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WSF New Year’s Message and Board Transition for 2026

 

The World Snowboard Federation wishes all members, partners, and the global snowboarding community a successful and inspiring start to 2026. The new year marks an important moment for the federation as the newly elected WSF Board begins its term on January 1, 2026.

After twelve years of service in various leadership roles, including Vice President Finance and most recently President, Dominic Kuhn concludes his term at the end of 2025. The WSF extends its sincere appreciation for his long‑standing commitment, strategic leadership, and contribution to the federation’s development over more than a decade.

The WSF also expresses its gratitude to the outgoing Board Members Denis Giger (Vice President Competitive), Becsy Balacs (Vice President Finance), Dustin Heise (Vice President Development), Satu Järvelä (Member of Board, former President), Laurent Pordie (Member of Board), and Mike Mallon (Member of Board) for their dedication, expertise, and service to the global snowboarding community. Their contributions have played an important role in strengthening the federation’s programs, governance, and international reach.

The federation further thanks the operational team – Tom, Ivan, and Hugutte – for their continued professionalism and commitment.

Under the previous Board’s leadership, the WSF strengthened its international position, expanded digital formats such as the Shred Kings & Series, advanced key Erasmus+ projects, and secured important funding to support a stable and sustainable financial foundation.

With the start of 2026, the WSF looks forward to a year full of progression, creativity, and global collaboration. The upcoming Olympic Winter Games 2026 and the WSF Marquee Events in March will be major highlights for athletes, organizers, and the entire snowboarding community.

The WSF congratulates Reto Lamm and the newly elected Board and wishes them a successful term, continued innovation, and a strong connection to the global snowboard spirit.

We wish everyone a great start into 2026 and look forward to an exciting season ahead.

WSF

 

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World Snowboard Federation Holds General Assembly

 

A new chapter begins for the global snowboard community

The World Snowboard Federation (WSF) successfully held its General Assembly, bringing together members from across the global snowboard community to take important governance decisions and to set the direction for the federation’s future work.

A central outcome of the Assembly was the election of a new President, Executive Committee, and Board Members, marking a significant moment of leadership renewal for the organization. Reto Lamm (Switzerland) was elected as the new President of the World Snowboard Federation. The outgoing Board had chosen not to stand for another term, enabling a smooth transition.

The newly elected Executive Committee consists of:

  • Anna Negri – Vice President Finance
  • Meinhard Trojer – Vice President Grassroots
  • Josef “Seppi” Harml – Vice President Development
  • Sandy Macdonald – Vice President Competitive

In addition, the following Board Members were elected:

  • Annukka Himmi Vassoney
  • Stefan Karlsson
  • Ashley Deibold
  • Roberto Montanés
  • Shigeru Ishihara

Together, the new leadership team represents a broad international spectrum and brings extensive experience across grassroots development, competitive snowboarding, athlete pathways, and federation governance.

The General Assembly also provided an opportunity to express sincere gratitude to the outgoing Board and, in particular, to WSF President Dominic Kuhn. The World Snowboard Federation thanks Dominic for his dedication, leadership, and commitment during his tenure, including his efforts in guiding the organization through challenging periods while continuing to support and connect the global snowboard community.

With the election concluded, the WSF looks ahead with renewed energy and confidence, committed to strengthening cooperation among its members and further developing snowboarding worldwide in line with the federation’s core values.

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New WSF General Secretary

Dear Members & Friends of the World Snowboard Federation,

We are pleased to announce that during the Board Meeting held on November 4, 2025, the WSF Board has officially appointed Mr. Tom Wagener as the new General Secretary of the World Snowboard Federation.
Tom has been an integral part of WSF for many years, most recently serving as Sports Director, where he contributed greatly to the development and coordination of international snowboard events and programs. His experience, dedication, and vision make him an excellent choice for this key position.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Tom to his new role and wishing him continued success in leading the Federation into an exciting new chapter.
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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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BIG AIR CHUR Snowboard World Cup kicks off the winter season Oct 22-23

