Categoria: World Rookie Tour

The World Rookie Skateboard Finals at Mystic Skatepark in Prague concluded with a spectacular showcase of young talent, high-energy tricks, and an incredible spirit of camaraderie. Over three days, top young skaters from more than 15 nations, including the USA, Cambodia, Puerto Rico, and even Australia, competed at the iconic venue, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on four wheels.

The event kicked off on Friday with an exciting bowl contest, showcasing the skaters’ versatility and style on the transition terrain.

Men winners:
1. Adrian Moreno Salas (ESP)
2. Kingsten Kalawaia (USA)
3. Gabriele Fabi (ITA)

Women winners:
1. Teresa Havlikova (CZE)
2. Umay Demir (GER)
3. Lela Helfenstein (SUI)

The adrenaline continued to build on Saturday with the highly anticipated street finals, where riders delivered jaw-dropping tricks and technical prowess. The following days set a new benchmark, with Grom category champions claiming the highest overall scores of the entire contest, proving that the future of skateboarding is in great hands. Italy took home the most medals this year, showcasing the strength of their young riders.

Final results and awards

• Grom Girls Champion: Laura Žáčková (CZE), from the Czech Republic, with the highest score among all female participants.
  The title stayed at home, as the 14 years old Prague local girl Laura Zackova had the overall score amongst all the girls competing, an amazing 78.67 that she got on her first run, showing the public and her competitors that she was there for the first spot in the podium. She started getting speed and with an ollie over the pyramid, followed by a perfect frontside lip slide down the biggest square rail of the delta. Then she went to the biggest part of the park to execute an incredible frontside 50-50 down the big hubba, which put her right on the first part of the park to do a backside 50-50 on the curb, without losing speed and going to the other side to do a stylish backside lip slide, a trick that most of the girls don’t go for it. If it was not enough, she went for a frontside boardslide down the rail, then a boardslide on the steepest rail of the park and ended her flawless run with a mandatory heelflip on the flat ground.
  Laura’s outstanding performance earned her several prestigious awards: the Red Bull Special Award for Best Girl Overall, an invitation to the next edition of the Mystic Sk8 Cup, and a Golden Ticket granting access to all the WRT Skateboard stops she wishes to attend in the upcoming season.
  Second place: Unna Peltotalo (FIN) – Third place: Noor Crevels (NED)
• Grom Boys Champion: Beau Brunclair (BEL), who achieved the highest overall score among all male skaters. If you love competition skateboarding, just remember this name: Beau Brunclair. The 15-year-old Belgium talent was the weekend’s MVS (Most Valuable Skater). His runs this contest were at Mystic Skate Cup level and he had the overall score among all the boys, earning him not only the top spot in the Groom Podium but also the Golden Red Bull Special Award for Best Boy Overall, participation in the Mystic Sk8 Cup, and a Golden Ticket to compete at all the WRT Skateboard stops of his choice next year. If he started with an 88.33 on the first one, on his last one, the third, he ended with a 9 Club, a 93.33. Why? Well, he started with a backside kickflip tailslide on the curb, a nollie big spin back lip top fakie, a huge Tre Flip over the delta, backside 270 lip slide down the big square rail of the delta, big spin front blunt on the square rail of the delta, the other way around, backside lip slide on the Jersey Barrier and the Cherrie over the top the cake, a backside nose blunt on the rail on the other side. The judges call that an almost perfect run and what everybody wants to see.
  Beau’s achievements did not go unnoticed, securing him the Red Bull Special Award for Best Boy Overall, participation in the Mystic Sk8 Cup, and a Golden Ticket to compete at all the WRT Skateboard stops of his choice next year.
  Second place: Adrian Moreno Salas (ESP) – Third place: Gabriele Meini (ITA)

  

• Rookie Women Champion: Lina Sevcnikar (SLO), dominating her category with impressive style and technique. The 17-year-old blonde girl came from Maribor, Slovenia, to take the highest spot on the podium of the Rookie Women Category. Although she never completed any of the three one-minute runs she had for the final, she sealed the deal on her first run. Her talent, tricks and style were enough to beat the competition. On her best run, she started with a clean board slide on the first rail of the Mystic Skate Park, followed by a 270 in the hip. Then she got from speed from the quarter to execute a perfect front board slide on the square rail of the delta, right in the centre of the park. She returned to the park’s first section and tried to do a 50-50 up on the curb. She failed, but she got back on the run with a backside noseslide down the hubba. She ended a run with a nollie into the bank, a relaxed but well-executed trick that she used to say that she was quite happy with her 46.33 run.
  Lina’s victory earned her a spot at the next edition of the Mystic Sk8 Cup, solidifying her status as one of the most promising female skaters in the scene.
  Second place: Giorgia Meini (ITA) – Third place: Ines De Almeida Tamayo (POR)

  

