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ZERO EMISSION RIDES: ZERO FINAL CONFERENCE IS COMING UP ON NOV. 25th

After three inspiring years, the ZERO Erasmus+ project, led by the World Snowboard Federation (WSF), is slowly coming to an end. To celebrate this milestone, the WSF and its project partners invite you to the ZERO Final Conference in Bern (SUI), hosted by Swiss-Ski.

 

 

The conference marks a key moment in the project, to network with various stakeholders from the snowboard industry and outside. It will serve as a platform to present the project’s main outcomes, showcase best practices for sustainability in snowboarding, and validate the core deliverables developed throughout the program.

The afternoon kicks off with a keynote speech by Elias Elhardt, professional snowboarder, filmmaker, and environmental activist from Germany. Considered one of Europe’s best backcountry riders, Elias is known for his appearances in numerous snowboard films and top competition results over the past decade. Through his award-winning short films, he explores deep questions around personal ambition, responsibility, and societal challenges through the lens of snowboarding.

“Having dedicated more than 25 years of my life to snowboarding, I’ve witnessed firsthand how much the climate, and our mountains, have changed in such a short time. Being part of this community and industry, I believe it’s essential that we live up to our responsibility and, despite the contradictions we may face, keep striving to shape the most committed and responsible path forward.”

 

 

 

Following the keynote, a panel discussion will explore how to rethink access, education, and climate action in youth snowboarding. Panelists include Fabienne Dirksen-Reuteler from Swiss-Ski (responsible for sustainable events), Pedro Flávio, ZERO project partner and president of the Portuguese Winter Sports Federation, Chloe Jordan, Policy and Project Manager at ENGSO Youth and Christine Busch, CEO of CIPRA, all bringing valuable insights and years of experience in their positions and organisations.

 

The ZERO Final Conference concludes with the last and final in-person partners’ meeting on Wednesday, November 26th.

The conference on Tuesday is open for everyone who refuses to let winter melt away — join us Tuesday to help reimagine the future of snow sports. _The conference on Tuesday welcomes everyone who cares about the future of winter — and wants to be part of keeping snow and winter sports alive.  

 

 

 

 

Meeting Location:

Restaurant Rio, Arastr. 7, 3048 Worblaufen

 

Program ZERO Final Conference

Tuesday, Nov. 25th, 2025

 

12:30 Registration

13:00 Welcome & speeches

13:15 Keynote: “Riding with Purpose: Reimagining Snowboarding in a Warming World”

Speaker: Elias Elhardt 

13:45 Intro ZERO

14:00 Presentation ZERO

14:40 Card Game

15:00 Coffee Break

15:30 Panel: Zero Emission Rides: Rethinking Access, Education & Climate Action in Youth Snowboarding

Speakers:

  • Christine Busch (CIPRA)
  • Chloe Jordan (ENGSO Youth)
  • Fabienne Dirksen-Reuteler (Swiss-Ski)
  • Pedro Flavio (FDI Portugal)

16:30 Outlook: Recommendations

16:45 Closing remarks

17:00 End

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Shred Queens & Kings Chall #5 Tailbutter FS180

Chall #5 is Live!

Stack your skills. Spin your style. The winter journey continues.

Challenge 5 – Tailbutter FS 180

Welcome to Challenge 5 of the Shred Queens & Kings Online Training Series by the World Snowboard Federation. After progressing through Frontside 180 in Challenge 4, it’s time to take your freestyle foundation to the next level with a brand new mission: the Tailbutter FS 180 Challenge.

This trick blends balance and rotation into one smooth expression of style. Press onto the tail, hold the butter, rotate frontside with confidence and control, and finish clean. You choose your terrain and your creativity brings the magic.

Whether you are riding on snow, inside a dome, in your backyard or even in your living room, this challenge is open to all ages, all genders, all levels. Safety first: helmet required at all times.

