Rookies and groms showed their best and impressed the judge. The 24 best riders are ready to go to the finals tomorrow!

Philip Schwan (GER) had an amazing run with the highest score in rookie category with a frontside 270 in on the first rail, back side 720 melon on the first kicker, frontside 720 melon grab frontside 720 talegrabe and a 180 in 360 out on the last rail. Whereas in the rookie female category Mona Danuser (SUI) had the highest score with a backside 50-50 on the first rail, frontside 360 melon on the first kicker, nosegrab on the second kicker and 50-50 180 out on the last rail.

In the grom category Mathisen William (SWE) impressed the judges with a backside lipslide on the first rail, frontside 720 grab on second kicker, backside 720 stalefish and on the last rail backside blunt 270 out. Bianca Gisler (SUI) had the best score in the female category with a backside lipslide on the first box, frontside 360 on the first kicker,  double nosegrab on the second kicker and 50-50 frontside 360 out on the last rail.

Finals will go down tomorrow. Stay tuned for updates on the social media channels of World Rookie Tour: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour  and  www.instagram.com/worldrookietour/.

 

Watch pictures from the qualification day

Corvatsch Rookie Fest – Quaification Result

Program

Saturday 16th – Finals
Each rider will take 3 runs (or 2 runs in case of bad weather) – Best Run counts
Advance to Final
4 Best Grom Girls / 4 Best Rookie Girls / 8 Best Grom Boys / 8 Best Rookie Boys
Start list: reverse order seeding from the finals (4->1 Grom Girls / 4->1 Rookie Girls / 8->1 Grom Boys / 8->1 Rookie Boys)
9.00 Riders Meeting
9.00 – 9.45 Training
10.00 – 12.00 Final
14.30 Prize Giving at Corvatsch mid station
14.45 Bibs give back at Corvatsch mid station
18.30 – 22.00 Dinner and riders party at Mulets Via Mulets 9, 7513 Silvaplana, Switzerland (25 €/person)

2017 Corvatsch Rookie Fest: Training Day

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For the third consecutive year the Black Yeti has landed to Corvatsch Park to find the next pro rider.

After the dinner all together yesterday night @Mulets, this morning rookies enjoyed the new set up during the “windy” training session.

Around 50 riders from 8 nations have fun on the park obstacles through-out the day. Shaper’s work was awarded by the satisfied face of rookies. This year the set up for the competition is made up of: one downbox & one downrail on the first table, two kicker (8 and 15 mt) on the second table, one sideway kicker and the last rail area with one downrail and one downtube.

See all photos of first day HERE

Download update program HERE

FRIDAY 15th – PROGRAM

9.00-9.45: training for all riders
10.00-11.00: Quali HEAT 1 (Rookie Boys & Rookie Girl)
11.15-13.00: Quali HEAT 2 (Grom Boys & Grom Girls)
15.oo: Result Qualification Announcement @ Corvatsch Mid Station

Good Luck riders and rock on!

2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Official Calendar

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

2018 World Rookie Tour – Official Calendar announced

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Finally the official calendar of the 13th edition of the World Rookie Tour has been announced! The first two stops, the NZ Rookie Fest and the World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass, were a blast. Now the tour goes on with spectacular events in North America, Asia and in Europe, where will take place for the first time the Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest from the 21st to the 25th February 2018 at the amazing snowpark in Pila, Northern Italy, surrounded by the highest and the most beautiful mountains of the Alps.
 World Rookie Tour represents the highest level of competitive youth snowboarding contests in the world, with more than 35 national teams competing each year in the rookie’s and grom’s divisions, and more than 1.000 riders joining it annually. All the events are life experiences where freestyle events are combined with lifestyle activities, workshops and social moments.
Mitchell Davern at NZ Rookie Fest

At the end of the World Rookie Tour, the final winners will be awarded with the titles of World Rookie Champions. They will be offered an unique opportunity to enter the world of professional snowboarding: invitation to Video Shooting, International Photo Shooting, Freeride Filming Trip. Moreover, as is tradition, the World Rookie Champions will be invited to one of the most famous world class snowboard event: you will be amazed when we will announce it!

