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The 15th edition of World Rookie Fest Livigno has its winners

The celebration of the 15th edition of the World Rookie Fest was a blast with 100 riders from 15th nations who took part in the slopestyle contest in the new pro-line of the Mottolino Snowpark: athletes from 10 different nations obtained a spot on the podium, underlining the international stance of this iconic youth snowboard event.

A bluebird sky and a bright sun welcomed the riders in Livigno, where Mottolino Snowpark presented its astonishing new set up for international events: three tables with different kickers and two tables with multi jib obstacles. The perfectly shaped jumps were 18, 22, 19 meters for the XL line, 15, 17, 16 meters for the L line and 6, 8, 10 for the M line.

During the final day, the grom girls started first and Mia Brooks from Great Britain conquered the highest spot of the podium with her run which included Frontside 180 over the gap, Switch Blunt 270 out, Cab 540 Indy, Backside 540 Mute, Cab 720 Indy, Switch Bluntslide, followed by Andrina Salis as second place and Heli Bockhorni as third place. In the Rookie Girls, the riding level was very high too: Evy Poppe from Belgium took the first place with Cab 180 over the gap, 50-50 180 out, cab 540, Backside 360 Tailgrab, Frontside 720, 50-50 Backside 180 out, Evelina Taka and Novalie Engholm the second and the third place.

From Italy Ian Matteoli won in the groms’ category with a score of 83 in his run where he landed Cab 180 over the gap, hardway 270 on lipslide to fakie, Switch Backside 540 Mute, Backside Double Cork 1080 Mute, Frontside Double Cork 1080 Frontside grab, 50-50 Frontside 360 out. Julien Merken from France rounded out the podium as second and Joshua Robertson Hahn from Australia as the third.

Øyvind Kirkhus from Norway arriving first in the Rookie’s category thanks to his best run which included Switch Frontflip over the gap, cab 180 on 50-50 to Boardslide prezel 270 out, Switch Backside 1260 Mute, Backside Double cork 1080 Mute, Frontside Double cork 1260 Frontside grab, cab 270 on 270 out. On the male rookie podium after Øyvind there were Valtteri Kautonen from Finland and Johannes Taklo from Norway.

Norway conquered the title of the best team.


Full results can be found here.

As you know, the World Rookie Tour is not just a competition, but a unique lifestyle and travel experience for all the participants with a lot of side activities in the program such as the arva freeride clinic and the yoga session. You can see what has happened in these three days in Livigno thanks to the official pictures.

All the pictures from 2020 World Rookie Fest in Livigno are on the link below:

2020 World Rookie Fest – Day1
2020 World Rookie Fest – Qualifications Day
2020 World Rookie Fest – Finals DayPhoto credits: Ania GrzelkaThanks to 2020 World Rookie Fest sponsors and media partners:

Red Bull, Livigno Touristic Office, Mottolino Fun Mountain, Mottolino Snowpark, Skipassion, Union Binding Company, TSG, Level Gloves, Jail Jam, SurftoLive, Sticker Mule, Arva Safety Equipment, Panorama Sports Diffusion, Elle-Erre, Rock and Ride, Moon srl, Boardriding.com, Pleasure Magazine, Quattro Media, World Snowboard Federation and FSI Federazione Snowboard Italia.

2019/20 World Rookie Tour Snowboard Calendar:
Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
NZ Rookie Fest // Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP – DONE
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP – DONE
World Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS – DONE
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP
QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS
REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu. JPN // 16.02.2020 // HP
Indy Park Jam Rookie Fest // Nekoma. JPN // 14.03.2020 // SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

Follow the World Rookie Tour online:
Web: www.worldrookietour.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldrookietour
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/worldrookietour
Vimeo channel: www.vimeo.com/channels/worldrookietour
Mail: info@worldrookietour.com

About World Rookie Tour
The WRT is organized by the Black Yeti company in collaboration with International and National Sports Associations. It consists of a selection of high quality International events, in snowboard, freeski and skateboard, the so called “Rookie Fests”, reserved for riders under 18’s only, in Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia. The World Rookie Tour consists not only of competitions: it also features loads of other activities to help rookies in their personal and athlete grow, such as photo & video shootings, avalanche and rescue clinics, meetings with photographers and international team managers, parties and English talks. Since the foundation in 2005 it awards tickets to world class events such as The Arctic Challenge, The Air & Style, the X Games, the Audi Nines, Red Bull Roller Coaster, Simple Session, Mystic Cup, invitations to professional photo & video shootings, and freeride trip in Southern Hemisphere. Every year the tour crowns the World Rookie Champions at the end of season “World Rookie Finals”, a unique event where the best youngsters from all over the world compete and have fun. More information at www.worldrookietour.com 

