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QKLS Rookie Fest Ruka 2020: report online

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Last weekend in Ruka (Finland), took place the first edition of the QKLS Rookie Fest Ruka! During the past years, Ruka has produced tons of world class riders during its amazing history in snowboarding and then we have also here our Rookie Champions!

The Finnish resort welcomed the young snowboarders which showed an incredible riding level. The best athletes of the QKLS Rookie Fest Ruka have been qualified for the World Rookie Snowboard Finals which will be held in Kaprun, Austria, next April, where they will meet the best young guns coming from all over the world.

In addition to the two-day slopestyle competition, rookies and groms joined side events such as fun and unique Stiga sledge race during the dark evening of Northern winter at the illuminated and groomed slopes of Ruka. Additionally, riders experienced a nordic tradition of sauna and ice swimming, which relaxes both body and mind after a long day of riding.

Podium riders:

Grom Girls
1 Telma Särkipaju
2 Eevastiina Hyry
3 Saarela Iina

Grom Boys
1 Elias Hämäläinen
2 Ville Jukola
3 Aarni Harju

Rookie Girls
1 Saarela Enni
2 Ada Harinen
3 Maija Luurila

Rookie Boys
1 Valtteri Kautonen
2 Mitja Kauranen
3 Ruben Rosenfors

QKLS Rookie Fest Ruka – All final results here

 

2020 Ursus Rookie Fest Announced

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from March 15th to 19th the Black Yeti will explore the Dolomites in Madonna di Campiglio

Early Bird registrations, great program, and huge prizes for the only European WRT snowboard and freeski event of the season.

From the heart of the Dolomites, where the Brown bear is
For the first time ever the Black Yeti and its crew will land in Madonna di Campiglio, one of the most prestigious European ski resorts, surrounded by the beautiful Brenta Dolomites, from March the 15th to the 19th, 2020. With a slopestyle contest, open to both snowboarders than freeskiers, the high-quality Ursus Snowpark will welcome the partecipants in 3 lines with more than 40 obstacles in 50.000 square meters and tons of snow. The event will award both World Rookie Tour points than FIS Junior points. 

Watch the course preview from the Ursus Rookie Fest below

Registrations are now open with All-Inclusive packages and Early Bird offer
A special deal in a selected 3 stars hotel, at walking distance from Grostè gondola and where all riders and crew will be accommodated together, is available for WRT teams to ensure a great experience in Madonna di Campiglio. All-inclusive packages, including 4 nights in 3-star hotel half-board, 3 days lift tickets, at 470€ for riders and 445€ for coach and parents. The extra cost for a single room: 15€ per night. To celebrate the new location of the event, an Early Bird discount of 30€ per rider is offered to all-inclusive bookings received and paid the latest by February 20th, 2020.

NOTE: for organizational reasons, the event is limited to a maximum number of 60 riders per discipline. So hurry up to secure your spot! 

Not only a slopestyle competition
In addition to the high-quality slopestyle competition, Ursus Rookie Fest will also offer a unique lifestyle program aside: all riders will get free access to the Freestyle Academy Training Center to try parkour, gymnastics, climbing, and skateboarding. Also, the program will include a film premieres for the “2019 World Rookie Tour tv show”, a Freeride Safety Clinic by ARVA, and many dinners and parties to meet other riders from the all over the world.

Tons of huge prizes
All the podium winners from World Rookie Fest slopestyle, snowboard, and freeski, male and female, grom and rookie, will be qualified for the 2020 World Rookie Finals. Furthermore, the best riders of the event will be crowned and celebrated with prestigious awards: 4 all-inclusive tickets for the 2020 World Rookie Finals (2 for snowboard Finals in Kaprun – Austria and 2 for freeski in Seiser Alm – Italy), 2 tickets to the 2020 Rookie Shooting, 6 surf camps in Santander by Surftolive.com and other prizes offered by other WRT sponsors: Volkl, Marker, Union Binding, ARVA, Level, Jail Jam, Arva and TSG.

Dolomites Freeski Rookie Experience
Dolomites Freeski Rookie Experience includes 3 freeski event in a raw throughout the Dolomites starting from Madonna di Campiglio (15.19 March). After the Ursus, the crew will move to Kronplatz (20.22 March) and then to the World Rookie Freeski Finals in Seiser Alm (23.27 March). A unique chance to travel in 3 world-class ski resorts across the Dolomites, Unesco Heritage, and shred in 3 premium international snowparks. 

Bad News: Balkan Rookie Fest in Bulgaria cancelled
Due to the lack of snow in Bulgaria, the Balkan Rookie Fest planned to take place in Sofia from February 13th -16th, 2020 will not happen this year.

What are you waiting for?

Come and join the 2020 World Rookie Tour: the future is here!

ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
All-inclusive packages including 4 nights (in double room) check-in 15/03 check out 19/03, 3 days lift tickets, race registration (only for athletes), WRF event pass to all lifestyle activities and parties: 

 Type of accommodation: 3 *** hotel – half board

  Rider:  € 470,00

  Coach: € 445,00

 Single room plus € 60,00 (15€ per night)

EARLY BIRD BOOKING: for booking received and paid the latest by February the 20th of 2020, a discount of 30€ per rider will be applied. No discount available for coach/parents. 

  

For no-show not communicated at least 15 days in advance a penalty of 80% of the hotel reservation will be charged to the national snowboard association.

Info and registrations for the 2020 Ursus Rookie Fest in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy:
Contacts: registration@worldrookietour.com  phone: 0039.059.9783397 or 0039.340.3285569

Age Groups
2019/2020 World Rookie Tour events are reserved for Rookies (born from 1st of January 2002 to 31st of December 2004) and Groms (born from 1st of January 2005 and up), both male and female. All contests in the World Rookie Tour will generate valuable results for the World Rookie Rank. 

