The World Rookie Tour is heading back to Finland for another exciting stop of the 2026 skateboard season. On July 10th, 2026, the Finland Rookie Fest will take place at the brand-new Grip Skatepark in Tampere, welcoming the country’s best young skateboarders for a day of progression, competition and international opportunities.
Part of the global World Rookie Tour, the event is open to riders under 20 years old and offers a direct pathway to the 2026 World Rookie Tour Skateboard Finals, scheduled in Celje, Slovenia, from September 25th to 27th, 2026.
The Finland Rookie Fest follows the Finnish Skateboarding Federation and Varala Skate Camp, giving participants the perfect chance to sharpen their skills before competition day.
Amazing Prizes Up for Grabs
The Top 3 riders in each category will earn a coveted spot at the World Rookie Tour Skateboard Finals 2026 in Slovenia.
In addition, the best overall female and male rider of the event, based on the highest scores achieved during the competition, will receive free registration and accommodation for the World Rookie Tour Finals.
Thanks to local partner MANANA Skateshop, competitors will also have the chance to win additional prizes and giveaways during the event.
Event Format & Categories
The competition will take place on the Street Course of Grip Skatepark and will follow a simple format designed to give every rider the opportunity to showcase their best tricks.
Each competitor will have:
- 3 runs of 1 minute each
- Best run counts for the final ranking
- Riders’ meeting before every category
- Judging based on difficulty, variety, consistency, style, speed, use of obstacles and overall execution
The event is open to riders under 20 years old and will feature the following divisions:
Grom Girls – born in 2011 or later
Grom Boys – born in 2011 or later
Rookie Girls – born between 2007 and 2010
Rookie Boys – born between 2007 and 2010
Categories are determined by birth year. If fewer than three riders enter a category, organizers may merge it with the next age division.
Registration & Contacts
Date: July 10th, 2026
Location: Grip Skatepark, Tampere, Finland
Entry Fee: €25 (includes access to Grip Skatepark on competition day)
👉 Registrations are now open through the Finnish Suomisport platform: HERE
👉 Registration Deadline: July 6th, 2026
For registration details and event updates:
Website: www.rullalauta.fi
Organizer: Finnish Skateboarding Federation
Email: info@rullalauta.fi
Follow the Finnish Skateboarding Federation on social media for schedule updates and additional event information.
Every legend was once a rookie. See you in Tampere!
