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2023 WSF General Assembly takes place in Innsbruck (AUT) from June 15 – 18, 2023

The WSF General Assembly is just around the corner taking place  in Innsbruck, Austria from June 15th – 18th, 2023. We can’t wait to welcome you in Tyrol for a weekend packed with meetings, workshops, and of course also fun times together. Be part of shaping Snowboarding’s future!

Important for members:

  • please remember to sign up for your WSF Login before the GA in order to administer your WSF membership and services.
  • If you can’t join us in Innsbruck personally, you can give a proxy to somebody who will be present. To make this happen, please fill in the following form to officially give a proxy.

The agenda is as follows:

2023 WSF General Assembly

Thursday, June 15th, 2023

14:00 – 14:45 Welcome, introduction & round of interviews

15:00 – 17:00 Sightseeing tour Innsbruck

19:00               Dinner in Burenwirt

Friday, June 16th, 2023

09:15 – 09:30 WSF Event Pathway

09:30 – 10:15 new WSPL & World Rookie Rank

10:30 – 11:30 WSF’s new scoring and event management

11:30 – 12:30 WSF’s new Judging Program

12:30 – 14:00 Lunch at the hotel

14:00 – 14:45 WSF Erasmus+ Projects

14:00 – 15:00 SafeShred Project Partners Meeting (closed meeting)

15:00 – 18:00 WSF Safe Shred Closing Conference

19:00              Office Opening & Drinks and Dinner by WSF at Wundervoll

Saturday, June 17th, 2023 (MEMBERS ONLY)

09:00 – 10:00 WSF LiveHeats System – Tutorials & Training

10:15 – 10:30 Registration of Representatives

10:30 – 12:00 WSF Reports

12:30 – 14:00 Lunch at the Hotel

14:00 – 14:45 Strategic Pillars & Action Plan 2023/24

14:45 – 15:30 Future Plans: Youth Competitive

15:30 – 16:15 Future Plans: Sport Development

16:30 – 17:15 Future Plans: Grassroots

17:15 – 18:00 Future Plans: ProWomen 

Sunday, June 18th, 2023 (MEMBERS ONLY)

09:00 – 11:30 Elections

11:30 – 11:45 Closing

12:00 – 13:30 Lunch

13:30 – 15:00 Board Meeting

15:00 – 17:00 WSF Office

 

For any questions reg. the upcoming GA please contact Anna Negri (WSF General Secretary): anna@worldsnowboardfederation.org

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WSF IS HIRING: Part-Time Head Office Manager

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WSF SEEKING HEAD OFFICE MANAGER

WSF HEAD OFFICE MANAGER POSTITION AVAILABLE
(Geschäftsstellenleiter) 
(Innsbruck, Austria)

 

About the World Snowboard Federation (WSF)

The WSF is the world umbrella organization for snowboarding with a membership comprising 48 national snowboard associations and promoters of snowboard events across the globe. The WSF is the international authority for grassroots and development of snowboarding. It offers guidance, tools and initiatives to increase the participation of snowboarding at all levels, focusing on health, youth, education and inclusion.

What does it mean to be a WSF Head Office Manager? 

  • to be a part of an enthusiastic team; 
  • to build and navigate in an international network of snowboard and sport passionates;
  • to represent the WSF in various events and activities;
  • to lead the WSF Headquarters in Innsbruck
  • to support the leadership to make visions perceptible
  • to work from the WSF office in Innsbruck, at the heart of the Austrian Alps with flexible time arrangements. 

Please note this is a part to full-time position (20 till 40 hours a week) located in Innsbruck, Austria that includes participation in activities abroad, mostly in Europe. The head office manager salary depends on the federal regulations. The position is expected to start in March 2023.

What is expected from a WSF project manager? 

In this position, the WSF Head Office Manager leads the WSF Headquarters in Innsbruck. The WSF HQ manages the day-to-day business of the Federation. It supports, plans and implements the visions and missions of the WSF leadership and manages the federations business activities. The main tasks are the following:

  • Lead the WSF HQ;
  • Membership management and administration (applications, information to/from BoD/Members)
  • Sport management and administration (Supporting events in the application and results administration, Athletes management, Organizer management)
  • Administration and Finance management (accounting, payments and invoicing and budget control, payroll, contracts administration and insurance)
  • Work closely with the President, Vice-President Finance and General Secretary
  • Coordination of other administrative staff
  • All preparation for GA / annual reports / presentation / logistics etc – procedures
  • Bookings and organization of meetings (for BOD meeting and for WSF GA)
  • Visits to NSAs / other meetings / presentations to be done 
  • Identification of meaningful international partners, preparation of MoU and maintaining relationships overtime
  • Project Management of key WSF activities
  • Other related tasks. 

