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> News > Registrations are open for the 2025 World Rookie Skateboard Finals in Velenje, Slovenia!

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Registrations are open for the 2025 World Rookie Skateboard Finals in Velenje, Slovenia!

Urbani Park Velenje in Velenje (Slovenia) from September 26th to 28th, 2025. Image credit: / Black Yeti / World Rookie Tour / Gal Vrbnjak

30 August 2025

From September 26th to 28th, 2025, the spotlight of youth skateboarding will land in Velenje, Slovenia, for the World Rookie Skateboard Finals 2025. For the first time, the Finals will be hosted at the legendary Urbani Park Velenje, the largest skatepark in Slovenia, where the world's best young skaters will battle for the title of World Rookie Champion.

Organisers Skate Slovenia and Rdeca Dvorana Velenje will host the best young skaters from Europe, Asia and the US. Don’t worry, there are still other events in Europe and Asia to qualify for the Finals (follow the WRT Calendar online), but from today registrations for the Finals are officially open!

The largest skatepark in Slovenia (Urbani Park Velenje) was built and designed by one of the best Slovenian skaters, Chris Khan, who also created the skatepark for the World Cup Skateboarding contest O Marisquino in Vigo this year. And since we mentioned it: this year’s Finals will also count as a World Cup Skateboarding event, where all participants will receive WCS ranking points.

The skatepark is open and free of charge every day in case anyone decides to come earlier.

In this unique scenario the World Rookie Skateboard Champions 2025 will be crowned and incredible prizes will be awarded: wildcards to international top events like the Mystic Sk8 Cup 2026 and other World Cup Skateboarding contests, invitations to a special Red Bull Experience, plus many products from our partners Blue Tomato, TSG and more. The event will also be broadcast live – link will follow.

Who can join?

• Rookies: born 2006–2009 (boys and girls)

• Groms: born 2010 and younger (boys)

• Qualified riders include:

o The top 3 podium finishers from every WRT stop

o The top 10 ranked riders by September 24th

o National quota spots (send an email to registration@worldrookietour.com showing your skills)

o Wildcards assigned by the OC

Important: Every rider, even those already qualified, must send their registration form to confirm participation.

Download the registration form

Registration packages

• Skater Package – €105: entry fee, meals on site (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch + dinner), goodie bag.

• Coach/Parent Package – €45: meals on site (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch + dinner).

Payment is cash only on site.

NB: participants who are aware that they may encounter difficulties in making cash payments in euros (for example, participants travelling from outside Europe) are kindly requested to contact the organisation in advance by email to iztok@wcsk8.com in order to receive the bank details for payment via wire transfer. All other participants are required to ensure they arrive with the necessary cash to avoid any inconvenience at the time of registration.

Info Sheet Registration Form

How to register:

Send the duly completed registration form iztok@wcsk8.com before September 24th, 2025.

On-site registration is also possible:

• Friday, Sep 26th – 16:00 to 19:00

• Saturday, Sep 27th – 09:00 to 10:00

Fill and send the registration form

Event program

*Program can change due to the number of athletes and weather conditions

Friday, September 26th

Official arrival day and open practice: 10:00 – 22:00

Race office time: 16:00 – 20:00

Saturday, September 27th

09:00 – 13:00 Open practice

13:00 – 13:30 Women Street practice

13:30 – 14:30 Women Street qualifications

14:30 – 15:00 Men Street practice

15:00 – 17:00 Men Street qualifications

17:00 – 17:30 Women Street finals practice

17:30 – 18:30 Women Street finals

18:30 – 19:00 Men Street finals practice

19:00 – 20:00 Men Street finals

20:15 – 20:45 Prize Giving Ceremony

21:00 – 22:00 Bowl Competition (Jam Session)

Race office time: 09:00 – 12:30

Sunday, September 28th

Weather day (contest moved here if needed)

Photo and Video Shooting day

Why can’t you miss it

The World Rookie Skateboard Finals 2025 in Slovenia are not just a contest – they are the gateway to a professional skateboarding career. With international media coverage, live streaming, WCS ranking points, and a unique community of young riders from across the globe, this event is the ultimate stage for the next generation of skateboard stars.

Mark the dates: September 26–28, 2025,

Urbani Park Velenje, Slovenia

the future of skateboarding starts here

Follow the World Rookie Tour and get ready for an epic winter, where every ride could become the launchpad for a pro career!

If your dream is to become a professional athlete, then your future begins on the World Rookie Tour.

If you want more information about our project and wish to become a partner, contact us at: info@worldrookietour.com