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Hit the Slopes from Your Couch: ZERO Project Launches Eco-Friendly ZERO Card Game

 

Get ready to grab your deck and carve fresh lines—without ever leaving your living room! The ZERO Card Game, part of the innovative ZERO project, an ERASMUS+ project co-funded by the European Commission led by the World Snowboard Federation (WSF), is setting the stage for a revolution in how we experience the thrill of snowboarding. Designed by POW Europe for snowboarders, and non-riders alike, this game brings the adrenaline of the slopes straight to your coffee table while promoting eco-friendly practices and snowboarding culture.

 

A Game with a Purpose

The ZERO Snowboard Card Game isn’t just fun; it’s also an educational tool aimed at raising awareness about climate change. Integrated into the gameplay are real-world scenarios that showcase the environmental challenges facing winter sports today. It’s a subtle yet powerful way to inspire eco-consciousness among players of all ages.

 

 

Digital and Physical: Ride Anytime, Anywhere

The game will be available as a free downloadable print-and-play version making it accessible to everyone, everywhere.

 

Bringing the Community Together

By combining snowboarding culture with innovative gameplay, the ZERO Card Game fosters a sense of community among snowboarders and enthusiasts around the world. It’s perfect for game nights, après-ski gatherings, or just killing time between runs.

 

 

Ready to Ride?

The ZERO Snowboard Card Game promises endless fun and a deeper appreciation for the sport and our planet. Get your deck, and prepare to shuffle, strategize, and shred—no snow required!

 

Photo-Credit: (c) Robbe De Temmerman

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Events News WSPL

COMING UP: Junior Jam – A Kids & Youth Slopestyle Contest in Westendorf (AUT)

The Junior Jam is a slopestyle contest specifically for kids and teenagers up to 16 years old, taking place on February 8th, 2025 in Westendorf, Austria. 

 

Young snowboarders and freeskiers can showcase their skills and earn their first points for the World Rookie Ranking. The event also serves as the club championship for the Freestylas Westendorf.

 

However, the main focus, as always, is on having fun and enjoying the sport with like-minded peers! Participants have the chance to win the coveted BP Trophy as well as great prizes.

 

 

“The Junior Jam has grown into a popular freestyle competition for young local talents. The participants appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and professional organization. Even though it is a competition, sports at a young age should primarily be about having fun. With this event, we manage to strike that perfect balance.”

— Reinhard “Gogo” Gossner, Organizer

 

For more information and registration, visit: https://www.boardplay.at/events/junior-jam

 

 

Photo-Credit: (c) Playground Westendorf

 

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Events News WSPL

RECAP: Successful 2nd Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY Tour Stop

The second Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY Tourstop hosted by Blue Tomato took place in the Zillertal Arena on 25th and 26th of January 2025 with an international field of competitors. Many young talents took the opportunity to present their best tricks at the snowboard competition in the ‘Slopestyle’ discipline. The best performances in each category were rewarded with valuable points, medals and prize money. In addition, the highly endowed Horsefeathers Best Trick Award and other honours were up for grabs on this action-packed weekend in the Zillertal Arena.

 

Lots of happy faces in the Zillertal Arena

The Actionpark Kreuzwiese presented itself with bright sunshine and perfect conditions on Saturday for the 2nd Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY tour stop in the Zillertal Arena. Manfred Brandacher and the Zillertal Arena shaper team had done a first-class job and conjured up a competition-ready setup in the snowpark. And so the young snowboard talents reached deep into their bag of tricks at the slopestyle contest on Saturday to impress the judges and spectators. Plenty of medals, prize money, non-cash prizes and of course valuable points on their athlete account (WSPL) in the world rankings awaited the participants in a total of eight categories.

 

