<div><br /></div><div>Stream on <a href="https://youtu.be/tLJDa6bZBa4" target="_blank">youtube</a>!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This year you can feast your eyes on the best young <strong>halfpipe</strong> <em>and</em> <strong>slopestyle</strong> riders.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Last year's livestream of the <strong>halfpipe event</strong> was so well received that there was no question of going and catching the action again. Only this time round, better kit equals coverage for the slopestyle stars too - expect a real showdown!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The finals look to be going down <strong>Thursday </strong><strong>28th</strong> and <strong>Friday </strong><strong>29th </strong>April (weather and number of riders dependant), so keep an eye out for updates and tune in to Boardriding's <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/boardridingworld/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a></strong> to watch. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What are the Rookie Tour Finals?</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The World Rookie Tour is the largest international youth snowboard series, holding events around the world for those serious shredders under 18.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The grand finale will celebrate the best young slopestyle and halfpipe riders in the world, from 20 different nations. The champions will receive special wildcards, a trip to chile, and filming/shooting sessions, as well as tickets to the <strong><a href="https://www.boardriding.com/Events/the-audi-nines-2019" target="_blank">Audi Nines</a> </strong>in April.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Snowboarding competition is definitely the main attraction, but as with the other events across the tour lifestyle activities also help to make it fun during the downtime. Riders join together for dinner and can enjoy a variety of workshops/classes such as a first aid clinic, yoga, designing longboards etc. Those riders who follow the tour get an all-round experience that really helps shape and prepare them for their futures.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Many of today's current pros grew up on the tour and have taken their Rookie success forward to forge successful snowboarding careers. Among them are names such as Marcus KLEVELAND (NOR) Mons ROISLAND (NOR) Reira IWABUCHI (JPN) Roope TONTERI (FIN) Seppe SMITS (BEL) Staale SANDBECH (NOR) Sven THORGREN (SWE) Vlad KHADARIN (OAR) Jonas BOESIGER (SUI) Katie ORMEROD (GBR) and Sarka PANCOCHOVA (CZE). Also of course last year's winners Takeru OTSUKA (JAP) and Kokomo MURASE (JAP). Read about their X Games Gold successes <strong><a href="https://www.boardriding.com/News/otsuka-and-murase-from-the-wrt-title-to-the-x-games-gold" target="_blank">here</a></strong>!</div>