Qualifications and skills needed: 

  • Excellent written and oral English and German; 
  • Knowledge and experience in international project management, especially projects funded by the Erasmus+ Program of the European Union; 
  • Strong administrative and time management skills;
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills;
  • Knowledge in the fields of sport or international federation management ;
  • Experience in snowboarding would be valuable assets

Application:

Deadline:  15 March 2023

Application process: CV and cover letter (no more than 500 words) should be submitted to Anna Negri, WSF Secretary General: anna@worldsnowboardfederation.org

Applicants selected for interview will be contacted shortly after the application period.

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VANS x The Thing About Greece Banked Slalom – March 6th

The Thing About Greece in collaboration with VANS is hosting a Banked Slalom race for the 3rd time on March 6th, 2022 at Kalavrita Ski Ristorante in Greece. Wax your board, put on your carnival costume and come to the most fun shred event of the season. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest times in Men’s, Women’s and Children’s categories and  prize for the best costume wins a free Ikaria Surf Camp with The Thing About Greece. A beer pong competition and the music by selected DJs will complete the wonderful atmosphere. You’re not gonna want to miss this!

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE:

Entry fee: € 25 (you also keep the athlete’s collectible jersey)

Lift ticket: € 8 (special discount in Kalavrita)

Register for the competition here: https://www.thethingaboutgreece.com/product/banked-slalom-2022-registration/

Detailed prizes of the winners:

Best Costume – 1 Spot at TTAG Ikaria Surf Camp, 1 pair VANS MTE, Poncho Ace Play More, Annual Card of HK Kalavrita, Hoodie TTAG, Cap Ace Play More

Fastest Snowboarder – € 100 Cash Prize by VANS, Snowboard Boots VANS, 1 Spot at TTAG Igloo Camp, Hoodie TTAG, Hat Ace Play More

Fastest Skier – € 100 Cash Prize by VANS, 1 pair VANS MTE, 1 Spot at TTAG Igloo Camp, Hoodie TTAG, Hat Ace Play More

Fastest Girl – € 100 Cash Prize by VANS, 1 pair VANS MTE, 1 Spot at TTAG Igloo Camp, Hoodie TTAG, Hat Ace Play More

Fastest Kid – 1 pair VANS MTE, 1 Spot at TTAG Igloo Camp, Cap Ace Play More, Playmobil Game

Event Sponsors: Vans, Ace Play More, Samsung The Freestyle

Supporters: DK Rental, No Hard Feelings, HK Kalavrita

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WSF General Assembly Information and Agenda

The WSF General Assembly will take place from 24.09.2021 to 26.09.2021 in Zurich, Switzerland at the Hotel Allegra. We’re looking forward to connecting with all the members of the World Snowboard Federation and the greater snowboard community in person.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY AGENDA

FRIDAY, 24.09.2021: 
Morning: Arrival for WSF Members
14.00 – 14.30: Registration and Welcoming
14.30 – 17.30: SafeShred Erasmus Plus Project
19:00: Dinner organized by WSF

SATURDAY 25.09.2021 – GA Part I:
9.00 – 9.15: Introduction
9.15 – 12.00: Reports & Projects
12.00 – 14.00: Lunch Break
14.00 – 18.00: Working Groups & Committees

SUNDAY 26.09.2021:
9.00 – 9.15: Registration of Delegates
9.00 – 12.00: Financials, Auditors Report, Motions & FIS/ WSF Agreement
12.00 – 14.00: Lunch Break
14.00 – 17.00: Elections
17.15: Closing
17.30 – 19.00: WSF Board Meeting

HOTEL BOOKING

The WSF General Assembly will take place at Hotel Allegra, in Zurich. Additional information on the hotel, special pricing, and booking information is listed below.

