The Ursus Rookie Fest is more than the first-ever snowboard Rookie event in Madonna di Campiglio. It represents one of the most strategically important opportunities of the 2026 winter season for young snowboarders looking to strengthen their international competitive pathway.
This stop awards FIS points and WSPL points, both of which contribute directly to the World Rookie Rank. For athletes, this means that every run has real value across multiple ranking systems. Even more importantly, performing well in Campiglio can unlock an alternative qualification route to the World Rookie Finals. Riders who do not qualify through podium results at Winter Tour stops can still secure a Finals spot through their position in the World Rookie Rank consistency throughout the season truly pays off.
The event takes place in Ursus Snowpark, widely recognized as one of the top snowparks in the Alps. With world-class shaping, progressive terrain and a layout designed specifically for athlete development, Ursus provides an international-level slopestyle environment that supports learning, performance and progression at every level.
Taking place from January 25–29, 2026, the Ursus Rookie Fest is perfectly placed within the European competition flow. Scheduled between major FIS European Cup events in Prato Nevoso and Seiser Alm, it becomes an ideal addition for riders and teams already travelling across Europe. It offers the chance to collect FIS points while competing exclusively against peers of the same age group, rather than open-category adult athletes. This creates a fairer and more development-focused competitive context.
The field is expected to gather some of the strongest young snowboarders from across Europe, as well as athletes travelling from Australia and New Zealand, making Campiglio a true international meeting point for next-generation talent.The event schedule is structured as follows:
– 26 January: Official training
– 27 January: Qualifications
– 28 January: Finals
– 29 January: Reserve / bad weather day
With its combination of ranking value, strategic timing and world-class venue, the Ursus Rookie Fest stands out as one of the most important stops of the 2026 rookie season.
👉 Registrations are now open. Early Bird ends on December 19th.
Download the info sheet and the accreditation form.
