Category: BMX

Garda Rookie Fest 2026: BMX makes its World Rookie Tour debut

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Riva del Garda made history. From September 11th to 13th, the Garda Rookie Fest 2026 brought BMX Freestyle into the World Rookie Tour for the very first time, with Go Fast Skatepark hosting three days of riding, progression and community.

Friday: creativity and inclusion

The weekend kicked off with a special workshop involving around a dozen participants from Anffas Trentino and fifteen young riders from the Garda Rookie Camp.

Led by tattoo artist Nino Pasquarella, the crew drew, painted and customised skateboard decks together. One table, no barriers: a different way to share action sports culture before the contest action began.

Saturday: Best Trick and Big Air

Saturday switched into full-send mode with the BMX Best Trick Contest and Big Air.

In Grom, Davide Bragagna claimed Best Trick with a backflip to fakie, while Manuel Torello won Rookie with a 180 double barspin.

Then it was time to go high: Simone Borgonovo won Grom Big Air, while Gianluca Righetto took the Rookie victory.

Stefano Aonzo, Winner Grom Boy

Sunday: the first WRT BMX contest

Sunday delivered the historic first official BMX Freestyle contest on the World Rookie Tour, with riders getting two 45-second runs and the best run counting.

In Grom, Stefano Aonzo won with a run featuring a 360 barspin, manual, x-up and fastplant. Davide Bragagna took second with tricks including a crankflip and 540 into flip fakie, while Simone Borgonovo finished third with a can-can transfer, one-foot tables and one-foot tailwhip.

In Rookie, Manuel Torello took the first WRT BMX Rookie victory with a 360 tuck, whip, bar-tuck, 360 whip, 180 barspin transfer and seat grab flair. Morgan Ballabio finished second and Filippo Parisi third.

One crew, one unforgettable weekend

Three days of riding, progression and good times were made possible thanks to the crew behind the event: Red Bull, Black Yeti SSD, Smallwheels ASD, FrontOcean BMX Distribution, TSG, Blue Tomato, Aneema, Front Yard, Moon srl, Go Fast Skatepark, ApT Garda Trentino, Trentino Marketing srl and event partner Modena Skateboard School.

BMX is officially part of the World Rookie family. And this was only chapter one.

Manuel Torello, Winner Grom Boy

Garda Rookie Camp 2026 is ON: first-ever BMX & Skate camp in Italy hits Riva del Garda

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From September 10th to 13th, 2026, the World Rookie Tour drops something completely new: the Garda Rookie Camp, landing in Riva del Garda for four days of pure skate and BMX progression.

And here’s the big one: for the first time ever in Italy, a World Rookie Tour camp will feature both BMX and SKATEBOARD together. Same spot, same vibe, same next-gen energy.

Hosted by Black Yeti and part of the official WRT circuit, this camp is built for riders who want to level up, connect with other rookies from different countries, and ride one of the cleanest setups in Northern Italy: Go Fast Skatepark.

What’s the plan? Expect daily sessions with qualified coaches, video shooting, side activities — and a full weekend of contests to close it out:

Two events, one location, zero excuses.

Important: Camp and contests are independent. You can join the full camp experience, compete in one or both Rookie Fests as a day rider, or do both. Nothing is mandatory, you choose your level of commitment.

Not just a camp. It’s a full experience.

The camp is open to riders aged 7+, with at least a basic riding level (no first-timers here). Safety is taken seriously: helmet mandatory, 24/7 supervision, and certified coaching staff.

Price & what’s included
The participation fee is €370, and includes:

  • 3 nights accommodation (shared rooms, half board)
  • Daily training sessions
  • Contest entry (BMX + Skate)
  • Photo & video coverage
  • Full supervision

Not included: travel, lunches, insurance (available for €30 if needed), and personal extras.

Registration & deadlines
You can secure your spot by:

  • Paying full fee upfront
  • Or splitting: €200 deposit by July 20 + €170 by September 4

Spots are limited, and after September 4th, cancellations mean full fee is lost—so don’t sleep on it.

Why this matters:

This is more than a new camp. It’s a shift.
WRT is pushing harder into urban action sports, building a real bridge between mountain culture and street culture.

If you’re into progression, crew vibes, and stacking clips while riding one of Italy’s best locations… this is your move.

See you in Riva. Bring your best tricks.

Rules, details and accreditation form (ENG): HERE 

Regole, dettagli e accreditation form (ITA): QUI

BMX Makes History: Registrations Open for the First-Ever WRT BMX Contest at Garda Rookie Fest

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 A new chapter begins for the World Rookie Tour.