Marcello “Marcy” Grassis at World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass

Next stop is in Corvatsch for the third edition of the Corvatsch Rookie Fest, from the 13th to the 17th December 2017. Register here now!

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
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 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

Corvatsch Rookie Fest: only a few weeks left

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The long-awaited Corvatsch Rookie Fest is getting very close to time! So get ready because from the 13th to the 17th of December you will have chance to win the ticket and the qualification spot for the 2018 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria.

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

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

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

Come and join the Corvatsch Rookie Fest! If you haven’t registered yet, do it now here.

Corvatsch Rookie Fest – Program

Wednesday 13th – Arrival Day
15.00 – 19.00 Registration, payment, bibs distribution at riders office at Mulets
19.15 Event presentation and welcome dinner at Mulets, Via Mulets 9, 7513 Silvaplana, Switzerland (25 €/person)
20.30 Video premiere at Mulets

Thursday 14th – Training all riders
07.30 – 13.00 Riders Office open for Registration, payment, bibs distribution at race office at Hotel Albana, Via Vers Mulins 6, 7513 Silvaplana, Switzerland
10.00 – 13.00 Training

Afternoon Enjoy Corvatsch, Silvaplana, St.Moritz

Friday 15th – Qualification 
Each rider will take 2 runs – Best Run counts
9.00 Riders Meeting
9.00 – 9.45 Training All Riders
10.00 – 11.00 Quali HEAT 1 – ROOKIE BOYS / ROOKIE GIRLS
11.15 – 13.00 Quali HEAT 2 (Warm up runs) – GROM BOYS / GROM GIRLS
15.00 Result Qualifications announcement at Corvatsch mid station
15.15 Bibs give back at Corvatsch Midstation
19.00 – 22.00 Snow Night Session and photo shooting (special price LiftPasses for Rookies)

Saturday 16th – Finals
Each rider will take 3 runs (or 2 runs in case of bad weather) – Best Run counts
Advance to Final
4 Best Grom Girls / 4 Best Rookie Girls / 8 Best Grom Boys / 8 Best Rookie Boys
Start list: reverse order seeding from the finals (4->1 Grom Girls / 4->1 Rookie Girls / 8->1 Grom Boys / 8->1 Rookie Boys)
9.00 Riders Meeting
9.00 – 9.45 Training
10.00 – 12.00 Final
14.30 Prize Giving at Corvatsch mid station
14.45 Bibs give back at Corvatsch mid station
18.30 – 22.00 Dinner and riders party at Mulets Via Mulets 9, 7513 Silvaplana, Switzerland (25 €/person)

Sunday 17 th – Rereseve day and shooting
(Saturday night: 55€/person, Sunday lift ticket: 25€/person)
10.00 – 13.00 Reserve day for finals or World Rookie Tour photo shooting

Note: the program is subject to change due to weather conditions.

 

CONTACTS
For general info:
info@worldrookietour.com

For registration and accommodation:
registration@worldrookietour.com
mobile: +39 3492210017
0039.059.9783397

For media request:
media@worldrookietour.com

Union Binding partners with World Rookie Tour

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The Black Yeti is proud to announce that Union Binding Company, the global leader in snowboard bindings, has signed a two-year sponsorship deal with the World Rookie Tour.

Union will be the official supplier of the World Rookie Tour and will participate in four stops: Corvatsch Rookie Fest, Deejay XMasters World Rookie Fest, Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest and World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, where there will be some Union Bindings at stake for all the athletes. Moreover for the winter season 2018/2019 will be produced a limited edition special binding: Union Custom House for Black Yeti.

