Whistler Kidsworx Athlete Information

REGISTRATION 

Online registration MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026

Registration Deadline: MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026

To register, please login into the  Crankworx Registration Platform 
There will be no onsite registration for race or events. 
Kidsworx online registration will open separately from Crankworx Whistler general registration.

To register, Parents/Guardians will need to create a Parent/Guardian account and set up an athlete profile, then go to:

“Manage Additional Athletes”.

Then create a profile and add their young shredders, 17 years and under.

The account and athlete profile will be used for all Crankworx festivals and events moving forward. Only one account and profile is required. Once an athlete profile is created, competitors can register for races through their profile.

Cancellation Policy: 

Entry fees are refundable (less a $25 administration fee) if written cancellation notice is received at kidsworx@crankworx.com no later than: June 24, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT.

After this deadline, all entries are final and non-refundable, and non-transferable, including but not limited to injury, illness, mechanical failure, travel disruption, visa issues, or other personal circumstances.

Athletes are encouraged to obtain personal event insurance where appropriate.

Post-Deadline Withdrawals
Athletes who are unable to compete after the cancellation deadline must notify kidsworx@crankworx.com as soon as possible.

Maintaining accurate start lists is critical for competition operations, seeding, and broadcast planning. Timely withdrawal ensures opportunities can be offered to other athletes.

Failure to formally withdraw will result in the athlete appearing on the official start list as a DNS (Did Not Start) and may be considered in future participation or seeding decisions at Crankworx events.

Professional communication is an expectation of participation within the Crankworx Series.

Force Majeure
In the event that the festival or competition is cancelled, postponed, or modified due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the organizer (including but not limited to weather, wildfire, government restrictions, public health orders, or other force majeure events), Crankworx reserves the right to determine refund eligibility at its sole discretion.

RACE CATEGORY ELIGIBILITY 

Race Category Eligibility (age and gender) for all Kidsworx events is based on year of birth. Kidsworx Enduro and B-Line Athletes in U9 category will be required to provide information relating to coaching and downhill experience at time of registration. Please email Kidsworx@crankworx.com.

Protection Requirements:
Full-face helmets and gloves are required for the following Kidsworx events:  

Elbow and Knee protection are required for the following Kidsworx events:

Elbows must be covered by pads or a long sleeve jersey for Dirt Pump Track and Dual Slalom.

Air DH Invitational Requirements:
The Air DH Invitational is a category within the Crankworx Air DH event. As a Crankworx event, athletes need to be confidently riding A-Line at speed with the maturity and race experience in order to be eligible to compete in this event. No coaches or parents/guardians are permitted on course during the event.

Athletes aged 11-12 with extensive downhill race experience, professional coaching and recommendation from their coach, social media or videos to show their skill level on large jump features at speed.

Applications are available via the link on the event page,. All components of an athlete’s application, including the video supplement, must be submitted prior to the deadline to be eligible for review.

Athletes who are starting out in downhill racing are encouraged to register for the Kidsworx B-Line and Enduro events.

The deadline for submission is Sunday, June 15th, 2026 at 23:59 PDT.
FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM HERE

FAQs 

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO ENTER? 
All events are based on year of birth, not age at date of race.

Minimum age is 7 years old (year of birth 2019) for Competition Events – Enduro, B-Line

I REGISTERED MYSELF FOR A RACE INSTEAD OF MY YOUNG SHREDDER. WHAT DO I DO?
This happens and can be easily resolved – before the start lists are released. If you’ve accidentally registered yourself, please go into your Crankworx account, scroll to the bottom to the ‘Manage Additional Athletes’ button and create a profile for your young shredder. Then email kidsworx@crankworx.com with the following information:

We can then switch the registration to the correct profile.

Please DO NOT register again for the event under the new profile.

DO I NEED A LIFT TICKET? 
Races within the Whistler Mountain Bike Park will require a lift ticket or pass. Whistler Mountain Bike Park tickets/passes are not included in the registration/entry fees. 

