Garda Rookie Fest (Skateboard + BMX)

The Garda Rookie Fest in Riva del Garda

The Garda Rookie Fest is the new Italian stop for skateboard and BMX Freestyle, now part of the World Rookie Tour, the international circuit dedicated to discovering and nurturing young Under 18 action sports talents. The event takes place in Riva del Garda, a town in the province of Trento in the heart of Garda Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, at the Go Fast Skatepark on Viale degli Oleandri. For the first time, the circuit has chosen Riva del Garda as a venue for urban sports, bringing the dynamic energy of street disciplines to the lake.

Skateboard and BMX Freestyle

This edition marks a historic milestone: alongside ramp skateboarding competitions, the Garda Rookie Fest hosts the first BMX Freestyle competition ever included in the history of the World Rookie Tour. The BMX discipline, now an Olympic sport, joins skateboarding in a unique event that brings together riders, crews, and teams from all over Europe. The event is open to both male and female athletes, following the circuit's youth categories.

The Competition Program

The format includes days of progression and competition at the Go Fast Skatepark and open sessions:

• Free training sessions during the weekend, also open to local riders;
• Qualifiers for skateboard and BMX;
• Evening Best Trick Contest for skate and BMX, one of the most spectacular moments;
• Finals and awards ceremonies, with the best skaters qualifying for the World Rookie Tour Skateboard finals.

The event is accompanied by the Garda Rookie Camp, the first BMX & Skate camp of the World Rookie Tour in Italy, featuring extra coaching sessions, training, and video shooting activities. The program is completed by the He.Art artistic project, an inclusive workshop that fosters dialogue between athletes and the community, as well as open sessions on the pump track at Parco delle Busatte in collaboration with the Garda Trentino BMX community.

Riva del Garda, capital of outdoor sports

For years, Riva del Garda has been one of the most beloved destinations in Garda Trentino for outdoor sports, ranging from sailing and windsurfing to climbing and mountain biking. The Go Fast Skatepark, managed by the GoFast Skateboarding association founded in 2002, houses the largest mini-ramp in Italy and is the heart of the local skate scene. The Garda Rookie Fest strengthens the town's reputation as a capital of action sports, set in a natural landscape between the lake and the mountains that makes every contest a unique experience.