World rookie tour / FIS juniors RE

SNOWFEST RIGA
World rookie tour / FIS Juniors snowboard & freeski rail event

On behalf of the “Latvian Ski Federation”, we are pleased to invite all teams to attend the “Snowfest Riga” World rookie tour / FIS Juniors snowboard & freeski rail event. 

PLACE AND DATE:

30^st November, “Ghetto Games”, coliseum,“Grizinkalns”, Riga, Latvia

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PROGRAM

*The competition program is preliminary and can be changed during the competition depending on the number of participants or due to uncontrollable circumstances.

ORGANIZERS AND SUPORTERS 

The competition is organized by the "Latvian Ski Federation" in partnership with “Rock A Rail” and “Ghetto games”. 

Competition is supported by; “Red Bull”, “Blue Tomato”, “Nidicker”, “Zillertal”, “Protest”, “Pipelife Baltic”,” Balcia.lv”, “Ericasynths”, “Latvian Ministry of Education and Science”, “Vauhti”, “Gopro”, “Therabody”, “Boards.lv”, “Ice Power”, “LIVE Riga”, “ABC”, “Storent”, “Husqarna”, 

RULES

·       The competition will be held under FIS rules and regulation for freestyle skiing and snowboarding. 

·       These competitions are Rail event for both men and women 

·       These competitions follow an official program that will be available to all participants 

·       The organizers reserve the right to change the schedule depending on snow conditions, weather, number of competitors or the decision of the competition jury 

PARTICIPANTS 

Participants compete in two sports (freestyle skiing and freestyle snowboarding) and are divided into the following groups: 

World rookie tour & FIS juniors 

·      Grooms’ men (Born from 2012 and younger)

·      Grooms’ woman (Born from 2012 and younger)

·      Rookies’ men (Born from 2011 till 2009)

·      Rookies’ women (Born from 2011 till 2009)

·      FIS Juniors men (Born from 2012 till 2008)

·      FIS Juniors women (Born from 2012 till 2008)

*FIS Juniors will not have a separated heats but the results will be used from Rookies groups

COMPETITION FORMAT & JUDGING

In the qualification, the participants will have 30 min jam session. The finalist count will be announced on the competition day at the TCM depending on the number of competitors in each group.

In the finals, the participants will have 20 min jam session. 

Judging: Best 3 trick scores (max 30) + Course Use/Variety Score (max 20) Maximum Possible Score: 50 Points

COMPETITION PARK 

The competition will take place at “Ghetto Games coliseum” which is located at “Griziņkalns” park. Competition Park will consist of 4 jib sections. 1. section 10 teardrop tube. 2. Section 7m street down-rail and 7 m street kink rail. 3. Section 6 m par down-rail, 6m par donkey rail and 8 m park kink rail. 4. section 5 x 6 m wall ride. The competition park can be changed due to weather and snow condition on competition day.

ENTRY

Entry must be submitted before November 24th 2024. 8:00 p.m. At the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGZUOKb2sNyRtrac85duewXR2t9c-fhlVIn7cxf4V4r9JhoQ/viewform?usp=header All competitors, must have valid FIS code. Except for World rookie tour competitors.

At registration all participants must fill LSF athletes’ declaration. Athletes who are younger than 18 years old must have legal guardian who can sing their declaration. Declaration can be printed and filled before https://www.infoski.lv/files/lsf_deklaracija_2024_661dd.doc

ENTRY FEE

Participation fee is 30 euro, fee must be paid until registration 24.11.2025 via bank transfer.

Name: Association "Latvian Ski Federation"
Bank: A / S Swedbank 

Account: LV60HABA0551052122760
Code: HABALV22
Payment order: Participation fee mad winter rail jam (name, surname and date of birth) 

Pleas print or screen shoot bank transfer so you can show it at registration.

AWARDING AND RESULT

Top 3 podium winners will be will be awarded with sponsor goodies and medals.

ACCOMMODITAION AND MEALS 

Various accommodation options are available in the Riga city visit this link to check more: https://www.riga.lv/en On the competition day food will be available for pursues on the event venue.

BIBS AND HELMETS 

It is necessary for all competitors to wear bibs and helmets through official training, competitions and award ceremony (bib only). 

LIABILITY 

All Athletes, officials and other members of their National Association who attend and participate in the event shall do so at their own risk. The Organizers, sponsors and suppliers, employees and volunteers shall not be held responsible to any losses or injuries incurred or suffered by any athlete, official or other person in conjunction with the organisation or staging of the event.
All participant are urged no to be negligent in safeguarding their personal belongings at all time. 

ACIDENTS INSURANCE AND PROTOCOLS 

Every competitor must be medically insured on her/his own. The Organizers declines any responsibility for accidents, damaged equipment during the training and competitions.
In case of accidents on courses during the event, medical personnel from the Organizing Committee and Ski Patrol will be responsible for any medical decision or evacuation to local hospital. 

CONTACTS 

Latvians Ski federation

www.ski.lv

https://www.facebook.com/Latviansnbandfs

https://www.instagram.com/latvian_snowboard_freeski/

Einārs Lansmanis [email protected] +37126148671

See you at the competition!