<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Black Yeti is therefore proud to announce that this year will join the forces with one of the most famous competition, the Audi Nines, and that the male and female Champions of the 2019 World Rookie Tour Snowboard Finals will win a ticket to this unique event that will take place from the 22nd to the 27th of April in Sölden and in Obergurgl, Austria. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Audi Nines is a media event that gathers the most talented freeskiers and snowboarders on an amazing set-up where they can express their creativity and explore innovation. Its aim is to offer athletes special features and obstacles to better express their style and show their skills. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“ We are very proud to collaborate with the Audi Nines, an amazing event that each year attracts the best snowboarders with an incredible riding level and a unique style. We can’t wait to see the World Rookie Tour Champions participating in this competition and officially starting their carrier as professional snowboarders” stated Meinhard Trojer, World Rookie Tour Co-Founder. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The partnership with 2019 Audi Nines is extended to both the World Rookie Tour Snowboard and Freeski, and all the 2019 WRT Champions will be invited to this legendary event. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Do not miss the chance to participate at 2019 World Rookie Snowboard Finals and to win a ticket to the 2019 Audi Nines! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are still some qualification events in Europe, Asia and North America to win a spot in the Finals in Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria: </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>- A51 Grom Fest in Keystone, US 10 February 2019 </strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>- Indypark Rookie Fest in Nekoma, Japan 9.10 March 2019 </strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>- Rev Tour Rookie Fest in Mammonth Mtn, USA 13.14 March 2019 </strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>- Pila Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride in Pila, Italy 13.17 March 2019 </strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Click <strong><a href="https://www.worldrookietour.com/2019/02/04/audi-nines-documentary/" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to have a look at the Audi Nines documentary and to discover what is behind the scenes of this event!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>WORLD ROOKIE TOUR CALENDAR</strong></em></div><div style="text-align: justify;">South America Rookie Fest (SS) – Valle Nevado, Chile 9.14 August 2018 DONE </div><div style="text-align: justify;">New Zealand Rookie Fest (SS+HP) – Cardrona, New Zealand 14.16 August 2018 DONE </div><div style="text-align: justify;">New Zealand Rookie and Grom Fest (SS+H) - Cardrona, New Zealand 2.5 October 2018 DONE</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Corvatsch Rookie Fest (SS) - Corvatsch, Switzerland 12.16 December 2018 DONE</div><div style="text-align: justify;">USASA Grom Fest (HP) – Copper Moutain, US 6. January 2019 DONE</div><div style="text-align: justify;">World Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride (SS) – Livigno, Italy 12.16 January 2019 DONE</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Young Guns Rookie Fest (HP) - Takasu, Japan 4. February 2019 DONE</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A51 Grom Fest (SS) – Keystone, US 10 February 2019 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Indy Park Rookie Fest (SS) – Nekoma, Japan 9.10 March 2019 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Revtour Rookie Fest (SS+HP) – Mammoth Mountain, US 13.14 March 2019 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pila Rookie Fest by Rock and Ride (SS) - Pila, Italy 13.17 March 2019 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">World Rookie Finals (SS+HP) - Kitzsteinhorn - Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria 25.30 March 2019</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>If you dream to become a professional action sport athlete, then your future starts from the World Rookie Tour!</strong></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ABOUT THE WORLD ROOKIE TOUR</strong> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The World Rookie Tour is organized by the Black Yeti ssrl in collaboration with World Snowboard Federation and its National Snowboard and Ski Associations. It consists of a selection of high quality International events, the so called “Rookie Fests”, reserved for riders under 18’s only, in Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia. The World Rookie Tour consists not only of competitions: it also features loads of other activities to help rookies to grow in the field of professional snowboarding, such as photo & video shootings, avalanche and rescue clinics, meetings with photographers and international team managers, parties and English talks. Since year zero it awards tickets to world class events such as X Games Norway, The Audi Nines, The Arctic Challenge, The Air & Style, The World Snowboarding Championships, invitations to professional snowboard photo & video shootings, and freeride trip in Chile. Every year the tour crowns the World Rookie Champion at the end of season, at the World Rookie Finals, a unique event where the best youngsters from almost 30 countries compete and have fun. More information at www.worldrookietour.com.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ABOUT THE WORLD SNOWBOARD FEDERATION</strong> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The World Snowboard Federation (WSF) is the international organization exclusively working to develop the sport of snowboarding at all levels. Program areas include: Halfpipe, Big Air and Slopestyle competitions, Banked Slalom, Para-Snowboard, judge and shapers, education and certification, and snowboard activities for riders of every age. The WSF represents a network of National Snowboard Associations (NSAs) who work together at a worldwide level to promote the development of snowboarding. NSA members can find a source of inspiration and support from the WSF for the activities they are conducting within their nations and by working towards the same goal: progression of snowboarding from the ground up. Amateur and Pro Riders alike need to be members of the WSF to support the sport of snowboarding and enjoy the advantages of being a WSF Member.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ABOUT BLACK YETI ssd</strong> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Black Yeti is an amateur sport club dedicated to the realization of snowboard, freeski and skateboard projects for boys and girls up to 18 years of age, in Italy and abroad. One of the most successful project is the World Rookie Tour, the biggest and the most famous tour in the action sports world that attracts 2.000 young athletes from 30 nations to the events called “Rookie Fest”, organized all over the world: Italy, Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia. The Rookie Fests program includes not only the competition but also many side activities such as avalanche and rescue clinics, workshops and English talks. Mail: info@blackyeti.info</div>