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WSF President Satu Järvelä at the New Leaders Forum 2019

WSF President Satu Järvelä participated in the New Leaders Forum 2019 in Helsinki, Finland. The main topics of the event were the future of sport, equality, good governance and responsibility. The IOC Gender Equality Recommendations constituted the framework for the forum.

Satu Järvelä & Birgitta Kervinen (right)

“It was an honor to get the invite to New Leaders forum which was held in Helsinki in November. There were interesting and inspiring speeches about gender equality, leadership, importance and responsibilities of the sport.” said Satu after the event.

She also added: “I think snowboardings strenght is comradery and one of my goals is to get more women involved in different fields of the boardsports and at the same time grow the education and youth programs.”

 

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Greek Banked Slalom & Big Air 2020 will hit Kalavrita from 15 to 16 February

The biggest and most entertaining Greek snowboarding event of the winter season 2020 is getting closer. This year you can expect the event to be bigger and more impressive! Get a board, funny carnival costume, pack your stuff, delete notes from your calendar and come get crazy on board an on the party!

Banked Slalom x Big Air 2020 is a weekend event race at the Kalavryta Ski Resort. It take place under the World Snowboard Federation and as far as banked slalom contest is concerned, it is part of the WSF Banked Slalom tour 2019/20 as the official Greek race!

Snowboarders and skiers can participate in both Banked Slalom and Big Air contests. The entry fee is 25€ per race and includes a 1-day resort ticket.

Follow The Thing About Greece website and Facebook page for news.

Also follow Snowboard.gr website and Facebook page.

Check out the full WSF Banked Slalom tour 2019/20 calendar.

Organizers:
The Thing About Greece
Snowboard.gr
Manic Side

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New WSF Banked Slalom rules for the 2019/20 season

We are presenting the brand new Banked Slalom rules 2019/20! For the information of all of you who are organizing a Banked Slalom event or are considering organizing one and of course for all the riders who intend to take part in one of the events. The current calendar of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour 2019/20 is to be found here.

COURSE:

  • The recommended vertical drop shall be a minimum of 50 meters and a maximum of 300 meters.
  • The minimum length of the course should ensure that it cannot be completed in less than 30 seconds and not more than 90 seconds for the fastest rider.
  • It is recommended that the berms be a minimum of 2 meters wide but may be as wide as needed to control speed.
  • The use of dye to improve course visibility is required.

COURSE LAYOUT:

  • Banked Slalom will consist of a recommended minimum of 10 berms (shaped turns) designed to control speed and permit a fluid run
  • Start area should allow easy entry into the first turn.
  • The start ramp should have an inclination of 20 – 30 degrees and offer solid posts to pull from, and a clean entry and view to the 1st turn.
  • First gate or berm should be a maximum of 15 meters from the start area, (but not less than 5 meters) to provide a quick entrance into the course.
  • It is recommended that the course not favour goofy or regular riders.
  • It is recommended that the distance between gates shall be between 15 meters (min.) 25 meters (max).
  • It is recommended to have a variety of turn shapes (30-200 degrees) but to establish a consistent turn radius using variety when terrain allows.
  • Where applicable between turns course may have a maximum of two rollers in a row to generate speed.
  • There may be a maximum of three roller sections in an entire course.
  • Course should flow and should be designed in a way to keep riders on the ground.
  • It is recommended that the finish line be clearly marked and occur across the fall line either in or as an exit to the last berm.
  • Course shall be set with stubbie gates and panels or single bamboo.
  • Only the TS and Jury members shall decide if it is necessary to change the setting of the course.
  • Upon course completion.
  • Jury shall meet to approve the course.
  • The course setting should not be changed after the riders have completed training.
  • The course shall be set in accordance manner that allows the riders to stay high in the berms with a flat board to generate speed.
  • When possible hand work should be done to maintain the course to allow for natural lines in the berms and entrance the ow of the course.

