Author: mucca

2017 Cardrona Rookie Fest – Report

Post author By mucca
Post date October 23, 2017

The Cardrona Rookie Fest, the first 2017/2018 World Rookie Tour stop, came to an end and the first rookies and groms had been qualified for the World Rookie Finals, to be held in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, from the 10th to the 15th of April 2018.

Starting with the Halpipe competition, on the 4th of October, Mitchell Davern won his Junior Nationals age category by adding a crippler 720 on the last hit and landing it clean.

“I really wanted to push myself to see if I could get on the podium,” said Mitch. “Everyone was throwing down so I decided to try the crippler. It was a bit risky because I haven’t landed it that much so it was really cool to put down my run.”

Zephyr Lovelock won the Intermediate Snowboard Boys’ age group and impressed the judges by grabbing every spin, tweaking the grabs and maintaining consistent amplitude down the pipe.

The Cardrona NZ Rookie Fest Champions are:

Mitchell Davern – Rookie Boys

Cool Wakushima – Rookie Girls

Zephyr Lovelock – Grom Boys

Meila Stalker – Grom Girls

Ending with the Slopestyle competion, on the 5th of October, Makayla Kellogg was one of the strongest female snowboarders of the day. Her rails were impressive with a 50-50 180 out, half cab to 180 pretzel, switch 50-50 to backboard, front 50-50 to front board, but the jump line was what secured the gold medal with a cab 5, straight air mute tweak, back 3.

Regarding the Senior Boys Snowboard age group, Lachie Blackmore became the winner thanks to his perfect landings combined with a technical rail line with hardways 270 on the down-flat-down.

“I was pretty nervous coming into today’s competition, there was a bit more pressure with it being a World Rookie Tour event as well.,” said Lachie. “I’m really pleased with my result because it means now I can go and compete in the World Rookie Tour finals in Austria next year.”

The Cardrona NZ Rookie Fest Snowboard Slopestyle Champions are:

Lachie Blackmore – Rookie Boys

Makayla Kellogg – Rookie Girls

Zephyr Lovelock– Grom Boys

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Date confirmed for the 2017 Corvatsch Rookie Fest!

Post author By mucca
Post date October 11, 2017

The World Rookie Tour goes on and we are happy to confirm that the Corvatsch Rookie Fest will be held from the 14th to the 17th December 2017 at the amazing Corvatsch Snowpark in Switzerland.

Here below you will find the program of the Corvatsch Rookie Fest 2017.

Thursday, 14 December – arrival day.
Friday, 15 December – training day
Saturday, 16 December – competition day
Sunday, 17 December – reserve day

Further information about the registrations and how to participate to the contest will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

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World Rookie Tour

Get ready for the 2017 World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass

Post author By mucca
Post date October 6, 2017

The Black Yeti is starting the new season in Modena (Italy) for the 2017 World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass that will take place during “Skipass”, the Tourism and Winter Sports Fair at ModenaFiere, the 27th and 28th October 2017.

Skipass, the most important event for mountain and winter sports lovers with more than 86.000 visitors, will be the amazing stage for the annual “urban” date of the World Rookie Tour. Skipass Pro Rail, one of the Europe’s best urban rail set in the last years, is designed and built by the wise shapers of the F-tech Company based in South Tyrol.

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As has become the tradition at the World Rookie Tour events, organization will offer the opportunity to attend many side activities, that will make the Rookie experience in Modena even more memorable: unmissable visit at the Ferrari Museum, the big Skipass final party, and a special Skate&Pizza Session.

The event is reserved to a maximum number of 32 riders, and each national team can compete with 4 riders. But to make the event even more special, 24 invited riders will participate for free, included accommodation for 2 nights (26 and 27 October), entry fee and fair tickets. Every WSF national rookie team has 3 “all-inclusive” spots for the riders. Coaches and families are welcome with special hotel offers and Skipass fair ticket for free.

For a taste of the action from World Rookie Rail Jam By Skipass 2016, watch the video here.

For the registration form please contact Matteo Fregni at registration@worldrookietour.com.

Program for World Rookie Tour Rail Jam by Skipass Modena

Thursday 26. Oct 2017
10:00-19:00 Check in – Registration directly at the hotel
15:00-18:00 Ferrari Museum

Friday 27. Oct 2017
11:00-12:00 Training
13:30-15:00 Qualification
16:30-17:30 Final
22:30 Final party – location to be defined

Saturday 28. Oct 2017
10:30 Check out
11:00 – 15:00 Skipass Rail Pro (reserved to top 5 riders of the Rookie Jam)
11:00 Visit Modena Unesco site
12:00 Skate session at Skatepark Le Gobbe and pizza time

Prizes
– The first 3 winners in each category will be qualified for the 2018 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun.
– All-inclusive tickets for the rookie and the grom winners for the World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun and for the new 2018 event “Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest”.