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Prizes & Motivation

• Every participant receives one year free access to Addiction+
• The Overall Season Winner will receive a Snowboard Addiction training set
• The Judge-selected Winner of this challenge will take home: ThirtyTwo T32M Stevens Bindings (M)

Collect badges, unlock rewards and push toward the ultimate season goal:  The Crown of Shred.

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How to Enter

1. Watch the full Tailbutter FS 180 tutorial from Snowboard Addiction

2. Practice the trick: tail balance, rotation, clean landing

3. Film your best attempt

4. Upload your clip through the CHALL platform under the WSF profile  >> Shred Queens & Kings Tailbutter FS 180 Challenge

5. Wear a helmet and ride safely

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Deadline:  17 December 2025 – 23:15

Plenty of time to learn, rehearse and land that smooth-as-butter spin.

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Why Join?

Because progress is fun. Butter tricks build confidence, style and board feel, forming the perfect foundation for your future spins and park adventures. And this community is designed to support you all the way. The Shred Queens & Kings Series isn’t just a competition. It’s a movement, an online training playground and a celebration of everyone who loves to ride.

Wherever you are. However you ride. This is your moment to shine.

Ride on. Spin on. Shred on.

Start your Tailbutter FS 180

If you want to know more about the Shred Queens & Kings initiative, how it started, and who’s behind it, check out our full story with partners and background info here:  Read More

 

About CHALL:

“Chall is the go-to platform for digital challenges and competitions, designed to make it effortless for anyone to create, participate in, and share challenges across sports and beyond. We built Chall to empower individuals and organizations to engage their communities in a whole new way—fostering growth, motivation, and connection through competition. Our ambition is to become the leading global platform for structured and unstructured challenges, activating audiences across industries. Partnerships like the one with the World Snowboard Federation showcase how Chall can unite athletes worldwide, inspiring them to push their limits and elevate their performance.”

About Snowboard Addiction:

Snowboard Addiction exists to help you become the best snowboarder you can be.Through world-class snowboard tutorials and innovative training products, our mission is simple: to improve your riding.

17 Years Strong (and Counting) – More than just a business, Snowboard Addiction is a community of passionate snowboarders and industry professionals. Our strength comes from continuously innovating, improving, and most importantly—riding as much as possible. Everything we do revolves around making snowboarding more accessible, safer, and fun for riders everywhere.

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WSF Technical Meeting 2025

WSF Technical Meeting 2025

Zurich, Switzerland | 20–22 September 2025

 

The World Snowboard Federation gathered in Zurich from 20 to 22 September for its annual Technical Meeting, bringing together board members, national federations and partners to set the course for the coming season. Over three days at Allegra Lodge, delegates discussed the development of youth competitions, grassroots initiatives, governance reforms and the challenges of climate change for the sport.

The President’s report opened with encouraging figures. Athlete numbers have grown by twelve percent compared to last season, reaching 2,645 registered snowboarders, with more than half competing solely under WSF events. Results have also increased by twenty percent, with 186 competitions included in the World Rookie Ranking. At the same time, the sport faces pressing realities: the global average of natural snow days has dropped to 92, and lift operating hours have declined by a quarter, underlining the urgent impact of climate change on snowboarding.

The President also presented internal updates. Ivan Furkov has taken over as Office Manager effective 1 September 2025; Shuttleberg GmbH & Co. KG, together with our Social Media Expert Huguette Fakhry, will lead communications from October onward; and Lorenz Baur continues to oversee registration and results. The federation expressed its gratitude to Vice President Dustin Heise, Secretary General Anna Negri, and Communications & PR Manager Birgit Gruber, who stepped back from their functions earlier this year after years of valuable service and commitment.

With these organisational transitions, the meeting proceeded through a structured three-day programme of workshops and working group sessions, each addressing specific areas of development, governance and operations for the 2025/26 season.

 

Working Group 1: Event Management System (EMS) and Event Submission

The first session focused on the WSF Event Management System (EMS) “Comma”, operated by Wyldata. The tool has become central to registration, result management, and data integration across all competition levels.