RIDER’S EQUIPMENT:

  • Any Snowboard is permitted.
  • Speed suits shall not be allowed.
  • The use of Certified Snow Sports Helmet is mandatory.

TRAINING / INSPECTION:

  • Course inspection shall only occur during the official inspection time.
  • During the inspection period riders must slip the course in a controlled manner with no linked turns.
  • The riders may go in line in the berm to help groove the line.
  • It is recommended that up to two practice runs be provided before the timed runs begin.
  • It is permissible to offer additional practice runs on the course for 1-2 days prior to the event.
  • The additional practice session must open to all competitors.
  • All safety and security measures must be in place before the start of official inspection, practice or training, and approved by the jury.

GATE JUDGES:

An adequate number of gate judges shall be placed to offer a combined view of the entire course. Gate judges must report gate faults on designated cards. Judges shall use flags or hand signals to indicate course holds.

START INTERVAL:

The start interval between competitors shall not be less than 30 seconds, unless shorter interval approved by the Jury. The start interval shall be announced during the Team Captains’/Rider’s’ meeting. A racer may start before the previous racer has completed the course.

START CADENCE:

The Starter shall prepare competitors for their start. Beginning five seconds prior to the start, the Starter shall announce in a smooth- flowing manner the start cadence.
A competitor must start within a window of time, from 5 seconds prior to 5 seconds following the starter’s call of “Go”.

DISQUALIFICATION:

A racer is disqualified if:

  • He /she does not correctly pass all gates in the course.
  • A rider disqualified for missing a gate in their 1rst run shall be allowed to take a second run.
  • Once a rider has disqualified in a run for missing a gate, the rider must exit the course.
  • If a rider continues down the course after knowingly missing a gate the rider will not be allowed to take a second run.

RESULTS AT THE FINISH:

Competitor times shall be announced and posted from the first run at the designated scoreboard in the finish arena. Second run times will only be announced at the awards.

OBSTRUCTIONS:

Obstructed competitor must stop and cross arms and not continue down course to be considered for a provisional re-run. A rider finishing the course without stopping shall not be eligible for provisional re-run.

FORMAT:

  • Each competitor will start individually.
  • Competitors may have as many runs as possible for practice in the time given.
  • Race format shall be two, timed runs.
  • The start order for both runs shall be the same.
  • The fastest single run time counts for final ranking.If weather or other time limits prohibit completion, the 1rst run results may be used to determine the final results.

TIES:

In the timed runs, if a tie cannot be broken amongst the tied competitors to 100th of a second, the tie will be broken by review of the other timed run. The racer with the fastest other time, will be declared the winner of the tie. If neither tied rider completed two runs, the competitor completed the most gates will be ranked better on the result list.

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7. Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY Tour started into the 2019/20 season at Austrian Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach

On December 21st – 22nd, the 7th edition of the Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Blue Tomato & Ride Snowboards started into its 7th season at Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach. With over 120 registered riders and an international starter field, the first stage of Zillertal’s most popular Snowboard Amateur Series has been a full success. Andreas MonEpic Monsberger has put the results together in moving pictures.

What a tour start! Just in time for the first Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY tourstop 2019/2020 hosted by Blue Tomato & Ride Snowboards, the Betterpark Hochzillertal showed off with a majestic setup. Over 120 riders had signed up for the first VÄLLEY RÄLLEY stage at Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach. No wonder, that despite the wintery conditions, a lot of action was already going on at the snowpark on Saturday’s coaching day. Beside freebie Ästhetiker freestyle coachings with Steve Gruber, Klaus Hofmeister, Friedl Kolar and Chris Kröll, snowboarders from all over Europe came to practice for the contest at Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach.

Photo: Dan Mullins

On Sunday’s slopestyle contest, teams from all over Europe were pushing the limits on the slopestyle setup of Hocchzillertal-Kaltenbach’s snowpark. The podium winners of all eight categories got rewarded with medals, prizes and prize money. And while the new event host Blue Tomato and outerwear partner Horsefeathers Clothing were scouting for up-and-coming talents, the best trick award was up for grabs with a brand-new outerwear combo by Horsefeathers. In the end, it was Jakub Hrones from team CZE, who claimed the Horsefeathers Best Trick Award with his stylish „backside 900 mute“ and scored two gold medals – in the rookie class (16-18 years) and men’s open class – at the same time.

