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Sven Thorgren won 2016 Air + Style Tour

Posted on March 23, 2016November 20, 2017

The final stop of the Air + Style World Tour 2015/16 was held at the EXPO Park, LA Coliseum, Los Angeles, USA, where the Japanese Yuki Kadono came first with a huge Frontside Triple Cork 1440 Mute and a Backside Tripe Cork 1620 Mute. Kyle Mack finished second and Sven Thorgren came in third.

But, Sven Thorgren, ex grom and rookie champion of World Rookie Tour, also won this years’ Air+Style World Tour!

Good job Sven! Keep it up!

Check the news at: http://airandstyle.com/2016/02/sven-thorgren-2016-airstyle-tour-champion-yuki-kadono-defends-la-title/!

2016 Völkl World Rookie Finals – Registrations Are Open

Posted on March 18, 2016November 20, 2017

Ischgl, Austria. 5-10 April 2016

Ischgl is hosting the 2016 Völkl World Rookie Finals for one more time, and young shredders from across the globe will be gathering for this prestigious event. All of them will rock the Iscghl slopestyle course as they will compete to reach the finals, scheduled for April 9.

A mix of Rookies from more that 20 countries are getting ready for their run out on the Ischgl slopestyle course, for the most exclusive youth snowboard event on the Planet! The program of 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals will include World Snowboard Tour Slopestyle contest, many lifestyle activities which will be announced soon, and the famous final party.

Only the most promising riders will join this legendary event, which award in the latest 11 years the annual World Rookie Champion titles and incredible prizes: wildcard to Air&Style, filming session with Pirate Movie Production, invitation to Rookie Fest Shooting, Trip to Chile and many tickets to next season Rookie Fest events. Mons Roisland, Roope Tonteri, Sven Thorgren, Christian Haller, Gjermund Braaten are only some of the previous winner: will be the next snowboard star to be crowned in Ischgl?

If you are a snowboard fan or if your dream is to start a professional snowboard carrier, then Ischgl, Austria, is the place to be from April the 5th to April the 10th.

The program and the pre-registration form are attached to this e-mail. Further information about the event can be found online at www.worldrookietour.com

Download here the event info, program and registration form at www.worldrookietour.com/downloads/wrt2016/WRF_Ischgl_2016.zip

Registration, info and bookings
rookie@worldsnowboardfederation.org

Watch the 12 minutes TV Show with the best moment from the 2015 Völkl World Rookie Finals here: https://vimeo.com/155226590

Photo Credits: Gustav Ohlsson

VERY IMPORTANT!! QUALIFING CRITERIA TO THE VOLKL WORLD ROOKIE FINALS
(WHO CAN JOIN THE EVENT IN ISCHGL)

– Riders, male and female, born 1st January 1998 and younger are admitted.
– Riders will be divided in 2 age groups: born before/after 2001.
– Only riders from WSF member nations are admitted.
– Qualified are the top 20 riders of the World Rookie Rank (top 20 male, top 20 female) + the top 10 riders from the Grom rank by the 23th of march 2016. you can check the rookie ranks here: www.worldrookietour.com/rank
– Additional every Nation is allowed to nominate 2 Rookies Men, 1 Rookie Girl, 1 Grom Men, 1 Grom Girl.
– The top 3 riders, both male and female / Rookie and Grom, from the previous international stops in Chile, Switzerland (Corvatsch and Laax), Italy (Livigno and Monte Bondone), France, Norway, USA and Japan are already qualified to the Volkl World Rookie Finals. National secretary or national coaches are allowed to send their team inscriptions.

PRE-QUALIFIED RIDER LIST FROM PREVIOUS 2015.16 WORLD ROOKIE TOUR INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

GROM GIRL

Bianca GislerI (SUI)
Chutz Elena (SUI
Tina Steffensen (NOR)
Luan Salgueira (FRA)
Emma Gennero (ITA)
Marilù Poluzzi (ITA)
Margaux Herpin (FRA)
Molly Philips (FRA)
Asanuma Hinari (JPN)
Murase Kokomo (JPN)
Murase Yura (JPN)
Wicki Berenice (SUI)
Muller Anna (SUI)
Tanno Livia (SUI)
Steffensen Tina (NOR)
Mylius Maria (NOR)
Bakke Emma (NOR)
Salgueira Luan (FRA)
Deloriere Kiara (FRA)
Guitard Zoe (FRA)
Reira Iwabuchi (JPN)

ROOKIE GIRLS

Antonia Yañez (CHI)
Mai Gonzalez (CHI)
Albertin Sina (SUI)
Brodier Juliette (FRA)
Henna Ikola (FIN)
Nora Frisvold (NOR)
Hanne Eilertsen (NOR)
Chloé Silliers (FRA)
Emmi Parkkisenniemi (FIN)
Lucie Silvestre (FRA)
Suffys Manon (BEL)
Bischof Babet (SUI)
Parkkisenniemi Emmi (FIN)
Bruserud Marie (NOR)
Herleiksplass Elise Seljevoll (NOR)
Komuro Yuuna (JPN)
Takahashi Aoi (JPN)
Aizawa Mao (JPN)
Abou Lola (FRA)

GROM MEN

Alvaro Yañez (CHI)
Julian Cortes (CHI)
Benja Yañez (CHI)
Jaros Samuel (SK)
Camezind Samuel (SUI)
Neff Cedric (SUI)
Elias Rupp (SUI)
Casper Wolf (NED)
Samuel Camenzind (SUI)
Rakim Foy (NED)
Joey Van Der Noort (NED)
Gabriel Adam (GBR)
Umehara Souta (JPN)
Kunitake Hiroaki (JPN)
Kimata Ryoma (JPN)
Vicktor Noah (GER)
Guetl Leon (GER)
Puenter Nick (SUI)
Mathisen William (SWE)
Ndoumbe Natan Elijah (FRA)
Artus Brian (FRA)
Merimee Luca (FRA)
Takeru Otsuka (JPN)

