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Black Yeti revisits Japan: Young Guns Rookie Fest 2020

The first edition of Young Guns Rookie Fest in 2019 was an amazing even with 34 riders participating at Takasu Snowpark, Japan, on February 4. Image credit: / World Rookie Tour / Black Yeti

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
On February 16th the Black Yeti will arrive in Takasu, Japan for another great edition of the Young Guns Rookie Fest.

Takasu Snow Park is located in the northern area of Gujo city in the central region of Gifu Prefecture. The resort is on the eastern slopes of Mt Dainichi, part of the Ryohaku mountain range. Takasu Snow Park has been operating since 1999 and it’s well known in all country for its halfpipe, the “nihon ichi” (best in Japan), thanks to the support of Global Snow Design.

2019 World Rookie Champion Ruki Tomita showed up for the first time here last year, same as Shuichiro Shigeno who won the Grom Title. Who is going to be the next Japanese rising star?

What are you waiting for? Come and join the 2020 World Rookie Tour: the future is here!

Info and registrations for the 2020 Young Guns Rookie Fest in Tadaku, Japan:
Contacts: Ishi:  icyroad2@mac.com ph: +81(0)90.6518.8574

News from Keystone: slopestyle contests rescheduled

Heavy snow falls in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, this weekend has forced the WRT crew in USA to reschedule the Slopestyle contest in Keystone to Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 – Snowboard Slopestyle and Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 – Freeski Slopestyle

Competitors who have already registered for this weekend’s cancelled contest and intend on attending the re-scheduled contest are automatically moved to the new contest date. No additional action is required.

If however you cannot attend the re-scheduled contest date, please contact support@usasa.org to request a full refund and we will remove you from the rescheduled contest.

Age Groups

2019/2020 World Rookie Tour events are reserved for Rookies (born from 1st of January 2002 to 31st of December 2004) and Groms (born from 1st of January 2005 and up), both male and female. All contests in the World Rookie Tour will generate valuable results for the World Rookie Rank.

The World Rookie Tour is organized by Black Yeti company in collaboration with National and International Sports Associations and it is made possible by Red Bull, Völkl, Marker, Union Bindings, TSG Protection, Level Gloves, Surftolive.com, Jail Jam, Elle-Erre Easy Flag, Rock&Ride, Jart Skateboard, and Moon. You can follow the World Rookie Tour on our international media partners Sequence Magazine, Boardriding.com, Prime Snowboarding, Prime Skiing, Sourge Skateboarding, and Quattro Media.

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 WRT Grom Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP - DONE
  • QKLS Rookie Fest // Ruka . FIN // 29.01-02.02.2020 // SS - DONE
  • REV Tour Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 07-09.02.2020 // SS/HP - DONE
  • Colorado WRT Grom Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 22.02.2020 // SS
  • Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS - CANCELLED
  • Young Guns Rookie Fest // Takasu . JPN // 16.02.2020 // HP
  • Indy Park 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

2019.20 World Rookie Tour Freesking - 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
Colorado Rookie Fest // Vail . USA // 26.01.2020 // HP – DONE
REV TOUR Rookie Fest // Mammoth Mountain. USA // 05-06.02.2020 // SS/HP
Colorado Rookie Fest // Keystone A51 . USA // 09.02.2020 // SS
Balkan Rookie Fest // Sofia . BUL // 13-16.02.2020 // SS CANCELLED
Innsbruck Rookie Fest // Innsbruck, Skyline Park. AUT // 14-16.02.2020 //SS
Ursus Rookie Fest // Madonna di Campiglio. ITA // 15-19.03.2020 // SS
Kronplatz Rookie Fest // Kronplatz. ITA // 20-22.03.2020 // SS
World Rookie Finals // Seiser Alm. ITA // 23-27.3.2020 // SS

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

If you dream to become a professional rider,
then your future starts from the World Rookie Tour!

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


WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOME YOU ALL IN TAKASU, JAPAN!


Below please watch the video of the 2019 Young Guns Rookie Fest - enjoy!

For more information about the Black Yeti & World Rookie Tour, please head HERE!      

2019 Young Guns Rookie Fest

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