Registration and accommodation

Black Yeti offers entry fee, entry ticket for the Skipass fair, accommodation for 2 nights (check in Thursday 26 October – check out Saturday 28 October) until reaching 24 athletes. Each WSF national snowboard association will have 3 all inclusive free sport. To all riders and coaches registration fees and fair tickets are
free. Riders, coaches and families will be hosted in the same hotel. Special hotel rates are available for coaches and families (approx. 40€/night).For national teams who want to participate with more than 3 athletes, information will be announced later (registration fee and fair entry tickets will be free, special rate for hotel).v+

CONTACTS
For general info:
info@worldrookietour.com

For registration and accommodation:
registration@worldrookietour.com
mobile: +39 3492210017
0039.059.9783397

For media request:
media@worldrookietour.com

Follow the World Rookie Tour online
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facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour

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World Rookie Tour 2017-2018 – First dates announced

Post author By mucca
Post date September 20, 2017

We are glad to announce the first stops of 2017/2018 World Rookie Tour! The first event will take place for the first time at Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand, whereas the others stops already confirmed will be held in Europe.

Every event of 2017/18 World Rookie Tour is reserved to Rookie riders (born from 1st of January 2000 to 31st of December 2002) and Grom (born from 1st of January 2003 and up), both boys and girls.

2017-18 World Rookie Tour – Provisional Calendar

NZ Rookie Fest . Cardrona, New Zealand. 05.-08.10.2017. Halfpipe and Slope Style
World Rookie Rail Jam. Modena, Italy. 26.10.-28.10.2017. Urban Rail Jam
Corvatsch Rookie Fest. Corvatsch, Swiss. 14.-17.12.2017. Slope Style (date to be confirmed)
DeeJay X-Masters World Rookie Fest. Livigno, Italy. 20.-25.01.2018. Slope Style
Bulgarian Rookie Fest. Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria. 26.01.-28.01.2018. Halfpipe and Slope Style
Pila Val d’Aosta Rookie Fest. Pila, Italy. 21.-25.02.2018. Slope Style (date to be confirmed)
World Rookie Fest Finals. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. 10.04.-15.04. 2018 Half Pipe and Slope Style

And many more events for the upcoming winter season 2017.18 will be announced soon in Europe, North America and Asia.

Follow the World Rookie Tour online @
web: www.worldrookietour.com
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
mail for info: info@blackyeti.info

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World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass – 26.28 oct

Post author By mucca
Post date September 18, 2017

The black Yeti will be back in Modena (Italy) for the second edition of the World Rookie Rail Jam by Skipass! It will take place during the largest italian Tourism and Winter Sports Fair at ModenaFiere, from the 26th to the 28th October 2017.

It’s a urban trail jam contest, on an high quality rail set up, where 32 rookies and groms can compete and show their best. The first 3 winners in each category will be qualified for the 2018 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun! The rookie and the grom winners will be awarded with all-inclusive tickets for the World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun and for the new 2018 event “Valle d’Aosta Rookie Fest”.

The contest will take place on the 27th.
On the 28th the top 5 riders of the World Rookie Rail Jam will have the chance to compete at the Rail Pro Skipass with a prize money pool of 5.000€. The other participants will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Modena and have fun at Le Gobbe skatepark.

Skeleton Program:
26th arrival day in Modena and social activity to be defined
27th World Rookie Rail Jam competition day (training, quali and finals)
28th Skipass Rail Pro competition day (for top 5 rookie/grom only) and skate session at Modena Skatepark.

For info, registraions and bookings: info@blackyeti.info

Important: the event is reserved to WSF NSA rookie team only and a limited number of free accomodation is available.

So save the date and see you in Modena!

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World Rookie Tour

Cardrona NZ: the first ever WRT 2017-2018 stop

Post author By mucca
Post date September 14, 2017

The Black Yeti, the most famous mascot in the snowboard’s world, is happy to announce for the first time the official stop of the World Rookie Tour at Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka, New Zealand! Cardrona Rookie Fest will be held from the 4^th to the 6^th of October. Athletes (national and international) must be members of Snow Sports NZ or any other WSF official national associations and registration will be through the Snow Sports NZ website.

