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For the next generation

Zhik Ascender
Program

30% off Zhik gear for 12 months, for under-23 athletes competing nationally.

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Eligibility

Who can apply

Ascender is for young athletes who are already competing at a high level. Every result can be checked, so include links where you can.

  • Regional and club results don't count on their own.
  • Under 16? A parent or guardian applies with you.
  • Current Zhik Team athletes aren't eligible.

Under 23, plus at least one of these in the last 12 months:

  • A podium at a national championship or national series, overall or in an official age or gender division (for example U17, junior or girls)
  • Selection for a national or national youth squad or team
  • A top 10 at a world or continental championship, or a place there won through national selection
How it works

Four steps

  1. Apply

    Fill in the form below. It takes about 2 minutes.

  2. We review

    Your regional Zhik team replies within 5 business days.

  3. Sign in

    Approved? We email your link. Sign in or create your account with it.

  4. Shop and race

    30% off for 12 months. Then reapply to keep going.

Young sailors racing in Zhik gear
Made for Water

80 Olympic medals in Zhik

Born in Sydney and tested in the harshest waters on earth. Ascender puts the same gear on the athletes coming through next.

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Tell us about you

Your sport, your club and your best results from the last 12 months.

About 2 minutesReply within 5 business daysUnder 16s apply with a parent's email

Program terms

By applying, you agree to these terms.

  1. The programAscender is Zhik's program for young athletes on the way up. There's no contract. It runs on trust, and we expect you to use it fairly.
  2. EligibilityUnder 23 on the day you apply, and meeting the bar above in the last 12 months. Under 16s need a parent or guardian's consent. Current Zhik Team athletes aren't eligible.
  3. Discount30% off eligible products on zhik.com when signed in. It doesn't combine with other codes; on sale items you get the better of the two. Program accounts may be paused during major sales.
  4. Annual purchase limitUp to AUD 5,000 RRP (or local equivalent) in each 12-month membership.
  5. Personal useFor you and, within reason, your immediate family. No buying for others and no resale. Orders are monitored, and misuse ends your membership.
  6. Your linkYour sign-up link is personal. Don't share it. Accounts created through a shared link will be removed.
  7. TermMembership runs for 12 months from approval and doesn't renew automatically. Reapply through the form to continue.
  8. ReturnsWarranty and returns follow the standard zhik.com policy for your region.
  9. Your contentWhen you tag @zhikglobal or send us photos or video, Zhik may reshare them on its own channels with credit. We'll ask before using them in paid advertising. For under 16s, this is covered by the parent or guardian's consent.
  10. ExtrasZhik may sometimes ask for product feedback or send stickers. Neither is guaranteed, and there's no obligation to take part.
  11. ChangesZhik may change or end the program, or end a membership, at any time.
  12. PrivacyYour details are used to run the program and handled under the zhik.com privacy policy.

Questions? Contact us.