The Freebord Rider Awards 2025 celebrate another year of progression, creativity, and community within the sport. This year’s riders continue to push boundaries, redefine style, and inspire the next generation of freeboarders around the world. Let’s dive into the highlights and recognize the individuals who are shaping the future of freeboarding.

Rookie of the Year: Djelda Rolland

Djelda is clearly the judges’ favorite, and it’s easy to see why.
He’s proof that you can be a rookie and already ride at a seriously high level. Even though he’s just stepping into the scene, he pushed the whole competition upward. You can feel his determination, especially when you see the slams he’s willing to take to progress.

The style is already there: clean, fast, and versatile, with some seriously interesting skatepark clips. He’s got the full package, no doubt about it, this guy has it.

Everything is lining up perfectly… now it’s time for him to write what comes next.

Rising Star: Sophian Ben

For the past three years, Sophian has been shaking up the freebord scene, and his win as Standout of the Year comes as no surprise.
His progression has been nothing short of impressive: smoother and smoother spins, outstanding control at high speed, and razor-sharp overslides.

With incredible speed and a natural style across every discipline, Sophian has established himself as one of the most complete and exciting riders to watch right now. His consistency and evolution throughout the season truly set him apart from the rest.

Today, we celebrate that journey, that dedication, and that energy.
Congratulations, Sophian, keep riding with that fire. The future is yours.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Loïc Garel

Loïc is one of those riders who discovered freeboarding at a very young age, and more than ten years later, he’s grown into a truly extraordinary athlete. He’s been part of the scene for so long that anyone who’s ever ridden with him knows just how special his level really is.

And yet, until now, the Rider of the Year title had always slipped through his fingers.

This year changed everything. In his latest video part, Loïc delivered never-before-seen park tricks and multiple world firsts, leaving the judges genuinely amazed. His creativity, commitment, and vision pushed the limits of what we thought was possible on a freebord.

Tonight, this award is more than deserved. Congratulations, Loïc, and thank you for continuing to push the sport to new heights.

Best Community Event: Ladies Invite x Ride4Ju

A huge congratulations to Aina for organizing the Ladies Invit X Ride4JU at her place near Grenoble. The community has spoken, her event has been voted Event of the Year.

From long, clean riding spots with breathtaking views, to thoughtful meals adapted to every diet, to unforgettable parties and nights, Aina made sure every detail was perfectly taken care of. Her organization was flawless, with a lead car and a broom wagon ensuring safety and smooth logistics for all riders.

Bringing people together is one of the most valuable strengths in our sport, and Aina absolutely nailed it. She created more than an event, she created a true moment of community.

Thank you for this incredible work, Aina. And don’t miss the video of the event on her YouTube channel!

Celebrating Freebord’s Bright Future

This year’s winners embody the passion, creativity, and drive that keep freebording alive and thriving. From rookies pushing the boundaries to legends shaping the community, the Freebord Rider Awards remind us of the sport’s unique blend of talent and camaraderie. We also want to thank all of the people who participited to this year FRA!

You can find all of the submissions here:

Here’s to another year of progression, innovation, and unforgettable rides. Congratulations to all the winners, keep shredding, and see you on the hills!