Event Disciplines and Dates

Wednesday 4th October: World Rookie Fest Snowboard Halfpipe Thursday
5th October: World Rookie Fest Snowboard Slopestyle Friday
6th October: Weather Day

Age Divisions

Only riders born 1st January, 2000, or younger will qualify for World Rookie Tour ranking.

Rookies: born 2000-2002
Groms: born 2003 or later

Registration

Registration is handled through snowsports.co.nz. Riders, international and national, must create a membership through Snow Sports NZ before being eligible to register. Memberships cost $20 NZD for athletes under 16, and $60 for everyone else. You can do that by visiting here! After creating a membership, head to the Junior Nationals page, login, click the register link and then select Snowboard halfpipe, Snowboard slopestyle, or both!

World Rookie Fest Halfpipe: $45 NZD
World Rookie Fest Slopestyle: $45 NZD

Lift Tickets

Competitor passes are available from Sunday 1st October. Under 18 $40 per day. 18 and over $65 per day.

Workshops

Athletes will be invited to attend Judging Workshops after both events, in which the judges will explain their decisions and judging criteria. We hope this encourages the growth of quality competition by educating riders on what they need to do to progress in the sport!

Prizes

1 free entry for a standout slopestyle athlete and 1 free entry to a standout halfpipe athlete at the World Rookie Tour finals in Austria! More prizes TBC.

Location

The event is located at Cardrona Alpine Resort NZ, which is situated in between Wanaka and Queenstown. Queenstown is the closest airport to the resort, and is about an hour and a half drive to Cardrona. Wanaka is an hour and a half drive from Queenstown, but is only a 45-minute drive to Cardrona. We recommend renting a car at Queenstown airport and finding accommodation in Wanaka! There are bus options from both Queenstown and Wanaka as well, if that is preferred. If renting a car, please rent a car that can handle a dirt road as the drive to Cardrona is on an unsealed road.

Contacts

Graham Dunbar           events@cardrona.com   027 543 9779
Luke Hetzel                  luke@snowsports.co.nz 021 0838 2997
Brogan Mackney          eventsadmin@cardrona.com 027 517 8662

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The Black Yeti crowned the new World Rookie Champions

Post author By mucca
Post date April 10, 2017

Takeru Otsuka (JPN) and Kokomo Murase (JPN) are Slopestyle World Rookie Champions 2017. Chase Blackwell (USA) and Sena Tomita (JPN) won the Halfpipe contest

The 2017 World Rookie Finals went down with fantastic vibes as the quest to unveil the next Rookie snowboard superstars heated up when the world’s finest young snowboarders converged on Kitzsteinhorn, Kaprun, Austria. Around 140 riders from all over experienced a whole week full of snowboard action having fun in the Snowpark Kitzsteinhorn, and – of course – to battle it out for the famous and much desired title of the World Rookie Champion.

Chase Blackwell (USA) and Sena Tomita (JPN) are the first ever World Rookie Champions in Halfpipe. At this year’s edition, it is the first time that the World Rookie Finals include Halfpipe as a discipline. The title was hard fought as becoming the first World Rookie Champion in Halfpipe is one of the greatest rewards for tomorrow’s pro snowboarders. The riders field was 40 boys and 18 girls packed with a large variety of nations.

But Chase Blackwell from the USA and Japanese rider Sena Tomita, who both landed heavy runs, were better than the rest, and take home the Black Yeti trophies and prizes such as TSG helmets, Nitro bags, Surfcamp from Surftolive, Pieps, Shooting in Kitzsteinhorn Monday-Wendsday, Ticket for 2 weeks freeride trip to Chile, Pieps, shovel.

Slopestyle World Rookie Champions are Takeru Otsuka (JPN) and Kokomo Murase (JPN). High creativity level and crazy riding skills were sent by this years’ World Rookie Champions. On the boys’ side, Takeru Otsuka (JPN) topped the podium after having thrown a Blunt 270 on the first rail, a Frontside Double Cork 1080 and a Backside Double Cork 1080 over the jumps and finished his run with a Crippler Transfer to Nose Slide Prezel on the last features. He came slightly before Davide Boggio (ITA) and Minsik Lee (KOR) who became 2nd and 3rd. Best boy in the Grom category (below 16 years) was Swedish shredder William Mathisen.

Kokomo Murase from Japan defend the title as female World Rookie Champion from last year and impressed the judges with her winning run including a Blunt 270 on the rail, a Frontside 720 and Backside 720 on the kickers and a Rock to Fakie to Switch Board Slide on the last feature. She shared the podium with 2nd placed Antonia Yanez from Chile and Iina Puhakka from Finland who grabbed the 3rd spot. Check out the full results lists of the whole contest here.