ROOKIE MEN

Fede Chiradio (Arg)
Bruno Natalucci (Arg)
Erik Bastiaansen (NED)
Niek Van Der Velden (NED)
Tom Harveyson (AUS)
Khadarin Vladislav (RUS)
Fischer Florian (SUI)
Sutter Gian Andrea (SUI)
Nicola Liviero (ITA)
Sebastian Springeth (ITA)
Loris Framarin (ITA)
Van der Velden Niek (NED)
Mustonen Ville (FIN)
Ulstein Isak (NOR)
Gjerdalen Bendik (NOR)
Eckhoff Mathias (NOR)
Valax, Enzo (FRA)
Miramond de laroquette Adrien (FRA)
Chaminade Tanguy (FRA)
Miyazawa, Yutaro (JPN)
Suzuki, Atsuhiro (JPN)
Hiroaka Keitaro (JPN)
Gauger Wendelin (SUI)

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

Follow the World Rookie Tour online @
Web: http://bit.ly/wrt2015
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . postponed to 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 – Deleted
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway 26.28 February 2016 – DONE
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016 – DONE
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016 – DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016 – Deleted
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016 – DONE
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016
World Rookie Shooting . Mottolino Snowpark, Livigno, Italy. 10.13 Aprile 2016 NEW!

Age Groups
WSF rookie events are reserved to Rookies (born from 1st of January 1998 to 31st of December 2000) and Grom (born from 1st of January 2001 and up), both boys and girls. All contests of the World Rookie Tour will generate valuable results for the TTR World Snowboard Tour Ranks and for the World Rookie Rank developed by World Snowboard Federation.

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: competitions, 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 nation and by working towards the same goal: progression of snowboarding from the ground up. The WSF collaborates with the TTR Pro Snowboarding, the owner and operator of the TTR World Snowboard Tour and the TTR World Ranking System. Through this collaboration and coordination of events at the TTR World Snowboard Tour, The WSF and the TTR want to create an environment that fosters the development of competitive snowboarding. In February 2012, the WSF and the TTR hosted the inaugural World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo, Norway, an elite level event to be held every four years in alternating cities around the world. Official website: www.worldsnowboardfederation.org.

About TTR Pro Snowboarding & World Snowboard Tour
TTR Pro Snowboarding is a non-profit organization that oversees a professional network of events and athletes. Our objective is to develop and showcase the sport of snowboarding through the World Snowboard Tour, while facilitating a fair and open competition environment that includes innovative judging and ranking systems. We encourage riders to develop from rookies into world-class athletes through a 6 Star level rating system; which will be replaced by a new 4-tiered structure from October 2014. Under the new World Snowboard Tour 2.0, the 4-tiered structure will encompass Elite, International, National, and Regional event levels. Elite events will comprise the WST Pro Series (current working title). The Regional, National, and International levels of the WST 2.0 will make up the WST Qualifying Series (working title).

2016 Oslo Rookie Fest Video

Posted on March 7, 2016November 20, 2017

Isak Ulstein And Emmi Parkkisenniemi Win The Oslo Rookie Rookie Fest 2016!

The sun over the perfectly shaped black line in the Oslo Vinterpark was giving it all – and so did 75 young snowboarders at the Oslo Rookie Fest 2016 from 26th to 28th of February. Enjoy the video of 2016 Oslo Rookie Fest!

Oslo Rookie Fest 2016 from MOON on Vimeo.

The Black Yeti’s first ever slopestyle stop in the Norwegian capital was highly awaited – Norway has been one of the most represented countries in the World Rookie Tour the past few years. During the NATIONAL level World Snowboard Tour contest on past Saturday, Rookies stemming from eight different countries proved their Black Yeti skills showcasing massive tricks. Norwegian rider Isak Ulstein left the greatest impression on slopestyle course. Best girl became Rookie Emmi Parkkisenniemi from Finland. Isak and Emmi brought home full-paid tickets for the pinnacle event of the World Rookie Tour – the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals in Ischgl, April 2016, snowboards from Sims and Never Summer and of course the famous Black Yeti trophies. Parallel to the Oslo Rookie Fest, the X Games Oslo were going down in the World Winter Capital. After practice and competition, the Rookies watched the best riders of the world competing in the X Games Oslo Finals in Halfpipe and Big Air.
Several athletes of the X Games Oslo have previously competed in the World Rookie Tour, which is providing the unique chance to help the next generation of pro snowboarders to experience their first dives into international contests and develop their competition skills. Besides exercising and watching high level riding, the Rookies enjoyed a snowskate session with the local Asker Snowboard and Freestyle Club pushing the Rookies skateskills on snow.

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

Follow the World Rookie Tour online @
Web: http://bit.ly/wrt2015
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . postponed to 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 – Deleted
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway 26.28 February 2016 – DONE
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016 – DONE
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016 – DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016 – Deleted
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016
World Rookie Shooting . Mottolino Snowpark, Livigno, Italy. 10.13 Aprile 2016 NEW!

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: competitions, 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 nation and by working towards the same goal: progression of snowboarding from the ground up. The WSF collaborates with the TTR Pro Snowboarding, the owner and operator of the TTR World Snowboard Tour and the TTR World Ranking System. Through this collaboration and coordination of events at the TTR World Snowboard Tour, The WSF and the TTR want to create an environment that fosters the development of competitive snowboarding. In February 2012, the WSF and the TTR hosted the inaugural World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo, Norway, an elite level event to be held every four years in alternating cities around the world. Official website: www.worldsnowboardfederation.org.