The World Rookie Tour is organized by Black Yeti company in collaboration with National and International Sports Associations and it is made possible by Red Bull, Völkl, Marker, Union Bindings, TSG Protection, Level Gloves, Surftolive.com, Jail Jam, Elle-Erre Easy Flag, Rock&Ride, Jart Skateboard, and Moon. You can follow the World Rookie Tour on our international media partners Sequence Magazine, Boardriding.com, Prime Snowboarding, Prime Skiing, Sourge Skateboarding, and Quattro Media.

Photo credit: Madonna di Campiglio, Ursus Snowpark, Armando Boatto , Claudio Lanzafame

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Snowboard – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
World Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP DONE
QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS
REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS CANCELLED
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu. JPN // 16.02.2020 // HP
Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest // Nekoma. JPN // 14.03.2020 // SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Freesking – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP DONE
REV TOUR Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 05-06.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 09.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS CANCELLED
Innsbruck Rookie Fest // Innsbruck, Skyline Park. AUT // 14-16.02.2020 //SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
Kronplatz Rookie Fest // Kronplatz. ITA // 20-22.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Seiser Alm. ITA // 23-27.3.2020 // SS

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
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Mail: info@worldrookietour.com

2020 Balkan Rookie Fest Cancelled

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Black Yeti is sad to announce that the tour stop in Bulgaria, supposed to take place from 13-16 February in Sofia, has been cancelled. The lack of snow doesn’t allow to build any course.

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Snowboard – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
World Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS – DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS
REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS – CANCELLED
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu. JPN // 16.02.2020 // HP
Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest // Nekoma. JPN // 14.03.2020 // SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Freesking – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 // SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
REV TOUR Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 05-06.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 09.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS – CANCELLED
Innsbruck Rookie Fest // Innsbruck, Skyline Park. AUT // 14-16.02.2020 //SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
Kronplatz Rookie Fest // Kronplatz. ITA // 20-22.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Seiser Alm. ITA // 23-27.3.2020 // SS

WRT updates: from the Alps to USA and back

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Video report from World Rookie Fest in Livigno
The Black Yeti flights to USA for 3 stops
New and fresh events coming up soon in Europe

Video report from 2020 World Rookie Fest in Livigno
The World Rookie Fest in Livigno celebrated its 15th edition with an astonishing slopestyle contest and many unforgettable moments for all 100 athletes from 15 nations who joined the event … watch the video highlight below!

The World Rookie Tour goes to the USA

After the kick-off in Livigno, Italy, the Black Yeti will cross the ocean and land in Vail, USA, at the Colorado Rookie Fest on January 26, 2020, where both snowboarders and freeskiers will enjoy the first halfpipe contest of the season.

Then, Mammoth Mountain will host REV TOUR Rookie Fest, the second tour stop in the USA, from February 7th – 9th, 2020 where both slopestyle and halfpipe contests will be offering to snowboarders and freeskiers from February 5th – 6th, 2020.

The third tour stop of the World Rookie Tour in the USA will be Colorado Rookie Fest in Keystone, on February the 8th, with a slopestyle contest for snowboarders and on February the 9th for freeskiers.

Find here all the information of Colorado Rookie Fest. For the other events please contact: registration@worldrookietour.com

New and fresh events coming up in Europe
Stay tuned and save the date for 2 new events coming soon in the prestigious European ski resort of Ruka and Madonna di Campiglio.

QKLS Rookie Fest will take place in Ruka, Finland, from January the 29th to February the 2nd. It will be the only WRT event in the Scandic area and we expect a great challenge among the Nordic rider to conquer one of the 12 qualification spots for the end of season World Rookie Finals. Also, the event will offer unique side activities and the opportunity to see the northern lights.

Ursus Rookie Fest will happen in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, from March the 15th to the 19th, 2020. With a slopestyle contest, open to both snowboarder than freeskiers, it will offer a unique lifestyle program, with afternoon activities in the Freestyle Academy to train in parkour, gymnastics, climbing, and skateboarding. Also, the entire event crew will stay in the same hotel, ensuring a great experience for all.

The World Rookie Tour is organized by Black Yeti company in collaboration with National and International Sports Associations and it is made possible by Red Bull, Völkl, Marker, Union Bindings, TSG Protection, Level Gloves, Surftolive.com, Jail Jam, Elle-Erre Easy Flag, Rock&Ride, Jart Skateboard, and Moon. You can follow the World Rookie Tour on our international media partners Sequence Magazine, Boardriding.com, Prime Snowboarding, Prime Skiing, Sourge Skateboarding, and Quattro Media.

Photo credits: Ania Grzelka



2019.20 World Rookie Tour Snowboard – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
World Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS – DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS
REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu. JPN // 16.02.2020 // HP
Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest // Nekoma. JPN // 14.03.2020 // SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Freesking – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 // SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP

REV TOUR Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 05-06.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 09.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Innsbruck Rookie Fest // Innsbruck, Skyline Park. AUT // 14-16.02.2020 //SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
Kronplatz Rookie Fest // Kronplatz. ITA // 20-22.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Seiser Alm. ITA // 23-27.3.2020 // SS

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
Web: www.worldrookietour.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldrookietour
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
Mail: info@worldrookietour.com

10 nations on the podium of the 2020 World Rookie Fest in Livigno, the 15th edition

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The celebration of the 15th edition of the World Rookie Fest was a blast with 100 riders from 15th nations took part in the slopestyle contest in the new proline of the Mottolino Snowpark: athletes from 10 different nations obtain a spot on the podium, underlining the international stance of this iconic youth snowboard event.

A bluebird sky and a bright sun welcomed the riders in Livigno, where Mottolino Snowpark presented its astonishing new set up for international events: three tables with different kickers and two tables with multi jib obstacles. The perfectly shaped jumps were 18, 22, 19 meters for the XL line, 15, 17, 16 meters for the L line and 6, 8, 10 for the M line.

