Every WRF will include in the program:
- TTR 3Star Slope Style competition, freestyle sessions (tbd as half pipe, rail jam etc.)
- Avalanche and rescue clinics
- Photo and video session
- Lots of parties
The rider entry fee is fixed at 70€ per event (which includes inscription, lift ticket and gifts). Bib fees are 30€. Both entry fee and bib fee, are to be payed in cash at the race office. Discounted accommodations, local contacts, and a complete program with all the details will be available with the official press release before every WRF.
World Rookie Fests 2008 European Dates:
World Rookie Fest Livigno, Italy 18-22 Jan 08 3Star
02 World Rookie Fest Neklid, Czech Republic 14-17 Feb 08 3Star
Volkl World Rookie Fest Finals Ischgl, Austria 16-20 Apr 08 3Star
Prizes:
Every WRF will assign:
- Tickets to the Swatch TTR top events
- 10 free invitations at the following WRF (i.e. the best 5 rookies, 3 groms, 2 girls in Livigno will win free tickets to enter the Czech WRF)
- Avalanche transceivers from Pieps and equipment from other sponsors
- Each winner of a WRF with an interview right here on Tacky
- The World Rookie Champion a Fresh Meat on Method Mag and a golden ticket to a TTR top event to be announced (in the last two seasons it was the Rookie Session at Air&Style)
All WSF rookie events will be part of the WSF World Rookie Tour 2008. All of these competitions will the ensure results are valid for the TTR ranking while WSF is working on a special World Rookie Rank which will nominate the World Rookie Champion at the end of the last event in Ischgl (AUT), on April 19th 2008. Official calendar, criteria and general rules for the World Rookie Tour and World Rookie Rank will be announced soon.
For more info about the rookie tour go to: www.worldsnowboardfederation.org
ttrworldtour.com
Check out the MySpace page at www.myspace.com/worldrookiefest.com (The best myspace profiles will win limited edition World Rookie Fest snowboards.)