Italy Triumphs at the 2016 Trentino Rookie Fest

Posted on March 6, 2016November 20, 2017

The Trentino Rookie Fest fifth edition kicked off with a fantastic competition day with 62 young snowboarders who showed their best side. Friday morning sunshine and blue bird welcomed the young guns on the Monte Bondone Resort, above Trento.

In the new slopestyle course, including a rail combination, two tables with kickers and a wall-pyramid obstacle, the 48 male and 14 female riders could demonstrate their skills in three runs. In the Rookie men’s category, Italian rider Nicola Liviero earned the highest score with his run: Switch-front blunt 270 out the first rail, Cab 180 in 360 out to the second one, Frontside720 tailgrab, Backside900 mute grab and frontside rock’n’roll at the end of the course. Nicola wins ahead of two others Italian riders, Sebastian Springeth and Loris Framarin. Best Rookie girl was Chloé Silliers from France with her impressive run: boardslide to frontside board, Backside540 tailgrab, Cab540 tailgrab, indy air over the wall. Second place for Emmi Parkkisenniemi (FIN), third Lucie Silvestre (FRA).

Rakim Foy from Nederland took the first place in the Grom male’s category. In his winning run he laid down a Cab 270 in, Frontside blunt 270 out, Switch Backside540 mute, Backside720 mute, Frontside 360 over the wall. Grom boys Joey Van Der Noort (NED) and Gabriel Adam (GBR) came second and third. On the girl’s side, Italian rider Marilù Poluzzi impressed with her style despite her young age. Margaux Herpin (FRA) and Molly Philips (FRA) earned second and third place.

Fresh from their slopestyle contest, in the afternoom the Rookies spent great time in Trento, a city rooted in art and history such us Buonconsiglio Castle, for several centuries residence of the Prince Bishops of Trento, the Duomo with its splendid square and fountain dedicated to Neptune.

The competition at Trentino Rookie Fest is also focused on friendship and life experience. Tuesday’s night was dedicated to the street top speciality of freestyle, with a format always appreciated by the participants: the Cash For Trick Night Rail jam session. For every trick was € 5 valuable for the best riders! Saturday morning a professional mountain guide teach the riders the foundamentals of freeride safety and presented and Artva Camp to try the self security equipment: avalanche tranceivers, pole and shovel.

Remember, all the riders competed for prestigious awards including all-inclusive tickets for the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals in Ischgl, Surf Camps in Santander by Surftolive.com and two spots for the 2016 World Rookie Shooting that will take place in Livigno, at the Mottolino Snowpark! All the athletes on the podium are qualified for the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals!

Watch the video with the winners’ runs of the 2016 Trentino Rookie Fest

All photos from the finals are online at the following link: https://goo.gl/bPwLyD
Photo Credits: Lorenzo Fizza Verdinelli

Please download full ranks of the 2016 Trentino Rookie Fest here:
https://www.worldrookietour.com/downloads/wrt2016/Trentiro_Rookie_Fest_2016_Results.zip

Rookie Boys

Rookie Girls

Grom Girls

Grom Boys

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

Follow the World Rookie Tour online @
Web: http://bit.ly/wrt2015
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . postponed to 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 – Deleted
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway 26.28 February 2016 – DONE
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016 – DONE
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016 – DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016 – Deleted
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016
World Rookie Shooting . Mottolino Snowpark, Livigno, Italy. 10.13 Aprile 2016 NEW!

Trentino Rookie Fest is on!

Posted on March 3, 2016November 20, 2017

Monte Bondone welcomed 65 riders from 9 different countries, for the 5th edition of Trentino Rookie Fest. The snowboard contest that brings together the world’s future freestyle snowboarders, kicked off in a white winter Paradise!

This morning all riders had a lot of fun and showed their skills during the training. Monte Bondone Snowpark offered the best variety of obstacles: down rail, box, pooljam, rail, two kickers from 6 to 12 meters and fun pyramid at the end of the course.

For the next days the major challenge for rookies and staff is the weather! In fact, due to a very bad forecast, the entire event schedule is probably going to change. But not tonight because Night Rail Jam Session, the street top speciality of freestyle, is confirmed! The Cash For Trick is a very special rail jam session, every trick is € 5 valuable for a format always appreciated by the participants!

Stay tune on the World Rookie Tour Facebook Fanpage to keep you informed!

Photogallery Day 1 by Lorenzo Fizza Verdinelli

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 CANCELLED
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway, 26.28 February 2016 – DONE
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016 – DONE
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016 CANCELLED
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016
World Rookie Shooting . Mottolino Snowpark, Livigno, Italy. 10.13 Aprile 2016 NEW!

Follow the World Rookie Tour online @
web: www.worldrookietour.com and www.worldsnowboardfederation.org
facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo Channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour

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

2016 Bulgarian Rookie Fest Cancelled

Posted on March 3, 2016November 20, 2017

Unfortunately the Bulgarian resort of Pamporovo was forced to abandon the event, supposed to take place from March 15th to 17th, 2016. The luck of snow doens’t allow to build the slopestyle course: the Black Yeti is pretty angry about global warming!

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 CANCELLED
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway, 26.28 February 2016 – DONE
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016 – DONE
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016 CANCELLED
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

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

Revolution Rookie Fest 2016

Posted on March 2, 2016November 20, 2017

The freestyle spirit of The Black Yeti is never tired! The 2016 World Rookie Tour continues with a double event with Slopestyle and Halfpipe contest at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, the 15th and 16th of March. The U.S. Revolution Tour is a competition that brings together athletes across the regions to identify the top juniors in the United States. The top three snowboarders at the Seven Springs events will earn invites to compete at the Volkl World Rookie Final in Austria on April 1, 2016. For more information follow the U.S. Revolution Tour on Facebook or head to the USSA homepage.