BIG AIR CHUR brings the live audience a mix of freestyle sport and urban music. At the first FIS Freeski and Snowboard World Cup 2021/2022, freestyle athletes will inaugurate the Big Air ramp in the Obere Au area in Chur and open up the Olympic winter. Nine international and national acts will provide top-class live music. The Skate Park, Guest Zone, Bündner Village, Gastrozone and the Promenade and Party Mile with over 20 DJs will be offering vibing variety from the early morning to late at night. Public admission goes hand in hand with COVID rules – vaccinated, recovered or tested. Advance ticket sales start on Friday 20 August 2021, at 8 AM CEST via www.ticketmaster.ch. 

Live festival with top-class freestyle sport and music

“With the BIG AIR CHUR, we want to mix the sports experience with the concert experience to create a unique event according to the motto: 1+1=3,” says René Götz, project manager of BIG AIR CHUR.  With the First Event AG (Swiss subsidiary of Live Nation, the worldwide market leader in music festivals), organizers Wolfgang Sahli and René Götz bring crucial experience with them and their team. For the sports section, they have professional experts on board and hosts Canton of Graubünden and the City of Chur are also enthusiastically behind the Incity event. Chur’s mayor Urs Marti says: “Chur is a lively and urban city. The BIG AIR CHUR Festival, therefore, fits in perfectly here, and I hope it will become a permanent fixture in Chur’s event calendar!”

The Obere Au offers a spacious area for live events with an audience as well as space for music stages and the Big Air steel frame. The event will, of course, be provided with its own COVID-19 protection concept via the cooperation of the FIS and Swiss-Ski associations with the town of Chur and the organizing First Event AG, so that spectators, as well as riders, crew, teams, artists, media, and services, are protected. 

FIS Freeski & Snowboard season opener

To date, a total of 160 freestylers from over 25 countries have been registered by their national associations to take part in the premiere event. Women and men will use the same construction in both freeski and snowboarding. 650 tonnes of steel will be used for the 40-metre-high and 110-metre-long Big Air discipline.

The starting field in snowboarding is shining with international greats such as the Big Air Olympic champions from 2018, Anna Gasser from Austria, and Sebastien Toutant from Canada. Followed by the youngsters Kokomo Murase (JAP), Annika Morgan (GER), and Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (NZL), who was constantly on the podium last season. Names such as current World Champions Laurie Blouin and Mark McMorris (CAN) as well as Staale Sandbech (NOR) guarantee exceptional tricks performances over the kicker in aficionado circles.

Freeski will not be celebrating its Olympic baptism of fire until 2022 where athletes from all over the world will have to qualify. Also super stars like Eileen Gnu (CHN), James Woods (GBR) and Henrik Harlaut (SWE). The best way forward would be with a top performance at the BIG AIR CHUR. A home game for the strong Swiss team? Well, with Sarah Höfflin and Mathilde Gremaud from the French-speaking part of Switzerland, the Swiss team is a podium contender. Kim Gubser, who made the leap to the top of the world in the spring of 2021 with a bronze medal at the World Championships, is also a hot commodity.

Whether the Graubündner locals Giulia Tanno and Big Air World Champion Andri Ragettli will return to the contest following injuries at the end of October still remains to be seen – but they will be on location nonetheless to experience the spectacle of the Big Air and the live concerts first hand. 

Apache 207, Jan Delay & Disko No. 1, Sido
The music line-up trumps the trumpet with hip and popular German rap. Three stadium bands Apache 207 (Friday), Jan Delay & Disko No. 1 and Sido (both Saturday) will have festival fans partying at the very thought of a live concert.

Programme overview:

Friday, 22 October 2021

Live over the Big Air:
FIS Freeski World Cup with qualifications, night finals.
Live on stage:
Apache 207, Breitbild, Nura, LIV & Geesbeatz 

Saturday, 23 October 2021

Live over the Big Air:
FIS Snowboard World Cup with qualifications, night finals
Live on stage:
Sido, Jan Delay & Disko No. 1, Lo & Leduc, Mimiks, Danitsa

Website: www.bigairfestival.com
Tickets from 20.08.2021 from 8 AM on: www.ticketmaster.ch and at Tourist Office Chur
Admission only with COVID vaccinated, recovered and/or tested certificate.