Photo: Dan Mullins

Darcey-Jane Williams from team GBR took the second award of the „most impressive grom of the day.“ In the ladies contest, it was Belgian ripper Evy Poppe who showed the best performances and double scored first place in the rookie girls and women’s overall ranking. In the groms class (13-15 years) Laura Záveská (CZE) and Lenny Fenning (GBR) took the top podium spots, while Shania Colsters from team NED and Emil Frey from team Germany each won gold in the super grom categories.

Photo: Dan Mullins

Martha Schultz, Ski Centrum Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach is delighted with the successful event: „Thanks to the team of the Ästhetiker. Once again, they were proffessionals at work. And these kind of events are important for wintersports and for our kids and young athletes. They convey the common joy out in nature and our youth is finding a platform to benchmark themselves.“

Photo: Dan Mullins

With the first out of four results, the hunt for valuable Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY overall ranking points kicked-off at Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach. The overall winners will finally be crowned new Royal Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY family 2020 at the last tour stop in Hintertux. Riders participating in Hochzillertal- Kaltenbach were further collecting points on the International World Snowboard Point List (WSPL). The tour stop counts as an ASA (Austrian Snowboard Association) Austriacup and provides points in the World Rookie Ranking and to qualify for the World Rookie Finals. More info at Powdern.com.

The partners of the first Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY tour stop are:
Zillertal Tourism GmbH, Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach, Best of Zillertal tourism association, Blue Tomato, Ride Snowboards, Red Bull, Horsefeathers, Dana Beanies, World Snowboard Federation (WSF), Austrian Snowboard Federation (ASA), World Rookie Tour (WRT)

Full results, rankings and galleries are available at valleyralley.at.

More info at zillertal.at/valleyralley.

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Finnish QKLS Rally 2020 is another event on the WSF Banked Slalom Tour!

After the successful Banked Slalom Tour organized by the Finnish Snowboard Association, it is now the third time for the Banked Slalom Finnish Championships – this time called QKLS Rally. As in recent years, the Finnish Championships of banked turns will be go down in the wonderful surroundings of Tahko from 3rd to the 4th of April 2020.

Spring is best when spent with your friends – and that is what the QKLS Rally is all about. Racing, self-defeat and meeting friends under the spring sun. The banked rally in recent springs has attracted everyone present with a smile on their faces and enthusiasm for riding the course, and this year is no exception.

There are different categories for everyone to compete against their friends. In addition to the open series, there are categories for both the juniors and the adaptive. As last year, the track is made with all the riders in mind, so everyone can put in their best riding in the game.

Don’t miss out on the fastest and most inspiring event of the Finnish spring. Welcome aboard!

QKLS Rally is sponsored by Burton Snowboards, Tahko, Tahko Chalet and SkiOne.fi

Follow the Finnish Snowboard Association on Instagram.
You can also post with following hashtags: #lumilautaliitto #qklsrally

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Hochkeil Banked Slalom 2020 is part of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour!

We are happy to announce that the Hochkeil Banked Slalom 2020 is part of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour 2019/20. It is also the first event on the WSF Banked Slalom Tour calendar, so you better save the date! As the organizers stated:

“January is dominated by the joy of snowboarding at our 100% natural snow area Hochkeil. We are looking forward to welcome a lot of riders and maybe another snowboard legend. This weekend, the banked slalom race is not just about speed, the average time and the funniest old-school rider are just as awarded as the winners of the “Snurfer Class” without bindings. Kids and Families are welcome! Beside the Banked race you will surely find time for a few runs in the fresh POW at Hochkeil. The Snowboardmuseum will have a special exhibition.”


Key facts:
Hochkeil Banked Slalom
When: Saturday January 11th 2020
Where: Hochkeil, Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg, Austria
Who: All Snowboarders – from kiddies to grandmas

Timetable:
Friday, January 10th
From 1 PM: Get together at Arthurhaus hotel
2.30 – 4 PM: Inspection at the Banked Course
5 PM: Presentation of the exhibition at Snowboardmuseum at Team-Hostel Hochkeilhaus

Saturday, January 11th
9 AM – 10.30 AM: Inspection and training on the Banked course
11 AM – 3.30 PM: Hochkeil Banked Slalom race
4.30 PM: victory ceremony
Aftershowparty by Sledgehammer Skibikes + Get together at Hochkeilhaus


Starting fees:
Kids up to 10 years: Euro 2,-
Youth up to 15 years: Euro 7,-
Adults 16 years and older: Euro 20,-
+5 Euro for last minute inscriptions on race day
special lift ticket fees for competitors – SuperSkiCard and SkiAmade tickets are valid at Hochkeil
special prices for stays at Hochkeilhaus.at
More info: www.hochkeil.at

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SHRED KIDS are here for the 2019/20 season!