From September 11th to 13th, 2026, the Garda Rookie Fest in Riva del Garda, Italy, will host the first BMX Freestyle contest ever included in the history of the World Rookie Tour. After more than 20 years of supporting the next generation of action sports athletes, BMX officially joins the WRT family.

The BMX competition will be held at Go Fast Skatepark, one of Northern Italy’s most exciting urban sports facilities. Riders from across Europe will battle for podium positions while becoming part of a historic moment for the tour.

The event is open to male and female riders in the following categories:

  • Rookie: born between January 1st, 2007 and December 31st, 2010
  • Grom: born after January 1st, 2011

Athletes must compete according to their year of birth.

Event Schedule:

📅 Friday, September 11th
Free Training & Registration

📅 Saturday, September 12th
Free Training, BMX Qualifications & Best Trick Contest

📅 Sunday, September 13th
SK8 Qualifications, BMX & SK8 Finals, Prize Giving

All podium riders will receive prizes from the event sponsors.

 

Registration

Online pre-registration is mandatory:

👉 https://www.worldrookietour.com/registration/

Entry Fee: €30 payable in cash during on-site registration confirmation.

Download the Official Info Sheet

Before registering, make sure to read the official event information.

👉 Download the Garda Rookie Fest 2026 Info Sheet: HERE (ENG)

👉 Scarica ll’Infosheet di Garda Rookie Fest: HERE (ITA)

Requirements

  • Personal accident and liability insurance
  • Valid medical certificate
  • Helmet mandatory for all minor athletes during training and competition

Contacts

Marco Sampaoli
WhatsApp only: +39 340 328 5569
Email: info@worldrookietour.com

The first BMX event in World Rookie Tour history is here.

Be part of the beginning. Be part of history!

2026 World Rookie Tour Skateboarding is officially ON

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The wait is over. The 2026 World Rookie Tour Skateboarding season is ready to roll with a fresh international calendar, new skateparks, new disciplines and a massive milestone for the whole WRT family: BMX officially joins the tour for the first time ever.

From Northern Europe to the Alps, from street plazas to bowls and park setups, the new season will bring together the next generation of skateboarders ready to stack clips, collect points and chase their spot at the World Rookie Skateboard Finals in Celje, Slovenia.

Below you can find the first official release of the Provisional 2026 World Rookie Tour Skateboarding Calendar featuring all currently confirmed events.

Provisional 2026 World Rookie Tour Skateboarding Calendar

🇩🇪 June 6th, 2026 — Hamburg Rookie Fest — Germany — STREET
🇩🇪 June 7th, 2026 — Hamburg Rookie Fest — Germany — BOWL

🇫🇮 July 10th, 2026 — Finland Rookie Fest — Finland — STREET

🇧🇬 August 8th, 2026 — Sea&Ride Rookie Fest — Bulgaria — BOWL

🇩🇪 August 21st–23rd, 2026 — Bring Da Truckaz Rookie Fest — Germany — STREET & BOWL

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 August 22nd, 2026 — UK Rookie Fest — Scotland — STREET & PARK

🇭🇺 September 4th–6th, 2026 — Hungarian Rookie Fest — Hungary — STREET

🇮🇹 September 11th–13th, 2026 — Garda Rookie Fest — Italy — STREET

🇨🇭 September 12th, 2026 — Sk8 Academy Rookie Fest — Switzerland — STREET

🇸🇮 September 25th–27th, 2026 — World Rookie Skateboard Finals — Slovenia — PARK

Each stop will soon receive its dedicated event page and official news update with registration details, schedules and local info.

The season already kicked off with the French Fries Rookie Fest in Les Deux Alpes, where riders dropped the first tricks of the new tour and set the tone for another summer packed with progression, travel and good vibes.

Garda Rookie Fest: skateboarding meets BMX

One of the biggest news of the 2026 season will definitely be the Garda Rookie Fest, scheduled from September 11th to 13th in Riva del Garda, Italy.

For the first time ever in World Rookie Tour history, BMX will officially join the event alongside skateboard competitions, bringing together different urban disciplines under the same international energy.

The action will start even earlier with the Garda Rookie Camp running from September 10th to 13th, offering extra days dedicated to coaching sessions, skatepark laps, video shooting and riding together before the official competition weekend begins.

Registration for the Garda Rookie Camp is already open and spots are limited.

(TAP HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION )

Riders registered for the camp will automatically gain access to the Garda Rookie Fest competition weekend as part of their registration package.

Same mindset. Same energy. Double the action.