Media portal BIG AIR CHUR:
https://medien.bigairfestival.com/
Media contact BIG AIR CHUR:
Astrid Nehls, astrid@services-sbc.com
+41 79 9024215 +43 676 4314410

 

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WORLD SNOWBOARDING: Submit Your Event Dates!

Snowboard Slopestyle Finals 2020 Land Rover U.S. Grand Prix at Mammoth Mountain, CA Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Dear Event Organizers and NSAs!

WORLD SNOWBOARDING is the sport’s global ranking and calendaring platform regarding all about freestyle snowboarding. Riders, event organizers, National Associations, industry, and media utilize the World Snowboarding Points Lists (WSPLs), the global event schedule, as well as the information services and sports database. Worldsnowboarding.org is the home for all freestyle snowboarding events and athletes.

Due to the challenges the present Covid-19 situation puts on the entire snowboarding community, we want to offer some support. To keep the spirit alive and get the most out of this season as possible, we decided to waive all event fees. 

 

Please confirm your event dates for the global event schedule on worldsnowboarding.org:

  • If your event is already listed, please review if your dates and info are being displayed correctly. For updated information please email us office@worldsnowboarding.org
  • If your event is not listed yet, please submit your event dates to us and we will update the calendar in no time.
  • If your event gets canceled or postponed due to the Covid-19 situation, please email us office@worldsnowboarding.org

 

Single Event Submission – SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE HERE! 

Multiple Events/Series/Nations (for organizers to register more than 2 events, e.g. Nations that want to submit their national events, an organizer that hosts an event series …): SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS USING THE MULTI EVENT FORM – DOWNLOAD HERE!

 

The World Snowboarding event schedule is open to all events regardless of their affiliation with a national or international governing body! Events can submit their event dates for the seasons: 2020/21 – 2021/22 – 2022/23. Submitting event dates for up to two years in advance will help build a planning schedule.

Competition results from each event on the World Snowboarding event schedule will be included in the World Snowboarding Points Lists (WSPL). The WSPL’s are the World Rankings of freestyle snowboarding and are widely used for seeding, team selections, athlete entry, national quotas, performance tracking, and LTAD programs.

 

The WSPLs
The WSPLs for Slopestyle, Halfpipe, and Big Air are the only worldwide accepted, fair, and transparent universal ranking system for freestyle snowboarding. All Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air event results are included, regardless of the event’s affiliation, the national organization, host, or promoter.

Processing event results for the WSPLs
For the verification and upload of event results, assignment of WSPL points, and the processing of event results for the World Snowboarding Points Lists (WSPLs), please send an email to results@worldsnowboarding.org.

 

Contact
For any questions feel free to contact us at office@worldsnowboarding.org.

 

Best regards & stay safe!

Your World Snowboarding Team

Rider: Dusty Henricksen
Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard

 

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7th Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY Review

7th Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Blue Tomato & Ride Snowboards tour finals at Betterpark Hintertux, Hintertux Glacier Tux-Finkenberg, 17th 18th October 2020

Rider: Lukas Behensky

One week ago, on October 17th/18th, Bretterpark Hintertux hosted the tour finals of the 7th Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Blue Tomato and Ride Snowboards 2019/2020. At the 4th and final tour stop of Zillertal’s most popular snowboarding slopestyle contest, there was more to win than medals and day podiums. Finally, the overall tour winners, the new Kings and Queens of the Zillertal VÄLLEY 2019/2020, were crowned. Andreas „Monepic“ Monsberger collected all highlights in this clip:

Wintery conditions followed by spotless bluebird

Saturday´s coaching and training day came along with wintery conditions and fresh powder for everyone. On Sunday morning, the snowpark showed-off with bluebird and sunshine over the large XXL setup, just in time for the snowboard slopestyle contest. Despite the challenging Covid situation, many snowboarders gathered at Hintertux Glacier, going for the last tour points, to grasp the chance of a medal, a spot on the day´s podium, or even the crown and title of overall tour champion. While „keeping distance“ and showing their best manners, the participants presented all they got to impress the judges and competitors.