During the final day, the grom girls started first and Mia Brooks from Great Britain conquered the highest spot of the podium with her run which included Frontside 180 over the gap, Switch Blunt 270 out, Cab 540 Indy, Backside 540 Mute, Cab 720 Indy, Switch Bluntslide, followed by Andrina Salis as second place and Heli Bockhorni as third place. In the Rookie Girls, the riding level was very high too: Evy Poppe from Belgium took the first place with Cab 180 over the gap, 50-50 180 out, cab 540, Backside 360 Tailgrab, Frontside 720, 50-50 Backside 180 out, Evelina Taka and Novalie Engholm the second and the third place.


Mia Brooks


Evy Poppe

From Italy Ian Matteoli won in the groms’ category with a score of 83 in his run where he landed Cab 180 over the gap, hardway 270 on lipslide to fakie, Switch Backside 540 Mute, Backside Double Cork 1080 Mute, Frontside Double Cork 1080 Frontside grab, 50-50 Frontside 360 out. Julien Merken from France rounded out the podium as second and Joshua Robertson Hahn from Australia as the third.

Øyvind Kirkhus from Norway arriving first in the Rookie’s category thanks to his best run which included Switch Frontflip over the gap, cab 180 on 50-50 to Boardslide prezel 270 out, Switch Backside 1260 Mute, Backside Double cork 1080 Mute, Frontside Double cork 1260 Frontside grab, cab 270 on 270 out. On the male rookie podium after Øyvind there were Valtteri Kautonen from Finland and Johannes Taklo from Norway.

Norway conquered the title of the best team.

At this link download all the final results in pdf and jpg.


Ian Matteoli


Øyvind Kirkhus

As you know, the World Rookie Tour is not just a competition, but a unique lifestyle and travel experience for all the participants with a lot of side activities in the program such as the arva freeride clinic and the yoga session. You can see what has happened in these three days in Livigno thanks to the official pictures.

All the pictures about 2020 World Rookie Fest in Livigno are on the link below:

2020 World Rookie Fest – Day1
2020 World Rookie Fest – Qualifications Day
2020 World Rookie Fest – Finals Day

Photo credits: Ania Grzelka

Thanks to 2020 World Rookie Fest sponsors and media partners:

Red Bull, Livigno Touristic Office, Mottolino Fun Mountain, Mottolino Snowpark, Skipassion, Union Binding Company, TSG, Level Gloves, Jail Jam, SurftoLive, Sticker Mule, Arva Safety Equipment, Panorama Sports Diffusion, Elle-Erre, Rock and Ride, Moon srl, Boardriding.com, Pleasure Magazine, Quattro Media, World Snowboard Federation and FSI Federazione Snowboard Italia.

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Snowboard – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
World Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS – DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS
REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu. JPN // 16.02.2020 // HP
Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest // Nekoma. JPN // 14.03.2020 // SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
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Mail: info@worldrookietour.com

Qualis Day at Mottolino Snowpark, for the 2020 World Rookie Fest

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Black Yeti has nothing to complain about the qualifying day of the 15th edition of the World Rookie Fest. In a perfectly shaped Mottolino Snowpark almost 100 young rippers shared together their best snowboarding skills, surrounded by a breathtaking  view and a blue sky.

All the riders had fun during the day: snowboarding and chilling with old and new friends, learning how to save a life in freeride with the freeride safety clinic by ARVA and relaxing before the tomorrow’s finals with a yoga class.

The highlight of the evening the qualifications results. Who will be in the finals? Below you can find all the results but don’t forget to take a note for the Live streaming by Boardriding.com here: live streaming.

Here you can find pictures from the 2020 World Rookie Fest Qualis

Photo credits: Ania Grzelka

2020 WORLD ROOKIE FEST – FINAL STARTING LISTS 

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

The 15th edition of the World Rookie Fest in Livigno is started!

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Sounds crazy! 15 years have passed since the Black Yeti landed in Livigno for the first edition of the World Rookie Fest! Today we are here all together to celebrate this extraordinary achievement!

From January the 11th to January the 15th 2020, Black Yeti is pretty sure… the start of something extraordinary has just begun!

Live streaming on Boardriding.com
Don’t worry if you are not here in Livigno because our partner Boardriding.com will broadcast qualifications and finals. Keep this link in your note: live streaming. Live streaming will display the incredible riding level in Livigno all over the world!

Download the full program in this link.

Here you can find the first pictures from the 2020 World Rookie Fest

Photo credit: Ania Grzelka

2020 WORLD ROOKIE FEST STARTING LISTS

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

Live streaming 2020 World Rookie Fest in Livigno!

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Our partner Boardriding.com will broadcast qualifications and finals. Keep the links below in your note! Live streaming will display the incredible riding level in Livigno all over the world! Stay tuned!

2020 World Rookie Fest – Finals live streaming
14 Jan 2020 – 9:00 am CET

2020 World Rookie Fest – Qualifications live streaming REPLAY
13 Jan 2020 – 9:00 am CET

Download the full program in this link.

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Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
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If you dream to become a professional snowboarder,
then your future starts from the World Rookie Tour!

The Freeski World Rookie Fest 2020 returns to Innsbruck, Austria

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After a successful premiere last season, the Freeski World Rookie Fest 2020 is returning to Innsbruck for the 2nd edition of the event.
The Nordkette Skyline Park above Innsbruck will be the place to be for the young and upcoming Freeski generation from all over the world from February 14th – 16th, 2020.
They all will participate in the Slopestyle competition to secure their ticket for the Freeski World Rookie Finals at Seiser Alm (ITA) later on this season. The Top 3 athletes in each category will be qualified for the Finals. The best girl and best boy will be invited to the Finals for free.
Registration is now open The Freeski World Rookie Fest in Innsbruck is an event for all young riders who would like to gain contest experience. For those who are dreaming about a professional Freeski career as well as for those who just wanna have fun together with other youngsters on the mountain. Come and join! All riders born on 1st January 2002 and younger are invited to participate.
Next to the qualification for the Freeski World Rookie Finals, riders can earn FIS-Junior points. For Austrian riders, the World Rookie Fest also counts as the Austrian Junior National Championships. Interested riders can find registration information here or contact registration@worldrookietour.com.