Watch the video from the first days of 2017 World Rookie Finals

If you are a snowboard fan or if your dream is to start a professional snowboard carrier, then Kitzsteinhorn, Kaprun Zell am See, Austria, is the place to be! Find all the info about the resort below:

Web
www.kitzsteinhorn.at, www.zellamsee-kaprun.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/zellamseekaprun
www.facebook.com/Snowpark.Kitzsteinhorn

Instagram
kitzsteinhorn #kitzsteinhornsnowpark #zellkaprun

Download here all the results from 2017 World Rookie Finals www.worldrookietour.com/downloads/wrt2017/WRF_Results.zip
Photo Credits by Gustav Ohlsson

On the top: Sena Tomita, first Halfpipe World Rookie Champion

Everybody knows it, every kid loves it, and every champion was here! The 2017 World Rookie Tour, along with locations and formats, is as follows:

2016.17 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) – Valle Nevado, Chile 12-14 August 2016 – DONE
Australian Rookie Fest (SS) – Thredbo, Australia 1 September 2016 – DELETED
World Rookie Rail Jam (Rail) – Modena, Italy 29-3 October 2016 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) – Corvatsch, Swiss 15-18 December 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) – Livigno, Italy 14-19 January 2017 – DONE
Transilvanian Rookie Fest (SS) – Sibiu – Arena Platos, Romania 20-22 January 2017 – DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) – Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria 27-29 January 2017 – DONE
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS) – Monte Bondone, Italy 08-12 February 2017 – DONE
Oslo Rookie Fest (HP) – Oslo, Norway 25 February 2017 – DONE
USASA Grom Fest (SS) – Keystone, USA 25 February 2017 – DONE
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) – Nekoma, Japan 25-26 February 2017 – DONE
Rev Tour Rookie Fest (SS + HP) – Seven Springs Resort, US 09-10 March 2017 – DONE
World Rookie Finals (SS+HP) –Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria 04-09 April 2017 – DONE

Contacts for: registration, information and booking:
Matteo Fregni: email rookie@worldsnowboardfederation.org, phone 0039.059.9783397

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

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION

The World Snowboard Federation (WSF) is the international organization exclusively working to develop the sport of snowboarding at all levels. Program areas include: competitions, Para-Snowboard, judge and shapers, education and certification, and snowboard activities for riders of every age. The WSF represents a network of National Snowboard Associations (NSAs) who work together at a worldwide level to promote the development of snowboarding. NSA members can find a source of inspiration and support from the WSF for the activities they are conducting within their nation and by working towards the same goal: progression of snowboarding from the ground up. The WSF collaborates with the TTR Pro Snowboarding, the owner and operator of the TTR World Snowboard Tour and the TTR World Ranking System. Through this collaboration and coordination of events at the TTR World Snowboard Tour, The WSF and the TTR want to create an environment that fosters the development of competitive snowboarding. In February 2012, the WSF and the TTR hosted the inaugural World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo, Norway, an elite level event to be held every four years in alternating cities around the world. Official website: worldsnowboardfederation.org.

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

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Luckerbaurer and Meneghetti triumph at the Trentino Rookie Fest 2017

Post author By mucca
Post date February 13, 2017

Black Yeti welcomed almost 70 of the best young riders from eight different Nations around the world, arrived to compete on the slopestyle of the Monte Bondone ski resort. Despite challenging conditions caused by snowfall and low visibility, the riders exhibited a very high level of riding as demonstrated by an impressive riding style.

At the Monte Bondone Snowpark perfectly shaped, rookies could express themselves in tricks which brought to the podium 3 winners for each category. David Luckerbauer (AUT) and Margherita Meneghetti (ITA) have claimed victory in the Rookie category while Aatu Partenen (FIN) and Marilù Poluzzi in the Grom division.

David awarded first place with a very clean run: Boardslide Pretzel 270, Switch blunt 270, Cab180 front 360, 50-50 fs 360, Front720 toedge truckgrab, Backside blunt 270. Follow Leo Framarin (ITA) and Botond Fricz (AUT). On the girl’s side, Margherita Meneghetti from Italy wins with 50-50 fs 360, lipslide frontboard, backside 360, frontside 360, 50-50 backside. Second place for Federica Sola (ITA) and Emma Lantos (AUT).

