The first-ever World Rookie Tour rail-focused journey across Europe officially came to an end from December 19 to 21 at Snowfest The Hague, closing the 2025 Rock A Rail Ski & Snowboard Tour in the city where this iconic urban format was born in 2011. The fifth and final stop marked the conclusion of a highly successful third season and confirmed the strength of street-style freestyle within the WRT ecosystem.
Across three days, The Hague delivered packed crowds, creative urban setups and high-level riding. The largest setup of the entire tour pushed snowboarders and freeskiers to combine technical rail tricks, gaps and original lines, transforming the city into a true street freestyle playground.
In the snowboard competition, Katja Dutu (NED) secured her first Rock A Rail victory in the women’s category, landing a backside lipslide pretzel out to claim the Best Trick Award. Mia Langridge (GBR) followed in second place, continuing a remarkably consistent season, while local rider Rachida Aoulad (NED) completed the podium.
In the men’s event, Botond Fricz (HUN) earned his first Rock A Rail win, ahead of Oscar Mattart (FRA) in second and Joewen Frijns (BEL) in third.
The ski competition set the pace early in the weekend. Hannah Langes (AUT) dominated the women’s final, followed by Alais Develay (FRA) and Ellen Damsgaard (DEN). In the men’s final, Joey van der Meer (NED) made history as the first Dutch freeskier to win a Rock A Rail on home soil, ahead of Tyler Nicholls-Stubbington (IRL) and Juho Saastamoinen (FIN).
World Rookie Tour Street Stop—The Hague (December 21)
Sunday, December 21, the spotlight shifted to the next generation with the World Rookie Tour Street Snowboard stop, held on the Rock A Rail setup during Snowfest’s Kids Day. Young riders from across Europe took over the urban features, showcasing creativity, progression and true street attitude, perfectly linking the legacy of Rock A Rail with the future of the WRT rail scene.
RAR Rookie Fest—World Rookie Tour Results (Snowboard Street)
Women’s podium:
Gabriella Eetgerink (NED)
Men’s Podium:
Gustavo Sadowski (POL)
Sander Koning (NED)
Terje Meulemans (BEL)
With the finale in The Hague, the first-ever World Rookie Tour rail-focused journey across Europe officially comes to an end. From established pros to emerging rookies, the 2025 season proved that street and rail riding are a central part of the WRT vision. A strong format, iconic urban locations and a new generation ready to step up. The future of rail snowboarding within the World Rookie Tour is already in motion.
