Welcome to the Media Credential Program for 2024 TRP Big Mountain Enduro

This program is designed to meet your media credential needs in a convenient and timely manner. A Media Credential for the 2024 TRP Big Mountain Enduro is essentially an Media Pass, which provides access to lift service and course access during racing. This is a privilege and any rules violated will result in immediate removal of your credential.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Approval: Media credentials are approved on a case-by-case basis in the sole discretion of Big Mountain Enduro (BME) Big Mountain Down Hill (BMDH) & Youth Enduro Series (YES).  BME/BMDH/YES may approve or deny media access at any time, for any or no reason, including inappropriate behavior or violation of event rules.

Appropriate Attire: Media are required to dress appropriately. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times; sandals are prohibited. Inappropriately dressed media may be required to remedy the situation or face credential revocation.

Event Rules: Media members must observe all event guidelines and regulations. If unsure, please seek information from either the Marketing Manager - Austin White. Do not begin work as a media member unless you understand the event rules and regulations.

Proper Use: Credentials must be clearly displayed at all times during events and only by the individual to whom it was issued. Presentation of a credential signifies to security that the bearer has signed the required release forms and meets the qualifications for entrance into restricted areas. Unauthorized or improper use of a credential is prohibited. Credentials are non-transferable and will be revoked if used by any other person.

Replacement: If your credential is lost, stolen or damaged, contact BME/BMDH/YES immediately. A fee will be charged for a new one at the discretion of BME/BMDH/YES.

COURSE ACCESS POLICY

Safe Distance: Media track access is limited to those areas where Media can safely capture images without endangering either themselves or event competitors. Accordingly, Media are prohibited from standing in or on the edge of the race track or otherwise interfering with the race and must maintain a safe distance from the designated edge of the track surface at all times.

Restricted Areas: Media are prohibited from accessing areas of the course where the design would place them within areas such as jumps, drops, blind sections and landing zones or where they are unable to continuously see or be seen by oncoming riders.

Interference: Media may not stand in front of or otherwise block any TV camera or sponsor signage. Media are expected at all times to conduct themselves in a safe and professional manner and may not impede in any way the activities of race officials, track workers or TV camera operators. Code word - loop out.

Outside Assistance: Media are prohibited from assisting riders in the race during the event times.

Transferring during a hot course: As media you are given access to having you're bike on course with you. While transfering to shooting areas you must always be aware of you're surrodings and not slow or impeded any racer.

PHOTO/VIDEO RESTRICTIONS

PHOTO Credential Access: Photographers will be required to display Media Pass at all times and must keep a safe distance from the race course, or relocate as instructed by officials.

Photographs: All photos taken are the property of BME/BMDH/YES. Websites may upload still images from any Event; however, these images may not be used for any commercial or retail purposes without the express written consent of BME/BMDH/YES and the athlete(s) depicted.

Video: The filming rights to the racing events, the facilities and the venues are the sole and exclusive property of BME/BMDH/YES. No filming or broadcasting of the racing events, the facilities or the venue (including but not limited to internet, audio webcasting, television, DVD, radio, etc.) is permitted without the express written permission of BME/BMDH/YES. Approval will be limited to editorial/news coverage only. No race coverage will be permitted. A retail sale of race footage is strictly prohibited.

PROCEDURE

Applicant Information: Complete the applicable form below and submit for approval. Make sure all information is accurate. Our primary means of communication with you will be by email.

Assignment Letter: Applications must be accompanied by an assignment letter from an accredited publication or media outlet. Freelance journalists and photographers must be on assignment and be named on the application form submitted by the media outlet's editor. Pre-event articles or feature stories are strongly recommended to assist in publicizing the event. Marketing and advertising representatives from approved publications, teams and sponsors will be credentialed only if on editorial assignment.

Age Requirement: The minimum age for a media credential is 18 years.

Submittal: Applications for single events must be submited at least 3 days before the event start date.  Approval of applications is in the sole discretion of  BME/BMDH/YES.