2010 Fernie Alpine Resort Mountain Bike Team

Fernie Alpine Resort, a leading resort destination in North America, is pleased to announce the continuation of Fernie Alpine Resort Mountain Bike Freeride Team program. We are very fortunate to have so many gifted, high-caliber athletes in the community of Fernie and we look forward to supporting these athletes in their pursuit of sport excellence.

2010 Fernie Alpine Resort Mountain Bike Team Program

For the upcoming 2010 summer season, the Fernie Alpine Resort Mountain Bike Team Program will support up to 4 local athletes with the provision of summer season passes, as well as competition support. New this year, we will be adding a “Development Mountain Bike Team”, in which 2 additional athletes are supported via complimentary entry to specified MTB events at Fernie Alpine Resort.

Athletes will be required to submit an application (see application process below). All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee immediately following the submission deadline. Successful applicants will be required to sign an agreement which clearly outlines the terms and conditions of the mutually beneficial arrangement.

Application Details
Athletes interested in being considered for the FAR Summer Mountain Bike Team must reside in Fernie and must submit their application in writing by 5:00 pm on June 1, 2010. Athletes must apply on an annual basis.

Applications must include the following:
• Letter of introduction explaining why the rider would be a great ambassador for Fernie Alpine Resort
• Short resume of mountain biking career to date (competition results, media exposure, sponsors, etc.) and upcoming season plan and goals (competitions, travel, photo shoots, etc.).
• Action photo & head shot.

Please send applications to:

Fernie Alpine Resort
Attention: Karen Pepper
5339 Ski Hill Road
Fernie, BC V0B 1M6
Fax: 250-423-6644
Email: kpepper@skifernie.com