Feedback from organisers and federations highlighted a successful first season of operation, combined with areas for improvement. Key points agreed upon were:

  • Simplified event registration process, making it faster for organisers to list competitions.

  • Improved integration with WSPL and WRR databases, ensuring seamless ranking updates.

  • Enhanced dashboard access for national federations to monitor their calendars.

The goal is to achieve full adoption of the EMS for all WSF-affiliated events during the 2025/26 season, with ongoing support from Wyldata.

Event Submission Process
 A uniform timeline for event submissions was confirmed:

  • 1★–2★ events: open submission throughout the season.

  • 3★ events: recommended by 1 May of the same season.

  • 4★ and 5★ events: recommended by 1 September (previous season), final confirmation by 1 May.

  • FIS events submit through FIS; independent events through WSF.

The CLAG (Competition Level Advisory Group) will review all 4★–5★ applications, while national federations manage 1★–3★ approvals. Newly applying 5★ events will run as 4★ in their first year, while meeting all 5★ standards, including separate results for men and women.

 

Working Group 2: Competition, Ranking and Rules

The Competition Working Group reviewed the season’s operations and adopted several key decisions:

  • Event Fees: remain unchanged for 2025/26. 5★ events may voluntarily contribute more; no late or athlete fees introduced.

  • Marketing Guidelines: updated and approved; final pricing and layout pending Board confirmation.

  • Rules Alignment: CLAG to finalise rule updates following new FIS materials to ensure consistency.

  • Judge Education: the current programme will continue. One central online course will be offered this season, with a budget of €500. Future funding models will be reviewed in 2026.

  • CLAG Membership: voting member Lourant P. was replaced by Tom W. for the remainder of the season.

Ranking Operations
 Ranking transparency and data quality improved notably in 2024/25, with 186 events contributing results to the World Rookie Ranking. The Ranking Team received positive feedback for accuracy and the speed of updates.

 

Working Group 3: Grassroots Development

Grassroots programmes continue to grow in scale and impact, helping WSF reach new riders and communities.

Shred Queens & Kings (SQ&K)

  • The tour expands to six winter and four summer events.

  • A web interface will be developed to showcase challenges, results, and leaderboards.

  • Focus will shift toward on-site activations rather than purely online participation.

  • Each organiser will receive a promotional package with banners, templates, and digital assets.

Banked Slalom Tour (BSL)

  • Around two-thirds of current BSL events are already part of the WSF Tour.

  • Registration remains open and flexible, preserving the inclusive spirit of the series.

  • The tour will aim to grow globally beyond Europe, using established networks in Asia and North America.

  • A dedicated BSL Hub will list calendars and results.

  • The event fee is confirmed at €50, including a €40 promotion kit (banners, stickers, communication support).

  • A BSL Organiser Meeting will be scheduled for 2026 to consolidate format standards.

 

Working Group 4: Fair Play Initiative

One of the most inspiring moments of the Technical Meeting was the session dedicated to Fair Play, attended by Mr Gábor Deregan, representing the International Fair Play Committee (IFPC), and WSF Integrity Commissioner Norbert Rubicsek. This participation marked the beginning of an official cooperation between WSF and IFPC to strengthen ethical and educational aspects of snowboarding.

Main Outcomes:

  • Agreement to establish a WSF Fair Play Award, designed to honour athletes, coaches, and organisers demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship.

  • Creation of a joint WSF–IFPC Fair Play Committee, tasked with defining criteria, selecting awardees, and integrating Fair Play principles into federation guidelines.

  • Commitment to include Fair Play education within the WSF Academy and to promote fair competition values across social media and event communications.

The initiative will be officially launched during the 2025/26 season, with the first Fair Play Award Ceremony planned for a major WSF event.

 

Working Group 5: Anti-Doping & Integrity

Led by WSF Anti-Doping Commissioner Michael Leyendecker, the Anti-Doping session presented a detailed roadmap for integrating WSF under the WADA Code. This marks a major step forward in aligning snowboarding with international anti-doping standards and ensuring athlete protection.