Have you heard of SHRED KIDS yet? It Germany’s biggest snowboard project for kids and juniors. The goal of the project is simple: to take the kids riding and share the stoke for snowboarding with them. 9 places around Germany will host weekly coaching sessions with professional coaches for kids between 5 and 13 years of age.

The locations are: Oberwiesenthal, Lenggries, Sudelfeld, Garmisch, Feldberg, Großer Arber, Geisskopf, Nesselwang, Munich. More info about the locations and dates can be found here.

One test day is free of charge for every child. You can register here.
The kids only have to have the first experience with snowboarding and be able to ride a T-bar lift alone.

Besides coaching sessions, there will also be 2 festivals and 4 camps taking place. For more info check out the website and facebook page.

Calendar:

SHRED KIDS CAMP GARMISCH 02. – 05.01.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, DE

KIDS SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL 18./19.01.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Geisskopf, DE

KIDS SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL 25./26.01.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Nesselwang, DE

SHRED KIDS CAMP SUDELFELD 15./16.02.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Sudelfeld, DE

SHRED KIDS FREESTYLE WEEKEND STEINPLATTE 15./16.02.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Steinplatte, AT

SHRED KIDS FREESTYLE CAMP LENGGRIES 24. – 27.02.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Lenggries, DE

For those seeking even more info there is a brochure with detailed information.
The project is made possible thanks to the suppost of: K2 Snowboarding, Blue Tomato, Snowboard Bayern, Snowboard Germany, Dein Winter Dein Sport, Skilehrerverband Deutschland.
Source: Pleasuremag.com
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WSF is looking for a Project Officer

As the season approaches, we are looking for a new member to join our growing team. This time around we’re looking for a Project Officer. Below are the key information:

Prerequisites for the position:

We are looking for a Project Officer for our grassroots and development projects. As the WSF Project Officer you will lead, develop and implement the projects from the beginning in December 2019/January 2020. Key Projects are the WSF Banked Slalom Tour, WSF Junior Tour (World Rookie Rank). We are offering a fixed term contract for 6 months, including a probation of 1 months. A re-appointment is possible.

The Project Officer has to be located in Innsbruck, provided he/she is available for regular meetings (at least once a month in Innsbruck – Austria).

The main objective of the work of the Project Officer is to lead and implement the WSF Projects: the World Rookie Rank and the Banked Slalom Tour.

Key duties and responsibilities:

  • Manage the WSF Projects
  • Motivate WSF Members to take part in the WSF Projects
  • Constant communication with Organisers to gather information about their projects
  • Lead the projects, under the supervision of WSF General Secretary, so that the yearly goals and objectives are met
  • Deliver regularly content for communication to WSF Communication Officer
  • Create a yearly report to be presented at the WSF General Assembly

Selection criteria – essential qualities and skills:

  • Text writer in English for all WSF communication, German is a plus
  • WordPress CMS knowledge
  • Be a Snowboard enthusiast
  • Proactive and Independent Worker
  • Project Management experience is a plus
  • Previous Experience in Non-Profit Organisation is a plus

Check out the job offer also at actionsportsJOB.com.

To apply for the job send a CV to WSF General Secretary Anna Negri.
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Shred Down Banked Slalom is back in Westendorf for 2020!

We are hyped to present you another banked slalom contest which is part of our WSF Banked Slalom Tour 2019/20. The legendary Shred Down Banked Slalom will go down in Westendorf on the 15th of March 2020. The event has a long tradition of 21 years so you can expect nothing else than epicness and good times.

Grown-ups, youngsters and kids of all ages and skills will gather again on a fun banked slalom course to get that contest feeling while having fun on the mountain. The smallest shredders are expected again to make the biggest show and showcase their talent at the 21st edition of Shred Down Banked Slalom.

Check out more info and get yourself a registration on the website www.shreddown.rocks.

Last year’s video:

Last year’s course: