November 29–30, 2025 – Riga, Latvia
Riga is about to switch fully into street mode. On November 29–30, the Latvian capital will host the RaR Rookie Fest Riga, an official stop of the World Rookie Street Tour, turning the city into a high-energy playground for young snowboarders and freeskiers hungry for progression and style.
Organised by the Latvian Ski Federation, in collaboration with the World Rookie Tour and Ghetto Games, this is where Baltic grit meets the global rookie scene. Snowfest Riga will set the stage, blending street culture, music, and spot-style riding into two days of pure action.
The custom rail setup—built for Rookies and Groms—is designed to spotlight creativity, technical precision and that fearless street mindset. Under the lights, riders will battle through qualifications, semifinals and finals, feeding off crowd energy and the unmistakable Rock A Rail DNA that fuels every feature.
As an official World Rookie Street Tour stop, RaR Rookie Fest Riga awards full World Rookie Rank points, making it a key moment for anyone looking to climb the standings early in the season.
And for snowboarders, the stakes are even higher: the podium finishers will secure a direct qualification for the Snowboard Street Finals, scheduled for March 2026 in Kaprun: the ultimate showdown for the world’s best under-18 street riders.
*The competition program is preliminary and can be changed during the competition depending on the number of participants or due to uncontrollable circumstances.
Mandatory Equipment: Bibs & Helmets
Safety and event identity are a core part of the World Rookie Tour standards.
All competitors are required to wear their bibs and helmets during official training sessions, throughout the competition, and during the award ceremony (bib only).
No bib, no ride—no helmet, no start.
Registration
Entries are now open and will close on November 24 at 8:00 PM at the following LINK
The registration fee is €30, and spots are limited. Riders are encouraged to secure their place early to avoid missing out on one of the strongest street sessions in Northern Europe.
What to expect
Over two days, athletes will compete in qualifications, semifinals, and finals, showcasing their best tricks under the lights of Riga. The setup will reward style, technical precision and consistency. The core values of street riding and the foundation of the World Rookie Street Tour!
Two days, one city, countless tricks.
Stay tuned for updates, start lists, and highlights straight from Latvia.
Street shred takes over Riga. See you there.