International winners at the 2nd stage

Jascha Nunez (AUT) from Carinthia impressed the judges with his solid performance and ultimately took the overall victory as the best male participant in all categories. Second place went to his team-mate Eric Dovjak (AUT), who also claimed the Horsefeathers Best Trick Award with a stylish ‘BS 1260 Melon’, relegating Iceland’s Arnor Thoroddson to 3rd place. In the ladies’ category, it was Marie Kuhlmann from Team Germany who took victory with her strong riding performance in her age group in the Grom Girls (U16). Marie also secured overall victory as the best female snowboarder of the day. However, Olivie Pochova from the Czech Republic was hot on her heels and took the silver medal in both the Grom Girls (U16) and the Open Class. Adele Vankerschaver (POR) finished just behind Olivie in third place and took home two bronze medals. Adele also received the ‘Most impressive Grom’ award from the aestheticians for her progressive performance. Mia Langridge (GBR) and Jan Golinczak (POL) were at the top of the podium in the Rookies (U18). Brothers Gustav and Ricco Nawarkiewicz-Wiśniewski, also from Poland, took first place in their respective age groups in the Grom Boys (U16) and Super Grom Boys (U12). Finally, Klaudie Pouchova from the Czech team was delighted to take first place in the Super Grom Girls (U12). The complete results and tour stop rankings can be found at https://valleyralley.at/results.

 

 

Freestyle coaching and lots of awards

Sunday continued with free freestyle coaching sessions with the Ästhetiker and joint sessions in the Actionpark Kreuzwiese. At the end of the day, Adele Vankerschaver (POR) and Nils Soleymieux (FRA) were delighted with their session awards. Brothers Johann and Florian Sandner were stoked with what was possibly their very first ever award in the ‘little ones’ (U12) and shared the podium with Charlotte Mertins from Germany, who was the same age.

 

Cool programme and free shredschool freestyle workshops in the Zillertal Arena

The shapers of the Zillertal Arena are delighted with the successful event: ‘The Zillertal Välley Rälley has once again brought the young stars of the snowboard scene to the Actionpark Kreuzwiese this year. Thanks to the Ästhetiker team and the participating kids – we’re already looking forward to next year!’ The Actionpark Kreuzwiese in Zell will remain open until mid-April and will be shaped daily. Every week, the Zillertal Arena offers free freestyle coaching sessions with the Ästhetiker Shredschool. The meeting point for the coaching sessions is always Tuesdays at 11.00 am at the tipis in the Actionpark Kreuzwiese.

 

On a journey to overall victory: the cards have been reshuffled

With the second of four contest results and freshly awarded points, the cards have been reshuffled in the Zillertal Arena. The new overall tour ranking can be viewed at https://valleyralley.at. The overall tour winners will be crowned the new Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY royal family after the fourth and final tour stop. Points on the international World Snowboard Point List (WSPL) will also be awarded for participation, allowing athletes to qualify for FIS events (European Cups, World Cups). The tour stop counts as an ASA (Austrian Snowboard Association) Austria Cup and rookies (U18) receive credits on their World Rookie points account. All results and the new tour ranking can be viewed at: https://valleyralley.at/results/

 

 

The remaining Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY dates 2024/2025 at a glance:

3rd stage 08-09 March 2025 Penken Park Mayrhofen, Mayrhofen-Hippach in Zillertal

4th stage 03-04 May 2025 Hintertux Glacier, Betterpark Hintertux, Tux-Finkenberg

 

The Ästhetiker would like to thank the partners of the Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY for their support:

Zillertal Tourismus, Zillertal Arena, Uniqueparks.com, Blue Tomato, Red Bull, Horsefeathers, Dana Beanies

 

Special thanks to the co-operation partners:

World Snowboard Federation (WSF), Austrian Snowboard Federation (ASA), World Rookie Tour (WRT)

For more information: www.valleyralley.at.

 

Photo-Credit: (c) Gustav Hersmann

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Events News World Rookie Tour WSPL

World Rookie Tour: February qualifiers to secure your spot for the March finals!

The World Rookie Snowboard Finals 2025 are just around the corner! This March, the world’s top snowboard rookies will compete at Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See-Kaprun. Do you have what it takes to join them?

 

Here’s your chance: the February qualifiers are where it all starts. Compete, score big, and if you land on the podium, you’ll earn direct access to the World Rookie Finals 2025!

 

Here’s the lineup of February qualifiers leading to the finals:

 

Finland Rookie Fest 2025 (February 1st-2nd, 2025, Vuokatti, Finland)

Join us at the iconic Vuokatti Snowpark, home to the Finnish Snowboard Academy since 2004, for an unforgettable experience. Snowboarderswill compete in slopestyle on February 1st and big air on February 2nd, with categories for Kids, Groms, Rookies, and Open riders. Beyond the competitions, enjoy trampoline and skate sessions at Vuokatti Super Park, WSF SafeShred clinics, WSF ZERO+ workshops, and a thrilling night rail jam on the slopes. 

