Youth Enduro Development Team.

Take your riding to the next level

The Youth Enduro Development team is as a high-performance program for young riders living in Whistler that are aspiring Enduro athletes.

What is the WORCA Enduro Development Team?

• A team of aspiring enduro athletes (2-3 groups, max 6 per group).

• Fully coached and supported in a season-long program.

• Focused on commitment, dedication and progression, rather than results.

Who can apply?

• Whistler residents aged 13-16.

• Comfortable riding black diamond and double black diamond trails in the Whistler Valley and have a level of fitness and mindset that supports long days of trail riding (up to 30-35km) by early summer.

What are the commitments to the team?

• COVID dependent, race a minimum of two (2) enduro races in the 2022 season.

• Participate in at least 8 WORCA Chiller/Thriller Toonie events.

• Currently own or plan to own a high-performance Enduro bike.

• Positive attitude, love for the sport, well-spoken and personable.

Who is supporting the team?

• ZEP Racing provides all coaching.

• WORCA with Chromag, provide one (1) team kit for each team member.

• Knolly Bikes offers Grassroots team pricing for bikes and accessories.

• Transition Bikes offers Grassroots team pricing for bikes and accessories.

• Chromag provides pro-deal pricing on all components and clothing.

• Evolution Cycles provides team discounts and service support.

• Coastal Culture provides team discounts and service support.

What is the fee?

• WORCA and ZEP offer this program at a fee that covers our costs of delivery and insurance.

• The 4 month program price is $2,495 + tax.

• You will need a WORCA Youth Membership and Whistler Bike Park pass.

What is the process and timing?

• Athletes living in Whistler, aged 13-16, are required to submit a thoughtful, well-produced cover letter and resume no later than Friday April 1, 2022, at 4:00 pm (this is a hard cut-off date to meet timelines and ensure fairness).

• Your cover letter should speak to you as a person and an athlete. It should include your aspirations, what you would bring to the Team environment, as well as other key points you wish to make – this should be no more than one page.

• Your resume should outline your riding experience and race participation to date, and other relevant work, life, sport history.

• WORCA and ZEP will select team members and notify no later than April 8, 2022

• Once notified, fees must be paid to ZEP. An invoice with payment methods will be sent to selected athlete guardians. Instalment payment options are available.