• World Rookie Skateboard Champion: Simon Gerber (SUI), takes home the top spot and the 2024 World Rookie Champion title. He took not only the WRT Finals 2024 Rookie Men Cup but also invitations to both the Mystic Sk8 Cup and the prestigious Simple Session. Simon was the best of the 18 men who competed in this category, and he did it with a 77.33 on his second of three one-minute runs. He started on his run with a Frontside Feeble on the rail, on the first part of the park, a backside disaster on the quarter, a backside 270 lip slide on the square rail, Kick Flip Front board on the delta square rail, a huge backside 360 Indy flying over the delta, frontside blunt on the rail, kickflip over the Fire Hydrant and he did not pinch the hurricane on the steepest rail, or it would be a better score, and ended with a blunt kickflip out on the quarter. This is what you have to do if you want to win.
  Simon’s prize includes invitations to the Mystic Sk8 Cup and the prestigious Simple Session, where he will compete against top pros and further develop his skills.
  Second place: Gabriele Fabi (ITA) – Third place: Alexander Blazek (CZE)

A Sunday of inclusion and fun

Sunday morning kicked off with an inspiring adaptive skateboarding session at Mystic Skatepark, where athletes of all abilities showcased their creativity and determination, leaving the audience in awe.

In the afternoon, the action moved to the legendary Stalin Plaza, one of Prague’s most iconic skateboarding spots, for a thrilling street session of photos and videos with filmmaker Mone. The relaxed session allowed the riders to show off their skills, connect with their peers, and capture unforgettable moments—celebrating the true essence of skateboarding.

A world-class event and a glimpse of the future

The Prague finals once again proved why the World Rookie Tour is the ultimate launchpad for young talents aiming to go pro. With new promising skaters emerging from every corner of the globe, the future of the World Rookie Tour looks brighter than ever.

The World Rookie Tour team is already looking forward to the next season, where we will continue to support and showcase the next generation of world-class skateboarders!

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Mystic Sk8 Park, Štvanice Island, Prague, CZE, 07. Oct. 2023

Mystic Sk8 Park in Prague, Czech Republic, welcomed 80 young skaters from 20 nations from all over the world, with teams representing Europe, Asia, America, Oceania and, for the first time in WRT Sk8 Finals, Africa. After a season of qualifying events all around the countries, the 2023 World Rookie Skateboard Finals welcomed the energies and the positive vibes of tomorrow’s stars and offered all participants an immersive experience in the skateboard culture.

The event took place in a great international scenario: Mystic Skatepark is an iconic location on an island surrounded by river Vltava where the legendary Mystic Sk8 Cup started at the beginning of this century. The park is located in the middle of the beautiful city of Prague which, with its cultural and artistic attractions, offers riders and crew a unique travel and lifestyle experience.

Andres Martin Gramaglia Fusconi – 2023 World Rookie Champion

The skateboarders showcased an extremely high level of riding during a full day of qualification and finals and they competed for World Rookie Champions titles and tickets to world-class events such as Mystic Sk8 Cup and Simple Session.

After many difficulties and delays (regarding the location of the OAKA Skate Park which was not given to us at the last minute) we found a new space, the Asylum D.I.Y. in the Vikos Grove of Galatsi!

We apologize for the announcement a few days before the event, but we thought it was better to do it like this, than not do it at all.

Congrats to all the winners, see you in Prague!

Rookie Men Podium
1. NIKOLAS MOSXOGIANNIS
2. XRISTOS SPANDAGOS
3. LEDION ALKA

Grom Men Podium
1. CHRISTOS KATSAVRIAS
2. DIMITRIS KOKKINOS
3. ALEXANDROS DERVIS

Girls Podium
1. MARIANNA PANAGIOTAKI
2. ZOI LOUKISSA
3. LENA GENISIOU

See here the full photo gallery

While most of the international skate events are focused on the pro riders the World Rookie Tour proves to be the place to be for the up-and-coming generations of skateboarders.

More than a contest it’s a party and more than prizes what it gives the new skaters is opportunities and experiences that will change their lives.

Grom Men Podium

1. Teixeira Pacal
2. Lopes Duarte
3. Godinho Tomás

Girls Podium

1. Costa Rafaela
2. Simão Mariana
3. Galante Madalena

Rookie Men Podium

1. Teixeira Madu
2. Preto Pedro
3. Toledo Nimrod

See you all in Prague this weekend for the World Rookie Skateboard Finals with young skaters from the seven corners of the world.

See the full photo gallery

As the first event World Rookie Tour organized in Great Britain we can say that it was a resounding success! Numerous participants, from the youngest to the oldest, took part in the competition in order to try to win one of the places for the World Rookie Skateboard Finals which will be held in Prague from 6 to 8 October, in the incredible Mystic SK8 Park.

The lucky winners are:

See you in Prague guys!

Check here the Official Video and the Photo Gallery

Are you ready for a great skateboarding party at SLX Benedita in Portugal this weekend?! If you wanna have the opportunity to win one of the last chance to compete at the World Finals in Prague, this is the right opportunity!

Two days with not only skateboarding, but also an artistic workshop of stencil, drawing, 3D printing and a beat workshop.

Subscribe now at the following link!

A big thank you to Modena Skateboard School for the hospitality. But the biggest thanks goes to the boys and girls who challenged each other with tricks.
A weekend dedicated to sport, art with Nicholas Zonca, RAP workshop held by Amir Isaa and dance exhibition with the hip hop performance of Centro la Fenice.