Key Deliverables and Decisions:

  • Development of WSF Anti-Doping Rules, aligned with WADA requirements.

  • Implementation of an annual Test Distribution Plan (TDP) and full ADAMS integration.

  • Establishment of a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Committee and procedures.

  • Creation of a three-year education plan for athletes, coaches, and event officials.

  • Establishment of a secure reporting channel for integrity and doping-related issues.

  • Full compliance with ISPPPI data privacy standards.

  • Formation of a permanent WSF Anti-Doping Working Group, responsible for compliance, governance and education delivery.

The WSF Board endorsed these actions and confirmed that anti-doping requirements will become a mandatory part of the WSF competition calendar and event organiser agreements starting from the 2025/26 season.

The working group’s long-term goal is to achieve full WADA signatory status and provide a model for other action sports to follow.

 

Summary and Closing

The WSF Technical Meeting 2025 in Zurich provided a clear operational and strategic framework for the coming season. Each working group defined tangible actions and timelines, ensuring progress in competition management, grassroots engagement, education and integrity.

The meeting closed with the official launch of the call for candidates to host the WSF General Assembly in 2026. Member federations are invited to submit applications by 31 December 2025, with the host nation to be selected and announced in January 2026.

In his closing remarks, the WSF President emphasised the federation’s role in building a clear pathway for athletes while safeguarding the grassroots foundations of snowboarding. With growing participation numbers and renewed projects on the horizon, the Zurich Technical Meeting was marked by both optimism and determination as the snowboard community prepares for the 2025/26 season.

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New International Competitive Guidelines

WSF has published its new International Youth Competitive Guidelines 2024–25, presenting a clear roadmap for the development of youth snowboarding worldwide. The document defines the athlete pathway, event pipeline, competition management systems, and the global calendar for youth events. worldsnowboardfederation.org

It aims to support national federations, event organisers, coaches, and athletes by offering consistent standards and procedures for youth competitions. Among the key elements are:
• A structured progression from grassroots to higher-level events
• Standards for competition management and alignment with the WSF global event calendar
• Guidance on roles, responsibilities, and operational practices

These guidelines help ensure fair, transparent, and well-organised youth events that foster both sporting growth and athlete development.

Link to full guidelines: International Youth Competitive Guidelines 

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Shred Queens & Kings – Challenge 4 is here!

The ride goes on!

From September 18, 2025, we kick off the first challenge of the Winter season:

Challenge 4 – Frontside 180.

The three Summer challenges (Ollie, Nollie, 50-50) are still open until the end of September, so you can join now, catch up, and get in on multiple tricks at once.

It’s all happening on the CHALL app — open for everyone, everywhere. Doesn’t matter if you’re on snow, indoor, dry slope or just setting things up safely in your backyard — grab your board, film your trick, and drop it in!

Join Challenge 4 here

Why jump in?

  • Learn freestyle step by step, trick by trick.
  • Join from anywhere — snow, indoor, dry slope, or your own spot.
  • Everyone’s welcome: all ages, all genders, all levels.

Bonus you don’t want to miss

Every rider who signs up for a challenge gets 1 year of free access to Snowboard Addiction’s online training platform. Perfect to level up your freestyle game!

Prizes up for grabs

  • Challenge 4 prize: NIDECKER Kita Hybrid Boots (Black/US11)
  • Challenge 3 prize: FASE – Jones Mercury FASE (White/M)
  • Plus loads of extras: Snowboard Addiction subs, training sets, and more.

Timeline at a glance

  • Challenge 4 (FS 180 / Winter start): starts September 18, 2025
  • Challenges 1–3 (Summer series): open until September 30, 2025

This series is all about learning, pushing yourself, and having fun together. More tricks, more chances, more stoke — it’s only the beginning.