 

 

In last year’s edition, all participants showed that the future of the sport is in good hands. The premiere edition 2019 saw two Austrian winners with Nicco Huber as Rookie Winner (under 19 years) and Daniel Bacher as Grom Winner (under 16 years). Let’s see if they will be able to defend their titles against competitors from across the world.

Additionally to the action on the mountain, the World Rookie Fest provides lots of interesting side-events.
The Austrian Freeski Days are taking place on Sunday, Feb. 16th, where the Austrian Freeski federation provides coaches for everyone who wants to learn their first freestyle basics. For registration please head to www.freeskiaustria.at. On Saturday evening all contest participants are invited to join the so-called “Feld-Schule”, here kids will learn how to use food in a more sustainable way to reduce the impact on mother earth. Kids will cook meals from food which supermarkets are not selling anymore due to e.g. best-before dates and will enjoy the meals together.

 

Media Contact: Birgit Gruber – Manufaktur für Kommunikation, +43-676-5300200, birgit@gruber.tirol

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Freesking – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 // SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
REV TOUR Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 05-06.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 09.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Innsbruck Rookie Fest // Innsbruck, Skyline Park. AUT // 14-16.02.2020 //SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
Kronplatz Rookie Fest // Kronplatz. ITA // 20-22.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Seiser Alm. ITA // 23-27.3.2020 // SS

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldrookietour
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
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First QKLS Rookie Fest Announced: from January 29th to February 2nd in Ruka Finland

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First ever QKLS Rookie Fest is waiting for you at the celebrated Ruka Ski Resort!

 

Join to make history at the first edition of QKLS Rookie Fest

It is a great pleasure to welcome you for another addition to World Rookie Tour. Ruka has produced tons of world class riders during its amazing history in snowboarding, so it’s a no-brainer to have the resort hosting WRT event with Finnish Snowboard Association. Every snowboarder knows Ruka Park from the large number of coverage it gets in videos every year, and it’s guaranteed that the park is top notch at QKLS Rookie Fest. Black Yeti is already waiting for you!
Registration is now open
Special deals in selected ski-inn apartments, which are located at the bottom of Gondola lift that takes you to the top of the Ruka Park in 3 minutes, are available for WRT teams to ensure a great experience in Ruka Ski Resort. For all the info about program and the accommodation check here. To get your spot at the first ever QKLS Rookie Fest, download the registration here, fill it and sent it to registration@worldrookietour.com and jenni.viitanen@fsa.fi
Not only a slopestyle competition
In addition to the two-day slopestyle competition, rookies and groms can join side events such as fun and unique Stiga sledge race during the dark evening of Northern winter at the illuminated and groomed slopes of Ruka. There is also a good possibility to see Northern Lights, so don’t forget to check the night sky. Additionally, riders can experience a nordic tradition of sauna and ice swimming, which relaxes both body and mind after a long day of riding. So remember also to bring your swimsuits with you!
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Polar Night Light Festival
In January the Ruka ski resort and the whole fell will be illuminated for the fourth time by Polar Night Light Festival. The light art festival lifts up Ruka and Kuusamo during QKLS Rookie Fest. The light artworks glow against the magical wintery scenery of Kuusamo and some of them can also be experienced on snowboards. Welcome to enjoy the light art in the middle of Ruka’s uniquely gorgeous northern landscape!
Check the video here.
Prizes of the competition
All the podium winners from World Rookie Fest slopestyle, male and female, grom and rookie, will be qualified for the 2020 World Rookie Finals. Furthermore, the best rookie riders of the event , female and male, will be crowned and celebrated with prestigious awards: 2 all-inclusive tickets for the 2020 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See-Kaprun (Austria). Other prizes are 4 all-inclusive tickets for 2020 Spring Camp in Ruka Park and 4 entry-tickets to the 2020 QKLS Games – Finnish Freestyle Snowboard Championships (Kasurila, Finland) other prizes offered by sponsors: Burton, Union Binding Company, Level Gloves, Ruka Park and QKLS.
What are you waiting for?

Come and join the first ever QKLS Rookie Fest in Ruka Finland and experience the magical polar night with us.

QKLS TOUR ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES
in brand new RukaValley32 FAM ski-inn apartments, when 4 persons stays in the apartment
Packages for 7 nights or 4 nights, check-in 26/01 check-out 02/02 or check-in 29/01 check-out 02/02, including lift tickets (6 days or 3 days), lunch and dinner –package (7 or 4 days)

Check the accommodation here

Note: All accommodation packages must be booked and paid beforehand to Ruka Booking

Price per person, when the apartment is fully booked (4 persons):Length of stay
Sun 26/01 – Sun 02/02 – half board (inc. lunch & dinner, lift passes) Rider under 12 years: 466 €  –  Rider 12 yrs and older: 595 € – Coach: 623 €
Wed 29/01 – Sun 02/02 – half board (inc. lunch & dinner, lift passes) Rider under 12 years: 276 – Rider 12 yrs and older: € 352  € – Coach: 370 €IMPORTANT: if you have any special requests for accommodation packages (apartment solutions, less or more nights, changes in meal packages, changes in the amount of lift tickets or no lift tickets, or any other wishes) just contact Ruka Booking and they will take care of all your requests! Info and registrations for the QKLS Rookie Fest in Ruka, Finland:
Contact: jenni.viitanen@fsa.fi phone: 00 358 45 880 9559

