Registration Opens:

March 10th - 13th 2025 (Freeride Downhill Program) 

March 11th - 14th 2025 (Cross Country Program)

*NEW for 2025* Lottery System for public registration

See below for details 

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Options for Youth Mountain Bike Program

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Option 1: XC (age 5 ONLY)

• Price: $110 (+KTS Trail Pass)

• Age Requirement: Must be 5 by Dec. 31, 2025

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Option 2: XC (age 6-15 ONLY)

• Price: $110 (+KTS Trail Pass)

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Option 3: Freeride at Bootleg (age 9-15) 

• Price: $110  (+ KTS Trail Pass)

• Age Requirement: Must be 9 by Sept 30, 2025

 

New lottery system registration details:

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Registration will be available during the designated time slots. Once registration is closed, spots will be filled through a lottery system and those who secure a spot will be notified and charged the program fees. Reserved spots will be held for siblings who have been accepted into the program.  Once spots have been filled, remaining registrants will automatically be placed on the waitlist.  

 

If you missed the registration window and the program is sold out, please click the WAIT LIST button.

 

Additional Information

 

Program Overview

The Freewheelers Youth Mountain Bike Program offers a seven-week skills development opportunity with options for both cross-country and downhill focus. It emphasizes safety, fun, and instilling confidence while highlighting the importance of trail stewardship. Over 70 volunteer coaches, many certified by the Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association, lead the program.

 

Cross Country Program (Ages 5-15)

• Duration: Seven weeks

• Time: Tuesday evenings, 5:30 to 7:00, May 13 - June 24

• Location: Primarily Kimberley Nordic Centre, with other locations occasionally used

• Prerequisites: Participants must be able to independently ride a two-wheel bike on dirt trails

 

Freeride Program (Ages 9-15)

• Duration: Seven weeks

• Time: Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30, May 15 - June 26

• Location: Bootleg Mountain Recreation Site

• Prerequisites: Basic mountain biking competency required, advanced group requires full suspension bike and ability to ride all black trails at Bootleg.  3 levels of rider: intermediate, expert and advanced.

• Mandatory Gear: Full face helmet, knee pads, gloves; body armor highly recommended

• Parental Involvement: Expected to assist with shuttle service for at least two sessions.  If parents do not sign up for at lease one session, a $50 shuttle deposit will be charged at the end of the season.  This program can not be run without the help of parent contribution.    

 

Registration Details

• All participants require a Mandatory 2025 Kimberley Trail Society Youth Trail Pass.

• Freewheeler youth program participants must also be club members (free membership).

 

Refunds and Support

• Refunds will be considered on a case by case basis.  

• Financial support may be available for families facing challenges with the program's financial commitment.

 

Additional Offerings

• All riders registered in the Youth Program receive a Kootenay Freewheelers jersey.

• Additional jerseys can be purchased from available stock, including discounted leftover items from the previous year.

 

Jersey Size Selection

• At registration, participants will choose their jersey size from Men's, Women's, or Youth options, with size charts provided for guidance.

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Kimberley Trail Society (KTS)

• KTS refunds trail pass fees for participants who take part in organized trail maintenance nights.

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For further inquiries or to volunteer as a coach, please email: freewheelerscoach@gmail.com