Event Overview

The U.S. Revolution Tour is a competition that brings together athletes across the regions to identify the top juniors in the United States. Top athletes from the Tour will be invited to Project Gold Camp, qualify for USASA Nationals, Jr. Worlds, and the US Gran Prix. The snowboarding events are FIS sanctioned, WST National Level, and a qualifier for the World Rookie Tour Finals in Ischgl, Austria.

*Snowboarding slopestyle athletes must be 13 years of age and have a current USSA National Competitors Membership (domestic U.S. athletes only) and FIS license prior to first day of onsite registration.

Registration & Check In: *All athletes must check in at registration prior to their respective rider meeting.

For registration questions please contact: Larkin Jameson – ljameson@ussa.org

Athlete Information:

Training Day Tickets & Friends and Family Tickets will be sold in registration for $54

To book discounted lodging for this event, please follow the instructions *here

For more information please visit the US Revolution Tour website!

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

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

2016 Indy Park Rookie Fest Report

Posted on March 1, 2016November 20, 2017

Only 50 spot for Grom and Rookies: when online registration were opened the Lions Gate’s phone have rung day and night! “Any cancellation today?” was the chorus that we heard by all those who have failed to register in time.. Each Japanese young rider want enter to “Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest”!!

Originally idea was to Lions Gate co-founder “Michiyo Hashimoto”. She was Salt Lake City Half Pipe Olympian and when she retired from scene have decided to realize “Kirara Kamp”, for kids snowboarder. Kirara in Japanese means “Bright Shining”. She wishes that kids have fun and love to snowboarding from the first time. The Camp’s final stage is “Indy Park Jam”. Now they upgrade it like Asian biggest and highest quality Rookie event!

We have opened the training day after 50cm fresh snow falled previous night, but the contest day was with a perfect blue sky. 4 Rookie and 10 Groms Girl and 15 Rookie and 22 Groms Boys turn up to “Nekoma” Ski Resort from all nations.

Local shaper crew, “Pyramid Snowpark Design”, did a good job: they have set up two Kicker Line. The Pro-line with 14 meter Kicker and 10 meter Kicker, Canon box, down box rail, and Kink Down rail. Mid-line with 14 meter and 8 meter kicker, Flat box, down box and down rail until the Red Bull Tent.

Nekoma is the home resort of last season’s Grom Girl Rookie Finals’ Winner: “Reira Iwabuchi”. Reira was the forerunner of the contest and now all kids are pumped. Jam session training jam, two run best count and final stage… The winner of the day!!

Hinari Asanuma (13) from Iwate. B360 -> F360 -> B270 Out -> 50 Sifty -> 50.

Yuuna Komuro (15) from Kanagawa. C540 -> B360 -> 270 in Board Slide -> Transfer 50 -> Front 50.

Youtaro Miyazawa (17) from Tokyo. F1080 -> B1080 -> BS270 Out -> BS270 Board Slide -> 50 Front side 360 Out.

Souta Umehara (14) from Nagano. B900 -> Switch B900 -> BS450 Out -> Cab 180 in 50 to 270 !!

These two girls and two boys received the invitation tickets to Ischgl’s for “2016 Völkl World Rookie Finals”. Last season’s golden ticket Reira Iwabuchi is looking for defending title!

At last, during the award ceremony there was a good Surprise from Nekoma’s manager Mr.Kikuchi: a season lift pass for the winner!!

Big thanks to Burton Japan, Red Bull Japan, IJC-Asia, Pyramid Snowpark Design and Nekoma resort!!

Report by Ishi@JSBA

Photogallery 2016 Indy Park Rookie Fest here

Results Indy Park Rookie Fest 2016

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Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
Mpora WRT channel: www.mpora.com/worldrookiesnowboardtour/

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . postponed to 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 – Deleted
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway 26.28 February 2016 – DONE
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016 – DONE
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016
World Rookie Shooting . Mottolino Snowpark, Livigno, Italy. 10.13 Aprile 2016 NEW!

Isak Ulstein And Emmi Parkkisenniemi Win The Oslo Rookie Rookie Fest 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016November 20, 2017

The sun over the perfectly shaped black line in the Oslo Vinterpark was giving it all – and so did 75 young snowboarders at the Oslo Rookie Fest 2016 from 26th to 28th of February. The Black Yeti’s first ever slopestyle stop in the Norwegian capital was highly awaited – Norway has been one of the most represented countries in the World Rookie Tour the past few years. During the NATIONAL level World Snowboard Tour contest on past Saturday, Rookies stemming from eight different countries proved their Black Yeti skills showcasing massive tricks. Norwegian rider Isak Ulstein left the greatest impression on slopestyle course. Best girl became Rookie Emmi Parkkisenniemi from Finland.

Isak and Emmi brought home full-paid tickets for the pinnacle event of the World Rookie Tour – the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals in Ischgl, April 2016, snowboards from Sims and Never Summer and of course the famous Black Yeti trophies. Parallel to the Oslo Rookie Fest, the X Games Oslo were going down in the World Winter Capital. After practice and competition, the Rookies watched the best riders of the world competing in the X Games Oslo Finals in Halfpipe and Big Air.

Several athletes of the X Games Oslo have previously competed in the World Rookie Tour, which is providing the unique chance to help the next generation of pro snowboarders to experience their first dives into international contests and develop their competition skills. Besides exercising and watching high level riding, the Rookies enjoyed a snowskate session with the local Asker Snowboard and Freestyle Club pushing the Rookies skateskills on snow.

Click here to the Oslo Rookie Fest 2016 RESULTS

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . postponed to 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 – Deleted
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway 26.28 February 2016 – DONE
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016 – DONE
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016
World Rookie Shooting . Mottolino Snowpark, Livigno, Italy. 10.13 Aprile 2016 NEW!

