It's the annual FMBC freeride competition at the Fernie Dirt Jump Park

**NEW DATE FOR 2024 - June 29th! See you on Canada Day weekend!**

DETAILS

Please note that all information below is from previous events for reference only, 2024 info to be announced!

Licenced FMB licenced riders in Pro category can win up to $1000 cash prize!

ONLINE REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

Interested in sponsoring or being involved? Email: ferniedirtjumppark@gmail.com

TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE:

The event takes place at the Fernie Dirt Jump Park next to the Fernie Aquatic Centre, Pine Ave.

Friday:

• Park open dawn till dusk for public and open practice
• 6:00pm - 7:30pm On-site Late Registration (on-site payment options: cash or e-transfer only)
• 8:00pm - 10:00pm Light test and practice session on the mulch jump

Saturday:

• 12:00pm - 3:30pm On-site Check-In (all competitors must check-in) & Late Registration (on-site payment options: cash or e-transfer only)
• 3:30pm - 10:00pm Park closed to public use rest of the day and evening, spectators welcome
• 4:00pm RUN BIKES
• 4:15pm BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE YOUTH (Jam)
• 5:00pm ADVANCED YOUTH (Jam)
• 6:15pm OPEN WOMEN & MEN (Aged 15 & up)
• 7:00pm Official Practice for Pro Women & Men
• 7:30pm FMB PRO Women & Men (must be FMB licenced)
• 9:00pm BEST TRICK (Jam) - Advanced Youth first then Adults
• 10:00pm End of event

This year plans to continue with the FMB World Tour Bronze Level event and Best Trick Comp under the lights! This event is great to watch for spectators with DJ tunes, food and more on-site. The afternoon starts with little groms, including a run-bike event, then progresses with age and ability, ending with the advanced/pro riders and FMB Bronze Level points competition for cash prizes and Best Trick comp under the lights. It's a day of great entertainment and competition at the Dirt Jump Park next to the Fernie Aquatic Centre. All proceeds from the event go back to the park to help develop local athletes and improve the park.

2024 Categories & Pricing TBC, pricing listed below is from previous years for reference only

Awesome prizes and giveaways for participants! Cash prizes for FMB Bronze Level Event.

• Expert/Pro $45FMB World Tour Licence (for points collection) or FMB free Amateur License required - Register here before event day
• Adult Open $45
• Beginner/Intermediate Youth $40 includes free WAM BAM shirt
• NEW PRICE! Run Bike Kids $20 for non-FMBC members, and $10 for FMBC members. includes free WAM BAM shirt

Non-licensed FMB competitors will be required to have a Fernie Mountain Bike Club event membership for $10 or regular season membership for insurance coverage purposes.

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Big thanks to previous event sponsors: TECK, Legacy Ford, Gearhub, Ski & Bike Base, Straight Line,  Fab Rite, Align Surveys, Fernie Fox Hotel, ISL, Santa Cruz, FOX, Edge of the World, Fernie Alpine Resort, Giv'er Shirt Works, Snow Valley Lodging, Coal Town, Snow Valley Cooling & Heating, Happy Cow Ice Cream, Fernie Home Hardware, The Guides Hut, Snow Valley Lodging, Big Bang Bagels, The Northern and Kootenay Signs.