Coaching Day
Playground

Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY 4th tour stop Hintertux Glacier- results:

Horsefeathers Best Trick Award:                        BS 1080 Double Cork by Naj Mekinc (SLO)

Super Groms (under 13 years):
Girls:                                                                                         Boys:
1. Shania Colsters (NED)                                               1. Matyáš Skandera (CZE)
2. Olivie Pouchova (CZE)                                              2. Nilo Lemark (SVN)
3. Lua-Marie Klemm (GER)                                          3. Jonas Kröll (AUT)

Groms (13 – 15 years):
Girls:                                                                                         Boys:
1. Vanessa Volopichova (CZE)                                   1. Paul Frischhut (AUT)
2. Kristina Holzfeind (AUT)                                         2. Lukas Behensky (AUT)
3. Noelle-Christin Jamnig (AUT)                              3. Timon Matěna (CZE)

Rookies (16-18 years):
Girls:                                                                                         Boys:
1. Eva Hanikova (CZE)                                                    1. Jakub Hrones (CZE)
2. Bianca Bierbaum (GER)                                            2. Kai Groeneveld (NED)
3. Ozbe Kuhar (SLO)

Women & Men (18+):
Women:                                                                                 Men:
1. Federica Sola (ITA)                                                      1. Naj Mekinc (SLO)
2. Emma Lantos (AUT)                                                   2. Max Deutinger (AUT)
3. Jose Antonio Aragon Salguero (ESP)

 

Rider: Naj Mekinc

 

Rider: Botond Fricz

 

Kings and Queens of the VÄLLEY

When all was set and done, the new Kings and Queens of the Zillertal VÄLLEY were celebrated with well-deserved trophies, prize money, fame, and honor for the overall tour victory.

Overall Men & Women (18+)     Queen: Vanessa Volopichova (CZE)        King: Jakub Hrones (CZE)
Rookies (16-18)                                  Queen: Hollie Smith (GBR)                           King: Jakub Hrones (CZE)
Groms (13-15)                                     Queen: Vanessa Volopichova (CZE)        King: Lukas Behensky (AUT)
Super Groms (u13)                           Queen: Shania Colsters (NED)                    King: Emil Frey (GER)

 

Overall Tour Winners
Shania Closters, Vanessa Volopichova, Jakub Hrones, Emil Frey

All results and rankings of the final tour stop and overall rankings can be looked up at www.valleyralley.at
Congratulations to all athletes and big thanks to the organizers and all helping hands.

With their participation in the VÄLLEY RÄLLEY slopestyle contest, the competing snowboarders scored valuable points for the international World Snowboard Point List (WSPL) and those under 18 years in the World Rookie Ranking. Betterpark Hintertux at Hintertux Glacier will stay open until mid-December. All information and updates can be found at www.hintertuxergletscher.at

8th Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY

The 8th Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY will be starting into the new season in December 2020. The online registration for the first tour stop at Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach will be unlocked from December 1st onwards.

Source: Die ÄSTHETIKER
Photos: Theo Acworth
Video: Andreas „Monepic“ Monsberger

 

 

 

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Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Blue Tomato und Ride Snowboards

Credit: Gustav Hersmann Rider: Jan Rovensky

Finals Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY 2019/2020

Credit: Matt McHattie

Due to present circumstances, the great finals of Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY 2019/2020 hosted by Blue Tomato & Ride Snowboards had to be postponed from April to October 2020.  All the more reason to get excited for this weekend when Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY finals are going down at Hintertux Glacier on October 17th/18th! It´s understood that the safety precautions and conditions will be communicated and complied with all upcoming events. For safety reasons, there won´t be any late contest registrations on the event site anymore. All info about categories, age groups, and registration can be found at www.valleyralley.at and www.zillertal.at/valleyralley 