2016 World Rookie Shooting at Mottolino Snowpark in Livigno

Posted on February 26, 2016November 20, 2017

Some of the best riders from 2015.16 season will be host at the Mottolino Snowpark in Livigno, Italy, from the 10th to the 13th of April for the traditional end of season shooting, after the Big Final in Ischgl. The shooting will be an unique opportunity to join a professional photo and video session driven by Lorenzo “Fizza” Verdinelli, italian senior photographer and editor in chief at 4Snowboard Magazine.

6 Rookies will join the shooting at the Mottolino Snowpark: Rookie and Grom winners from 2016 World Rookie Fest in Livigno, best 2 riders from Trentino Rookie Fest and 2016 World Rookie and Grom Champions. We are sure that Livigno and the Mottolino Snowpark will be the perfect scenery for a great experience!

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2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . postponed to 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 – Deleted
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway 26.28 February 2016
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

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Last Updates from 2016 Trentino Rookie Fest

Posted on February 26, 2016November 20, 2017

While in Norway and Japan 2 World Rookie Tour events are happening this coming week-end, on the Italian Alps, the freestyle playground of the Monte Bondone Snowpark is ready to host the younger shredders and their stunning runs during the 2016 Trentino Rookie Fest slopestyle contest. From 2 to 6 March 2016, all the rookies will have the chance to win tickets and qualification spots for the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals in Ischgl, Austria. The park, located next to the chairlift, is in great shape and offers a great mix of obstacles. The versatile setup consists of 4 tables with a down rail, a box, a pooljam and a rail, two kickers from 6 to 12 meters and a fun pyramid at the end of the course.

But the Snowpark is just one of countless reasons why you can’t miss the Trentino Rookie Fest. All the Rookies will be drawn into a special atmosphere thanks to the amazing program’ activities included a special visit to discover the beautufil city of Trento and a visit to The Buonconsiglio Castle, the largest and most important monumental complex of the Trentino Alto Adige Region. Night Rail Jam in “Cash for Trick” and the “Crazy Bob Race” session are also on the agenda as well as a film premiere about the 2015 World Rookie Tour, Stretching Sessions and a Night Photo Shooting.

Finally 2 unique additional prizes are announced for the best riders of the event: 2 all inclusive invitation to the 2016 World Rookie Shooting to be held at the Mottolino Snowpark in Livigno in April.

Snow, fun, culture, good food… Rookies, it’s time for snowboarding!

Download entry form, pictures in high resolution and program here.

Registrations, info and hotel bookings:
mail: rookie@worldsnowboardfederation.org – phone: 0039.059.9783397

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . postponed to 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 – Deleted
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway 26.28 February 2016
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

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THE BLACK YETI AROUND THE WORLD: FROM NORWAY TO JAPAN

Posted on February 17, 2016November 20, 2017

There are just 11 days to go before we get under way in Norway and Japan! The freestyle spirit of The Black Yeti is taking over from 26 to 28 February 2016 at the Oslo Vinterpark, and from 27 to 28 February 2016 at Nekoma Resort for two amazing World Rookie Tour events!

2016 Oslo Rookie Fest

The Black Yeti is getting ready for an amazing action sport week in the World Winter Capital. From 26th of 28th of February 2016, Oslo will host the Norwegian stop of the World Rookie Tour happening parallel to the X Games Oslo.

Check the info here!

2016 Indy Park Rookie Fest

When the Japanese winter starts, there is no better way to take part of the Indy Park Rookie Fest in Nekoma, a three days gathering for all the young riders from all over the world. Watch the video with the best moments from the 2015 Indy Rookie Fest here https://goo.gl/W4TrOA. More detailed information about the program can be found on the following link http://goo.gl/FVildN. For registrations write to info@kirarakamp.jp

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . postponed to 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 – Deleted
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway 26.28 February 2016
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

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2015 World Rookie Finals – Ischgl: 12 Minutes Show

Posted on February 15, 2016November 21, 2017

The 12 minutes TV Show with the best moment from the 2015 Völkl World Rookie Finals held in Ischgl, Austria.

The end of season event where all the best riders of the WSF World Rookie Tour challanged for the prestigious rookie champion title and Amazing prizes: ticket to the Air&Style, invitation to the World Rookie Shooting and to the Rookie Trip to Chile.

ENJOY THE MOVIE!

2015 World Rookie Tour – Ischgl 12 Minutes Show from MOON on Vimeo.

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

Legendary Park Set-Up And Program For The 2016 Oslo Rookie Fest

Posted on February 13, 2016November 21, 2017

Contest for snowboarders under 18 years from all over
Registrations for the Slopestyle contest are currently dropping with Rookies confirmed from Norway, Finland, Iceland, Switzerland and Netherlands. Until 20th of February, shredders aged under 18 have the chance to save a spot in the competition.

Huge park set-up

For this season, the Oslo Winterpark shaper crew has created a park set-up as it has never been witnessed in the ski resort before. An enlarged line in Wyller enables the freestylers to push limits and for the Rookies to progress their trick skills. The newly designed rail line following the massive kickers will set the scene for creative and stunning runs during the contest.

Action sport on snow all weekend long
After training and competition, the Rookies can experience the X Games Oslo feeling by watching the pros during their world class competition AND by joining the “Next X” activity, one of the various activities of the Oslo Winter Festival. The whole Oslo Vinterpark will turn into an action sport playground which the Rookies can enjoy all weekend long. Snowskate sessions are also on the agenda as well as an action photo workshop at the rail park (and many more activities)

Event info and program:

All detailed info about the contest, accommodation and program can be found here: http://goo.gl/zfwWD8

Registrations:

Fill out the registration file under the following link http://goo.gl/zfwWD8
Send it to Anna-Maria Strittmatter, OsloWRT@gmail.com, +47 97 863 856

!! Final Deadline for registrations: 20^th of February 2016 !!

