Category: World Rookie Tour

The 4Star Protest World Rookie Fest Finals will see the future stars of the Swatch TTR Tour descend upon Ischgl, Austria from April 15th – 19th 2009. All throughout the season, new talents have been rising up the ranks at international 1, 2, and 3Star events that were held under the wings of the World Snowboard Federation in corporation with National Associations. Now is their time to shine as more than 50 riders from 12 nations go after the 500 Swatch TTR ranking points and the title of the 2008/2009 WSF World Rookie Champion.

The Protest World Rookie Fest offers up additional prizes such as an invitation to film with Pirate Movie Productions, photo shoots with Onboard European Snowboard Magazine and guaranteed entry to selected Swatch TTR events next season. This event is a true opportunity for newcomers to step onto an international stage. Furthermore, it represents the link between the WSF and the TTR and their rookie to pro structure set up. The world class riding level has already been proven at Swatch TTR rookie events throughout the season. In the bag of tricks are 1260s and Double Front Flips ensuring that Ischgl will witness some progressive shredding.

Italian rider Giorgio Ciancaleoni took out the 3Star Burton Stomp It in November and came second at the 2008 World Rookie Fest Finals. Also confirmed to start is Norwegian youngster and World No.17, Stale Sandbech. Over the season he claimed the 3Star Protest World Rookie Fest title in Livigno and consistently stepped up on the contest circuit at all Star levels.The hype surrounding this kid at the 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge and Burton European Open was immense and he is earmarked to blow up on the global shred circuit.

Jetting in from Japan are Teddy Koo (JAP) and Yuuki Motoki (JAP) who earned their ‘tickets to ride’ by dominating at the Korean Rookie Fest. Known for their kamikaze characteristics they will be looking to steal glory from the Europeans. The World Rookie Fest brings together riders from every corner of the globe and representing Australia will be current World No.21, Michaela Davis-Meehan. She has taken numerous first places and good results at major events this season and is looking to follow in the footsteps of fellow Aussie, and 2006/2007 Swatch TTR Tour Champion, Torah Bright.

Visit www.worldsnowboardfederation.org for more information along with www.ttrworldtour.com for news, blogs, rankings and videos from the epic show that was the 2008/2009 Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour. This is the last 4Star event of the season and the rookies are sure to pull out all stops as seek to break out into the Swatch TTR limelight.

Protest World Rookie Finals 2009 – Rider List

Michaela Davis-Meehan /rookie AUSTRALIA
Alicia Bonnand /rookie FRANCE
Petr Horak /rookie CZECH REP.
Darek Bergmann /rookie CZECH REP.
Martin Mikyska /grom CZECH REP.
Dan Porkert /grom CZECH REP.
Ondrej Porkert /grom CZECH REP.
Michal Bisa CZECH REP.
Jakub Krall /grom CZECH REP.
Diana Augustinova /grom girl CZECH REP.
Aleksander Oestreng /rookie NORWAY
Eskil Korneliussen /rookie NORWAY
Rudi Oesterhus /rookie NORWAY
Stale Sandbech /rookie NORWAY
Kevin Backstrom /rookie SWEDEN
Nuutti Niemela /rookie FINLAND
Roope Tonteri /rookie FINLAND
Vesa Makarainen /rookie FINLAND
Tim Kevin Ravnjak /grom SLOVENIA
Aljosa Krivec /rookie SLOVENIA
Zebastian Landmark /rookie SWEDEN
Sven Thorgren /rookie SWEDEN
Lewis Courtier-Jones /grom GREAT BRITAIN
Mark Raper /rookie GREAT BRITAIN
Tom Hunt /grom GREAT BRITAIN
Stefan Reichmuth /rookie SWITZERLAND
Yannick Imbodem /rookie SWITZERLAND
Lars Bachmann /rookie SWITZERLAND
Fabio Montagner /rookie SWITZERLAND
Leandro Eigensatz /grom SWITZERLAND
Lucien Koch /grom SWITZERLAND
Yannick Hermann /grom SWITZERLAND
Giorgio Ciancaleoni /rookie ITALY
Ruggero Naccari /rookie ITALY
Filiberto Piller Cottrer /rookie ITALY
Bisol Mauro /rookie ITALY
Dioli Nicola /rookie ITALY
Sittoni Arianni /rookie girl ITALY
Gianmarco Maiocco /grom ITALY
Maria Delfina ”Bibi” /grom girl ITALY
Johannes Handle /rookie AUT
Thomas Tramnitz /rookie AUT
Mathias Weissenbacher /rookie AUT
Paul Dreher /rookie AUT
Luca Schranz /rookie AUT
Adrian Kreiner /rookie AUT
Roland Tschoder /grom AUT
Teddy koo JAP

All info about the event HERE

The action was hot in one of the season’s last events on the Swatch TTR Tour – the 4Star Grandvalira Total Fight Masters of Freestyle.

VILLE UOTILA TAKES SECOND CONSECUTIVE WIN AT TOTAL FIGHT

Grandvalira, Andorra – March 28th, 2009: The action was hot in one of the season’s last events on the Swatch TTR Tour – the 4Star Grandvalira Total Fight Masters of Freestyle. An impressive international line up ventured to Grandvalira in the Pyrenees to fight it out in this renowned Slopestyle event. Despite disruptive weather on the competition day, the riders still put on a great show. Ville Uotila (FIN) came through in the finals and took out his second consecutive Total Fight Title, moving him up to World No.23 and earning him 6000 Euros. Second place went to Norwegian rookie Pål Sörensen, and Gerome Matthieu (FRA) finished third.

The format for the finals was a brutal head to head match up or “Total Fight”. Riders had to battle against each other, mano a mano, with the top qualifier taking on the last qualifier etc. The riders and event organizers decided to finish the finals early due to heavy snowfall which was slowing the course down and this meant that the winners were decided based on their riding in the second rounds.

Ville paved his way to victory in the first round against Belgian rider Seppe Smits with a switch BS 900, FS 540 and a huge switch BS 700. Smits answered back with a cab 540, FS tail grab and a BS 180. Despite having a stomach infection Smits put in an amazing effort and moved up to World No.39. In the second round Ville came up against his fellow countryman, Janne Lipsanen (FIN) who busted out a sweet BS 540 but bailed on his second jump trying a BS 900. Ville’s response to this was a huge switch BS 900, FS 540 and a gigantic switch BS 180, earning him top scores and sealing his second Total Fight victory.

“Seppe was sick so I got through the first round pretty easy. I had nothing to lose so I just went for it on my next run and it went pretty well. It’s pretty cool to get so many TTR points as it should bump me up in the rankings, I’m thinking now that maybe I should have gone to the US Open and I might have had a chance to beat my last year 13th position”, said the stoked Finn.

Second place went to 21years old Pål Sörensen (NOR) whose run in the second round included a sweet Cab 900 and FS 540 which moved him up to World No.52. His result today, combined with his 4Star Arctic Open win and 7th place at the 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge suggest he has made a strong recovery. “It was a bit scary with the wind and the snow as you could not know your speed but the park was cool. I hadn’t imagined that they would have such a good park here in Andorra”, he said about today’s contest.

