First Ever Oslo Rookie Fest Starts Off as a Bang

“You are gonna have some fun in the pipe” – with this statement the Norwegian snowboard legend Terje Håkonsen set the motto for the weekend when he welcomed 41 young snowboarders from 8 countries to the first ever Oslo Rookie Fest at the Oslo Vinterpark.

In a jam, the Rookies and Groms battled for the podium spots, which qualify the young snowboarders to the upcoming World Rookie Finals 2015 in Ischgl, Austria.

Chase Blackwell, who came all the way from the USA, scored highest in a run with much style laying down a Bs Air, Fs 7 Indy to cab 7 Indy followed by a Fs 9 Melon, a Bs 5 Mute and a Chuckflip – and became best male rider of the Oslo Rookie Fest .

Grom girl Berenice Wicki (SUI), who won the female category, shined with a Bs Air, Fs 3 Indy, Cab 3 Indy and a Fs 5 Indy.

Besides the paid ticket to the World Rookie Finals, the riders recieved valuable prizes from the World Rookie Tour partner SP Gadgets.

The young snowboarders were happy enjoying to the opportunity to ride “one of the best Halfpipes” they had ever experienced. Besides the competition, the rookies learned how to make and process pics in the action sports photo workshop by Markus Fischer aka Fischi. At a snowskate session during the Oslo Vinter Festival, the Rookies were totally on fire ripping it up on the board without bindings.

Photo Credits: Markus Fischer a.k.a Fischi

RESULTS

GROM GIRLS

GROM BOYS

ROOKIE GIRLS

ROOKIE BOYS