Martino Fumagalli (Union Binding CEO): “Union is proud of this partnership with the World Rookie Tour, which is one of the important independent projects in the world for the development of youth snowboarding“.

Marco Sampaoli (WRT Co-Founder): “It’s incredibile to see how much the World Rookie Tour has in common with Union Bindings. To make an example, Union’s aim consists in creating the best snowboard bindings of the world, whereas the World Rookie Tour is working for 12 years in order to discover the best young snowboarders and integrate them in the pro system” .

 

Visit the Union Binding website

TSG: official World Rookie Tour supplier

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We are happy to announce that TSG, the brand leader of superior protection gear, is going to be the official supplier of the World Rookie Tour for 2 years! Moreover, next year will be produced a limited edition World Rookie Tour snowboard helmets.

Ruedi Herger (TSG CEO) “We are totally excited to intensify our cooperation with the World Rookie Tour. The tour offers young snowboarding talents an excellent starting platform and drives the sport forward. The kids are the future of snowboarding! Together, we can offer them the best opportunity to grow in professional snowboarding and provide them with the ideal protective gear“.

TSG is a bunch of former pro snowboarders, freeskiers, skaters, BMXers, MTBers and all-round thrill seekers, who just happen to be science-minded perfectionists: they are all about creating the best protection possible. Its goal is to create beautifully designed and comfortable gear with the best materials and construction technologies.

For more information visit TSG website.

World Rookie Tour launched a new website

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The Black Yeti is proud to announce that the new World Rookie Tour website has been launched!

Being an International event is fundamental to keep all the riders from all over the world updated with the latest news. This is why a new website was created! Some improvements have been made: it will be easier to sign in for the most of the events, you just need to go to “registration”. The calendar has been optimized and you can have a clearer idea of what it will be the next event and see all the news related to it. Finally you will be able to consult the website everywhere: during a travel, at home, on a tablet or on smartphone.

Stay updated and have a look at our brand new World Rookie Tour website!

 

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 Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest

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The Black Yeti never stops and next year he is going to Mammoth Moutain, California, for the Mammoth Rev Tour Rookie Fest, that will be held in March 2018.

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. Its Unbound Terrain Park boast one of the longest seasons in North America and is an official training site for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team. Here will be hosted the next generation of talented riders in halfpipe and slopestyle.

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.

Contact 

Lyndsay Gang – lgang@ussa.org

 

2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Provisional 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
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 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

Philip Schwan wins the 2017 World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass

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The second edition of the World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass came to an end and also this year the Rookies and the Groms were welcomed by the warm Italian temperature at Skipass tradeshow in Modena. The participants had the opportunity to compete on the best urban rail set up in Europe, designed and built by the shapers of F-Tech company based in South Tyrol.

This year the massive structure was completely reshaped and consisted of a pyramid bank with a gallery, in the middle, and a C Rail, at the top of the structure. Here the riders were able to express their style and their creativity with spectacular tricks and combos.

It was a great contest that saw 33 Rookies from 6 different Nations showed their best in oder to be qualified for the 2018 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See- Kaprun! But it was the Swiss Philip Schwan who took the first place with his Gap  Fs  270 in 270 out. On the podium also Cedric Neff (SUI) ranked second and Nick Puenter (SUI) ranked third both with impressive run and style.

Alex Lotorto (ITA) won the first place in the Grom’s category with an impressive Gap Bs 270 in. Second Adams Gabriel William George (GBR) and third Benni Fridbjomsson (ISL).

However being part of the World Rookie Tour also means to get to know new cultures and so did the Rookies, who visited the Casa Enzo Ferrari Museum in Maranello Modena and took a look to the beautiful old vintage cars and new cars. The last day they also had fun together in the Le Gobbe skatepark and in the evening they couldn’t resist to the delicious Italian pizza.

The tour goes on. Have a look at the World Rookie Tour events agenda below and see the closest event to you! Next stop will be in Corvatsch from the 14th to the 17th December 2017: all the information to join the upcoming WRT event in Engadina, Switzerland, will be available soon.