More about the Finland Rookie Fest 2025.

 

Polish Rookie Fest 2025 (February 7th–9th, 2025, Białka Tatrzańska, Poland)

The inaugural Polish Rookie Fest at Kotelnica Białczańska Ski Resort offers young snowboarders the chance to compete in one of Poland’s premier snowparks. The event features categories for Groms (under 14) and Rookies (under 18), with snowboard competitions on February 8 and freeski competitions on February 9. Participants can also enjoy professional graffiti workshops, equipment testing, and creative activities inspired by local mountain folklore. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Poland’s first World Rookie Tour event!

More about the Polish Rookie Fest 2025.

 

Winter Park Grom Fest 2025 (February 8th, 2025, Winter Park, Colorado, USA)

A premier event for young snowboarders. This competition offers a platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in various disciplines, with categories tailored for different age groups. The event promises a day of thrilling runs, camaraderie, and the chance to connect with fellow riders from across the region. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and take your first steps towards a promising future in snow sports.

More about the Winter Park Grom Fest 2025.

 

French Kiss Rookie Fest 2025 (February 11th–13th, 2025, Font Romeau, France)

Experience the 4th edition of the French Kiss Rookie Fest at Font Romeu, nestled in the Pyrenees Mountains. Renowned for its top-tier facilities, including the Sunny Park at 2,100 meters above sea level, this resort is a haven for freestyle snowboarders. The event features a slopestyle contest for Rookies (born 2007–2009) and Groms (born 2010 and later). Don’t miss this chance to ride at one of Europe’s finest snowparks!

More about the Frenck Kiss Rookie Fest 2025.

 

Ogau Rookie Fest 2025 (February 14th- 16th 2025, Oberammergau, Germany)

For the first time, Germany will host the Ogau Rookie Fest at Snowpark Oberammergau, uniting the World Rookie Tour and the Junior Freestyle Tour. Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, this welcoming snowpark offers an ideal playground for snowboarders of all levels, including Rookies, Groms, and Super Groms. Participants can look forward to thrilling competitions, an exciting Nitro Night Session with live music and free BBQ, as well as workshops and entertainment, including a movie premiere. 

More about the Ogau Rookie Fest 2025.

 

Hungarian Rookie Fest 2025 (February 21st–23th, 2025, Mátraszentistván, Hungary)

The Hungarian Rookie Fest returns to Skipark Mátraszentistván, Hungary’s most traditional snowboarding area. This event offers young snowboardersthe opportunity to showcase their skills in a supportive environment. The schedule includes registration, training sessions, and a main contest, culminating in a prize-giving ceremony. Further details will be provided as the event approaches. Stay tuned for updates and prepare to experience the vibrant snowboarding culture of Hungary.

More about the Hungarian Rookie Fest 2025.

 

Don’t miss your chance to earn a place for the World Rookie Tour Finals and show what you’re made of. Secure your spot now and make February count!

Registration and information: www.worldrookietour.com, registration@worldrookietour.com

 

 

Photo-Credit: (c) World Rookie Tour

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News ZERO

ZERO project: New report published

 

In the context of the ZERO Project, an ERASMUS+ project co-funded by the European Commission, the WSF and its partners have published a report about the understanding of young riders about the impact of their snowboard practices on climate change.

This study examines the environmental awareness of young snowboarders and its influence on their behavior and perceptions regarding climate change. Utilizing a questionnaire based on the Pressure-State-Response (PSR) model, the research assesses key dimensions of environmental impact, including ‘Pressure’ (human activities affecting the environment), ‘State’ (perceived environmental conditions), and ‘Response’ (proactive environmental behaviors).

The findings reveal a significant gap between awareness and action, with 73.8% of respondents identifying as environmentally conscious, but only 20% demonstrating consistent proactive behaviors. While snowboarders exhibit high sensitivity to ecological challenges and moderate concern about environmental conditions, their actions often lack behind due to barriers such as insufficient knowledge or convenience factors.

The study underscores the role of education in addressing this action gap, suggesting innovative strategies like interactive learning tools and targeted campaigns to promote sustainable practices in snowboarding. Recommendations for snowboard associations include implementing educational initiatives, incentivizing eco-friendly choices, and collaborating with resorts to adopt sustainable infrastructure.

By bridging the gap between attitudes and actions, the snowboarding community can contribute to preserving natural landscapes vital to winter sports. This research highlights the importance of aligning environmental awareness with actionable behaviors to ensure the future sustainability of snowboarding.