The Swatch TTR Tour is slowly winding down but there is still plenty of action to come. This weekend the 3Star Showdown Over The City is going down in Vancouver, Canada and the women are fighting for the Title at the 6Star Roxy Chicken Jam in Mammoth, California, USA. Log onto to www.ttrworldtour.com for fresh news, updates and videos from all the weekend’s events.

: A make or break showdown is imminent for the women on the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour. From March 27th – 29th, 2009, the 6Star Roxy Chicken Jam will grip hold of Mammoth Mountain, California, where girls will hunt for the final two batches of 1000 TTR ranking points in hope of securing glory

JAMIE ANDERSON CHASING BACK-TO-BACK SWATCH TTR TITLES

Mammoth, California, USA – March 18th, 2009: A make or break showdown is imminent for the women on the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour. From March 27th – 29th, 2009, the 6Star Roxy Chicken Jam will grip hold of Mammoth Mountain, California, where girls will hunt for the final two batches of 1000 TTR ranking points in hope of securing glory. 2007/2008 Tour Champion, Jamie Anderson (USA) could go home with her second consecutive Swatch TTR World Title after next Sunday’s Slopestyle Finals, but a vast field of international talent will ensure that she has some heavy competition to contend with.

Current World No.1 Jamie Anderson has dominated throughout the season and shows little sign of losing her stranglehold on the top spot. With the win of a second consecutive Swatch TTR Title, Jamie would be the first rider to claim back-to-back honors since the TTR’s inception. Jamie’s domination throughout the season has been characterized by her ability to shred across all contest formats.

Depending on the outcome of the upcoming 6Star Burton US Open, there are a number of riders with a chance to dethrone Jamie at the Roxy Chicken Jam. Finishing in the Swatch TTR Top 3 brings with it glory, cash rewards and a guaranteed start in the major events next season. World No.15, Kjersti Buaas (NOR) sits lower down the ranking but still has four remaining results for her end of season total. She proved her ability to step up in Slopestyle and Halfpipe at the Burton European Open and is one rider who could snatch the Swatch TTR Title from Jamie.

Silvia Mittermueller (GER) moved into the World No.2 spot after her 3rd place in the Slopestyle at the 5Star Asian Open. This powerful performance, combined with a slew of top 5 results, put her in a good position to finish the season strongly.

The Roxy Chicken Jam will also provide Czech rookie and World No.4 Sarka Pancochova, with a chance to shine. She has been one of the most talked about newcomers of the season and will be looking to live up to the hype with a Top 3 finish. Lisa Wiik (NOR) and Kelly Clark (USA) proved their Slopestyle and Halfpipe prowess at the 6Star Burton European Open. And, past Tour Champion and World No.12, Cheryl Maas (NED) is always a dangerous competitor and will be ready to push the riding level with big spins and gnarly rail combos.

Peetu is the TTR Champion 2009 but the battle for the title of World Rookie Champione 2009 is still open. From all over the world the best youngsters are ready to compete at the Swatch 4star “Protest World Rookie Finals 2009” in Ischgl, Austria.

Protest World Rookie Finals will Nominate the Rookie Champion 2009
Slope Style TTR 4Star, 15.19 April 2009, Ischgl, Austria

After the stops in Italy, Korea, Serbia and Czech Republic, and many only rookie events at 1 and 2 stars level all over the world, the final youngster challenge of the season, the Swatch 4 star “Protest World Rookie Finals 2009” will be held in one of the best parks in Tirol, Austria: Ischgl presented by n.asa (new austrian snowboard association). The rookies will go big in Ischgl and will compete for the WSF World Rookie Champion Title and unbelievable prizes like an invitation to filming sessions with the Pirate Movie Productions, shooting with Onboard European Snowboard Magazine and tickets to international events.

“With the World Rookie Fests program the youngsters have a fair and clear chance to enter the pro system: even an unknown rider can now be invited at a world class event or join a film production company.” said Martin Frejnademetz, snowboard legend and n.asa President.

The best youngsters already showed amazing tricks like double front flip 180 and 1260 during the previous stops and now is time to move to Austria for the final rookie event of the season where a great level of riding is expected. All previous winner, including Red Bull rider Dimi de Jong from Holland, Teddy Koo and Yuki Motoki from Japan, Staale Sandbach from Norway and Michaela Devis-Meehan from Australia already confirmed their partecipation at the event, but many other rising star are expected to come and shred. To offer the riders a new opportunity of progression a special Bag Jump session on the training day (Requested written form from riders parents to take part in it: download it here)

An Onboard Europe photoshooting will be held in Ischgl straight after the event, from 20 to 24 april. The shooting is reserved to previous stops winners Staale Sandbach (NOR), Teddy Koo (JPN), Tim Kevin Ravnjak (SLO), Eskii Korneluissen (NOR) plus winners from the finals in Ischgl: best male rookie, best male grom and best girl from Ischgl who will receive up to 250€ of travel budget to arrange their trip to home after the 24 april.

Partecipation at Protest World Rookie Final 2009 in Ischgl
Partecipation at the event costs €350 including inscription, lift tickets from 16 to 18 April, hotel in half board from 15 to 19 april and gifts. The partecipation for coach and parents cost €250 and one coach/parents per nation will have the lift tickets included.
Every WSF national snowboard associations is invited to register a rookie team consisting of maximum 3 male and 3 female rookies, 2 male and 2 female groms.
In addition to the national teams the best riders from previous stop (list below) and the top 16 rookies of the World Rookie Rank at 5th april, will be admitted at the event.
Age groups: Rookies are born 1991,1992 and 1993, Grom are born 1994 and over.

Prizes for Protest World Rookie Finals 2009 in Ischgl
the title of WSF World Rookie Champion 2009
Filming with Pirate Movie Production
3 invitation to an Onboard Europe Photoshooting (in Ischgl from 20 to 24 april 2009)
6 Protest Surfcamps
For the best girl and the best male grom: a golden ticket to join for free every World Rookie Fest 2009/10
5 ticket to the next World Rookie Fest stop
and many other goodies like avalanche tranceivers from Pieps, goodies from Protest Boardwear and Ride Snowboards

Invited Riders to Protest World Rookie Finals 2009 from previous stops
Male Rookie (born in 1991,1992, 1993)
Staale Sandbach, Norway (1st in Livigno – invited for free)
Kevin Backstrom, Sweden (2nd in Livigno – invited for free)
Aleksander Oesterng Mihailovic, Norway (3rd in Livigno – invited for free)
Teddy Koo, Japan (1st in Korea – invited for free)
Yuki Motoki, Japan (2nd in Korea – invited for free)
Aljosa Krivec, Slovenija (1st in Serbia – invited for free)
Luka Jeromel, Slovenija (2nd in Serbia – invited)
Eskii Korneluissen, Norway (1st in Czech Republic – invited for free)
Rudi Oesterhus, Norway (2nd in Czech Republic – invited for free)

Male Grom (born in 1994 and up)
Dimi De Jong, Nederland (1st in Livigno – invited for free)
Tim Kevin Ravnjak, Slovenija (1st in Serbia – invited for free)
Martin Mikyska, Czech Republic (1st in Czech) Female Rookie (born in 1991, 1992, 1993)
Davis-Meehan Michaela, Australia (1st in Livigno – invited for free)
Rovena Jesensek, Slovenija (1st in Serbia)

Female Grom (born in 1994 and up)
Maria Delfina “Bibi” Maiocco, Italy (1st in Livigno – invited for free)
Taja Korpar, Slovenija (1st in Serbia)
Diana Augustinova, Czech Republic (1st in Czech)

In addition will be admitted at the finals also the 12 rookies from World Rookie Rank at 5 april 2009 (check it here: http://www.worldsnowboardfederation.org/modules.php?name=Rankings&op=worldrookierank) and every National Snowboard Association can register 3 male and female rookies, 2 male and female groms.