Aatu Partanen (FIN) and Marilù Poluzzi (ITA) have claimed victory in the Groms division, that is born from 1st of January 2002 and up, shooting nice rotations jump combined with a stylish jibbing session. Aatu finished ahead Motiejus Morauskas (LIT) and Ethan Smith (GBR). Luca Mai Lane Hopkins (GBR) and Emma Gennero (ITA) rounded out the girl’s podium as second and third, respectively. See all the winning runs from Trentino Rookie Fest here.

All the podium riders are qualified for the 2017 World Rookie Finals scheduled in Kaprun, Austria, from 4th to 9th April 2017.

In the last two days the riders could get ready for this final day also with a cultural program which brought them discovering Trento and the MUSE, the extraordinary Science Museum of Trento. The museum mission is to explain Nature, beginning from the mountain landscape, with the eyes, the instruments and the questions of the scientific research.

World Rookie Tour writes once again an extraordinary page of international freestyle snowboard, with a serene atmosphere of international friendship.

Download full results here: www.worldrookietour.com/Trentino_Rookie_Fest_2017_Results.pdf

Follow the World Rookie Tour Facebook Fanpage to see all the pictures by Lorenzo Fizza Verdinelli.

NEXT WORLD ROOKIE TOUR STOPS

From Italy to Australia, from Swiss to Chile, the World Rookie Tour is the most prestigious event in junior freestyle, where the top-level young riders faced off on the best resorts in the world. In February, other 3 stops will be hosted by the best park in the world: Oslo in Norway, Keystone in the United States and Nekoma, Japan. Save the date: Oslo Rookie Fest in Norway 25th February 2017, USASA Grom Fest in USA also the 25th February 2017, Indy Park Rookie Fest, Japan from 25th to 26th February 2017.

Find all the information about Oslo Rookie Fest here.

Registration form and information about USASA Grom Fest and the Indy Park Rookie Fest will be online quickly on the WSF web site.

You can register for all World Rookie Tour stops right here: rookie@worldsnowboardfederation.org

Everybody knows it, every kid loves it, and every champion was here! The 2017 World Rookie Tour, along with locations and formats, is as follows:

2016.17 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) – Valle Nevado, Chile 12-14 August 2016 – DONE
Australian Rookie Fest (SS) – Thredbo, Australia 1 September 2016 – DELETED
World Rookie Rail Jam (Rail) – Modena, Italy 29-3 October 2016 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) – Corvatsch, Swiss 15-18 December 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) – Livigno, Italy 14-19 January 2017 – DONE
Transilvanian Rookie Fest (SS) – Sibiu – Arena Platos, Romania 20-22 January 2017 – DONE
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) – Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria 27-29 January 2017 – DONE
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS) – Monte Bondone, Italy 08-12 February 2017 – DONE
Oslo Rookie Fest (HP) – Oslo, Norway 25 February 2017
USASA Grom Fest (SS) – Keystone, USA 25 February 2017
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) – Nekoma, Japan 25-26 February 2017
Rev Tour Rookie Fest (SS + HP) – Seven Springs Resort, US 09-10 March 2017
World Rookie Finals (SS+HP) –Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria 04-09 April 2017

Contacts for: registration, information and booking:
Matteo Fregni: email rookie@worldsnowboardfederation.org, phone 0039.059.9783397

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

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION

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World Rookie Fest welcomes Top Rookies

Post author By mucca
Post date January 15, 2017

Livigno and Mottolino Snowpark welcomed 144 competitors from 14 different Nations aged 9 to 18, competing in the 12th edition of the legendary World Rookie Fest.

Today, January 14, all participants got the chance to test the slopestyle setup during the open training session. Unfortunately poor snow conditions and wind storm for four days in a row didn’t allow the previously announced snowpark set up. Mottolino Snowpark shapers crew spent the last days to create the best possible slopestyle course for our Rookies. The final set up consists of a downrail, 1 table with 2 kickers each (12 meters, 16 meters) and another rail, the last jibbing obstacle.

Competition started today with the training day and a great opening ceremony, with the video première of Stronger, the Union Team Movie, and the welcome party. In the next days the Mottolino Snowpark will host qualifications. In two heats, rookies have to prove their talent for their entries into the super finals scheduled on the Wednesday 18th January. In the meanwhile, for tomorrow afternoon (Monday 16th January) Black Yeti plans a great program: at 16:30 the stunning video premiere “2016 World Rookie Tour TV Show” with the best moments from last season tour, follows by the gripping workshop “How to increase rider’s visibility”.

