News & Updates
Annual Report 2024: Three years working for integration through sport!
Hard to believe, but it's already been three years since Rookie Slash began its adventure in Geneva. Since day one, our mission has remained the same: to support young refugees and migrants in their integration through fun, inclusive and rewarding sporting activities, on a board or in the mountains!
A special day for our third anniversary!
On March 15, to mark its 3rd anniversary, the Rookie Slash association was pleased to organize an event in collaboration with the International Film Festival on Human Rights (FIFDH) in Geneva. On the program: the screening of 4 short films, speeches and a moment of exchange over a light refreshment.
2ND YEAR OF ROOKIE SLASH! (+ Annual Report 2023)
On the occasion of Rookie Slash's second anniversary, we'd like to express our deepest gratitude to all those who have supported and helped this project grow! Thanks to you, the adventure continues with even more energy and passion. We are delighted to share with you the association's annual report.
ROOKIE SLASH IS 1 YEAR OLD!
On the occasion of Rookie Slash's first anniversary, we'd like to thank everyone who has supported us and made this project possible! We also share with you the association's annual report.
A DISCUSSION WITH BAPTISE, SOCIAL-WORKER AT L'ÉTOILE
In Novembre 2022, Oscar and Solenne met with Baptiste Clipffel – a social worker at l’Etoile in Geneva. We talked about life there, his feelings as a social worker, and his experience with Rookie Slash.
SKATE AND CREATE': A COLLABORATION WITH SKATEISTAN
We are excited to announce our summer collaboration with the renowned organisation Skateistan! We will be adapting their ‘Skate and Create’ programme to our skate classes.
WINNER OF THE PRIX JEUNESSE 2022
After two weeks of asking for your votes; we are pleased to announce that we won the "Public's Prize", in the category "A Committed Youth"!
ROOKIE SLASH, FROM AN INITIATIVE TO AN ORGANIZATION
On a board since his youngest age, Nytaï Aidlin is nowadays the founder of Rookie Slash. Whether he is doing BS Smith on a skateboard, or 360 Melon Grab on a snowboard : Nytaï believes in the empowering and educative potential of board and outdoor sports. We talked with him about his intentions behind his newly-created association, and his future projects.
PRIX JEUNESSE 2022 : SOUTENEZ-NOUS!
We are lucky to have been nominated to the Prix Jeuness Genevois 2022! This reward aims to support local projects from Geneva initiated by young people, or for the young people. We are nominated in the latter category. There are 2...