Read the full report here.

Words: Ivana Pranjić

Photo-Credits: (c) Zillertal Välley Ralley, by Gustav Hersmann; (c) World Rookie Tour

 

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Banked Slalom Events News

RECAP: Hochkeil Banked

WSF Banked Slalom Tour: Snowboarders overrun Hochkeil for 10th Banked Slalom Edition.

 

At the Hochkeil Bio Banked Slalom (Jan. 25th) in Mühlbach am Hochkönig (Austria), over 160 snowboarders from 13 nations enjoyed the smooth steep turn race in glorious sunshine. Many young snowboarders took the opportunity to ride with their peers and learn from the legends. Another highlight on the Hochkeil after the start of the season in September!

 

On Saturday, the Banked Slalom in the Hochkeil natural snow area in Mühlbach am Hochkönig celebrated its 10th anniversary. The course at the Arthurhaus lift was perfectly prepared thanks to Max Deutinger and his colleagues from WSV Updawgs and the Hochkeil team. This attracted more than 160 snowboarders of all ages to the foot of the Hochkönig to celebrate the oldest discipline in snowboarding, the banked slalom. Old-school boards from the snowboard museum were presented along the course. Riders who travelled by public transport or car-pooled were given a discount on the entry fee for the race on the natural snow course.

 

 

Due to the large number of participants, the training time was extended. Thanks to the modern chip timing system, there was enough time for the participants to tackle their three runs whenever they felt like it. This session format was particularly relaxed for the more than 40 kids, so despite the adrenaline of racing against the clock, there was no major competition stress. The ‘Bindingless’ classification, i.e. the boarders who surfed without bindings on their boards, was more about completing the course without crashing.

 

In bright sunshine, everyone from grandparents to toddlers showed off their skills on the board. The best of the three timed runs was ranked. Once again this year, the main prizes in the form of snowboards from our supporters Goodboards, Nidecker, Yunika, Nitro and Amplid went to the average times. This meant that every rider could really hope to win a prize, and all the children were once again able to take home a little something.
There were also awards for the fastest riders, with the main prize being a design trophy in the form of the Hochkeil mascot Keili by Lilo Krebernik, or goodies from SP Connect and cool glasses from Out Of.

 

 

Find all results here.

 

The events ended with the festive award ceremony at the Arthurhaus umbrella bar.

 

Many thanks to all helpers, sponsors and participants.

 

 

Photo-Credits: (c) Wolf Deutinger

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Events News WSPL

Countdown to the 2nd Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY tour stop in the Zillertal Arena

The 2nd Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY Tourstop hosted by Blue Tomato is scheduled for 25 and 26 January 2025 at the Actionpark Kreuzwiese in the Zillertal Arena near Zell am Ziller. With its unique combination of internationally recognised snowboard competitions and many side events, the VÄLLEY RÄLLEY has grown into one of the most important junior tours for up-and-coming snowboarders from all over Europe in the last decade. 

 

The Uniqueparks team around park designer Manfred Brandacher has once again done a great job and conjured up a versatile setup in the Actionpark Kreuzwiese in the Zillertal Arena. The park is already open and freestyle enthusiasts can hone their tricks every Tuesday from 11.00 am at the free coaching sessions with the Ästhetiker Shred School. On 25 and 26 January, the Actionpark Kreuzwiese will be the venue for the 2nd Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY Tourstop 2024/2025. The organisers of the snowboard club ‘die Ästhetiker’ will announce the day of the competition and when the free coaching and style sessions will take place on the Thursday before the event. Plenty of medals, prize money and prizes await the day’s winners in all 8 categories, while the best trick from Horsefeathers will be honoured with an additional award. Participants can also win vouchers from Blue Tomato at the Social Media Awards by presenting their best videos from the VÄLLEY RÄLLEY weekend.

 

 

With the second of four contest results, the cards will be reshuffled in the Zillertal Arena. The snowboarders will receive new points in the overall ranking for their participation. The overall tour winners will be crowned the new Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY royal family after the fourth and final tour stop at the Hintertux Glacier at the beginning of May. Points on the international World Snowboard Point List (WSPL) will also be awarded for participation in the amateur level competitions of the World Snowboard Federation. The tour stop in Zell am Ziller is a recognised ASA (Austrian Snowboard Association) Austria Cup and rookies (U18) collect points in the World Rookie Ranking.