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . postponed to 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 – DELETED
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway 26.28 February 2016
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

2016 Trentino Rookie Fest: Monte Bondone

Posted on February 8, 2016November 21, 2017

Black Yeti will come back for the 5th time in Monte Bondone, Italy, for the 2016 edition of the Trentino Rookie Fest. One of the most successful event in the World Rookie Tour will be focused on an incredible program including slopestyle competitions, night rail session, a visit to the beautiful town of Trento, and lifestyle activities such as the “Crazy Bob Race” and a night walk in the woods. A trip to discover Trentino, not only a competition, for a great experience with a lot of entertainment for all participants.

The sportive side of the event include the Slopestyle Contest, to get qualified for the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals in Ischgl. Unfortunately this year the luck of snow didn’t allow to build the halfpipe, but in addition will happen a Night Rail Jam in “Cash for Trick” format to awards the best street riders!

Moreover many side activities will fulfill the event program: film premiere about the 2015 World Rookie Tour, Night Photo Shooting, and a touristic trip to Trento to visit the old town, “Buonconsiglio” castle and enjoy some shopping. Typical Trentino food, nice hotel with swimming pool, night walk in the woods, the “Crazy Bob Race” and a great final party on Saturday night will ensure great time as well.

“The city of Trento and Monte Bondone love the Trentino Rookie Fest and we love them too. This is a unique event in the World Rookie Tour, in which fun, relax, good food and touristic attractions meet competitive freestyle snowboarding.” stated Marco Sampaoli, WSF Vice-President and event organizer. “The event grow every year with more participants and with additional activities in the program to ensure a great event in the same infrastructures of the latest Winter Universiadi”. Marco continued.

The 2016 Trentino Rookie Fest slopestyle contests are included in the World Snowboard Tour and will offer all inclusive tickets and qualification spots for the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals in Ischgl.

Watch the video report from the last season Trentino Rookie Fest at http://bit.ly/20KKt5F
Download entry form and pictures at http://bit.ly/1L2zafQ

Event Program
Wednesday 2 March – Arrival Day , Registration , Event presentation and WRT film premiere
Thursday 3 March – Training Day Slopestyle, Night Rail Jam & Photo Shooting
Friday 4 March – Slopestyle Qualification and trip to Trento
Saturday 5 March – Slopestyle Finals, Crazy Bob Race, Final Party
Sunday 6 March – Reserve Day or Departure Day

Prizes
2 tickets for the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals in Ischgl, Austria
6 surfcamp in Santader offered by Surftolive.com
2 tickets for the 2016 World Rookie Shooting
Goodies offered by the sponsors
All the podium riders will be qualified for the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals in Ischgl, Austria

Accomodation Packages and Entry Fee
– Trento & Monte Bondone Turistic Office offers all inclusive package including 4 nights in hotel in half board from 2 March (check-in day) until 6 march (check-out day) including 3 days and 1 night lift tickets, entry fee and event pass at 390€ (in 3star hotel) or 440€ (in 4star hotel). Extra cost for accommodation single room: 20€/night.
– 3 days lift tickets (from 3 untill 5 february), and 1 night lift ticket, entry fee and event pass: 160€
– Only entry fee and event pass: 90€

Registration, info and bookings
rookie@worldsnowboardfederation.org – phone: 0039.059.9783397

The Trentino Rookie Fest in Monte Bondone, Italy, is organized by the Black Yeti in cooperation with MOON, TRENTINO, Trento Funivie, APT Trento Monte Bondone e Valle dei Laghi, Smith, Level, Guasto, Surf to Live, FSI, energized by REDBULL. You can follow the TRENTINO Rookie Fest on our international media partners Onboard European Snowboard magazine and Pleasure and on our italian media partners 4Snowboard.it and 4Snowboard Magazine.

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar
South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016 – DONE
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 – CANCELLED
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway, 26.28 February 2016
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

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

2016 Transilvania Rookie Fest cancelled due to lack of snow

Posted on January 25, 2016November 21, 2017

Unfortunately the Transylvanian resort of Arena Platos was forced to abandon the event, supposed to take place from February 5th to 7th, 2016. The luck of snow doens’t allow to build the slopestyle course: the Black Yeti is pretty angry about global warming!

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 CANCELLED
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway, 26.28 February 2016
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

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

Last Call: Peyragudes Rookie Fest

Posted on January 21, 2016November 21, 2017

The Black Yeti is warming up for the upcoming tour stop in France, with the 2016 Peyragudes Rookie Fest from January the 21st to the 24th 2016. SnowPark “La Flamme” in Peyragudes resort is ready to host rookies and groms from all over the world. Peyragudes Rookie Fest will assign qualification spots and free inclusive packages to the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals in Ischgl, Austria.

To support snowboarding, organizers offer free registration to all the coaches!

Program and prizes for the Peyragudes Rookie will be amazing.
For info and registrations contact Marie le Bihan at bookingeu@acrobag.org or 0033 (0) 6 35 91 20 09

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016 CANCELLED
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway, 26.28 February 2016
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

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

World Rookie Tour – Trip to Chile 2015

Posted on January 18, 2016November 21, 2017

Every season, the best riders of the World Rookie Tour are invited to join the Black Yeti in a unique trip around the world.

For 2015 the destination of the World Rookie Tour Trip was again Chile where the partecipants had the opportunity to join the South America Rookie Fest, visit and skateboarding aroung Santiago de Chile, go freeriding in the incredible back country of Valle Nevado, go surfing in Vina del Mar and Pichilemu, visit the Unesco Heritage of “Valparaíso City” and meet new friends from all around the world. Having said this, enjoy the movie!

