On February 21st, 2026, the World Rookie Tour lands in the heart of the Nízke Tatry mountains for the Slovakia Rookie Fest 2026. The event will take place at Jasná Snowpark, one of the most important freestyle hubs in Slovakia and a reference point for the next generation of riders.
The competition will feature both Snowboard Slopestyle and Freeski Slopestyle, open to Rookie riders (born 2008–2010) and Grom riders (born 2011 and younger). One venue, one day, two disciplines, all about progression, style and rookie mindset.
Event Program:
The schedule starts on Friday, February 20th, 2026, with unofficial training (8:30–15:30) and the Online Coaches & Riders Meeting at 19:30.
The main event unfolds on Saturday, February 21st. Riders will complete registration (8:30–10:00) and inspection (8:30–8:50) before entering official training (8:50–11:15). Qualifications will run from 11:30 to 13:30, followed by Finals from 14:00 to 15:00 and the Prize Giving Ceremony at 15:30. The final detailed program will be confirmed during the Riders Meeting.
Set against a powerful alpine backdrop, Jasná Snowpark, Nízke Tatry offers a progressive slopestyle setup designed to let young athletes express their level safely while pushing technical limits. As every World Rookie Tour stop, this event is not just about results, it’s about community, new connections and sharing freestyle culture.
The detailed schedule will be confirmed during the Riders Meeting.
Registrations close on February 20th, 2026.
The entry fee is €20 per rider/day (cash only) and the daily skipass costs €25.
For registrations and information, contact:
Matej Matys – freestyle@zsl.sk – +421 904 273 970
Ján Jakubčo – +421 918 359 589
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Jasná is ready. Slovakia is calling. Time to drop in.