Start your FS 180 now

If you want to know more about the Shred Queens & Kings initiative, how it started, and who’s behind it, check out our full story with partners and background info here:  Read More

 

About CHALL:

“Chall is the go-to platform for digital challenges and competitions, designed to make it effortless for anyone to create, participate in, and share challenges across sports and beyond. We built Chall to empower individuals and organizations to engage their communities in a whole new way—fostering growth, motivation, and connection through competition. Our ambition is to become the leading global platform for structured and unstructured challenges, activating audiences across industries. Partnerships like the one with the World Snowboard Federation showcase how Chall can unite athletes worldwide, inspiring them to push their limits and elevate their performance.”

About Snowboard Addiction:

Snowboard Addiction exists to help you become the best snowboarder you can be.Through world-class snowboard tutorials and innovative training products, our mission is simple: to improve your riding.

17 Years Strong (and Counting) – More than just a business, Snowboard Addiction is a community of passionate snowboarders and industry professionals. Our strength comes from continuously innovating, improving, and most importantly—riding as much as possible. Everything we do revolves around making snowboarding more accessible, safer, and fun for riders everywhere.

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The World Rookie Camp Returns to Hintertux Glacier from November 12–16, 2025

After a successful premiere last fall, the World Rookie Camp presented by Ästhetiker & World Snowboard Federation is returning to Hintertux Glacier from November 12 to 16, 2025. Organized by the World Rookie Tour, which has been supporting young freestyle snowboarding and freeski talents around the globe for over 20 years, the camp has become a true springboard for aspiring riders from all over the world.

 

At Betterpark Hintertux, the next generation of riders – on one board or two – comes together to kick off the new season and prepare for the upcoming competitions. The focus is not only on progressing their skills and perfecting new tricks, but also on shared fun, community spirit, and living the true freestyle lifestyle. Guided by the experienced Ästhetiker coaches, participants train intensively – with professional filmers and photographers on-site to capture the best tricks and most unforgettable moments.

 

A highlight of the week is the final Rail Session, where riders can earn points for the World Rookie Ranking (Snowboard & Freeski). On top of that, the best girl and best boy will win a coveted invitation to the World Rookie Finals (snowboard/freeski) – including accommodation, lift ticket, and event entry. As an added bonus, the Rail Session serves as a qualifier for the prestigious Rock A Rail Innsbruck, taking place one week later.

 

The program also features a diverse side program that’s both fun and inspiring: a WSF workshop, skate and trampoline sessions at KaBoom in Kaltenbach, and an exciting visit to the Spannagel Cave on the glacier round out the experience.

 

 

The World Rookie Camp is the perfect blend of professional freestyle training, personal growth, and authentic freestyle community. It’s a place where first friendships are formed – friendships that often accompany young riders throughout their competition journey – and where lifelong memories are made.

 

Register now and find all info here. 

 

More information: www.worldrookietour.com,

 

 

Photo-Credits: (c) Ania Grzelka

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Summer Bang 2025 hosted by Snowboard Germany: Good Vibes, Big Air & Big Smiles in Scharnitz

For the sixth time, the Summer Bang took over the Banger Park in Scharnitz, Austria, and once again delivered what it’s known for: freestyle snowboarding in a relaxed summer setting, with a strong sense of community and progression at its core.

 

While young riders took part in contests in the U11, U13, U15 and Open categories, showcasing their skills in the jib area and on the landing bags, World Cup athletes used the massive XL jump to get valuable training time in. One special highlight: pro rider Leon Gütl not only dropped in for a few laps, but also co-hosted parts of the event.

 

What makes Summer Bang unique? Around midday, the whole scene comes together – pros, coaches, curious newcomers, and club athletes ride side by side, share tricks and tips, and enjoy a summer day full of stoke and community.

 

 

Looking ahead: Berchtesgaden in focus

 

Inspired by the success of the Summer Bang, the team is now looking into expanding event formats to Snowboard Germany’s landing bag in Berchtesgaden, where another high-end landing bag setup awaits. The idea: to create more opportunities for young athletes, but also for coaches, medical staff and the broader snowboard scene to connect and grow.

 

Good to know: The Berchtesgaden setup is more technically demanding and best suited for riders with prior landing bag experience.