World Rookie Tour – Trip to Chile 2015 from MOON on Vimeo.

Follow the World Rookie Tour online @

web: www.worldrookietour.com and www.worldsnowboardfederation.org
facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway, 26.28 February 2016
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

Netherlands is the Best Team of the 2016 World Rookie Fest

Posted on January 15, 2016November 21, 2017

World Rookie Fest, the most famous youth snowboard freestyle event in the world, took place in Livigno, Italy, at Mottolino Fun Mountain, with 155 riders from 18 different nations. The largest edition ever was a big success despite the unstable weather conditions, so that qualification day had to be cancelled due to heavy snow storm and strong wind.

However, for the final day the organizers could use a window of less wind and made contest with two runs for each rider in each category, and the international young snowboarders were able to push the competition at a high level.

Black Yeti proved once again that the future snowboard pro riders are just around the corner. After Norwegian team’s nine consecutive victories as Best Team, and the last year victory of the Swiss Team, another team wins, Netherlands, with two riders at the top of the Rookie Boys’ rank and a second place in the Grom Boys’ category.

“Luck of snow and bad weather didn’t stop the event thanks to the energy of a great staff, motivated riders, an enthusiast crew and the shaper team of the Mottolino Snowpark.” stated Marco Sampaoli, WSF Vice President and event organizer “We are very happy for this successfully edition, the largest but also the most difficult edition ever”.

Dutch young gun Erik Bastiaansen took the first place in the Rookie category with a solid run. He impressed the judges and scored 90.03 points in his second run with Cab10 indy on the jump and Cab180 to 50-50 3 out over the a-frame. Erik wins ahead of another dutch rider, Niek Van Der Velden, and the Australian “Party King” Tom Harveyson.

Erik Bastiaansen

The high number of Groms was an impressive element: 55 of 155 participants were under 14, showing a powerful renewal among the new snowboarders. Best Grom of the 2016 World Rookie Fest was young Swiss rider Elias Rupp, wins with a stylish run: Switch Back7 mute to cab 180 in 50-50 back 180 out from the a-frame. Casper Wolf from Netherlands and Samuel Camenzind from Switzerland.

On the girls’ side, Finnish rider Henna Ikola left 15 other Rookie Girls behind her by landing a huge Backside540 indy on the big kicker to a stylish cab 180 to 50-50 on the box. In the rest of Scandinavian podium two Norwegians: Nora Frisvold and Hanne Eilertsen.

Henna Ikola

Tina Steffensen from Norway showcased a great performance as best Grom girl with a huge Backside360 tail on the big kicker to 50-50 out from the a-frame, ahead of Luan Salgueira from France and Emma Gennero from Italy.

“Probably it was one of the most difficult competition I’ve directed ever. Due to bad weather for 4 days in a row we were forced to change the program more than one time, change course, but I never give up. The working team and Mottolino Snowpark were always ready to follow my reserve plan and in the end, we did it. Thanks to riders, coaches, parents to the patience, and a special thanks to my team” stated Gian Luca Zanetti, WRF Race Director.

All the riders competed for prestigious awards including three all-inclusive tickets for the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals in Ischgl and two for the 2016 Trentino Rookie Fest in Monte Bondone. All the athletes on the podium are qualified for the 2016 Volkl World Rookie Finals!

Black Yeti congratulates all the riders who showed great style, battling the slopestyle in such hard weather conditions.

Watch the video with the winners’ runs of the 2016 World Rookie Fest here:

All the photos are online at the following links:

1 https://goo.gl/UUI2HY FINAL DAY
2 https://goo.gl/77NwIw QUALI DAY
3 https://goo.gl/y2roh9 YOGA CLASS
4 https://goo.gl/NQXfP4 TRAINING DAY

Please download the full ranks of the 2016 World Rookie Fest here: https://www.worldrookietour.com/downloads/wrt2016/2016_WRF_Livigno_Final_Results.zip

Photo Credits: Lorenzo Fizza Verdinelli

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016 – DONE
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway, 26.28 February 2016
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

Follow the World Rookie Tour online @
web: www.worldrookietour.com and www.worldsnowboardfederation.org
facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo Channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour

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

Qualifications Day for the 2016 World Rookie Fest

Posted on January 12, 2016November 21, 2017

Qualifications day at the 2016 World Rookie Fest went down in Livigno. The Rookie Boys and the Grom Boys battled for their entries into the super finals taking place on the 13th of January at Mottolino Snowpark.

All the riders in two runs proved their talent. Among the 73 Rookie Boys, Gian Andrea Sutter from Switzerland laid down the best run: switch back 9 on the kicker and a massive trick on the rail, and qualified for the super finals together with 15 other Rookie Boys.

Tomorrow, after the competitions, Livigno is going to celebrate the winners at the Final Party at MIKY’S PUB, starting at 10.30 pm.

Below you can find the complete program and all the results from the Rookie Boys Heat.

WRF PROGRAM – 13^th JANUARY 2016

9.00/9.30 – Girls Training
9.45/10.45 – Girls Qualifications (2 run each, best run count)
11.00/11.30 – Grom Training
11.45/12.45 – Grom Qualifications (second run qualification)
13.00 – Rookie Training and Finals (to be confirmed)
17.30 Prize-giving Ceremony at Touristic Center in Plaza Pacheda
22:30 Final Party at MIKY’S PUB

PROGRAM COULD BE CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

IN CASE THE FINALS WILL NOT HAPPEN DUE TO BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS THE QUALIFICATIONS RANKS WILL BE USED AS FINALS RANKS

Photo gallery from the qualifications day of the 2016 World Rookie Fest here: Qualifications Rookies & Groms