 

Further information at www.valleyralley.at.

Photo-Credits: (c) Gustav Hersmann

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Events News WSPL

LAAX OPEN 2025: Freestyle wins

What a freestyle festival! The 10th edition of the LAAX OPEN (Jan. 14 – 18) culminated in brilliant final days. Thrilling live music acts alternated between breathtaking tricks in the park and pipe. Three new and three proven champions raised their trophies in the clear air at Crap Sogn Gion.

 

In Snowboarding, the pipe queen is and remains Chloe Kim, who won the LAAX OPEN for the fifth time, followed by Scotty James, who has four victories at the night finals in the superpipe. The young snowboard slopestyle riders Mia Brookes and Cameron Spalding took the coveted LAAX OPEN titles for the first time. All of them pocketed the lion’s share of the CHF 210,000 prize money.

 

However, the biggest winner was freestyle. Freestyle culture, which has been lived and celebrated in LAAX for over 30 years and at the 10th LAAX OPEN presented by Zalando. The (social) media world is full of it and the celebratory mood and enthusiasm of the thousands of spectators is like an endless flower, blossoming each time they think of the LAAX OPEN 2025 experience.

 

Watch the Wrap Up Edit.

 

 

RECAP HALFPIPE: 

 

Chloe Kim and Scotty James win again the LAAX OPEN Halfpipe Titles

 

Style, style, style — rules at the jaw-dropping night final, flabbergasting a 12,000-strong crowd of spectators and raising the roof! All on the Crap Sogn Gion above LAAX. Spotlights on the world’s 20 best halfpipe riders and 70.000 CHF prizemoney FIS Snowboard World Cup.

 

2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2025 — Chloe Kim, the American 24-year-old grande dame of the halfpipe who has won everything there is to win, awes without exception and takes her fifth LAAX OPEN title with her first run, scoring 96.50 points. “I’ve been coming here since I was 9 years old, to be back in 2025 and take home the win feels really special. The progression of the sport and to be part of it means everything to me.”

 

Behind her, US team-mate 24-year-old Maddie Mastro finishes in second place, making snowboarding history as the first woman to land two double corks in one run. Booyah! The Korean 16-year-old Gaon Choi secures third place and stands on the LAAX podium for the first time. Defending champion Mitsuki Ono misses out on the podium in fourth place.

 

2019, 2020, 2024, 2025 — Australian Scotty James shows nerves of steel in the men’s event. “The atmosphere here in LAAX is always unmatched, the crowd is incredible and the pipe is always phenomenal.” The 30-year-old halfpipe veteran dazzles on an incredible second run with a cab triple cork 1440 frontside grab, for which he scores 95.75 points and righteously beams from the podium as the winner for the fourth time. As so often before, his main rivals are the forces-to-be-reckoned-with Japanese Ruka Hirano just behind him in second place, and compatriot Ayumu Hirano, 2022 Olympic champion and two-time LAAX OPEN winner (2016, 2022) completing the top three.

 

 

RECAP SLOPESTYLE

 

Mia Brookes & Cameron Spalding are the champions

 

Mia Brookes and Cameron Spalding are the LAAX OPEN 2025 Slopestyle champions at the FIS Snowboard World Cup in Laax, pocketing the lion’s share of the CHF 70,000 prize money.

 

What a birthday present: Mia Brookes wins the prestigious LAAX OPEN in slopestyle! Accompanied by the roaring applause of thousands of spectators along the course and in front of a unique 360° mountain panorama, she scoops her first LAAX OPEN title and as the youngest ever.

 

Olympic champion Zoi Sadowsky-Synnott jumps into second place, Japan’s Kokomo Murase secures third place with just under a point ahead of Anna Gasser, who finishes just off the podium in LAAX for the first time in years.

 

Cameron Spalding also wins the men’s event for the first time. After third place last year, he is at the top in 2025. The winner’s picture is completed by 2018 Olympic champion Red Gerard (USA) in second place and Noah Vicktor from Team Germany, who, for the first time, finishes in the top three at a World Cup. “The course is awesome. I love LAAX, every year. It’s a course that’s anything but basic. The Snowpark LAAX crew always give it their special touch. It’s fantastic.” A top result for Jonas Hasler (5th/SUI).