 

8th Edition Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY 2020/2021

Rider: Steve Gruber Credit: Matt McHattie

In December 2020, the Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Blue Tomato and Ride Snowboards will hit the 8th round. The Ästhetiker crew scheduled four tour stops for 2020/2021. The events will go down in four different Zillertal snowparks, always with one day of coaching and training and a slopestyle competition day. This season´s series will be kicking off just before Christmas with the first event on December 19th and 20th at Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach.

The Ästhetiker are delighted to announce the new event schedule for 2020/2021:

1.Tourstopp  19.-20.12.2020  Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach, Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
2.Tourstopp  16.-17.01.2021  Zillertal Arena
3.Tourstopp  27.-28.02.2021  Penken Park Mayrhofen, Mayrhofen-Hippach im Zillertal
4.Tourstopp  24.-25.04.2021  Hintertuxer Gletscher, Betterpark Hintertux, Tux-Finkenberg

 

Rider: Jakub Hrones Credit: Dan Mullins

In the past seven years, Zillertal´s snowboard tour has evolved into one of Europe´s top events for up-and-coming talents. „With the Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY we are offering young talents the chance to get into professional snowboarding and breathe their first competition air,“ Ästhetiker president and snowboarding legend Steve Gruber explains. „The unique combination of coaching and contest has proven its success over the past years. Many young athletes use the event series to benchmark themselves against international competitors and push their own levels to higher progression.“

 

Rider: Rune De Baets Credit: Gustav Hersmann

Boardsports fans can look forward to four action-packed weekends in the Zillertal. The latest snowboards and bindings can be tested for free at the Ride Snowboards demo booth at every tour stop. And while the coaching day stands for freebie freestyle training sessions in small groups and together with snowboard pros, Europe´s rising stars will throw down their best tricks on the competition day.

Source: Die ÄSTHETIKER

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LAAX OPEN 2021: 19-23 January 2021

FIS Snowboard World Cup in Slopestyle and Halfpipe confirmed

 
The LAAX OPEN, Europe’s most significant snowboarding event, is scheduled for 19-23 January 2021. This was confirmed this week during the digital FIS conference. Thanks to a compact concept and close cooperation with the local organizers the 2020/2021 tour is able to go ahead. The FIS Snowboard World Cup in LAAX takes place as part of the European package at the beginning of the new year.
Credit: Laemmerhirt
 
LAAX has been leading the way in freestyle for over three decades. It has been voted the ‘World’s Best Freestyle Resort’ four years in a row. As a freestyle trailblazer even in extraordinary times, the resort is taking every step necessary to ensure a safe winter season and World Cup. LAAX won’t make any compromises when it comes to sport. Thus the resort continues to organize the competitions for women and men in both Slopestyle and Halfpipe. There is a huge undertaking involved in getting everything set up perfectly, but this decision is a commitment for the riders and their sport.
Credit: Ruggli
 
The OPEN winners in LAAX include Olympic champions Iouri Podladtchikov, Shaun White, Sebastien Toutant, Chloe Kim, Kelly Clark, and Jamie Anderson, as well as snowboarding legends Stale Sandbech, Mark McMorris, Danny Davis, Ayumu Hirano, Peetu Piiroinen, Max Parrot and Silje Norendahl. In the previous LAAX Open in January 2020, X Games winners Julia Marino, Queralt Castellet, Seb Toutant and Scotty James were at the top of the podium.
Credit: Stadler
 
The LAAX OPEN team is happy that it can now push ahead with the preparations for the LAAX OPEN 2021. Special measures for protection against COVID-19 are our number one priority. This includes developing safety concepts with Swiss-Ski, the Inside LAAX app, and also visible items such as LAAX neck warmers with integrated certified masks. 
Source: LAAX
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