Photo Credits: Lorenzo Fizza Verdinelli

2015.16 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) . Valle Nevado, Chile 21.23 August 2015 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) . Corvatsch, Swiss . 17.20 December 2015 – DONE
Iceripper Rookie Fest (HP) . Laax, Swiss 06.09 January 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) . Livigno, Italy 09.14 January 2016
Peyragudes Rookie Fest (SS) . Peyragudes, France 21.24 January 2016
Transilvania Rookie Fest (SS) . Arena Platos, Romania 05.07 February 2016
Oslo Rookie Fest (SS) . Oslo Vinterpark, Norway, 26.28 February 2016
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) . Nekoma, Japan 27.28 February 2016
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Monte Bondone, Italy 02.06 March 2016
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Pamporovo, Bulgaria 15.17 March 2016
Revolution Rookie Fest (SS + HP) . Seven Springs Resort, USA 15.16 March 2016
Völkl World Rookie Finals (SS) . Ischgl, Austria 05.10 April 2016

Rank	Bib	Last Name	First Name	Nation	Best Run
1	77	SUTTER	GIAN ANDREA	SUI	85.8
2	64	ECKHOFF	MATHIAS	NOR	85.0
3	76	LÄSSER	MARTIN	SUI	84.3
4	73	GAUGER	WENDELIN	SUI	84.0
5	9	FRIJNS	JOEWEN	BEL	83.3
6	14	NEVAKIVI	ALEKSI	FIN	82.8
6	15	RINNEKANGAS	RENE	FIN	82.8
8	45	FRAMARIN	LORIS	ITA	82.3
9	62	VAN DER VELDEN	NIEK	NED	81.8
10	79	LUNDSTROEM	GUSTAF	SWE	79.8
11	61	BASTIAANSEN	ERIK	NED	79.5
12	34	PREISSINGER	MAXIMILIAN	GER	78.8
13	27	BREMMER	FINDLAY	GBR	76.5
14	4	HARVEYSON	TOM	AUS	76.3
15	41	SEEHAUSER	SIMON	ITA	75.3
16	12	MUSTONEN	VILLE	FIN	74.5
17	65	LEENDERTS	EMIL	NOR	74.3
18	6	VANDEWEYER	STEF	BEL	74.0
19	75	FISCHER	FLORIAN	SUI	73.5
20	44	LIVIERO	NICOLA	ITA	73.0
21	22	VALAX	ENZO	FRA	72.8
22	33	KAUTNER	SAMUEL	GER	71.3
23	8	VAN HOOF	ILIAS	BEL	70.0
23	29	VOCKENSPERGER	LEON	GER	70.0
25	47	PRENTICE	RAYMOND	ITA	69.0
26	39	SPRINGHET	SEBASTIAN	ITA	68.8
27	68	STEEN FINMARK	FERDINAND	NOR	67.5
28	19	BARTET	TITOUAN	FRA	67.0
29	55	BOGGIO	DAVIDE	ITA	66.3
30	7	VAN HOEIJ	DENNIS	BEL	66.0
30	20	CACHAT	JUAN	FRA	66.0
32	1	VAGNE	JOSHUA	AUS	65.8
32	63	WOLFS	SEM	NED	65.8
34	66	LØVGREN	ALFRED	NOR	65.0
35	17	BERGMAN	JOONAS	FIN	64.5
36	16	KALLO	SAMI	FIN	63.8
37	43	ZILIO	SIMONE	ITA	63.0
37	70	VÅGSDAL	MATHIAS	NOR	63.0
39	32	LECHNER	CHRISTOPH	GER	60.5
40	10	KIKAS	MARTEN	EST	59.0
41	48	DENTE	LORENZO	ITA	58.8
42	18	GRAY	NATHAN	FRA	54.5
43	60	DUDENAS	AUGUSTAS	LIT	53.0
44	30	GRASL	MAX	GER	51.5
45	82	DE MARTIN	FILIPPO	ITA	48.8
46	74	BOLL	MORITZ	SUI	45.0
47	59	BAKSEVICIUS	GABRIELIUS	LIT	40.8
48	37	DAVIDSSON	ARON SNORRI	ISL	39.8
49	50	FUSER	ELIA	ITA	38.0
50	31	BOCKSTALLER	BENEDIKT	GER	37.8
51	36	VILHELMSSON	STEFAN	ISL	36.5
52	2	AGNEW	JOSHUA	AUS	34.3
53	80	LANDMARK	JESPER	SWE	34.0
54	35	KRISTJANSSON	MARINO	ISL	33.0
55	40	RAINER	OLIVER	ITA	32.5
56	81	INVERNIZZI FERRO	GIORGIO	ITA	30.8
57	25	NIETO	LEON	FRA	30.3
58	5	LINDNER	ELIAS	AUT	29.3
59	51	REGAZZO	LUCA	ITA	28.5
60	71	WIIK	OLAV	NOR	28.5
61	38	JONSSON	INGOLFUR	ISL	26.3
62	49	NOCERA	FILIPPO	ITA	23.0
63	26	MIRAMOND	ADRIEN	FRA	17.8
63	53	ERRANI	LUIGI FILIPPO	ITA	17.8
65	67	SVENSSON	CHRISTIAN	NOR	15.5
66	56	GRANDOLINI	FILIPPO	ITA	15.3
67	13	PITKANEN	HEIKKI	FIN	15.0
68	24	DARTIGUE	TANGUY	FRA	14.3
69	28	IRONSIDE	GLEN	GBR	13.0
70	11	HYNNINEN	JOONAS	FIN	12.8
71	69	SKJELLANGER TVEITEN	SINDRE	NOR	11.8
72	46	AMERIO	GIOVANNI	ITA	9.3
73	72	FURUHOLMEN	KRISTIAN	NOR	5.5
	54	GIROTTO	CESARE	ITA	DNS
	78	MILLKVIST	SAMUEL	SWE	DNS