For racers, discounted lift tickets are available for purchase from the Athlete Centre for race day only. Parents/Guardians who are riding with a registered racer on course are also eligible to purchase a discounted lift ticket for race day only.

Parents/Guardians on foot who are escorting racers to the start line of the Kidsworx Enduro race must have a Bike Park pass, or request a one-upload pass from the Athlete Center.
 
Information related to pricing and lift ticket types will be announced closer to competition and available only from the Athlete Registration Centre during designated times listed below.

DO RACERS GET LIFT LINE PRIORITY? 
Competitors registered in races that take place within Whistler Mountain Bike Park, along with 1 parent or guardian will have priority loading on the Fitzsimmons Chair on race day only. There will be no lift line priority on training days.

WHERE DO I PICK UP MY RACE PLATE? 
Race Plate pick up and lift ticket purchase is available at the AAVA Hotel.  A parent or guardian over the age of 18 will need to attend plate pick up to complete the Crankworx waiver. 1 race plate will be assigned to each athlete which they will use for ALL Kidsworx events. You will not be collecting individual race plates for multiple events.

If you are competing in multiple events on different bikes, please collect extra zap straps when you come to plate pick up. 

ATHLETE REGISTRATION HOURS

Central Riders Office located at the Aava Whistler Hotel

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT THE COURSE DETAILS?
Course information will be updated on each event page.  The Enduro and B-Line events will take place in the Whistler Bike Park. The Dirt Pump Track and Dual Slalom Events will be on lower Whistler Mountain, above the Slopestyle course. Families can walk up to the DPT and DS courses via the Mountain Road from the Base of Whistler Mountain by the Fitzsimmons Bus Loop.  Course maps will be added to event descriptions once courses are confirmed. 

HOW DO I GET TO THE START OF THE RACE? 
Athletes 12 and under will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the start of each event within the Whistler Bike Park.  

HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT TIME I’LL BE RACING? 
Event times are posted on the event schedule. The start list will be posted online HERE the evening prior to the event. 

MEDICAL SERVICES / FIRST AID MANAGEMENT 

First aid personnel will be available during training sessions and competition. 

Whistler Bike Park Patrol Emergency Dispatch: 604-935-5555 

Concussion is a specific area for focus in mountain biking. Crankworx Whistler has a structured concussion assessment and management protocol in place for ensuring athletes get the best possible care when affected by a concussion. For more information on the concussion protocol please contact athletes@crankworx.com 

MEDICAL FACILITIES

Whistler Health Care Centre 
4380 Lorimer Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 

INSURANCE 

Travel, medical and liability insurance is recommended when travelling and competing at any Crankworx World Tour events. Insurance coverage is not provided by Crankworx Whistler. 

IMAGE RELEASE 

As a condition of my participation in Crankworx Whistler, I hereby unconditionally and irrevocably consent, authorize and grant Crankworx Events Inc. (“CEI”), the event organizers of each event, and their respective affiliates, sponsors, promoters, advertisers, broadcasters, webcasters, contractors, agents, representatives, licensees and assigns (together, the “Releasees”) all the necessary authority, right and license and permission to use photographs, audio or video recordings, or other forms of recordings that capture my image, likeness, voice or performance (or all of these) (collectively hereinafter referred to as “Images”), in which I may be included in whole or in part, in any manner or media, including print, broadcast, internet media, direct marketing channels, downloadable content and applications, and all other technologies now known or hereafter developed. I acknowledge that drones may be used in capturing these images and accept that they may be flying above me. The Images may be used or exploited for any commercial or non-commercial purpose whatsoever, and may be altered, modified, changed, combined or incorporated into other works I hereby relinquish any rights I may have in the Images (including privacy, personality and publicity rights. In no event shall I seek or be entitled to injunctive or other equitable relief in connection with the use of the Images. No fees or other compensation whatsoever will be provided to me for or in connection with the use of the Images. I hereby release the Releasees from any and all claims which I may now or in the future have relating to the ownership, reproductions, display, distribution or other use of the Images. 

Questions? Please email: kidsworx@crankworx.com