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Snowboard – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
World Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS
Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS
REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu . JPN // 28-29.02.2020 // HP
Indy Parka Rookie Fest // Nekoma . JPN // 06-07.03.2020 // SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP
Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
Web: www.worldrookietour.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldrookietour
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
Mail: info@worldrookietour.com

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

2020 World Rookie Tour Freeskiing: Christmas updates

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Volkl Skiis, Marker and Audi Nines Partnerships, The World Rookie Tour Freesking official qualifying criteria for FIS World Cup, Dolomites Freeski Rookie Experience, Freeski Gran-Finale in Seiser Alm

Volkl Skiis and Marker Sponsorship 

The Black Yeti proudly announces the extension of the partnership with Volkl Skiis and Marker. These iconic brands will not only sponsor of all the events in the 2020 World Rookie Tour Freeskiing, but they will also offer an annual sponsorship to the best non-sponsored athlete at the end of season World Rookie Freeski Finals in Seiser Alm: a unique chance in the life to enter the professional freeski community and join one of the strongest team worldwide. Stay tuned for more details. .Audi Nine and Black Yeti extend their partnership
Everybody knows The Audi Nines: a global media event that offers to the most talented freeskiers and snowboarders a futuristic set-up, creating a unique platform for progression in the snowsports world. All male and female slopestyle 2020 WRT Champions, freeski and snowboard, will win a ticket to this unique event and will be invited to the next edition of the Audi Nines Big Air Contest in April 2020 in Sölden and in Obergurgl AustriaThe World Rookie Freeski Tour official qualifying criteria for the FIS World Cup
The WRT is an official qualification criteria to enter the FIS World Cup Tour. World Rookie Tour Champions, male and female, slopestyle and halfpipe, snowboard and freeski, will get a spot for the next 2020.21 FIS World Cup Tour.

Dolomites Freeski Rookie Experience
Dolomites Freeski Rookie Experience includes 3 freeski event in a raw throughout the Dolomites: Madonna di Campiglio, Kronplatz and the World Rookie Freeski Finals in Seiser Alm. A unique chance to travel in 3 world-class ski resort across the Dolomites, Unesco Heritage, and shred in 3 premium international snowparks.

Soon will be available all-inclusive packages from one location to the next, to create the best travel experience in the Dolomites area, to shred 3 WRT top events.

Save the dates:
Ursus Rookie Fest, Madonna di Campiglio 15-19.03.2020
All-inclusive packages including 4 nights and 3 days lift tickets

Kronplatz Rookie fest, Kronplatz 20-22.03.2020
All-inclusive packages including 2 nights and 2 days lift tickets

World Rookie Freeski Finals, Seiser Alm 23-27.03.2020
All-inclusive packages including 4 or 5 nights and 3 or 4 lift tickets

World Rookie Freeski Finals in Seiser Alm (ITA)
One of the lastest news of the Gran-finale in Seiser Alm is that WRT crew reserved an exclusive hotel for all the events’ guests, for a great experience. Make your reservation quickly, limited rooms available. Stay tuned for more information.

What are you waiting for?

Come and join the 2019/2020 World Rookie Tour: the future is here.

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Freesking – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
REV TOUR Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 05-06.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 09.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Innsbruck Rookie Fest // Innsbruck, Skyline Park. AUT // 14-16.02.2020 //SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
Kronplatz Rookie Fest // Kronplatz. ITA // 20-22.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Seiser Alm. ITA // 23-27.3.2020 // SS

Photo credit: Ania Grzelka

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
Web: www.worldrookietour.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldrookietour
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
Mail: info@worldrookietour.com

Let the Pros talk about WRT: Alberto Maffei

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Let the Pro talk about WRT: Alberto Maffei, Olympian and Italian National Team rider !

Filmed in Livigno where legendary World Rookie Fest in Livigno will run its 15th edition, from January the 11th to January the 15th 2020! Mottolino Snowpark will welcome the top rookies from all over and will search one more time for tomorrow’s snowboard stars!

World Rookie Tour x Union Custom House Binding

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World Rookie Tour and Union Binding Company are proud to announce their partership for this limited edition Union Custom House binding. Both Union and the World Rookie Tour believe in pushing the next generation of snowboard progression. Once only available to contest riders, these limited edition World Rookie Tour bindings are now available in select shops throughout Europe. Look for the Black Yeti and act fast to find a pair near you!

Color: Black Yeti | Size: M, L

Baseplate: CP3 Duraflex
Highback: ASYM S2
Forward Lean Adjuster: None
Bushing: Full Bottom Thermoformed Eva
Heelcup: Extruded 3D Aluminum
Ankle Strap: Forma
Toe Strap: Hexgrip Toe Straps
Buckles: Magnesium Ratchets
Disk: MIni Disk
Hardware: Grade 8.8 Hardware
Packaging: Thermoformed Box
Extra: Lifetime warranty Baseplates and Heelcups

#Unionbindings
#UNIONxWRT
#Worldrookietour
#Snowboarding

Come and join the 2019/2020 World Rookie Tour: the future is here.

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Snowboard – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
World Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS
REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu. JPN // 16.02.2020 // HP
Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest // Nekoma. JPN // 14.03.2020 // SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

Photo credit: Ania Grzelka e Gian Luca Zanetti

 

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
Web: www.worldrookietour.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldrookietour
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
Mail: info@worldrookietour.com

Online Shop WRT by Jail Jam

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What better way to start the 2020 winter season? With an eCommerce in partership with Jail Jam, entirely dedicated at the Black Yeti! The first items are already online!