 

Stay tuned for upcoming dates and formats!

 

www.snowboardgermany.com

 

 

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Find out more about the Snowboard Judge Education Program 2025/26

 

The World Snowboard Federation (WSF) and Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS) have collaborated to establish a unified judge education pathway to streamline and elevate the quality of judging across all competition levels. This initiative addresses the need for consistent judge training, from local events to international competitions, ensuring fairness and expertise at every stage.

 

As part of this education process the FIS does manage the A & B levels covering Continental Cups, World Cups and Olympics.

 

The WSF is offering the Nations a program to support their C-Level education. The WSF Education also allows other interested parties such as parents, coaches or media to learn about freestyle and judging.

For Judges:

The WSF Education is the pathway for judges to become a certified WSF C Level Judge.

For Nations:

It helps the National Associations to improve their judge education with less effort and resources.

Online Judge Clinic: 

This year’s online judge clinic is scheduled for end of November 2025.

Find out details and costs here.

WSF Academy:

Judges, Nationas, parents, coaches and media  and anybody who is interested, can access the education for free at WSF Academy.

 

 

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Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY Announces new tour dates for 2025/2026

The Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Blue Tomato is one of the most popular snowboard competition series for young athletes from all over Europe. Last season, it celebrated its 12th anniversary with four events across the best snowparks of the Zillertal. After three exciting competitions in the Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach ski region, in the Zillertal Arena and in Mountopolis Mayrhofen-Hippach in the Zillertal, the overall tour winners were finally crowned the new ‘Kings & Queens of the Zillertal VÄLLEY’ at the grand finale on Hintertux Glacier. Cheers to the new Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY royal family. Check out last season´s highlights here.

 

 

New tour dates 2025/2026

The Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY 2025/2026 starts again in December. The dates are already set:

1st tour stop: 20.-21.12.25 at Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach ski region, first holiday region in Zillertal

2nd tour stop: 24.-25.01.26 at Zillertal Arena, Action-Park Kreuzwiese

3rd tour stop: 28.02.-01.03.26 at PenkenPark Mayrhofen, Mayrhofen-Hippach in the Zillertal

4th tour stop: 25.-26.04.26 Hintertux Glacier, Betterpark Hintertux, Tux-Finkenberg

 

Winners 2024/25:

Open Class (alle): Queen: Marie Kuhlmann (GER), King: Oliver Šťastný (CZE)

Rookies (u 18): Queen: Anna Tomanova (CZE), King: Oliver Šťastný (CZE)

Groms (u 16): Queen: Marie Kuhlmann (GER), King: Aris Kyriazis (GER)

Super Groms (u 12): Queen: Klaudie Pouchova (CZE), King: Riley Sharpe (GBR)

 

‘We would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s VÄLLEY RÄLLEY here in the Zillertal,’ says Ronald Felder, Managing Director of Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, title sponsor and main financier of the Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY. ‘It is always a great pleasure to have so many sporting talents here in the valley. That’s why we’re really looking forward to the start of the 2025/2026 tour in December and wish the participants every success and all the best.’

 

 

 

 

About the Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Blue Tomato:

What started out as a small snowboard competition tour, has now become the most popular event series for young snowboarders in Europe. Twelve years of Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY under the auspices of the local snowboard club ‘Die Aesthetiker.’ The VÄLLEY RÄLLEY offers young athletes a platform to measure their skills against their peers and qualify for further competitions. The event series thus serves as a springboard for young snowboarders into international professional sport. Many formerly very young talents who won their first medal at the Välley Rälley are now at the top of the international competition circuit and won their first medals at the Olympics. The competitions are held in the Olympic discipline ‘Snowboard Slopestyle’ and are linked to the international point systems of the ‘World Snowboard PointList’ and the ‘World Rookie Ranking’. In addition, young people under the age of 18 can qualify for the World Rookie Tour Finals every year. All tour stops further count as recognized Austria Cups of the Austrian Snowboard Association.

