From September 26th to 28th, 2025, the spotlight of youth skateboarding will land in Velenje, Slovenia, for the World Rookie Skateboard Finals 2025. For the first time ever, the Finals will be hosted at the legendary Urbani Park Velenje, the largest skatepark in Slovenia, where the best young skaters from Europe, Asia, and the US will battle for the title of World Rookie Champion.
Organisers Skate Slovenia and Rdeca Dvorana Velenje are ready to welcome the world’s top under-18 riders. Don’t worry if you haven’t qualified yet: there are still other stops in Europe to secure your ticket (check the WRT Calendar). But from today, registrations for the Finals are officially open!
The park itself is a masterpiece, designed by Chris Khan, one of Slovenia’s most influential skaters, also responsible for the skatepark of the World Cup Skateboarding contest O Marisquino in Vigo. This year’s Finals will also count as a World Cup Skateboarding event, with official WCS ranking points up for grabs.
The skatepark will be open and free of charge every day before the event, offering riders the chance to arrive early and train.
In this unique scenario, the World Rookie Skateboard Champions 2025 will be crowned, with amazing prizes on the line: wildcards to top events such as the Mystic Sk8 Cup 2026, invitations to exclusive Red Bull Experiences, and product prizes from partners including Blue Tomato and TSG. The event will also be broadcast live – link coming soon.
Who can join the World Rookie Skateboard Finals 2025
Rookies: born 2006–2009 (boys and girls)
Groms: born 2010 and younger (boys)
Qualified riders include:
Top 3 podium finishers from every WRT stop
Top 10 ranked riders by September 24th
National quota spots (check with your federation)
Wildcards assigned by the Organising Committee
Important: Every rider, even those already qualified, must send the duly completed registration form to confirm participation.
Free tickets: please read carefully
Only the winners of the All-Inclusive Tickets will receive free entry, food, and accommodation.
Travel costs are not included.
Invitations are strictly personal and non-transferable.
Even riders holding an All-Inclusive Ticket must send the registration form to confirm participation and specify how many people will join for the accommodation.
Please note: the package covers only the winner. Any accompanying persons (family, coaches, friends) must cover their own costs.
All other qualified skaters (podium riders, ranking spots, national quota) must cover the entry package and also submit the duly completed form.
Registration packages
Skater Package – €105: contest entry, meals on site (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch + dinner), goodie bag
Coach/Parent Package – €45: meals on site (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch + dinner).
Payment: cash only on site.
NB: participants who are aware that they may encounter difficulties in making cash payments in euros (for example, participants travelling from outside Europe) are kindly requested to contact the organisation in advance by email to iztok@wcsk8.com in order to receive the bank details for payment via wire transfer. All other participants are required to ensure they arrive with the necessary cash to avoid any inconvenience at the time of registration.
How to register
Send the duly completed registration form to iztok@wcsk8.com by September 24th, 2025.
On-site registration will also be available:
Friday, Sep 26 – 12:00 to 19:00
Saturday, Sep 27 – 09:00 to 10:00
Event program
(NB: program can change due to the number of athletes and weather conditions)
Friday, September 26th
Official arrival day and open practice: 10:00 – 22:00
Race office time: 12:00 – 20:00
Saturday, September 27th
09:00 – 13:00 Open practice
13:00 – 13:30 Women Street practice
13:30 – 14:30 Women Street qualifications
14:30 – 15:00 Men Street practice
15:00 – 17:00 Men Street qualifications
17:00 – 17:30 Women Street finals practice
17:30 – 18:30 Women Street finals
18:30 – 19:00 Men Street finals practice
19:00 – 20:00 Men Street finals
20:15 – 20:45 Prize Giving Ceremony
21:00 – 22:00 Bowl Competition (Jam Session)
Race office time: 09:00 – 12:30
Sunday, September 28th
Weather day (contest moved here if needed)
Photo and Video Shooting day
Contest Format
Qualifications: 2 min jam, 2 skaters, one score counts.
Finals: 3 runs, best run counts. Each run lasts 1 minute.
DOWNLOAD HERE THE COMPLETE INFO SHEET
Why can’t you miss it?
The World Rookie Skateboard Finals 2025 in Slovenia are not just a contest – they are the gateway to a professional skateboarding career. With international media coverage, live streaming, WCS ranking points, and a unique community of young riders from across the globe, this event is the ultimate stage for the next generation of skateboard stars.
Mark the dates: September 26–28, 2025,
Urbani Park Velenje, Slovenia
the future of skateboarding starts here
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