WRT eCommerce link

 

 

ATTENTION! For all the podium riders at the 2020 WRT in Livigno one of the amazing prizes will be this limited edition Black Yeti woodies by Jail Jam!
We wait for you from 11 to 15 at legendary Mottolino Fun Mountain for the 15th edition of this event 😎

Last Call to 2020 World Rookie Fest

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Live streaming on Boardriding.com, last 20 spots available and lots of snow falling in Livigno

From January the 11th to January the 15th 2020, the Black Yeti will celebrate the 15th edition of the World Rookie Fest in Livigno, the oldest event in the tour, where the concept of WRT was born and many of today snowboard stars competed back in the days.

Live streaming on Boardriding.com
This astonishing 15 th edition will go live on Boardriding.com, which will broadcast qualifications and finals. Our loved media partner represents a huge community of board sports addicted and will display the incredible riding level in Livigno to a global audience. Each edition of World Rookie Fest in Livigno has been a blast, but we expect to see something extraordinary this year thanks to the excellent Mottolino Snowpark structures, the welcome town and the many riders who already confirmed their presence.

20 more spots available..make your reservation now!!
This amazing edition of Livigno will be remembered for the sold-out a month ahead of the event: only 20 more spots are left for those who are still trying to attend this unforgettable event.
For all the info about program and all-inclusive packages here.
To get your spot at the 2020 World Rookie Fest, download the registration form here, fill it and sent it to registration@worldrookietour.com.Notes for Italian Competitors
The World Rookie Fest in Livigno will be also the kick-off event of the 2020 Rookie Tour Italy, the official WRT National Qualification Series for the “Bel Paese”, and Livigno will assign a direct qualification spot for the 2020 WRT Finals in Kitzseinhorn to the best Italian male rider in the overall rank. Also, the event will provide points for the Italian Rookie Rank to define the other qualification spot for Italian riders to the 2020 WRT Finals.
Not only a slopestyle competition
In addition to the legendary slopestyle, rookies and groms can join many side activities such as the yoga lesson, for an energy boost, the unavoidable film premieres for the “ 2018.19 World Rookie Tour tv show”, Freeride Safety Clinic by ARVA, and many dinners and parties to meet other riders and to make new friends coming from the all over the world

Tons of huge prizes
All the podium winners from World Rookie Fest slopestyle, male and female, grom and rookie, will be qualified for the 2020 World Rookie Finals. Furthermore, the best riders of the event will be crowned and celebrated with prestigious awards: 2 all-inclusive tickets for the 2020 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See-Kaprun (Austria), 2 all-inclusive tickets for 2020 Summer Rookie Jam in Les 2 Alpes (France), 2 tickets to the 2020 Rookie Shooting, 6 surf camps in Santander by Surftolive.com and other prizes offered by other WRT sponsors: Union Binding, ARVA, Level, Jail Jam and TSG.

Watch the 2019 World Rookie Fest video here

ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
All-inclusive packages including 4 nights (in double room) check-in 11/01 check out 15/01, 3 days lift tickets, race registration (only for athletes), WRF event pass to all lifestyle activities and parties:

Type of accommodation
2 ** hotel – half board Rider € 440,00 – half board Coach € 400,00
3 *** hotel – half board Rider € 480,00 – half board Coach € 440,00

Single room plus € 80,00 (20€ per night)

EARLY BIRD BOOKING: for booking received and paid the latest by December the 10th of 2019, a discount of 30€ per rider will be applied. No discount available for coach/parents.

IMPORTANT: if you have any special request for your accommodation (Apartment for 7 nights, specific hotel, less or more nights) just contact us and/or the Livigno Tourist Office will take care of all your requests!

For no-show not communicated at least 5 days in advance a penalty of the full amount of the reservation will be charged to the national snowboard association.

Info and registrations for the 2020 World Rookie Fest in Livigno, Italy:
Contacts: registration@worldrookietour.com phone: 0039.059.9783397 or 0039.340.3285569

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Snowboard – Calendar

Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
World Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS
REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu. JPN // 16.02.2020 // HP
Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest // Nekoma. JPN // 14.03.2020 // SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Freesking – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
REV TOUR Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 05-06.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 09.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Innsbruck Rookie Fest // Innsbruck, Skyline Park. AUT // 14-16.02.2020 //SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
Kronplatz Rookie Fest // Kronplatz. ITA // 20-22.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Seiser Alm. ITA // 23-27.3.2020 // SS

Photo credit: Ania Grzelka

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
Web: www.worldrookietour.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldrookietour
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
Mail: info@worldrookietour.com

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

Let the Pros talk about WRT

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Freeski legend Pk Hunder and Olympian Silvia Bertagna about the WRT concept to push its champions to the next level. The 2020 Word Rookie Finals, both snowboard than Freeski, will award again tickets to the iconic Audi Nines and to FIS Freestyle Skiing, which is a one time in the life to step up in the pro system. Filmed in Snowpark Seiser Alm during 2019 WRT Freeski Finals!

Save the date for our end of season rookie finals: Freeski – Seiser Alm, Italy – 23.27 March – SS

New dates for our two Japanese events!

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New dates for our 2 Japanese events by Jsba (Japan Snowboard Accociation), the oldest Snowboard Association in the world! Save the new dates and stay tuned!

HP Young Guns Rookie Fest in Takasu moves to 15.16 February 2020
SS Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest in Nekoma moves to 14.15 March 2020

Below the complete and updated WRT calendars:

2020 WRT Snowboard Calendar

Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS
Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020
Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Takasu . JPN // 15-16.02.2020 // HP
Nekoma . JPN // 14-15.03.2020 // SS
Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

2020 WRT Freeski Calendar

Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
Mammoth Mountain. USA // 05-06.02.2020 // SS/HP
Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Innsbruck, Skyline Park. AUT // 14-16.02.2020 //SS
Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
Kronplatz. ITA // 20-22.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Seiser Alm. ITA //23-27.3.2020 // SS

2020 WRT Skateboard Calendar
Will be announced soon with events in Europe, USA, Chile, Japan and Oceania.

2020 World Rookie Fest Announced

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From January 11th to 15th the Black Yeti will celebrate the 15th edition in Livigno

Early Bird registrations, great program, and huge prizes: put your hands up and let’s party!!