PRICING:
– Single Room (117.50 CHF p. P./ Night – including breakfast)
– Double Room used by two (139 CHF p. R./Night –  including breakfast)

BOOKING:
In order to guarantee all WSF members the special WSF price, we kindly ask you to send an email to: allegralodge@welcomehotels.ch and include that you are attending the World Snowboard Federation General Assembly. The deadline for the booking is August 31st, 2021.

Cancellation free of charge until 1 week before the GA

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WSF GENERAL ASSEMBLY DATES SET

WSF General Assembly Dates are fixed for September 23rd to 27th in Zurich, Switzerland. We’re looking forward to meeting in person and discussing the FIS and WSF contract, WSF elections, and working groups to discuss relevant topics for the future of snowboarding.

More information to come.

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WSF ONLINE MEETING 7-8 JUNE 2021 AGENDA ANNOUNCED

The World Snowboard Federation annual meeting will be held June, 7-8. Due to COVID-19, the 2021 WSF annual meeting will take place virtually. This year’s meeting will focus on current and future projects the WSF and the greater snowboarding community are working towards. Below is the provisional agenda along with GoToMeeting links.

Provisional agenda is as follows:

WSF Online Meetings – Day 1 
Mon, Jun 7, 2021 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (CEST)

7 pm to 7:45 pm WSF introduction, report on the season and Erasmus+ SafeShred project
7:45 pm to 7:55 pm Short break
7:55 pm to 8:40 pm Logo, website and app presentation
8:40 pm to 8:55 pm Short break
8:55 pm to 9:30 pm Judges project and clinic
Please join WSF Meeting Day 1 from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/WorldSnowFed/wsf-online-meetings-day-1

WSF Online Meetings – Day 2 
Tue, Jun 8, 2021 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (CEST)

2 pm to 3:15 pm Projects presentation (report of the season and upcoming season)
3:15 pm to 3:25 pm Short break
3:25 pm to 3:45 pm CLAG report, Contract and Q&A
3:45 pm to 4:00 pm Short break
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm Wrap up
Please join WSF Meeting Day 2 from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/WorldSnowFed/wsf-online-meetings-day-2

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Afghanistan Snowboarding: First Afghan Snowboard Championships

For the first time, Afghanistan Snowboard Federation (ASF) will host a snowboarding competition at the top of Afghanistan’s mountains. On Feb 27th, 2021, the first Snowboard Championship in Afghan history will take place in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan.

Thirty snowboarders from the provinces of Afghanistan are going to participate. ASF is going to support children, adults, and families from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, to participate in the championship.

 

Schedule:

13.02. – 23.02.21 Open training camp
23.02. – 25.02.21 Pro training
26.02.21 Opening ceremony
27.02.21 Competition day
28.02.21 Award ceremony.

 

ASF is asking the snowboarding community for a small number of donations to motivate and support their young athletes.

This link will take you to the crowdfunding campaign: https://gogetfunding.com/afghanistan-snowboard-federation-giving-hope-to-speechless-men-women/

 

About ASF

With only a handful of athletes, ASF started its work in late 2017. People who suffered from war, as well as people who wanted to bring change to society’s thoughts, were joining ASF. Ultimately to change the world’s perspective towards Afghanistan.

In time ASF has developed a strong influence on sports development in the country. Snowboarding is one of the fastest-growing and most famous sports among Afghans.

In 2020 ASF won their first international medals from Pakistan (1 Silver and 4 Bronze).
ASF is now looking for international achievements in the future.

 

Source: Afghanistan Snowboarding

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7th Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY Tour winners and highlights 2019/20

 

The new Royal Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY family

 

 

We are looking forward to the Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY 2020/2021 starting in December 2020 into the new season with the first tour stop at Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach. Don’t forget to save the dates:

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

Find out more at www.valleyralley.at and www.zillertal.at/valleyralley

Source: Die ÄSTHETIKER
Photos: Theo Acworth
Video:  Andreas MonEpic Monsberger

 

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2021 World Rookie Snowboard and Freeski Finals

Black Yeti proudly announces dates and locations

Someone said: “Optimism is the best way to see life”, and Black Yeti is highly optimistic! That is why we want to announce dates and locations for the 2021World Rookie Tour Big Finals, well in advance. Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See-Kaprun in Austria, and Seiser Alm in Italy, are already excited to host hundreds of young aspiring professionals, to live the best experience in their early career. Obviously all our scheduled WRT events will follow both the international WHO and the local guidelines for Covid prevention to ensure the highest security standard for all our riders, their coach, and relatives. Furthermore, is confirmed that the 2021 World Rookie Tour Snowboard and Freeski Champions, male and female, will get a spot in the next season FIS World Cup Tour!

