The Balkan Rookie Fest 2026 is officially confirmed and ready to bring World Rookie Tour energy to Bulgaria. On 12 February 2026, the Malyovitsa Ski Center will host one of the key rookie snowboard events of the winter, set in the heart of the Rila Mountains.
This stop celebrates the launch of the brand-new Fun Park Malyovitsa, built on the iconic Mecha Polyana slope. The park features a modern slopestyle and rail setup, designed according to international safety and competition standards, offering ideal conditions for rookies and groms to push progression, style, and control.
The event is part of the official World Rookie Tour, the global series dedicated to developing the next generation of snowboarders through structured, high-level competitions.
Event schedule
Discipline: Snowboard Slopestyle / Rail
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Official Training – 13:00 to 16:30
Thursday, 12 February 2026 – Contest Day
Course inspection, training by age groups, two official runs, and award ceremony.
Program subject to change due to weather conditions.
Qualification & categories
The Balkan Rookie Fest 2026 is a key stop on the World Rookie Tour pathway. The Top 3 riders in each category will secure a direct qualification to the World Rookie Snowboard Finals, where the season’s best young riders come together.
The event is open to Rookies (born 2008–2010) and Groms (born 2011 and later), with a competition format designed to support progression and fair comparison across age groups. All results will count toward the World Rookie Rank, rewarding consistency and performance throughout the season and making Malyovitsa an important opportunity to gain points, experience, and international exposure.
Entry fees
• 20 EUR entry fee per athlete (cash, paid on site)
• 20 EUR BIP deposit (cash, refunded upon BIP return)
How to register
International riders:
Send rider details by email to: 📧 snowboard.boroboard@gmail.com
Bulgarian riders:
Register via the Bulgarian Ski Federation system:
👉 https://timing-sb.bfski.com
Registration deadline: Sunday, 8 February 2026
Registration assistance (Bulgarian riders):
Assia Ilieva
📧 assia.ilieva@bfski.com
📞 +359 878 105 990
Event contact person:
Hristo Ahtapodov
📧 snowboard.boroboard@gmail.com
📞 +359 877 603 100
Fresh park, real progression, and a direct line to the Finals.
See you in Malyovitsa.
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