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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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Jake Burton Carpenter passed away

We are sad to share the news that the snowboarding pioneer, founder of Burton Snowboards and an amazing human Jake Burton Carpenter passed away last night. Jake will always remain a symbol of snowboarding for us and the whole community. Jake’s family is in our hearts and minds and we are sending love and strength to Donna, George, Taylor, Timi and the extended family. Rest In Peace Jake.

Official Burton statement from John Lacy:

“It is with a very heavy heart that we share that Burton founder Jake Burton Carpenter passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his family and loved ones as a result of complications from recurring cancer. He was our founder, the soul of snowboarding, the one who gave us the sport we all love so much.” #RideonJake

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World Rookie Fest is back in Livigno for its 15th edition!

Each edition of World Rookie Fest in Livigno, Italy, has been extraordinary thanks to the excellent Mottolino Snowpark structures, the welcome town and the beautiful people who took part in the event for more than a decade. More than 100 riders from 20 nations arrive every year in Livigno for the slopestyle competition at the World Rookie Fest. Roope Tonteri, Marcus Kleveland, Staale Sandback, Seppe Smith, Mons Roisland, Christian Haller, Gjermund Braaten, Sven Thorgren, the complete Italian National Snowboard Team, are just some of today professional riders who took part in the event in the last 15 years and now Black Yeti is guessing who will be the next.

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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:

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World Rookie Tour 2019/20 calendar

The World Rookie Tour season has officially started with one event in Les2Alpes and 2 events in New Zealand. Now the tour goes on and the Black Yeti is proud to announce 2020 northern hemisphere calendar with events in world premium resorts: Skyline Park in Innsbruck, across the oceans to Nekoma and Taksu in Japan to land in USA, in Mammouth, Vail and Keystone resorts. Mottolino Park in Livigno, will host the 15thedition of the World Rookie Fest, the oldest event in the tour. Finally new top destinations will debut in the rookie tour this season: Ruka in Finland, and Madonna di Campiglio in Italy.

The legendary World Rookie Snowboard Finals will be held for the 4th time in Kitzsteinhorn – Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, from the 30th of March to the 5th of April 2020.

The World Rookie Tour (WRT) is the largest youth snowboard series in the world with thousands of fans from all over the world. Every event is not just a competition: it features loads of other activities to help rookies in their personal and athlete grow such as photo & video shootings, English talks, avalanche and rescue clinics, meeting with photographers and international team managers, parties and big prizes.

At the end, the winners of the World Rookie Finals will be awarded with the title of World Rookie Champions and will be offered a unique opportunity to enter the world of professional snowboarding: all the last season champs, male and female, got invited to the Audi Nines and conquered a spot in the 2019.20 FIS World Cup Tour. The special prizes for 2020 Champions will be announced soon.

 

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Snowboarding – Calendar

Summer Rookie Jam // Les 2 Alpes . FRA // 13-20.07.2019 // SS/BA/HP
NZ Rookie Fest //  Cadrona . NZL // 14-17.08.2019 //  SS/HP
NZ Show Down Rookie Fest // Cadrona. NZL // 04-06.10.2019 // SS/BA/HP
Wordl Rookie Fest // Livigno . ITA // 11-15.01.2020 // SS
Colorado WRT Grom 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 WRT Grom Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 08.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS
Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu . JPN // 28-29.02.2020 // HP
Indy Parka Rookie Fest // Nekoma . JPN // 06-07.03.2020 // SS
MDC Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 14-18.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Kitzsteinhorn, Zell Am See-Kaprun . AUT // 31.03-05.04.2020 // SS/HP

What are you waiting for?

Come and join the 2019/2020 World Rookie Tour: the future is here.

You can also visit www.worldrookietour.com/calendar to see the full calendar at the tour’s website.

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

Photo credit: Ania Grzelka

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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Jan Lohynsky appointed WSF Communication Officer

The World Snowboard Federation announces an addition to the team. After a hiring process over the summer months, Jan Lohynsky was appointed WSF Communication Officer to join Anna Negri, WSF General Secretary in helping to fulfill the federation’s goals.

