<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The wait is over.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The World Rookie Tour Skateboarding is back for 2026 with a fresh international calendar ready to connect the next generation of skaters through street contests, bowl events, park sessions and unforgettable road trips across Europe and over.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This season will feature <strong>9 officially confirmed stops</strong> leading riders toward the <strong>2026 World Rookie Skateboard Finals in Celje, Slovenia</strong>, scheduled from September 25th to 27th.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From Germany to Finland, from Bulgaria to Italy, the tour will once again bring together young skaters from different countries under the same worldwide vibe, creating opportunities to progress, travel, discover new skateparks and experience the real spirit of skateboarding.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">More than just contests, the World Rookie Tour continues to be a platform where future stars grow, friendships are built and unforgettable sessions happen both on and off the board.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Provisional 2026 World Rookie Tour Skateboarding Calendar</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The official provisional calendar for the 2026 season currently includes<strong> 9 confirmed events across Europe</strong>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tour will kick off in Germany with the <strong>Hamburg Rookie Fest </strong>on June 6th and 7th featuring both Street and Bowl competitions, before moving to Finland on July 10th for the <strong>Finland Rookie Fest </strong>Street event.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On August 8th the tour heads to Bulgaria for the <strong>Sea&Ride Rookie Fest</strong> Bowl contest, followed by the <strong>Bring Da Truckaz Rookie Fest</strong> in Germany from August 21st to 23rd with Street and Bowl disciplines.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Scotland will host the <strong>UK Rookie Fest</strong> on August 22nd with Street and Park competitions, while Hungary welcomes riders from September 4th to 6th for the<strong> Hungarian Rookie Fest</strong> Street event.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Italy will once again play a key role in the tour with the <strong>Garda Rookie Fest</strong> in Riva del Garda from September 11th to 13th, while Switzerland hosts the <strong>Sk8 Academy Rookie Fest</strong> on September 12th.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The season finale will go down in Slovenia from September 25th to 27th with the <strong>World Rookie Skateboard Finals </strong>in the brand-new skatepark of Celje.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dedicated event pages with registrations, schedules and local info will be released progressively in the coming weeks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>French Fries Rookie Fest already fired up the season in Les2Alpes</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The 2026 season already started with a bang during the French Fries Rookie Fest in Les Deux Alpes, France, where riders from more than 10 nations gathered for the first official stop of the year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Heavy tricks, creative lines and full summer vibes transformed the French Alps into the perfect stage to launch the new World Rookie Tour season.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the <strong>Rookie Men </strong>category, <strong>Léon Alexandre</strong> from France took the win ahead of <strong>Oliver Stastny </strong>from the Czech Republic and<strong> Léon Brillet</strong> from France.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>Grom Men</strong> podium saw <strong>Tristan Motion</strong> from Spain take first place followed by <strong>Mathis Trévisan</strong> from France and<strong> Tiame Lounis</strong> from Switzerland.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the Girls category, <strong>Meije Herry </strong>from France secured the victory ahead of<strong> Aurélia Liegeard </strong>from France, while <strong>Lena Yavesely </strong>from Canada completed the podium.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All podium riders officially qualified for the 2026 World Rookie Skateboard Finals in Slovenia later this season.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://nl.worldrookietour.com/nl/link?c=djqv&d=1sr&h=2tdfcpmlacuuhkhk1itrgcsf4n&hpl=CCG6883941KNE83G41PI0SRE41T20Q3GDG&i=34s&iw=1&p=H1989669581&s=lp&sn=298&z=1ki6" target="_blank">Check out all the tour dates</a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Garda Rookie Fest: skateboarding meets BMX</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the freshest additions to the 2026 season will definitely be the Garda Rookie Fest, scheduled from<strong> September 11th to 13th </strong>in <strong>Riva del Garda, Italy</strong>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the first time ever in World Rookie Tour history, <strong>BMX will officially join the event alongside skateboard competitions</strong>, bringing together different urban disciplines under the same worldwide vibe.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The action will start even earlier with the <strong><a href="https://nl.worldrookietour.com/nl/link?c=djqv&d=1sr&h=2vffa76uga9bffp3g5s66he3e5&hpl=CCG6883941KNE83G41PI0SRE41T20Q3GDG&i=34s&iw=1&p=H1854211230&s=lp&sn=298&z=1ki1" target="_blank">Garda Rookie Camp</a></strong> from <strong>September 10th to 13th</strong>, giving riders extra days for coaching sessions, skatepark laps, video shooting and riding together before the contest weekend officially kicks off.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Registration is already open and spots are limited. Riders registered for the camp will automatically get access to the Garda Rookie Fest competition weekend as part of their registration package.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Same mindset. Same energy. Double the action.</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://nl.worldrookietour.com/nl/link?c=djqv&d=1sr&h=2ni0as8ls9ao4hdfk1ksf6ofje&hpl=CCG6883941KNE83G41PI0SRE41T20Q3GDG&i=34s&iw=1&p=H1642600871&s=lp&sn=298&z=1ki5" target="_blank">Info and registration</a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>More information:</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="mailto:registration@worldrookietour.com" target="_blank">registration@worldrookietour.com</a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Telefono: +39 059 9783397 (also WhatsApp) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Follow the <a href="https://nl.worldrookietour.com/nl/link?c=djqv&d=1sr&h=38r1fqdhhpq5eeqsqun40rnvkq&hpl=CCG6883941KNE83G41PI0SRE41T20Q3GDG&i=34s&iw=1&p=H193444781&s=lp&sn=298&z=1khp" target="_blank">World Rookie Tour</a> and get ready for an epic winter, where every ride could become the launchpad for a pro career! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If your dream is to become a professional athlete, then your future begins on the World Rookie Tour. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you want more information about our project and wish to become a partner, contact us at: <a href="mailto:info@worldrookietour.com" target="_blank">info@worldrookietour.com</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>World Rookie Tour Media Manager</strong> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Marco Sampaoli - marco@moonsrl.it - Tel +39.059.9783397 or +39.340.328.55.69 </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>World Rookie Tour Event Coordinator</strong> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Meinhard Trojer - meinhardtrojer@powdern.com - Tel +43.650.56.37.424 </div><div> </div>