 

Special thanks to the partners for their support of the Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY:

First and foremost to Zillertal Tourismus GmbH and the Zillertal tourism associations, the mountain railway companies of Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach, Zillertal Arena, Mayrhofner Bergbahnen / Mountopolis and Hintertux Glacier, as well as the event host and leading online shop in the board sports sector: Blue Tomato. Also Red Bull, Horsefeathers, the World Snowboard Federation (WSF), the Austrian Snowboard Federation (ASA), the World Rookie Tour (WRT), the Shredschool and reliable media partners such as Boardriding.com and x-aces.com contributed to the Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY´s great success.

 

About the Zillertal:

The Zillertal is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Alps and the top address for snowboarders, as the Zillertal snow parks in particular are among the best freestyle parks in Europe. They have always attracted snowboarders and skiers from all over the world to travel to the valley. The choice is huge, with suitable jumps, rails and boxes available for every age group and skill level – from October until June. Whether freestyle beginner or snowboard pro, everyone will find their perfect playground in the Zillertal snow parks. And while the Snowpark Hochzillertal, PenkenPark Mayrhofen and the Betterpark Hintertux are popular for their extensive set-ups up to the highest pro level, freestyle newcomers can try out their first tricks in the Action Park Kreuzwiese in the Zillertal Arena throughout the winter season. The Zillertal Arena even offers free freestyle coaching sessions with the Ästhetiker Shredschool every week.

 

Find out more about the Zillertal and its snow parks at: www.zillertal.at/winter

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Register now for the WSF Technical Meeting in Zurich, SUI (20. – 22.09.25)

The WSF cordially invites you to the annual WSF Technical Meeting in Zurich (SUI) from September 20 – 22, 2025.
Get the latest updates to prepare for the upcoming winter season and be part of finding solutions. Open for all WSF members, but also any interested stakeholders. Calendar, event guidelines, Event and result submissions, workshops and much more, get informed.

 

Dates: September 20th-22nd, 2025

Meeting Location: Hotel Allegra, Hamelirainstrasse 5, 8302 Kloten, Switzerland

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Agenda:

 

Saturday, 20.09.

09:00 – 09:30 Welcome

09:30 – 10:30 Keynote

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:30 WSF EMS “Comma” powered by Wyldata (presentation & instruction of the new system)

12:30 – 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 – 18:00 Workshop E+ CHANGE

19:30 WSF Common Dinner (WSF invitation)

 

Sunday, 21.09.

09:00 – 10:30 WorkingGroup COMPETITIVE (WSF Event Guidelines inPathway (T1-T4), Calendaring & Results and more)

09:00 – 10:30 WorkingGroup GRASSROOTS (WSF Banked Slalom Tour, Shred Q&K and more)

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 11:30 Calendar Conference (WSPL WSF Events; 3 – 5 stars)

10:45 – 11:30 FairPlay Award & Promotion (Developing a FairPlay Adward in cooperation with the IFPC)

11:30 – 12:15 CLAG-Group

11:30 – 12:15 WSF Anti-Doping-System

12:30 – 14:00 Lunch break

14:00 – 15:00 Summary + Actions Season 25/26

15:00 – 17:30 Workshop E+ 

17:30 – 17:45 Closing

 

Accommodation & room reservation:

The meeting will be held at Hotel Allegra, Zurich Kloten as every year. For room bookings, please get in touch directly with the hotel communicating the code “WSF_2025”. Please e-mail allegralodge@welcomehotels.ch get int touch with our contact Isabelle directly: isabelle.g@a-chesa.ch. Please note that a contingent of rooms is reserved until August 17th, so we recommend to book your room before that date: rooms are available at Hotel Allegra Lodge  (Single room: CHF 178,50 per night including breakfast, Double room: CHF 200) or Hotel Welcome in (Single room: CHF  150 per night including breakfast, Double room: CHF 185). 

 

REGISTER HERE FOR THE WSF TECHNICAL MEETING.

 

For any questions, please get in touch with office@worldsnowboardfederation.org.

 

 

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