Official website: www.worldsnowboardfederation.org
Info, inscriptions and hotel booking: Meinhard Trojer, +43.650.5637424, meinhardtrojer@powdern.com
Info and media: Marco Sampaoli, +39.340.3285569, marco@worldsnowboardfederation.org

ABOUT WORLD ROOKIE TOUR & WORLD ROOKIE RANK
Only the best rookies in the world will be granted access to the World Rookie Tour big final: the Swatch TTR 4Star “Protest World Rookie Finals” in Ischgl, Austria, from April 15 to April 19, 2009. Only the winners of the previous qualifiers will be able to go to Ischgl, together with the best athletes of the World Rookie Rank on April 5, and the wild cards that single nations give to their most promising rookies. The World Rookie Rank is a classification for under 18’s only and it is developed by the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) in collaboration with TTR. At the end of the World Rookie Tour, the final winner will be awarded with the title of World Rookie Champion. He will be offered a unique opportunity to enter the world of professional snowboarding: an invitation to a Video Shooting with the Pirate Movie Production, a Photo Shooting by On Board Europe and an invitation to an event which is still kept secret are awaiting the winner.

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION
WSF is the only international organisation working uniquely to develop and support snowboard at all levels, including competitions and education, disable and adaptive snowboarding, activities for riders of any age. WSF is a network of national snowboard associations cooperating worldwide for the development and promotion of the sport. Members find in WSF a source of inspiration and support to their activities. WSF can create added value for everybody involved in snowboard on national level and offers ideas, handbooks and initiatives, the result of an organization whose components share the same goal: progression of snowboarding at all levels. www.worldsnowboardfederation.org

EVENT INFO SHEET PROTEST WORLD ROOKIE FINAL 2009

Event Protest World Rookie Finals
Location Ischgl, Tirol, Austria www.ischgl.com
Date April 15-19, 2009
Shuttle Service Avaible from Innsbruck airport.
Event Format Slope Style (4 Star), (helmet obligatory)
Age groups Rookie (born 1991-92-32) and Grom (born 1994 and younger)
Prize Filming with Pirate Movie Productions, Onboard Photoshooting, Golden ticket to 09/10 World Rookie Fests, 6 Protest Surfcamps, 5 tickets to World Rookie Fest 2010, and goodies from Pieps, Ride Snowboards and Protest Boardwear.
Overall value of the prize money about 22.000€
Inscription By returning the registration form attached to meinhardtrojer@powdern.com before April 10th 2009
Entry fee 350 € for lift ticktes, event registration, hotel in half board. To be payed at the riders office in Ischgl in cash.

Accommodation For hotel booking contact: Meinhard Trojer, +43.650.5637424, meinhardtrojer@powdern.com
NOTE: Untill one week before the Event, room cancelation is possible without penalty. Afterwards a storno-fee is to pay for the booked rooms and registred riders/nation will be invoiced.

Judging Will be accomplished by official headjudges and snowboard experts.
Park Shaping Snowparkcrew Käpten Kaos
Note for media A limited number of accreditated media will receive free lift tickets and free accomodation (contact marco@worldsnowboardfederation.org)
TV Production & Pics: Video highlights will be avaible on friday 17 april and monday 20 april; 10 minutes TV show on the 23 april; Avaible daily reports and pictures. For any media request please contact Marco@worldsnowboardfederation.org
Sponsor&Partner: Protest, Ischgl, RedBull, Ride Snowboards, Pieps, X Double, Sweetdream, BagJump.com
Media Sponsors Onboard European Snowboard Magazine, Tacky, Freecaster.tv.
Organization N.ASA (new austrian snowboard association) in cooperation with WSF World Rookie Fest Organizing Committee
Official website www.worldsnowboardfederation.org

Admission Criteria
Riders, male and female, born 1st January 1991 and younger are admitted
Riders will be divided in 2 age groups: born before/after 1994
Only riders from WSF member nations are admitted. Can partecipate pre-qualified riders from previous Rookie Fest stops, top 12 male rookie from World Rookie Rank, and national rookie team up to 3 male and female rookies and 2 male and female grom per nation plus pre-qualified riders from previous stop and world rookie rank at 5th april 09. National secretary or national coaches are allowed to send their team inscriptions

Contacts
N.ASA (new austrian snowboard association) – Trojer Meinhard
Email: meinhardtrojer@powdern.com Mobile: +43 650 56 37 424

WSF – Marco Sampaoli
Email: marco@worldsnowboardfederation.org Mobile: +39.340.3285569

DOWNLOAD HERE THE INSCRIPTION FORM
DOWNLOAD HERE THE BAGJUMP PARENTS FORM

Top Czech resort Splinderuv Mlyn hosted the Protest East Rookie Fest, a groundbreaking youth event with both half pipe and slope style. Check out in the video the sick level of this eastern youngsters.

Tara Mountain in Serbia hosted the first evet Protest Balkan Rookie Fest, the first Swatch TTR event in the european balkan area. Check out the video.

A nail biting grand finale of mega proportions is looming on the horizon for the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour. After a week full of action at the Tour defining 6Star Burton US Open from March 17th – 22nd, 2009, the TTR Tour Champion will be crowned after the Slopestyle Finals on Sunday. The freestyle Mecca of Stratton, Vermont, will see Peetu Piiroinen (FIN) and Shaun White (USA) clash for the Title as the world top riders vie for a coveted position in the TTR Top 5.

THE TIME OF RECKONING HAS ARRIVED FOR THE
SWATCH TTR WORLD SNOWBOARD TOUR

Vermont, USA – March 9th, 2009: A nail biting grand finale of mega proportions is looming on the horizon for the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour. After a week full of action at the Tour defining 6Star Burton US Open from March 17th – 22nd, 2009, the TTR Tour Champion will be crowned after the Slopestyle Finals on Sunday. The freestyle Mecca of Stratton, Vermont, will see Peetu Piiroinen (FIN) and Shaun White (USA) clash for the Title as the world top riders vie for a coveted position in the TTR Top 5.

Throughout the season, Peetu Piiroinen has been working tirelessly to secure his future as Swatch TTR World Champion and currently sits in the World No.1 position. His journey to the top has seen him place fifth or higher at all the season’s major 6Star events he entered. One rider who could stop him at the US Open is Shaun White, the contest machine. The 2006/07 TTR Tour Champion’s recent victory at the 5Star Intelligent Design has given him the sixth of seven results necessary for victory. Shaun has finished atop podium in some of the major 6Star events ensuring that the Title is still in his grasp. History favours Shaun at the US Open where he clinched his 2006/2007 Tour Title and took out both formats in 2008. “One more stop…the US Open. It would mean a lot to me to become the winner of the Tour because you are on board at every event. It’s an accumulation of events instead of just one day”, he said after his recent win.