Get ready for incredible tricks from the world’s best young snowboarders in the slopestyle contests at the Livigno Mottolino Snowpark! This is the place of positive energy, cool tricks and good vibes!

Click here for first pictures from the World Rookie Fest training day.
Curious to know who will compete in Livigno? Find the riders’ list here.

2016.17 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) – Valle Nevado, Chile 12-14 August 2016 – DONE
Australian Rookie Fest (SS) – Thredbo, Australia 1 September 2016 – DELETED
World Rookie Rail Jam (Rail) – Modena, Italy 29-3 October 2016 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) – Corvatsch, Swiss 15-18 December 2016 – DONE
World Rookie Fest (SS) – Livigno, Italy 14-19 January 2017
Transilvanian Rookie Fest (SS) – Sibiu – Arena Platos, Romania 20-22 January 2017
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) – Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria 27-29 January 2017
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS) – Monte Bondone, Italy 08-12 February 2017
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) – Nekoma, Japan 25-26 February 2017
Rev Tour Rookie Fest (SS + HP) – Seven Springs Resort, US 09-10 March 2017
World Rookie Finals (SS+HP) –Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria 04-09 April 2017

Contacts for: registration, information and booking:
Matteo Fregni: email rookie@worldsnowboardfederation.org, phone 0039.059.9783397

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

ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION
The World Snowboard Federation (WSF) is the international organization exclusively working to develop the sport of snowboarding at all levels. Program areas include: competitions, Para-Snowboard, judge and shapers, education and certification, and snowboard activities for riders of every age. The WSF represents a network of National Snowboard Associations (NSAs) who work together at a worldwide level to promote the development of snowboarding. NSA members can find a source of inspiration and support from the WSF for the activities they are conducting within their nation and by working towards the same goal: progression of snowboarding from the ground up. The WSF collaborates with the TTR Pro Snowboarding, the owner and operator of the TTR World Snowboard Tour and the TTR World Ranking System. Through this collaboration and coordination of events at the TTR World Snowboard Tour, The WSF and the TTR want to create an environment that fosters the development of competitive snowboarding. In February 2012, the WSF and the TTR hosted the inaugural World Snowboarding Championships in Oslo, Norway, an elite level event to be held every four years in alternating cities around the world. Official website: worldsnowboardfederation.org.

Press Office World Rookie Tour
Elisa Maria Ferrari – elisa@moonsrl.it – tel 329.1103182

Tags 2017, Grom, livigno, mottolino, rookie, slopestyle, World Rookie Fest, World Rookie Tour

World Rookie Tour

Black Yeti is back in Corvatsch

Post author By mucca
Post date December 16, 2016

This year the Black Yeti has returned to Corvatsch to find the next pro rider, and first day of training at Corvatsch Snowpark was a blast!

More than 50 riders from 9 nations have warmed on the park obstacles through-out the day. Big up to the shapers’ work that have put together a perfect park for this start of season: first jib set with a downrail box and a flatdown rail, 2 table with 2 kickers each and a last jib set with wallride, 2 downrail.

Sunshine, mid temperatures and perfect snow were the excellent background for the first day of Corvatsch Rookie Fest stop.

See all photos of first day HERE!

Tomorrow at 9.00 am slopestyle training, three run each rider, best run count for the final risult!

Good Luck riders and rock on!

2016.17 World Rookie Tour – Calendar

South America Rookie Fest (SS) – Valle Nevado, Chile 12-14 August 2016 – DONE
Australian Rookie Fest (SS) – Thredbo, Australia 1 September 2016 – DELETED
World Rookie Rail Jam (Rail) – Modena, Italy 29-3 October 2016 – DONE
Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) – Corvatsch, Swiss 15-18 December 2016 – in progress
World Rookie Fest (SS) – Livigno, Italy 14-19 January 2017
Transilvanian Rookie Fest (SS) – Sibiu – Arena Platos, Romania 20-22 January 2017
Bulgarian Rookie Fest (SS + HP) – Pamporovo-Mechi Cal, Bulgaria 27-29 January 2017
Trentino Rookie Fest (SS) – Monte Bondone, Italy 08-12 February 2017
Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) – Nekoma, Japan 25-26 February 2017
Rev Tour Rookie Fest (SS + HP) – Seven Springs Resort, US 09-10 March 2017
World Rookie Finals (SS+HP) –Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria 04-09 April 2017

Contacts for: registration, information and booking:
Matteo Fregni: email rookie@worldsnowboardfederation.org, phone 0039.059.9783397

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

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