Download the ranking of the 2017 World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass  here.

2017.18 World Rookie Tour – Provisional 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
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

More event in North America, Europe and Asia will be announced soon!

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

2017 NZ Rookie Fest – Report

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The NZ Rookie Fest, the first 2017/2018 World Rookie Tour stop, came to an end and the first rookies and groms had been qualified for the World Rookie Finals, to be held in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, from the 10th to the 15th of April 2018.

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Starting with the Halpipe competition, on the 4th of October, Mitchell Davern won his Junior Nationals age category by adding a crippler 720 on the last hit and landing it clean.

“I really wanted to push myself to see if I could get on the podium,” said Mitch. “Everyone was throwing down so I decided to try the crippler. It was a bit risky because I haven’t landed it that much so it was really cool to put down my run.”

Zephyr Lovelock won the Intermediate Snowboard Boys’ age group and impressed the judges by grabbing every spin, tweaking the grabs and maintaining consistent amplitude down the pipe.

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The NZ Rookie Fest Champions are:

Mitchell Davern – Rookie Boys

Cool Wakushima – Rookie Girls

Zephyr Lovelock – Grom Boys

Meila Stalker – Grom Girls

Ending with the Slopestyle competion, on the 5th of October, Makayla Kellogg was one of the strongest female snowboarders of the day. Her rails were impressive with a 50-50 180 out, half cab to 180 pretzel, switch 50-50 to backboard, front 50-50 to front board, but the jump line was what secured the gold medal with a cab 5, straight air mute tweak, back 3.

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Regarding the Senior Boys Snowboard age group, Lachie Blackmore became the winner thanks to his perfect landings combined with a technical rail line with hardways 270 on the down-flat-down.

“I was pretty nervous coming into today’s competition, there was a bit more pressure with it being a World Rookie Tour event as well.,” said Lachie. “I’m really pleased with my result because it means now I can go and compete in the World Rookie Tour finals in Austria next year.”

The Cardrona NZ Rookie Fest Snowboard Slopestyle Champions are:

Lachie Blackmore – Rookie Boys

Makayla Kellogg – Rookie Girls

Zephyr Lovelock– Grom Boys

2017 Corvatsch Rookie Fest: register now!

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The World Rookie Tour goes on and now it’s time to get ready and register for the  Corvatsch Rookie Fest that will be held from the 13th to the 17th December 2017 at the amazing Corvatsch Snowpark in Switzerland.

Click here and register now!

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Here below you will find the provisional  program of the Corvatsch Rookie Fest 2017.

Wednesday, 13 December – Arrival day, event presentation, video premiere and dinner at Mulets in Silvaplana.

Thursday, 14 December – Training and heat 1 qualifications

Friday, 15 December –  Training, heat 2 qualifications and in the evening Night Session

Saturday, 16 December – Finals, dinner and party at Mulets.

Sunday, 17 December – Reserve day and photo shooting.

 

Further information about accommodation and all inclusive packages (including food, approved hotels, event registration and lift tickets) will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

 

Contacts for: registration, accommodation and booking:

Matteo Fregni: email registration@worldrookietour.com., phone 0039.059.9783397

 

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

Cardrona NZ: the first ever WRT 2017-2018 stop

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The Black Yeti, the most famous mascot in the snowboard’s world, is happy to announce for the first time the official stop of the World Rookie Tour at Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka, New Zealand! Cardrona Rookie Fest will be held from the 4th to the 6th of October. Athletes (national and international) must be members of Snow Sports NZ or any other WSF official national associations and registration will be through the Snow Sports NZ website.

Event Disciplines and Dates 

Wednesday 4th October: World Rookie Fest Snowboard Halfpipe Thursday
5th October: World Rookie Fest Snowboard Slopestyle Friday
6th October: Weather Day

Age Divisions

Only riders born 1st January, 2000, or younger will qualify for World Rookie Tour ranking.