Rider: Stine Olsen
Credit: Gustav Ohlsson

World Rookie Snowboard Finals

A history lasting 16 years, a heritage that Black Yeti improves every year. The next World Rookie Snowboard Finals will take place again in Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, from the 11th to the 16th April 2021, with Slopestyle and Big Air events. But as always it´s not just about the competition, with workshops and side events, education and a lot of fun is a big part of the World Rookie Finals as well. If you want to see the future of snowboarding, you have to be there.

Watch here the trailer for the 2021 World Rookie Snowboard Finals: vimeo.com/475818755

World Rookie Freeski Finals

A brand-new tour, an incredible opportunity for all the young skiers around the world. World Rookie Freeski Finals will take place again in Seiser Alm, Italy, from the 23rd to the 27th March 2021. Snowpark Seiser Alm is one of the best parks in Europe, hosting location for several international events, including FIS World Cup Slopestyle.  The chance to compete here is a must and the program of the event will include very typical social activities in order to discover the South Tyrol culture and heritage.

 

Breaking news for the last season-qualified riders, for Snow and Freeski Finals 2020

Due to the Coronavirus emergency, World Rookie Tour canceled the last 2020 winter events scheduled in Japan, Italy, and Austria, including the World Rookie Snowboard and Freeski Finals 2020.

For the season 2020/2021 Black Yeti has decided that all the last year qualified rider for the 2020 finals, if they are still in the age, could take part in the World Rookie Finals 2021 scheduled in Austria and Italy. Unfortunately, the World Rookie Tour cannot confirm the economic efforts for the free ticket.

If you are one of the qualified riders from season 2020, please write to registration@worldrookietour.com

 

 

World Rookie Tour Snowboard – Provisional Calendar 2021

World Rookie Fest (SS) – Livigno, ITA 16.-21.01.2021

UK Rookie Fest (Rail + BA) – Glasgow, SCO,22.-24.01.2021

Copper Mountain Rookie Fest (HP) – Copper Mountain, USA, 28.01.2021

Winter Park Grom Fest (SS) – Winter Park, USA, 11.02.2021

Winter Park Rookie Fest (SS) – Winter Park, USA, 12.02.2021

QKLS Rookie Fest (SS) – Ruka, FIN, 11.-14.02.2021

Hungarian Rookie Fest (SS) HUN – Budapest, HUN, 20.-21.02.2021

Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest (SS) – Nekoma, JPN, 26.-27.02.2021

Ursus Rookie Fest (SS) – Madonna di Campiglio, ITA, 28.02.-04.03.2021

World Rookie Finals (SS+HP) –Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, AUT,11.-16.04.2021

World Rookie Tour Freeski – Provisional Calendar 2021

Copper Mountain Rookie Fest (HP) – Copper Mountain, USA, 07.01.2021

UK Rookie Fest (Rail + BA) – Glasgow, SCO 22.-24.01.2021

Winter Park Grom Fest (SS) – Winter Park, USA, 11.02.2021

Winter Park Rookie Fest (SS) – Winter Park, USA, 12.02.2021

Innsbruck Rookie Fest (SS) – Innsbruck – Skyline Park, AUT, 19.-21.02.2021

Ursus Rookie Fest (SS) – Madonna di Campiglio, ITA, 28.02.-04.03.2021

Kronplatz Rookie Fest (SS) – Kronplatz, ITA, 12.-14.03.2021

World Rookie Finals (SS) – Seiser Alm, ITA, 23. –27.03.2021

 

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldrookietour @worldrookietour #worldrookietour

Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour

 

ABOUT BLACK YETI ssd
The Black Yeti is an amateur sport club dedicated to the realization of snowboard, freeski and skateboard projects for boys and girls up to 18 years of age, in Italy and abroad. One of the most successful projects is the World Rookie Tour, the biggest and the most famous tour in the action sports world that attracts 2.000 young athletes from 30 nations to the events called “Rookie Fest”, organized all over the world: Italy, Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia. The Rookie Fests program includes not only the competition but also many side activities such as avalanche and rescue clinics, workshops, and English talks.