 

Mia Brookes lives temporarily in Laax, is a LAAX rider and a snowboarder through and through. The victory in Laax is a dream result for both the young Brit and the organisers. Olympian Zoi Sydowski-Synnott compliments Mia Brookes, who turns 18 on Sunday: “Mia is on fire right now, riding so smooth and stylish.”

 

Results, news and livestream are available at laax.com/open.

 

Photo-Credits: (c) Stadler, Lämmerhirt

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Banked Slalom News

WSF Banked Slalom Tour: Banked Bakony is back!

 

Yes, it is this time of the year to get those racing legs ready, wax your board and put on the dancing boots. Hungary’s Banked Bakony 2025 is happening from February 7-8th, 2025, and the battle for the legendary – handmade – razorback trophy is just around the corner.

 

The organizers invite all the passionate riders, film makers, family and friends globally to carve in the deep banks and join the show from Friday to Sunday with two full days of snowboarding, photoshooting and partying.

 

Here is the deal:

  • deeper banks, radical turns
  • unconventional lines
  • diverse racing categories, in order to make sure everyone fits in the club he/she would love to;
  • free practice on Friday
  • freestyle photo session on Friday night;
  • ‘Riders Village’ at Zirc with gatherings and AfterParty;
  • free beer and BBQ on Saturday;
  • live music and good vibes w/ DJ Jami;
  • 1000 EUR cash prize to the fastest rider!

Save the date in your calendar.

Full program and registration.

ABOUT BANKED BAKONY

Banked Bakony is an annual snowboard gathering to celebrate our beloved sport and the community we all live for – with some real “Eastern vibes” in the heart of the picturesque Bakony, Hungary.

The main attraction is a mad banked slalom race on Saturday, but the show starts the day before and ends until the last man standing the other morning.

It is a classic “non-competitive” competition, where legends are not only born on the mountain, but also grab the shovel, raise the glass in the bar or play some music for the fans!

Regardless of gender and ages we were attracting over 120 participants last year from ten racing countries, such as Austria, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, UK, Argentina, Romania and oc Hungary. The youngest competitor was only 6 years old while the wisest one was over 60 years of age. It is a great feeling to see generations merge together and celebrate the pure beauty of snowboarding during this event.

Photo-Credit: Banked Bakony

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Events News World Rookie Tour WSPL

Livigno World Rookie Fest 2025 – 20th anniversary!

The Livigno World Rookie Fest 2025 (14. – 18.01.2025) has wrapped up spectacularly, marking a monumental 20th anniversary for this iconic event. Over the years, this festival has become a rite of passage for young snowboarders, and this edition proved why it remains one of the most celebrated stops on the World Rookie Tour.

 

A legendary milestone – As the oldest event on the World Rookie Tour, Livigno holds a special place in the hearts of riders and fans alike. This year, the festival attracted snowboarders from over 15 nations, showcasing the next generation of talent on an international stage. With its stunning alpine backdrop, state-of-the-art facilities, and perfectly sculpted terrain by the Mottolino Snowpark shapers, Livigno once again delivered a world-class competition.

 

Fierce competition and standout performances

The finals were nothing short of thrilling. Riders competed demonstrating impressive skill, creativity, and determination. From jaw-dropping spins and flips to smooth and stylish rail tricks, every run showcased the dedication of these young athletes.

 

 

Full results: download the complete ranking: women and men

 

Nitro Rail Jam at Snowpark Twenty

On Thursday, January 16th, riders and coaches enjoyed a fun evening together at Snowpark Twenty during the Nitro Rail Jam. The nighttime event was filled with energy and offered prizes, including cash and gear generously provided by Nitro.

 

A look back and ahead

Historical highlights were featured throughout the event to celebrate two decades of the Livigno World Rookie Fest 2025. From nostalgic displays of past champions to special video recaps, attendees could feel this prestigious competition’s deep roots and evolution. The legacy of Livigno is further cemented as it plays a key role in the official Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games program, underscoring its importance in the global snowboarding community.

This year, Norway won the team title. Their riders consistently delivered top-notch performances across all categories, showcasing incredible depth and talent.

 

What’s next?

The energy and excitement of Livigno World Rookie Fest 2025 set the tone for the upcoming stops on the World Rookie Tour. With each event, young snowboarders continue to raise the bar, inspired by the platform this legendary festival provides.

 

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Photo-Credits: (c) Ania Grzelka