  • Rookies: born 2000-2002
  • Groms: born 2003 or later

Registration 

Registration is handled through snowsports.co.nz. Riders, international and national, must create a membership through Snow Sports NZ before being eligible to register. Memberships cost $20 NZD for athletes under 16, and $60 for everyone else. You can do that by visiting here! After creating a membership, head to the Junior Nationals page, login, click the register link and then select Snowboard halfpipe, Snowboard slopestyle, or both!

  • World Rookie Fest Halfpipe: $45 NZD
  • World Rookie Fest Slopestyle: $45 NZD

Lift Tickets

Competitor passes are available from Sunday 1st October. Under 18 $40 per day. 18 and over $65 per day.

Workshops

Athletes will be invited to attend Judging Workshops after both events, in which the judges will explain their decisions and judging criteria. We hope this encourages the growth of quality competition by educating riders on what they need to do to progress in the sport!

Prizes

1 free entry for a standout slopestyle athlete and 1 free entry to a standout halfpipe athlete at the World Rookie Tour finals in Austria! More prizes TBC.

Location

The event is located at Cardrona Alpine Resort NZ, which is situated in between Wanaka and Queenstown. Queenstown is the closest airport to the resort, and is about an hour and a half drive to Cardrona. Wanaka is an hour and a half drive from Queenstown, but is only a 45-minute drive to Cardrona. We recommend renting a car at Queenstown airport and finding accommodation in Wanaka! There are bus options from both Queenstown and Wanaka as well, if that is preferred. If renting a car, please rent a car that can handle a dirt road as the drive to Cardrona is on an unsealed road.

Contacts

Graham Dunbar           events@cardrona.com                          027 543 9779
Luke Hetzel                  luke@snowsports.co.nz                         021 0838 2997
Brogan Mackney          eventsadmin@cardrona.com               027 517 8662

 

World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass – 26.28 oct

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The black Yeti will be back in Modena (Italy) for the second edition of the World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass! It will take place during the largest italian Tourism and Winter Sports Fair at ModenaFiere, from the 26th to the 28th October 2017.

It’s a urban trail jam contest, on an high quality rail set up, where 32 rookies and groms can compete and show their best. The first 3 winners in each category will be qualified for the 2018 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun! The rookie and the grom winners will be awarded with all-inclusive tickets for the World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun and for the new 2018 event “Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest”.

The contest will take place on the 27th.
On the 28th the top 5 riders of the World Rookie Rail Jam will have the chance to compete at the Rail Pro Skipass with a prize money pool of 5.000€. The other participants will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Modena and have fun at Le Gobbe skatepark.

Skeleton Program:
26th arrival day in Modena and social activity to be defined
27th World Rookie Rail Jam competition day (training, quali and finals)
28th Skipass Rail Pro competition day (for top 5 rookie/grom only) and skate session at Modena Skatepark.

For info, registraions and bookings: info@blackyeti.info

Important: the event is reserved to WSF NSA rookie team only and a limited number of free accomodation is available.

So save the date and see you in Modena!

World Rookie Tour 2017-2018 – First dates

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We are glad to announce the first stops of 2017/2018 World Rookie Tour! The first event will take place for the first time at Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand, whereas the others stops already confirmed will be held in Europe.

Every event of 2017/18 World Rookie Tour is reserved to Rookie riders (born from 1st of January 2000 to 31st of December 2002) and Grom (born from 1st of January 2003 and up), both boys and girls.

2017-18 World Rookie Tour – Provisional 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
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
Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest. Pila, Italy. February 21-25, 2018. Slopestyle (date to be confirmed)
World Rookie Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. April 10-15, 2018 Halfpipe and Slopestyle

And many more events for the upcoming winter season 2017.18 will be announced soon in Europe, North America and Asia.

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 for info: info@blackyeti.info