Uniform Information

An instructor uniform is provided for you to use while working for the season. This year we will be in all Fox apparel consisting of; helmet, pads (knee & elbow), gloves, jerseys (short and long sleeve), rain jacket, shorts, pants and a pack. 

Uniform pick up will be back at The Springs. We will let you know when it is time to pick up your uniform, please DO NOT go before you get the email. 

The Springs will have a list of what everyone is allocated. Please see the list below to see what full time and part time are eligible for. If you feel the allocation the Springs have for you is incorrect please do not argue with the staff (remember rule number 1!!! Be nice!!) talk to your supervisor who can email an exception IF required. 

FULL TIME STAFF

  • Shorts  - we will allocate 1 to start to ensure everyone gets the size they need

  • Pants - we will allocate 1 to start to ensure everyone gets the size they need

  • Jerseys x3 - we will allocate 2 to start to ensure everyone gets the size they need

  • Gloves

  • Shoes - order form was emailed to you

Every other year: 

  • Rain jacket

  • Full-face helmet

  • Pads (elbows and knees)

  • Pack if needed

PART TIME STAFF

  • Shorts/Pants - we will allocate 1 to start to ensure everyone gets the size they need

  • Jersey - we will allocate 1 to start to ensure everyone gets the size they need if you works many days a week we will assign you more

  • Gloves

Helmets (full face while in the Bike Park and half shell for XC riding), eyewear, pads (knee and elbow), glove and pack are mandatory while working. 

This equipment is provided to us as part of our sponsorship contract and should always be worn while you are at work. Items can be used for personal riding; however, jerseys and rain jackets are NOT to be worn when you are not working.
 
Any uniform items received needs to be worn while working. If equipment doesn’t fit/work for you, you can use your own pads, helmet or pack but you are required to return ay items you are not using for other staff to use. Equipment is yours to keep at the end of the season and will need to be reused the following season. Helmets, pads and packs are replaced every 2 years. 
 
Uniform items should not be sold on Facebook or to friends as they are for your use only. Any unused items should be returned. 

Three women's mountain bike jerseys with a blue camouflage pattern, branded with Fox, Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sponsor logos, shown from front and back views.
Four light blue men's bike jerseys with black and white sponsor logos, one long sleeve and three short sleeve, designed for a mountain biking team called Whistler Mountain Bike Park.

Own Bike Specs

You will need you own bike that well maintained and is suitable to ride on local trials and/or bike park. 

Minimum requirement - enduro bike with dual suspension (150mm - 170mm travel) and disc brakes. 

Used bikes can be found on pinkbike and Facebook Whistler Mountain Bike Buy and Sell 

  • Good bikes can be expensive but $2000-$3500 is realistic. 

  • Always look at bikes before buying and talk to someone who knows bikes 

  • Ask what year it is from - watch out for less expensive bikes that are over 10 years old 

First Aid & Tool Kit 

Contents of the First Aid Kit can be provided and replenished throughout the season. You will need to have a something to store your supplies in. 

You will need the following tools on you for trail side repairs. 

  • Pump 

  • Tire levers 

  • Spare tubes (for you and guests wheel size) 

  • Patch Kit 

  • Allan key set/ Multi Tool 

  • Adjustable wrench 

  • Chain breaker and quick links 

  • Zap straps - various sizes 

Bike Set Up

Commencal Suspension Set-Up 

Check out Commencal's guide to suspension set-up to help get your bike running great. 

Commencal Bike set up
Commencal Bike set up
Commencal Suspension Set up
Commencal Suspension Set up