Jan Lohynsky comes from Prague, Czech Republic, but is based in Innsbruck, Austria, where the WSF also officialy resides. Jan has a strong background in snowboarding as he competed in the World Rookie Tour and later on in both national and international contests. He studies and works in the field of communication for years now and is thus newly an appropriate part of the WSF.

For anything regarding communication & PR, do not hesitate to contact Jan at: communication@worldsnowboardfederation.org.

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World Rookie Rank – 2019/20 season

We are happy to present the World Rookie Rank for the 2019/20 season! In the following article we answer to the questions which may arise. In the meantime, the youngsters may strap in!

What is the WSF World Rookie Rank?

  • The World Rookie Rank is a classification for riders 18 and under through the WSF and the WSPL
  • Through a partnership with WSF and the World Rookie Tour, results from the WRR will qualify athletes for the World Rookie Finals
  • Selected winners of various WRT events will also compete in the finals of the World Rookie Tour
  • Winners of the World Rookie Finals will be awarded with the title of World Rookie Champion

Athletes are then offered a unique opportunity to enter the world of professional snowboarding through various filming and events invitations reserved exclusively for World Rookie Champions. This gives the young riders an amazing platform to develop their future snowboarding careers.

The average of the best 3 results generate the overall rider’s points in the World Rookie Rank and World Grom Rank used as one of the qualification criteria for the 2020 World Rookie Finals.

Only the best rookies in the world will be granted access to the World Rookie Tour big final: the “World Rookie Finals” in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria.

What are the goals of World Rookie Rank & World Rookie Tour?

  • Serve each nation with a true World Rookie Rank that will grow participation in the events
  • Develop momentum and brand loyalty with WSF to then build and support WSF Mission and Values
  • Partnering with the already established WRT and Yeti brand builds on strengths and already existing network
  • Through qualifying events WSF can help to populate the WRT finals and create a new revenue stream in partnership with WRT
  • Promote inclusion for non-FIS aged event schedule via the WSPL through the WSF for a nominal fee
  • Qualification pathway to World Rookie Finals

What are the benefits of the WSF World Rookie Rank?

  • Incorporate existing WRT to raise event value
  • Qualify to higher level events through regional WSF/WRR competitions
  • Build a global network of events and riders
  • More than 1000 riders out of 30 Nations on the rank in the 2018/19 season
  • Focus on age appropriate in line with WSF Mission and Vison
  • Provide access to WSPL for non-FIS events
  • Offer national young riders more opportunities to qualify for the World Rookie Finals

What are the requirements for the WSF World Rookie Rank?

  • Nations pay WSF for WRR events on the WSPL
    Both Regional or National Level is possible – see WSPL Requirements for Regional and National Level Events
    $50 per event and discipline
    Examples:
    Slopestyle – Rookie + Grom – Male + Female Results – $50
    Slopestyle + Halfpipe – Rookie + Grom – Male + Female Results – $100
  • Results have to be submitted not later than 48 hours after the event in this provided Results Template
    (the year of birth of athletes is necessary)
  • Only WSF Members (nations or events) can apply for World Rookie Rank

What are the qualifying criteria for the World Rookie Snowboard Finals?

Ages:

  • Rookies (boys and girls) born from the 1st of January 2002 to the 31st of December 2004
  • Groms (boys and girls) born from the the 1st of January 2005 and younger

WSF Members:
Riders must be from WSF member nations to be considered.

Qualification – World Rookie Final:

  • Top 20 riders of the World Rookie Rank (top 20 male, top 20 female) + the top 10 riders from the Grom rank by the of March 25th 2020 will qualify.
  • The top 3 riders, both male and female / Rookie and Grom, from the previous international stops are already qualified to the World Rookie Finals. (see WRT Calendar)
  • Additional WSF Member Criteria. – 2 Rookies Men, 2 Rookie Girl, 1 GromMan, 1 Grom Girl.