More than 30 boys and girls put themselves to the test to win one of the places at the World Rookie Tour Skateboarding Finals which will be held from 6 to 7 October in Prague at the Mystic Cup Park.

Andres Martin Gramaglia Fusconi Rookie Champ

Men Podium
🥇Diego Fusconi
🥈Gabriele Meini
🥉Carlo Cravosio

Women Podium
🥇Giorgia Meini
🥈Federica De Crescenzo
🥉Margherita De Gaspari

Rookies Men Podium
🥇Andres Martin Gramaglia Fusconi
🥈Gabriele Fabi
🥉Diego Nardini

The Debrecen World Rookie Tour held in the second biggest city of Hungary, brought together budding skateboarders from all over the country for an unforgettable showdown. Despite the calendar reading autumn, the sweltering heat of summer still clung to the air, making it an even more challenging and exciting event.

Debrecen, known for its vibrant skating community, was the perfect host city for this prestigious event. The competition took place at the brand-new Debrecen skatepark, hailed as Hungary’s largest and finest. The new facility offered not only an incredible street course but also a welcoming atmosphere for skateboarders to connect, learn and compete with each other.

In the end, it was the two-time U14 national champion Olivér Olaszy who emerged victorious, adding another title to his growing list of achievements. His impressive skills, fast pace, balanced and flawless performance were on full display as he took the top spot.

The Debrecen World Rookie Tour skateboarding competition was a resounding success, with a world-class skatepark, scorching summer heat, and enthusiastic participants, it was an event to remember. As the sun set over Debrecen, it marked not only the end of an incredible competition but also the promise of more thrilling WRT events to come in the future.

Results:

Grom Boys:

1. Olivér Olaszy
2. Jonatán Matolcsy
3. Zsombor Rozgonyi

Rookie Boys:

1. Dániel Turbucz
2. Benedek Radó
3. Barnabás Bányai

Grom Girl:

1. Jonka Márki

Mystic Sk8 Park, ostrov Štvanice, Prague, CZ, 06 – 08 Oct. 2023

– REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN –

After a season around Europe and South East Asia, the Black Yeti is ready to present the World Rookie Skateboard Finals in Mystic Sk8 Park, Prague, Czech Republic, from 6th to 8th October 2023. Best young skaters from Europe, Asia and the US will land in Prague for a unique sports and lifestyle event in a great international scenario. Don’t worry, there are still other events in Europe to qualify for the finals (follow the WRT Calendar online) but from today on the registrations for the Finals are open!

Mystic Skatepark is an iconic location on an island surrounded by river Vltava in the middle of the beautiful city of Prague. In this unique scenario, the World Rookie Skateboard Champions 2023 will be crowned and incredible prizes will be awarded: a wildcard to Simple Session 2024 and several invitations to the Mystic Sk8 Cup 2024, invitations to special Red Bull Experience and many products from our partners Blue-Tomato, TSG, Etnies and Volcom.

The event will be broadcasted live by our partners www.boardriding.com and Fuel.TV.

If you are a skateboard fan or if your dream is to start a professional skate career, then Mystic SK8 Park in Prague is the place to be from the 6th to the 8th of October, for the 2023 World Rookie Skateboard Finals!

Registration at the following link

Skaters Package all included
€ 220,00: Entry Fee, 2 Nights at the hotel Florentina Boat with Breakfast in a double room, (06 – 08.10.2023) parked near the skatepark & Stalin plaza with 2 x Dinners Friday/Saturday at the sk8 park + Goodie Bag (single rooms are also available for additional cost)
Coach or Parents Package all included
€ 170,00 2 Nights on the hotel Florentina Boat in a double room with Breakfast parked near the skatepark & Stalin plaza with 2 x Dinner at the skatepark Friday/Saturday and Goodie (single rooms also available for additional cost)
Local Skaters package / no lodging
€ 60,00 Entry Fee + Goodie Bag
Soft drinks during the contest are included for all skaters.
Help for hotel booking: David.jancar@mysticskatepark.cz

PROGRAM:

Friday 6 October – Arrival Day World Rookie Final
10.00 – 22.00: Park is open for practice – free of charge
13.00 -19.00 Registration. NB: Everybody has to do the location Registration as well as the pre-registered Rider
19.00 – 21.00: Diner all together at the Mystic Sk8 Park

Saturday 07 October – World Rookie Final competition day
9.00 – 10.00: Open Training for all Riders WRF
10.00 – 15.00: Start WRF – Qualification run – more Detailed Program + Format will follow
15.00 – 17.00: Semi Finals Groms & Rookie Girls – Livestream
17.30 – 19.00: Final Groms & Rookie Girls – Livestream
Directly After WRF Price Giving Ceremony
20.00 – 22.00: Diner all together at the Mystic Sk8 Park

Sunday 08 October –  Departure Day World Rookie Final
11.00 – 13.00: Stalin Plaza skate session for registered skaters

Info and bookings registration@worldrookietour.com

Download all info here