15 years of fun, 15 of evolving snowboarding
Each edition of World Rookie Fest in Livigno, Italy, has been extraordinary thanks to the excellent Mottolino Snowpark structures, the welcome town and the beautiful people who took part in the event for more than a decade. More than 100 riders from 20 nations arrive every year in Livigno for the slopestyle competition at the World Rookie Fest. Roope Tonteri, Marcus Kleveland, Staale Sandback, Seppe Smith, Mons Roisland, Christian Haller, Gjermund Braaten, Sven Thorgren, the complete Italian National Snowboard Team, are just some of today professional riders who took part to the event in the last 15 years and now Black Yeti is guessing who will be the next.

Registrations are now open with Early Bird offer
As usual special deals in selected hotel and apartments are available for WRT teams to ensure a great experience in Livigno. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the event, an Early Bird discount of 30€ per rider is offered to all-inclusive bookings received latest by December the 10th 2019. For all the info about program and all-inclusive packages here.
To get your spot at the 2020 World Rookie Fest, download the registration form here, fill it and sent it to registration@worldrookietour.com.

Not only a slopestyle competition
In addition to the legendary slopestyle, rookies and groms can join many side activities such as the  yoga lesson, for an energy boost, the unavoidable film premieres for the “ 2018.19 World Rookie Tour tv show”,  Freeride Safety Clinic by ARVA, and many  dinners and  parties to meet other riders and to make new friends coming from the all over the world.

Make your trip to the Youth Olympic Winter Games
To support the foreign team travel schedule, the departure day of the 2020 World Rookie Fest on January the 15th, is the arrival day for the freestyle competition at the 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Tons of huge prizes
All the podium winners from World Rookie Fest slopestyle, male and female, grom and rookie, will be qualified for the 2020 World Rookie Finals. Furthermore, the best riders of the event will be crowned and celebrated with prestigious awards: 2 all-inclusive tickets for the 2020 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See-Kaprun (Austria), 2 all-inclusive tickets for 2020 Summer Rookie Jam in Les 2 Alpes (France), 2 tickets to the 2020 Rookie Shooting, 6 surf camps in Santander by Surftolive.com and other prizes offered by other WRT sponsors: Union Binding, ARVA, Level, Jail Jam and TSG.

Notes for Italian Competitors
The World Rookie Fest in Livigno will be also the kick-off event of the 2020 Rookie Tour Italy and it will assign a direct qualification spot for the 2020 WRT Finals in Kitzseinhorn to the best Italian male rider in the overall rank. Also, the event will provide points for the Italian Rookie Rank to define the other qualification spot for Italian riders to the 2020 WRT Finals.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
All-inclusive packages including 4 nights (in double room) check-in 11/01 check out 15/01, 3 days lift tickets, race registration (only for athletes), WRF event pass to all lifestyle activities and parties:

Type of accommodation
2 ** hotel – half board Rider € 440,00 – half board Coach € 400,00
3 *** hotel – half board Rider € 480,00 – half board Coach € 440,00

Single room plus € 80,00 (20€ per night)

EARLY BIRD BOOKING: for booking received and paid the latest by December the 10th of 2019, a discount of 30€ per rider will be applied. No discount available for coach/parents.

IMPORTANT: if you have any special request for your accommodation (Apartment for 7 nights, specific hotel, less or more nights) just contact us and/or the Livigno Tourist Office will take care of all your requests!

For no-show not communicated at least 5 days in advance a penalty of the full amount of the reservation will be charged to the national snowboard association.

Info and registrations for the 2020 World Rookie Fest in Livigno, Italy:
Contacts: registration@worldrookietour.com phone: 0039.059.9783397 or 0039.340.3285569

Watch the 2019 World Rookie Fest video here

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Snowboard – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP
World Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS
Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS
REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu . JPN // 16.02.2020 // HP
Indy Park Rookie Fest // Nekoma . JPN // 14.03.2020 // SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Freesking – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
REV TOUR Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 05-06.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Innsbruck Rookie Fest // Innsbruck, Skyline Park. AUT // 14-16.02.2020 //SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
Kronplatz Rookie Fest // Kronplatz. ITA // 20-22.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Seiser Alm. ITA // 23-27.3.2020 // SS

Photo credit: Ania Grzelka

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
Web: www.worldrookietour.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldrookietour
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
Mail: info@worldrookietour.com

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

2019.20 World Rookie Tour – Unbreaking News

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The World Rookie Tour announces big news for the upcoming season: the Audi Nines partnership, FIS World Cup qualifier deal and changes in the official calendar.

Annika Morgan

Audi Nines extend partnership
The Black Yeti is proud to announce that Audi Nines, one of the most famous freeski and snowboard competition in the world, confirms its partnership with 2020 World Rookie Tour. All male and female slopestyle 2020 Champions will win a ticket to this unique event and will be invited to the next edition of the Audi Nines Big Air Contest in April 2020 in Sölden and in Obergurgl, Austria.

The Audi Nines is a global media event that offers to the most talented freeskiers and snowboarders a futuristic set-up  that make this event unique in the snowsports world.
Have a look at 2019 WRT Champions participation in the last edition of Audi Nines:
Annika Morgan GER, 2019 WRT female snowboard slopestyle Champion – VIDEO
Ulrik Samnøy NOR, 2019 WRT male freeski slopetyle Champion – VIDEO


Ulrik Samnøy

FIS World Cup spots
FIS General Assembly voted the WRT as official qualification criteria for the World Cup Tour. With immediate effect, and starting from 2018.19 season and after, the World Rookie Tour Champions, snowboard and freeski, male and female, slopestyle and halfpipe, will get a spot for the next 2020.21 FIS World Cup Tour.

New date for 2020 World Rookie Fest in Livigno, Italy
In order to ensure a comfortable travel day for teams from Livigno to Lausanne for the Winter Youth Olympics, the World Rookie Fest announce a new date with arrival day on January the 11th and departure day on January the 15th 2020. More details about the 15th edition of the World Rookie Fest in Livigno, the oldest event in the tour, will be revealed soon.

New freeski event in the tour: Kronplatz, Italy
Kronplatz will be part once again of the World Rookie Tour with a slopestyle event from March the 20th to March the 22nd. The event in Kronplatz will connect the previous freeski stop in Madonna di Campiglio, from March the 15th to the 19th, with the World Rookie Freeski Finals in Seiser Alm, from March the 23rd to the 27th in order to create a unique “Dolomites Freeski Rookie Experience”   with 3 events in 3 premium alpine resorts, one after the other, for a fantastic 12 days journey. Stay tuned for more details

What are you waiting for?

Come and join the 2019/2020 World Rookie Tour: the future is here.

Click here to see the full calendar on the website.

Photo: David Malacrida, Gustav Ohlsson

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Snowboard – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP
World Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS
Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS
REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu . JPN // 16.02.2020 // HP
Indy Park Rookie Fest // Nekoma . JPN // 14.03.2020 // SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Freesking – Calendar
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona, NZL // 14-17.08.2019 // SS/HP
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP
Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
REV TOUR Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 05-06.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 09.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Skyline Park Rookie Fest // Innsbruck, Skyline Park. AUT // 14.02-16.02.2020 //SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
Kronplatz Rookie Fest // Kronplatz. ITA // 20-22.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Seiser Alm. ITA // 23-27.3.2020

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Mail: info@worldrookietour.com

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

Comp Season Wraps up with Showdown in Big Bucks

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Skiers and Snowboarders Close Out Comp Season with Big Bucks Showdown

A showdown in the Big Bucks Park was the perfect way to round out the competition season for NZ’s best young freeskiers and snowboarders. The Torpedo 7 NZ Showdown Rookie Fest took place on the world-class slopestyle course at Cardrona Alpine Resort today with dual sanctioning from the International Ski Federation (FIS) as well as the World Rookie Tour. Queenstown locals Ruby Andrews and Cool Wakushima were the respective winners of the women’s freeski and snowboard divisions, with Wanaka’s Luca Harrington topping men’s ski and Auckland’s Samuel Finnemore men’s snowboard.

A two-rail, four jump course gave competitors the opportunity to showcase trick variety and their ability to spin in multiple directions. The women were first to drop and competed in a straight three run final. Cool explains how she used the competition format as well as the four-jump course to her advantage.

“It was my first time in a competition with three runs. I had three runs ready to go: a safety first and then a step up run which I landed so I was super stoked and then I wanted to scare myself a little bit so went a little harder on the third and I landed that as well. My step up was putting two 720s in my run on the last two big jumps, it’s the first time I’ve done that on the big jumps.”

The difficulty of her tricks as well as excellent execution put Cool well ahead of her competitors and she already had the win in the bag after the first run but continued to push herself, upping her score each time to finish on 95.33 from a possible 100.

Today’s win earns Cool the chance to compete at the World Rookie Tour Finals in Europe alongside the world’s best young riders.

“I’m really excited for the World Rookie Tour, I can’t wait to go to Austria,” she says. “Getting first and getting the spot for the World Rookie Tour in the finals is like getting a door opened for international competition and it motivates me to do better and work harder to place so I can go bigger.”

Kaiya Collins (Queenstown) finished second and Meila Stalker (Queenstown) third in women’s snowboard.

In women’s freeski Ruby Andrews secured the win by showing excellent variety in her tricks, spinning four different directions on the jumps, and good control on the rails.

After a few bobbles on run one she jumped into the lead with her second run and then upped her score again third time around with her jump execution – switch right 540 safety, left 540 mute grab, switch left 540 mute, right 540 tail – making her a standout in the field.

Canada’s Rylee Hackler finished second and Jessie Violet (Paraparaumu) third.

The male skiers and snowboarders competed in a two-run qualifying round before the top six in each discipline moved through to a two-run final.

Zephyr Lovelock (Auckland) topped the snowboard qualifying, standing out with a very technical rail line. With solid riding in the top half of the field the judges had the hardest time scoring between the sixth and seventh place riders. It was a tight battle between Wanaka locals Rocco Jamieson and Txema Mazet Brown with Txema earning a slightly higher score and making the cut to finals for spinning his tricks in all four directions.

The afternoon’s final saw a change up in the rankings with Zephyr Lovelock taking a hard fall on his first run which put him out of the competition. Second place qualifier Sam Finnemore was on consistently strong form all day long, scoring a 91 on run one with a technical rail run and two 720s, and lifting his score to 93.00 with a step up to a 1080 on run two for the win.

13-year-old Campbell Melville Ives landed a personal best result, finishing in second place with a very tidy combo of switch back 540, back 540, cab 540 underflip, front 720 on the jump line.

Txema Mazet Brown – also just 13-years-old – showed the judges they were right to take him through to finals by finishing his day on the podium, stepping up to land all four 540s and claim third place.

Men’s freeski qualifying saw tight scores between Jackson Wells (Wanaka) in first place on 88 points, through to Canada’s Zachary Fillier in sixth place on 81 points, setting the scene for an exciting finals.

In the end it all came down to the second run to decide the podium spots with Jackson Wells applying his trademark steeze to the rails and jumps to finish in third, and Jacob Sandstrom (Canada) just ahead in second.

Sitting in third place after his first run, Luca Harrington decided to go big, stomping a right triple 1440 safety on the last jump – the only triple of the day – and landed in first place.

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