To sum it up, this platform is and will be without a doubt one of the key platforms for the young up-and-coming riders and generally the well-being of the snowboarding world which relies on those youngsters!

See or download the relevant Powerpoint presentation here.

You can SUBMIT A SINGLE EVENT USING THIS FORM.
To submit more events at once USE THIS MULTI EVENT FORM. Please send the form then back to events@worldsnowboardfederation.org.
Make sure to always include the year of birth of the competitors (not the full date).

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at events@worldsnowboardfederation.org.

 

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WSF Banked Slalom Tour is back for the 2019/20 season!

Time to build those banked turns again! The WSF Banked Slalom Tour is back this season with some fresh information for all events organizers and national associations.

What is the Banked Slalom Tour?
The WSF Banked Slalom Tour (BST) was launched in October 2014. The BST is an international tour to promote and celebrate the history of snowboarding. WSF Banked Slalom Tour concept offers a platform and a network within currently existing events and support to create new ones.

How to become part of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour?
WSF invites all national associations and event organizers that already have a banked slalom contest on their schedule to be part of the tour and fill out the attached application form to participate.
WSF also invites all of you to organize a Banked Slalom contest and get support from us on how to do it. We will give technical support to those who have never organized a Banked Slalom event, but WSF will also support the PR and communication activities of already scheduled events.

Please download the application form and check out the general information, event benefits and recommendations. Membership application is to be found here. Do not hesitate to contact us at: events@worldsnowboardfederation.org.
Please send the application form back to: events@worldsnowboardfederation.org
What are our goals with the WSF Banked Slalom Tour?
  • To expose the true  spirit of snowboarding to everyone
  • To offer National Snowboard Associations a new competitive format for their national tour and self promotion
  • To develop a WSF event that allows everyone to participate
  • To develop a low risk event
  • To develop Banked slalom courses that allow all levels of snowboarder to develop their skills

Which tools do we use to achieve the goals?

What is this year’s tour structure?

The vision is to create events which allow riders of all levels to participate. In order to bring more people into the sport, we decided to start with a very easy concept, combining athletic performance with fun.

There are many existing banked slalom events world wide. The WSF tour concept is to offer a platform and network within currently existing events, bringing more attention to banked slalom, as well as the individual events.

The podium winners (female and male) from all tour stops will participate in a ruffle. The ruffle will be conducted through online video at the end of the season (beginning of next season). Through the ruffle, grand prize will be an invitation to the Legendary Mount Baker Banked Slalom. Additional prizes will be given to ruffle participants, such as t-shirts and accessories.

What are the benefits for the event organizers?

  • Event profile on WSF home page
  • Right to use BST logo
  • Included in WSF BST Calendar and Flyer
  • PR communication for individual events, prior to and after the event
  • PR communication about the tour, including all events
  • Assistance in developing all aspects of each event and banked slalom in general after request
  • Networking platform for organizers to communicate regarding banked slalom events online meeting (one-two per year)
  • Prizes through the ruffle system
  • Possibility to work with Quattro media for a special deal – 2-3 internet videos 2-5 min. for internet distribution + TV integration in a 26 min. TV show (world wide distributed) for 1500,- (Media evaluation included)
Full Event Membership WSF:
  • Access to WSF Member Benefits Program
  • Full Member with participation and voting right (see appendix 1)
  • Inclusion in the WSF Calendars
  • Promotion of the events through the WSF Media Channels
  • Third limited liability through WSF (more info after request)
  • Excess to WSPL/WSF Rankings

Complete information are to be found in the official presentation.

If you have any questions just drop as an e-mail at: events@worldsnowboardfederation.org.

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WORLD SNOWBOARDING: Submit your Event Dates!

Dear Event Organizers and NSAs!

WORLD SNOWBOARDING is the sport’s global ranking and calendaring platform for all things 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.

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.

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: 2019/20 – 2020/21 – 2021/22. 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, 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 & great start of the season!

Your World Snowboarding Team