Finishing in the Swatch TTR Top 5 attracts prestige, cash rewards and invitations to the major events next season. Currently in World No.2, Chas Guldemond (USA), has maintained a strong position in the TTR ranking through sheer determination and motivation. He recently claimed both the Slopestyle and Halfpipe titles at the 5Star Nissan X-Trail Asian Open which has boosted his confidence and TTR points as the US Open approaches.

FRENDS, Finns and upcoming rookies make up the aspiring TTR Top 5 finishers. Last year’s Swatch TTR Tour Champ, Kevin Pearce (USA), currently sits in World No.4 and will be looking to finish strongly before heading off to film. Just like his fellow FRENDS crew member Mason Aguirre (USA) who now sits in World No. 8 but has his sight set firmly on the TTR Top 5. The Finns in the race for the top ranks are current World No. 3 Risto Mattila (FIN) and World No. 6 Antti Autti who are both looking for another good TTR season finish. Out to stop them both will be upcoming World No.7, Charles Reid (CAN) who is likely to unleash his trademark progressive moves and score a good result.

To watch how the Tour drama has unfolded, as well as gain insight into what motivates the world’s top snowboarders, make sure you check out the exclusive 26min Swatch TTR Mid Season Show here. Log on to www.ttrworldtour.com and read the news, watch videos and get updated before the Tour comes to its climatic end. Watch the live webcast on www.go211.com and prepare to witness history.

Last week, the 2009 Austrian snowboard freestyle championships ended in Westendorf spectacularly.

Final of “Shred Down Austrian Masters”

Last weekend Westendorf became the unofficial snowboard capital of Austria. During the course of the event titles were handed out in the disciplines of Superpipe and Slopestyle. The master in the pipe had already been selected the weekend before last in Innsbruck/Seegrube,
therefore, yesterday the best park riders had to be found.

Pushed by the dream of becoming Austrian master, the riders showed breath-taking and spectacular tricks. In perfect weather conditions international and local riders presented a great show to the spectators.

Herby Thaler from Styria showed three perfect runs and became Austrian Slopestyle champion. Claudia Fliri won the women’s ranking. Fabio Projaska became best rookie. Wolle Beer from Innsbruck won the combination of Pipe and Park. Sandy Gecek was in total the best woman and Johannes Handle became in total best rookie. Chris Hohlrieder showed the best run of the day and the local Simon Pircher was unbeatable on the rails.

The performances of the riders and the chilled atmosphere during the contest and at the party made the event special and unique.

The n.asa, the Ästhetiker und the Shredheadz want to thank everybody for showing up. See you next year.

Mag. (FH) Nicolas Lawton
Press Contact “Shred Down Austrian Masters”
Unterbergerstr. 7c
A-6020 Innsbruck
Tel. +43 676 7083090
nicklawton@powdern.com
www.powdern.com

Bad weather didn’t stop the Black Yeti and riders from 6 nations to rock at the “Protest East Rookie Fest” in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, in order to conquer the last invitation at the upcoming rookie finals. The event saw an high level of riding in both half pipe than slope style competition, re-loading the same format of the 2008 edition in Czech, with an overall rank as avarage of both results.

Saturday was the half pipe day in a very easy format: 2 hours training, 3 run each, best two count for the rank. Even if the pipe wasn’t perfect because of rainy days before the event, the level was pretty high and the norwegians conquered the whole male rookie podium: Eskii Korneliussen, Rudi Oesterhus and Even Solbraa. Czech youngster Martin Mikyska dominate the grom category in the half pipe.

Sunday slopestyle saw a set up including kinked box and jump from 10 to 18 meters The format of 4 run best 2 counts, allowed an high level contest with technical tricks such as bs1080, switch 1080 and double backflip 180. Among the rookies the Czech ripper Darek Bergmann dominate the session with sick tricks, clear landings and smooth style. On the rookie podium other 2 czech riders: Petr Horak and Filip Gutwirth. Thomas Tramnitz impressed judge and spectators with double backflip and double backflip 180.

Diana Augustinova resulted the best girl of the competition, while Martin Mikyska the best male grom.
The overall rank of the event, as combo of the half pipe and slope style results, assigned 2 ticket to the Protest World Rookie Finals 2009 in Ischgl, Austria to the best 2 rookies of the event, and 3 Protest Surf Camp in Lacanau, France to best male rookie and grom, and best girl.
Next Rookie Fest stop:
Protest World Rookie Finals – Ischgl, Austria – 4Star Slope Style – 15.19 april 09
For 1star and 2star regional/national rookie contests check www.worldsnowboardfederation.org

Overall Ranks of Protest East Rookie Fest 2009
male rookie
1. Eskii Korneluissen (NOR)
2. Rudi Oesterhus (NOR)
3. Darek Bergmann (CZE)
4. Filip Gutwirth (CZE)
5. Even Solbraa (NOR)
6. Petr Horak (CZE)
7. Thomas Tramnitz (AUT)
8. Ruggero Naccari (ITA)
9. Dan Paulicek (CZE)
10. Francesco Brutto (ITA)

male grom
1. Martin Mikyska (CZE)
2. Jakub Kral (CZE)
3. Michal Bisa (CZE)
4. Ondrej Porkert (CZE)
5. Lewis Courtier Jones (GBR)
6. Daniel Porkert (CZE)
7. Dusan Kriz (CZE)
8. Dominik Veleska (CZE)
9. Miki Pajer (CZE)
10. Tamor Roos (NDL)

female grom
1. Diana Augustinova (CZE)
2. Dorota Stenclova (CZE)

Half Pipe Ranks
male rookie
1. Eskii Korneliussen (NOR)
2. Rudi Oesterhus (NOR)
3. Even Solbraa (NOR)
4. Ruggero Naccari (ITA)
5. Filip Gutwirth (CZE)
…
male grom
1. Martin Mikyska (CZE)
2. Michal Bisa (CZE)
3. Jakub Kral (CZE)
4. Ondrey Porkert (CZE)
5. Dusan Kriz (CZE)
…
female grom
1. Diana Augustinova (CZE)
2. Dorota Stenclova (CZE)

Slope Style Ranks
male rookie
1. Darek Bergmann (CZE)
2. Petr Horak (CZE)
3. Filip Gutwirth (CZE)
4. Thomas Tramintz (AUT)
5. Rudi Oesterhus (NOR)
…
male grom
1. Martin Mikyska (CZE)
2. Jakub Kral (CZE)
3. Ondrej Porkert (CZE)
4. Lewis Courtier Jones (GBR)
5. Daniel Porkert (CZE)
female grom
1. Diana Augustina (CZE)
2. Dorota Stenclova (CZE)

Check out all World Rookie Rank previous results here
http://www.worldsnowboardfederation.org/modules.php?name=Rankings&op=worldrookierank

ABOUT WORLD ROOKIE TOUR & WORLD ROOKIE RANK
Only the best rookies in the world will be granted access to the World Rookie Tour big final: the Swatch TTR 4Star “Protest World Rookie Finals” in Ischgl, Austria, from April 15 to April 19, 2009. Only the winners of the previous qualifiers will be able to go to Ischgl, together with the best athletes of the World Rookie Rank on April 5, and the wild cards that single nations give to their most promising rookies. The World Rookie Rank is a classification for under 18’s only and it is developed by the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) in collaboration with TTR. At the end of the World Rookie Tour, the final winner will be awarded with the title of World Rookie Champion. He will be offered a unique opportunity to enter the world of professional snowboarding: an invitation to a Video Shooting with the Pirate Movie Production, a Photo Shooting by On Board Europe and an invitation to an event which is still kept secret are awaiting the winner.

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION
WSF is the only international organisation working uniquely to develop and support snowboard at all levels, including competitions and education, disable and adaptive snowboarding, activities for riders of any age. WSF is a network of national snowboard associations cooperating worldwide for the development and promotion of the sport. Members find in WSF a source of inspiration and support to their activities. WSF can create added value for everybody involved in snowboard on national level and offers ideas, handbooks and initiatives, the result of an organization whose components share the same goal: progression of snowboarding at all levels. www.worldsnowboardfederation.org
Media Request
Marco Sampaoli (WSF)
marco@worldsnowboardfederation.org
Mobile: +39.340.3285569

The Swatch 3 star TTR “Snowboard Challenge” in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, nominated the italian champion of freestyle for season 2008.09 on an amazing slope style consisting of 4 table tops from 12 to 18m. After a few years without a solid tour, winter 0809 saw an italian series consisting of a 3star final, a 2stars slope styles series and a national rookie tour with events at 1 star level.

Marco Concin won the finals in Madonna di Campiglio conquering the title of Freestyle Italian Champion, men categories. Among the rookies Lukas Valentini resulted the best and Ilaria Collini the best girls.

Video avaible on www.board.tv

Snowboard Challenge Finals
Men Rank
1. Marco “Bambi” Concin
2. Manuel Pietropoli
3. Sebastian Bazzicchi
4. Ludovico Vanoli
5. Filippo Crudeli
6. Daniel “Plazy” Neuliched
7. Stefano D’Elia
8. Mattia Riva
9. Michele Spini
10. Filippo Volponi
11. Ramiro Musacchio
12. Daniel Pinter
13. Gregorio Mastroianni
14. Mattia Pellegrino
15. Raffaele Antonelli
16. Tommaso Gazzini

Rookie Rank
1. Lukas Valentini
2. Mauro Bisol
3. Daniele Colturi
4. Youri Maciotta
5. Nicola Dioli
6. Alessio Giacomelli
7. Alessandro Mazzotti
8. Federico Calemme

Women Rank
1. Ilaria Collini
2. Ilenia Cavallini
3. Francesca Fazi

Livigno, Italy, February 24th 2009: The 4Star Riverjump is back in 2009 after a one year absence, ready to bring Swatch TTR action back to Livigno. From March 4th – 6th 2009, an international contingent comprised of some of the top TTR snowboarders will descend on Italy to fight for two batches of 500 TTR ranking points and a € 20 000 Euro prize purse. Under lights, right in the centre of Livigno, riders will launch over the iconic ‘Spoel’ River in hope of improving their TTR World Ranking. Upcoming shred talent will also have the chance to take on the invited riders, with winners of a separate 4Star Slopestyle competition going through to Friday’ main event.

The set up will be overseen by the Swatch Mottolino Snowpark crew under the expert supervision of Roby Moresi, who designed the halfpipe in Bardonecchia for the Winter Olympic Games in Turin 2006.

In its short history the Riverjump has developed a repuation as one of Italy’s premier snowboard contests – a fact which has attracted some of Swatch TTR’s most talked about riders this year. Winner of the the 6Star Billabong Air & Style Innsbruck and World No.33, Colin Frei (SUI) will be in Livigno looking to move up into the TTR Top 30. He will be joined by fellow Air and Style podium finisher, World No.14, Olivier Gittler (FRA) who has had a strong season and will be aiming to improve his position in the TTR Top 20. Italian star, Manuel Pietropoli will carry the hopes of the nation on his shoulders and has a super strong chance to improve on his World No.40 ranking.

Also Sweden will be well represented by Chris Sörman, who currently sits in World No.24 and has the potential to move up.The contest will also be further bolstered by returning 2007 Riverjump title winner, Yale Cousino (USA) and Finnish rookie, Niki Korpela, two riders who have forged names for themselves by anhililating rails. This has been Niki’s breakout season on the Swatch TTR World Tour so he’ll be looking for a win to reassure everyone of his talent.

As the season end fast approaches lower ranked riders are also trying to improve their standings at many upcoming 3Star events. The Coors Light YLD Riders Cup Norquay Open is taking place in Alberta, Canada, February 26th – 27th, 2009. On February 27th, 2009 the Axis Slopestyle in Quebec, Canada goes down and March 1st, 2009 sees the Snowboard Challenge in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy. A whole week of shredding will be going down at the Austrian Masters @ Shreddown from February 28th 2009 – March 7th, 2009 Innsbruck, Austria.

This season the riders’ 7 best results will be averaged to crown the rider who has dominated across all formats as final victor at the last 6Star event. A total prize money payout of over

The 4×4 Finals Czech cup of freestyle snowboarding TTR** was a great event with all Czech top riders. With a Slope Style and an Half pipe competitionfriday warm up training BA, the event resulted in a great celebration of the eastern snowboarding.

Darek Bermann

As everybody knows, Czech hospitality is alsways great, and of course at the Czech Nationals is even better with free skipass, foot and drinks for riders, staff and media, and an overall prize money of 3.000 €

Roman Dlauhy

Party was crazy as usual in the east with tons of Jagermeister free drinks and DJ set by the most most popular Czech DJ´s ROBOT and JORGOS

Hard Results
Tomas Tuzar – stylish long and high CAB7,
Darek Bergmann- he is still junior but he riding in adults category – FS9,
Pepe Samek – nice BS9

Women Slope Style
1 LUCIE ZABRANSKA LUCIE
2 TEREZA CERMAKOVA TEREZA
3 DIANA AUGUSTINOVA DIANA
4 ELISKA SIROVA ELISKA
5 MICHAELA VANKOVA MICHAELA
6 HANKA VOJTECHOVSKA HANKA
7 ANDREA CONKOVA ANDREA
8 PAVLINA DUFFKOVA PAVLINA
9 KATKA VOJACKOVA KATKA
10 TAMARA MULLEROVA TAMARA

Men Slope Style
1 TOMAS TUZAR
2 PEPE SAMEK
3 ROMAN DLAUHY
4 DAREK BERGMANN
5 MATEJ NOVAK
6 FILIP GUTWIRTH
7 DAN PAULICEK
8 VENCA KUTIL
9 BORIS CICMAN
10 JAN KLVANA
11 JAN REZNICEK
12 TOMAS KASPAREK
13 LUKAS TOMSU
14 EMIL FRANEK
15 BEN CRISTOVAO
16 PETR NAJMAN
17 JAN HAAS
18 PETR OSICKA
19 PETR HORAK
20 JAN DOLEJSI
21 JAN ZAJIC
22 JAN KOUKAL
23 TOMAS BEL
24 JAN SOUKUP

Slope Style Women
1 LUCKA JANOUCHOVA
2 MAGDALENA SALAVCOVA
3 DIANA AUGUSTINOVA
4 MARTINA NEMCOVA
5 LUCIE ZABRANSKA
6 ANTONINA ANTONOVA
7 LUCIE REMESOVA
8 TEREZA CERMAKOVA
9 ELISKA SIROVA
10 MICHAELA VANKOVA
11 PAVLINA DUFFKOVA
12 TAMARA MULLEROVA

Slope Style Men
1 DAVID HORVATH
2 MATEJ NOVAK
3 PEPE SAMEK
4 TOMAS TUZAR
5 ROMAN DLAUHY
6 JAN DOSTAL
7 FILIP GUTWIRTH
8 DAN PAULICEK
9 PETR NAJMAN
10 ONDRA ZVONICEK
11 JAN ZAJIC
12 JAN KASPAR
13 OTA TYL
14 TOMAS SIMUNEK
15 LUKAS TOMSU
16 DAREK BERGMANN
17 MILLIEL NAVRATIL
18 EMIL FRANEK
19 JAN HAAS
20 JAKUB CHOCHOLA
21 JAN SOUKUP

Don’t miss the upcoming Protest East Rookie Fest, from 6 to 9 march in Splinderuv Mlyn.

Last weekend the best austrian freestyle snowboarders fought it out for the half pipe crown at Shred Down Austrian Masters: Freestyle Snowboarding at the highest level.

Bekna

Fun stood in the foreground but the main goal of the riders was to bring home the title of the Austrian halfpipe master at the official austrian freestyle championships. The spectators saw snowboarding at the highest level on the Seegrube in Innsbruck.

Jan Michaelis

Big names of the local and international snowboard scene were present and they showed breath-taking and spectacular tricks. Special highlight was the legends ranking. Past winners and additional famous faces such as Nando Plötzeneder, Paul Burger and Andi Zierhut battled the young chaps.

Wolle

Stefan Falkeis became Austrian halfpipe master. Julia Baumgartner won the wemon’s ranking. Johannes Handle became best rookie and Jan Michaelis from germany won the legends ranking.

The event is a combination of the “Shred Down Austrian Masters” Superpipe competition (TTR 3* event) in Innsbruck (Nordpark) and the “Shred Down Austrian Masters” Slopestyle competition (TTR 3* event) in Westendorf where the best 3 men, best 3 girls and best 3 rookies of every “Austria Cup” tour stop fight it out for the title of the “Austrian Slopestyle Champion”. The slopestyle competition will take place from 5 March to 7 March in Westendorf.

Training Session

The beautiful weather, der chilled atmosphere and the performences of the riders made the “Shred Down Austrian Masters” Superpipe competition special and unique.

Phoenix Park in Korea hosted the asian stop of the World Rookie Tour 2009, a Swatch 2 Star TTR Slope Style which saw riders from Japan, Austria and Korea challanging for 2 ticket to the World Rookie Finals.

Tara Mountain in Serbia saw the first Ticket To Ride event in Serbia, the 2star Swatch TTR “Protest Balkan Rookie Fest”, third international stop of the World Rookie Tour 2009. Riders from Serbia, Croatia and Slovenja joined the event and shred the park in front of an unespected chair man: Emir Kusturica, the world famous film director and resort owner.

Most of the best youth from the balkan area partecipated to this event, including the slovenian 12 years old Tim Kevin Ravnjak, who rock the slope style obtaining an easy win among the grom category. Aljosa Krivec (SLO) resulted the best Rookie, while Rovena Jesensek and Taja Korpar, both from Slovenja, won the girls rookie and grom categories.

“We are happy to bring an international rookie slope style in european areas like the Balkans where there are still few infrastructure for freestyle and few projects for the development of youth snowboarding.” sayd Marco Sampaoli, World Rookie Tour director. “The effort of the local organizers was great and the way they manage a last minute resort change showcase an high level of professionality. We are honored that Emir Kusturica presented the prize giving. I coudn’t image a better event for the Serbia stop and of course we will be more than happy to come back there with the world rookie tour 2010.”

The prize giving ceremony of the event saw an unexpected chair man in the person of Emir Kusturica, the world famous film director, owner of Tara Mountain ski resort. The best 2 rookies obtained free invitations to the 4star Swatch TTR “Protest World Rookie Finals” in Ischlg, Austria, togheter with Protest Surf Camp in Lacanau, France.

Top riders at Protest Balkan Rookie Fest
Rookie:
1. Aljosa Krivec / Slovenija
2. Luka Jeromel / Slovenija
3. Tim Korpar / Croatia

Groms:
1. Tim Kevin Ravnjak / Slovenija
2. Andrej Marincic / Slovenija
3. Timon Sturbej / Slovenija

Rookie Girl:
1. Rovena Jesensek / Slovenija

Grom Girl:
1. Taja Korpar / Slovenija

Emir Kusturica … can you image a cooler chair man for a prize giving ceremony?

Check out all World Rookie Rank results here

ABOUT WORLD ROOKIE TOUR & WORLD ROOKIE RANK
Only the best rookies in the world will be granted access to the World Rookie Tour big final: the Swatch TTR 4Star “Protest World Rookie Finals” in Ischgl, Austria, from April 15 to April 19, 2009. Only the winners of the previous qualifiers will be able to go to Ischgl, together with the best athletes of the World Rookie Rank on April 5, and the wild cards that single nations give to their most promising rookies. The World Rookie Rank is a classification for under 18’s only and it is developed by the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) in collaboration with TTR. At the end of the World Rookie Tour, the final winner will be awarded with the title of World Rookie Champion. He will be offered a unique opportunity to enter the world of professional snowboarding: an invitation to a Video Shooting with the Pirate Movie Production, a Photo Shooting by On Board Europe and an invitation to an event which is still kept secret are awaiting the winner.

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION
WSF is the only international organisation working uniquely to develop and support snowboard at all levels, including competitions and education, disable and adaptive snowboarding, activities for riders of any age. WSF is a network of national snowboard associations cooperating worldwide for the development and promotion of the sport. Members find in WSF a source of inspiration and support to their activities. WSF can create added value for everybody involved in snowboard on national level and offers ideas, handbooks and initiatives, the result of an organization whose components share the same goal: progression of snowboarding at all levels. www.worldsnowboardfederation.org

The N.ASA, the Ästhetiker Crew and the Shreadheadz cooperate the first time to present an outstanding snowboard event which will nominate the Austrian Masters of Freestyle Snowboarding.

This winter we are going to celebrate the 5th anniversary of “Austrian Masters” and the 10th anniversary of “Shred down” . Reason enough for the n.asa, the Ästhetiker Crew and the Shreadheadz to unite these two outstanding contests to one sick shred event!

“SHRED DOWN AUSTRIAN MASTERS”

It is a combination of the “Shred Down Austrian Masters” Superpipe competition (TTR 3* event) in Innsbruck (Nordpark), an open contest where the “Austrian Halfpipe Champion” is going to be crowned and the “Shred Down Austrian Masters” Slopestyle competition (TTR 3* event) in Westendorf where the best 3 men, best 3 girls and best 3 rookies of every “Austria Cup” tour stop fight it out for the title of the “Austrian Slopestyle Champion”. A legends ranking and the parties on both weekends will round off this
unique shred event.

Have a blast at the end of the season in Flachauwinkl at the Shuttleberg! This year the already 7th Spring Battle in the Absolut Park will have a cool upgrade: The PRO/AM Jam was upgraded from a 3 Star TTR event to a 4 Star TTR event

Now get four (4!) TTR stars at the Spring Battle!
Absolut Park Spring Battle, April 3-5, 2009,
Flachauwinkl/Salzburger Land (AUT)

Have a blast at the end of the season in Flachauwinkl at the Shuttleberg! This year the already 7th Spring Battle in the Absolut Park will have a cool upgrade: The PRO/AM Jam was upgraded from a 3 Star TTR event to a 4 Star TTR event! At the Spring Battle qualified amateurs and rookies can compete with the pros of the snowboard scene, collect important TTR points and win of 25,000 US-Dollars prize money. This event is an absolute highlight at the end of the season: Mediterranean flair, chilled atmosphere, a mini ramp and boulder wall in the Chillhouse and the Spring Break party in the valley. Quicksilver will provide some cool band within their Quiksessions and they will definitely turn up the guitars!

In charge of the always perfectly shaped Absolut Park is an experienced team of shapers supervised by Seppi Harml and Christoph Walchhofer. The two shapers will surely come up with an extra surprise obstacle apart from the phat jam kicker. You can qualify via the „Pop ’n’ Drop“contest, which will also take place in Flachauwinkl on February 13-14. A lot of top-class pros will be there again this year! Let´s see if one of the rookies can throw last year´s top cowboy Lars Oesterl out of the saddle!

Check: www.absolutpark.com

HARDFACTS
Titel: Absolut Park Spring Battle
Modus: 4 Star TTR, slope style
Date: April 3-5, 2009
Location: Flachauwinkl/ Salzburger Land (AUT)
Amateur Qualification: Pop ’n’ Drop (February 23-24, Absolut Park)
Prize money:

The Italian Freestyle Champion 2009 will be appointed in Campiglio! Just a few days are missing to the final race of Snowboard Challenge 2009 organized by the Snowboard Italian Federation. Following the slope style 2star TTR in Chiesa Val Malenco, Alleghe and Prato Nevoso, it is now the timing to begin the next step with the final event in Madonna di Campiglio on 1st March 2009. With its 3star for the Swatch TTR World Pro Tour and 10.000 Euro as prize in money and material, this final race of the Snowboard Challenge will appoint the Italian Freestyle 2009 Champion.

In the first events of Snowboard Challenge a lot of national and international riders fight together and now it is the right time to close this exciting tour. The last event will be hold in the Ursus Snowpark in Madonna di Campiglio, one of the best Italian parks and reference point for the national territory.

The best 8 men, 4 rookie and 2 women of the ranking created in the previous stages already conquered the direct access to the finals in Madonna di Campiglio, while other places will be assigned through the qualifying open on Sunday 1st march, at the Ursus Snowpark in Campiglio.

As for the previous stages, the subscription of the final race is free of charge and it is open to all the Italian athlete holding the membership card FSI competitor, including some gadgets and discounted skipass, and also the chance to take part in the drawing of prizes among all the partecipants.

Pre qualified riders for the final race in Campiglio
– Women: Alicia Bonnaud, Moira Barsottelli
– Rookie (Under 18): Nicola Dioli, Mauro Bisol, Lukas Valentini, Alessandro Mazzotti
– Men: Sebastian Bazzicchi, Massimo Cavalli, Raffaele Antonelli, Filippo Volponi, Mattia Riva, Enrico Cavada, Simon Gruber, Mattia Pellegrino.

From qualifications on sunday 1st march 2009 other 2 women, 4 rookies and 8 men will enter the finals.

Event Info
Name: Snowboard Challenge Finals
format: Slope Style
level: 3 star Swatch TTR
date: sabato 28 febbraio training – domenica 1 marzo qualifiche e finali
Time schedule: 10.30am qualifications, 12.30 am finals
Prize money: 10.000€ in denaro e materiali

For all information on Snowboard Challenge you can read the website www.snowboardchallenge.net or write to the FSI Office (segreteria@fsi.it)

Ufficio Stampa Snowboard Challenge
phone. 0458012816 – 0459613927 Mobile. 328-2134183 mail press@snowboardchallenge.net

After the stop in Serbia, the World Rookie Tour come back in Czech Republik for the second time with the Swatch TTR 2stars slope style “Protest East Rookie Fest 2009” in Svaty Petr, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic. Rookies from all Czechs and East Europe are expected to join this event in order to conquer valuable points for the World Rookie Rank and 2 invitations to the 4 star Protest World Rookie Finals 2009 in Ischgl, Austria.
Spindleruv Mlyn is the biggest and most popular ski resort in Czech Republic where Martin Cernik organizes his Snow Jam and others important events Czech Snowboarding Association since 1994. For the Protest East Rookie Fest , Spindleruv Mlyn will present both a fine Slope Style than an Half Pipe for a double rookie program! Slope style will include rail, box and platform with three jumps from 8m to 18m long. The final of the slope and pipe are in the center of Svaty Pert, ensuring easy access for spectators.

Prizes for the Protest East Rookie Fest
2 all inclusive ticket to the Protest World Rookie Finals 2009 from 15 to 19 april in Ischgl, Austria
3 Protest Surf Camp in Lacanau, France with a maximum of 300€ travel budget to be declared by the winners.

Image from previous Rookie Fest in Czech in 2008

Event Information
Name: Protest East Rookie Fest
Date of Event : 6th March arrival, 7th March training+ half pipe contest, 8th March training + slope style contes , 9th March reserv day or departure day
Star level: 2Star
Location : Spindleruv Mlyn, Svaty Petr
Format : Half pipe and Slope Style
Info and inscriptions: info@snowboarding.cz or +420 724 921 236
Age Groups: Rookie (born from 1st january 91 and 31st december 93) and Grom (born after 1st january 94)
Prizes: 2 free ticket to the 4 star “Protest World Rookie Final” in Ischgl, 3 Protest Surf Camp in Lacanau, France including a maximum of 300€ travel budget to be declared by each winner.
Entry Criteria: open qualification and invited riders.
Sponsor: Protest Boardwear, Ride Snowboards, Red Bull, Snowboard-Online.cz, O2, CEZ group, Impromat
Media Partners: Onboard Snowboarding Magazine, Freecaster.tv, Tacky, Freeride.cz, Freemagazine.cz
Official home page www.worldsnowboardfederation.org and www.snowboarding.cz

Costs
Accommodation cost start from 30€ per night in half board
Registration in Race office : start fee with three day skipass (Saturday,Sunday,Monday): 55€
Accommodation service:
Just sent email with names, arrival and leaving dates and number of persons. They will care about your accommodation. You will travel to Czech with hotel voutcher ready!!)
Web: www.spindl.com
Email: info@spindl.com
Tel.: +420 499 433 407
Fax: +420 499 433 537

2008 Rookie Fest in Czech saw Japanes dominate the Half Pipe

Airport Transfer: (one way 3 hours by car)
Pick Up Service from Airport to Spindleruv Mlyn
Profesional pick up service
Contact person: Alexandra – password World Snowboard Federation
Email.: info@prague-airport-transfers.co.uk
Cell.:+420 777 777 237

