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Sun Peaks Ambassador Team - Summer 2024
Sun Peaks Resort is excited to extend the Sun Peaks Ambassador Team program to the 2024 Bike Park season! The goal is to support local bike athletes and community members, celebrate their success, and build a team that will help us share Sun Peaks with the world.
How Does It Work?
There are 8 spots available in the Sun Peaks Ambassador Team for this summer, split between two streams: an Athlete stream (four spots) and an Ambassador stream (four spots).
The Athlete stream is designed for local mountain bike athletes competing at a provincial, national, or international level while using Sun Peaks as their training base. Successful applicants in this stream will receive financial support to help them achieve their goals. The Ambassador stream is designed for local residents who like to get after it on the trails outside of competitive events. It's a good fit for local riders, trail builders, photographers, filmers, artists, and others who want to share the stoke for their home bike park.
Interested in joining the team? Check out the full program guidelines below and submit an application. The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday, May 19, 2024. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community in the mountains. Women athletes, adaptive athletes, BIPOC athletes, and athletes from other groups underrepresented in the outdoor industry are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Requirements
ATHLETE STREAM
- Be a resident of Sun Peaks, Kamloops, or nearby communities
- Be actively competing or registered to compete at a provincial, national, or international level in mountain biking during the 2024 season. Eligible disciplines of mountain biking include adaptive MTB, DH racing, enduro racing, freeride events, slopestyle events, or XC racing
- Be 16 or older as of June 30, 2024
AMBASSADOR STREAM
- Be a resident of Sun Peaks, Kamloops, or nearby communities
- Be a keen and active participant in mountain biking
- Be 16 or older as of June 30, 2024
What You Get From Us
Athlete Stream
- $2,500 cash sponsorship
- Complimentary 2024 Bike Park Season Pass (if you have already purchased a pass we will refund it)
- Complimentary six-month gym membership at Sun Peaks Alpine Fitness
- Season kick-off party
- Sun Peaks sticker and swag pack
Ambassador Stream
- Complimentary 2024 Bike Park Season Pass (if you have already purchased a pass we will refund it)
- Season kick-off party
- Sun Peaks sticker and swag pack
What We Get From You
ATHLETE STREAM
You will:
- List Sun Peaks Bike Park as a sponsor on website bios, athlete profiles, social media accounts and posts, competition entries, and other applicable areas
- Be available to participate in up to four days (32 hours) of Sun Peaks Resort led photoshoots, Sun Peaks Resort led video filming, hosting of visiting athletes/media/production crews, or a combination of these activities throughout the 2024 summer season
- Agree to be featured on the Ambassador Team webpage on SunPeaksResort.com. Team features will include a photo and short bio
- Agree to wear a helmet while participating in all Sun Peaks Resort led photo and video projects
- Acknowledge that while participating in competitions, events, photo and video projects, or during general riding as a Sun Peaks Resort/Sun Peaks Bike Park sponsored athlete, you are a representative of Sun Peaks Resort and agree to act in a manner that reflects positively on our organization
AMBASSADOR STREAM
You will:
- Be available to participate in up to two days (16 hours) of Sun Peaks Resort led photoshoots, Sun Peaks Resort led video filming, hosting of visiting athletes/media/production crews, or a combination of these activities throughout the 2024 summer season
- Agree to be featured on the Ambassador Team webpage on SunPeaksResort.com. Team features will include a photo and short bio
- Agree to wear a helmet while participating in all Sun Peaks Resort led photo and video projects
- Acknowledge that while participating in photo and video projects, events, or during general riding as a Sun Peaks Resort/Sun Peaks Bike Park ambassador, you are a representative of Sun Peaks Resort and agree to act in a manner that reflects positively on our organization
FAQs
When Do I find out if I made the team?
The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Team selection will be finalized by May 24, 2024. Successful candidates will be notified by email and sent a written agreement to sign in order to confirm their participation in the program.
Is there an age limit?
Yes, applicants must be 16 years or older as of June 30, 2024, to be eligible for selection into the Ambassador Team program. Parental consent is required for participants under 19.
Can I Apply For Both Streams?
Yes. If you meet the criteria for both streams and are interested in being selected for either one, you can apply to them both. If you are unsuccessful for one stream we will then consider you for the other (e.g. if you are not selected for the Athlete stream we will also consider you for an Ambassador stream position).
What is the selection criteria for applicants?
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements outlined above to be eligible for the program. Once these initial requirements are met, the following criteria will be considered when deciding which applicants are selected for the program:
- Ability to fulfill the requirements of the program during the upcoming summer season
- Athletic achievements
- Current competitive level (i.e. provincial, national, or international)
- Experience working on photo/video shoots
- Previous working relationship with Sun Peaks Resort LLP
- Social media account size and/or content creation capabilities
The Sun Peaks Ambassador Team program is overseen by the Sun Peaks Resort Marketing department. Final selections for the program will be made by the Resort's Marketing and Content Manager.
Can Sun Peaks Resort Staff apply?
Seasonal staff of Sun Peaks Resort LLP or The Sun Peaks Grand Hotel are eligible to participate in the Ambassador Team program.
Permanent staff of Sun Peaks Resort LLP and/or The Sun Peaks Grand Hotel are not eligible to participate in the program.
Will there be a 2024-25 Winter Ambassador Team?
Yes! The Sun Peaks Ambassador Team program will return for the 2024-25 winter season. Applications will open later in 2024.
I was on the 2023-24 Winter Ambassador Team, can I apply for the 2024 summer Team?
Yes, 2023-24 winter Ambassador Team members are eligible to apply for the 2024 summer Ambassador Team if they meet the eligibility requirements. However, our goal is to help support a range of local athletes through this program. Selection preference may be given to applicants who were not part of the winter 2023-24 Ambassador Team.