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The countdown has started. Registrations are officially open for the 2026 World Rookie Snowboard Finals in Kaprun, taking place from March 21st to 28th, 2026 at the legendary Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria.
After a full winter of Rookie Fests and international qualifiers across Europe, North America and Japan, the best young snowboarders on the planet are ready to drop in on the glacier for the ultimate showdown of the season. Kaprun is not just another stop — it’s the Grand Final, where Groms and Rookies battle for the prestigious titles in Slopestyle, Big Air and Rail.
Only qualified riders will earn their spot at the Finals. The event is open to male and female athletes born on or after January 1st, 2008, competing in the Rookie (2008–2010) and Grom (2011 and later) categories. Qualification is based on the official World Rookie Rank, with the top-ranked riders securing their place, alongside national quota selections and automatic qualifiers from previous events.
Registrations must be completed online no later than March 16th, 2026 at:
👉 https://worldrookietour.newcommerce.tirol/
The entry fee is €100 for one discipline, €140 for two disciplines and €160 for three disciplines. Lift tickets (March 22–27) and official accommodation packages must be booked through the same platform. Accommodation starts from €72 per night per person (half board).
Winning in Kaprun means more than standing on the podium. Champions earn the title of World Rookie Snowboard Champion and enter the World Rookie Tour Hall of Fame, joining a legacy that has helped launch international snowboard careers. Exclusive prizes include tickets to Rock A Rail and Absolute Park Spring Battle, World Rookie Camp training weeks, Surf Camps in Santander and premium gear from Nitro, TSG, Blue Tomato, Red Bull and more.
The Finals will also be streamed live, so the global snowboard community can follow every run from the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.
Kaprun is calling. See you at the Finals.
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