Maximum Prize: 1-4 persons 115 €
5-8 persons 150 €
9-17 persons 250 €

If you will contact us realy soon it is possible to find for you cheaper transport. Send email ASAP on info@snowboarding.cz

Check out all World Rookie Rank previous results here
http://www.worldsnowboardfederation.org/modules.php?name=Rankings&op=worldrookierank

Contact Person
Jarda Bocek – Association of Czech Snowboarding
mobile +420 724 921 236
mail: info@snowboarding.cz
www.snowboarding.cz

Media Request
Marco Sampaoli (WSF)
marco@worldsnowboardfederation.org
Mobile: +39.340.3285569

Registration form for the “Protest East Rookie Fest”
Name:
Surname:
Sex:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Phone number:
e-mail:
nationality:
Send registration to: info@snowboarding.cz

Next International Rookie Fest heats:
Protest World Rookie Finals – Ischgl, Austria – 4Star – 15.19 april 09
For 1star and 2star regional/national rookie contests check www.worldsnowboardfederation.org

ABOUT WORLD ROOKIE TOUR & WORLD ROOKIE RANK
Only the best rookies in the world will be granted access to the World Rookie Tour big final: the Swatch TTR 4Star “Protest World Rookie Finals” in Ischgl, Austria, from April 15 to April 19, 2009. Only the winners of the previous qualifiers will be able to go to Ischgl, together with the best athletes of the World Rookie Rank on April 5, and the wild cards that single nations give to their most promising rookies. The World Rookie Rank is a classification for under 18’s only and it is developed by the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) in collaboration with TTR. At the end of the World Rookie Tour, the final winner will be awarded with the title of World Rookie Champion. He will be offered a unique opportunity to enter the world of professional snowboarding: an invitation to a Video Shooting with the Pirate Movie Production, a Photo Shooting by On Board Europe and an invitation to an event which is still kept secret are awaiting the winner.

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION
WSF is the only international organisation working uniquely to develop and support snowboard at all levels, including competitions and education, disable and adaptive snowboarding, activities for riders of any age. WSF is a network of national snowboard associations cooperating worldwide for the development and promotion of the sport. Members find in WSF a source of inspiration and support to their activities. WSF can create added value for everybody involved in snowboard on national level and offers ideas, handbooks and initiatives, the result of an organization whose components share the same goal: progression of snowboarding at all levels. www.worldsnowboardfederation.org

Heavy snow falls the last 5 days and bad forecast untill sunday 22 february, changed the schedule of the upcoming World Rookie Tour stop in Serbia but snow storms can’t stop the furius black yeti and the event is still confirmed. The 2star Swatch TTR “Protest Balkan Rookie Fest” is post poned to 24.26 february and moves to Tara Mountain while riders from Serbia, Slovenia and Macedonia are already on the road to the Conquer of the Snowboard Age.

“Snow falls and bad forecast make impossible to run the event as planned in Kopaonik from 20 to 22 february, so we decided to change the event schedule to 24.26 february and move to Tara Mountains, 200km from Belgrad” sayd Marco Sampaoli, World Rookie Tour director. “Our priority is to make the event happen and present this rookie format to the youngsters from the balkan area. 24 to 26 february are the only free days in an already full event calendar”.

Tara Mountain, part of the Outer Dinaric Alps, is located in western Serbia and stands at 1.000-1.500 meters above sea level. The mountain is a popular tourist center and Tara’s National Park encompasses a large part of the mountain. For Protest Balkan Rookie Fest, Tara Mountain will present a 300m snowpark slope featuring table tops, several box and rails including the Navara “Rookie Fest” Battleship Box.

Prizes for the Protest Balkan Rookie Fest
2 all inclusive ticket to the Protest World Rookie Finals 2009 from 15 to 19 april in Ischgl, Austria
3 Protest Surf Camp in Lacanau, France including a maximum of 300€ travel cost each.

Check out all World Rookie Rank previous results here
http://www.worldsnowboardfederation.org/modules.php?name=Rankings&op=worldrookierank

Event Information
Name: Protest Balkan Rookie Fest
Date of Event : 24 february arrival, 25 february training, quali and finals, 26 february reserve or departure day
Star level: 2Star
Location : Tara Mountain, Serbia
Format : Slope Style
Info and inscriptions: admin@udruzenjefreestylera.com or +381.63. 8670711
Age Groups: Rookie (born from 1st january 91 and 31st december 93) and Grom (born after 1st january 94)
Prizes: 2 free ticket to the 4 star “Protest World Rookie Final” in Ischgl, 3 Protest Surf Camp in Lacanau, France including a maximum of 300€ travel cost each to be declared by the winners.
Entry Criteria: open qualification and invited riders.
Sponsor: Protest Boardwear, Ride Snowboards, Red Bull
Media Partners: Onboard Snowboarding Magazine, Freecaster.tv, Tacky
Official home page www.worldsnowboardfederation.org and www.udruzenjefreestylera.com

Costs
Accomodation cost start from 30€ per night in half board
Lift tickets cost: to be defined
Closest Airport: Belgrad
Free Pick Up Service from-to Airport: contact admin@udruzenjefreestylera.com or +381.63.86.70.711

Contact person
Marko Nikolic – Sportsko udruzenje “Fristajler”
mobile +381.63.86.70.711
mail: admin@udruzenjefreestylera.com
www.udruzenjefreestylera.com

Media Request
Marco Sampaoli (WSF)
marco@worldsnowboardfederation.org
Mobile: +39.340.3285569

Registration form for the “Protest Balkan Rookie Fest”
Name:
Surname:
Sex:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Phone number:
e-mail:
nationality :

Next International Rookie Fest heats:
Protest East Rookie Fest – Splinderuv Mlyn, Czech Republic – 2Star – 6.9 march 09
Protest World Rookie Finals – Ischgl, Austria – 4Star – 15.19 april 09
For 1star and 2star regional/national rookie contests check www.worldsnowboardfederation.org

ABOUT WORLD ROOKIE TOUR & WORLD ROOKIE RANK
Only the best rookies in the world will be granted access to the World Rookie Tour big final: the Swatch TTR 4Star “Protest World Rookie Finals” in Ischgl, Austria, from April 15 to April 19, 2009. Only the winners of the previous qualifiers will be able to go to Ischgl, together with the best athletes of the World Rookie Rank on April 5, and the wild cards that single nations give to their most promising rookies. The World Rookie Rank is a classification for under 18’s only and it is developed by the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) in collaboration with TTR. At the end of the World Rookie Tour, the final winner will be awarded with the title of World Rookie Champion. He will be offered a unique opportunity to enter the world of professional snowboarding: an invitation to a Video Shooting with the Pirate Movie Production, a Photo Shooting by On Board Europe and an invitation to an event which is still kept secret are awaiting the winner.

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION
WSF is the only international organisation working uniquely to develop and support snowboard at all levels, including competitions and education, disable and adaptive snowboarding, activities for riders of any age. WSF is a network of national snowboard associations cooperating worldwide for the development and promotion of the sport. Members find in WSF a source of inspiration and support to their activities. WSF can create added value for everybody involved in snowboard on national level and offers ideas, handbooks and initiatives, the result of an organization whose components share the same goal: progression of snowboarding at all levels. www.worldsnowboardfederation.org