Rotorua Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

Post Event Info

Congratulations on completing the Rotorua TRYathlon!

We hope you had an amazing day, despite the wet weather. Thank you to Sport Bay of Plenty, the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust and Rotorua Lakes Council for helping to make the day possible for so many participants.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AT THE Rotorua TRYATHLON

This year we are asking you to complete two surveys.

The first survey is about your child and their experience of the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon – from your perspective as a parent or guardian. If you had more than one child take part in this year’s event, we ask that you answer the questions in relation to one child in particular. You can take the survey again if you’d like to provide answers for another child.

The second survey is about the TRYathlon in general and your experiences and how we can improve the TRYathlon for next year.

At the end of each survey you can enter into the prize draw to WIN one of 2 x $50 Sanitarium product vouchers and an entry to the 2020/21 Sanitarium Weet-Bix TRYathlon series*. Completing both surveys means you get two entries into the prize draw.

POST-EVENT SURVEY: PARTICIPANT’S EXPERIENCE

POST-EVENT SURVEY: PARENT/GUARDIAN’S EXPERIENCE

Entry Info

Online entry has now closed but we are still accepting manual entries! To enter, please click ‘Enter Now’ to download and fill out the manual entry form. Bring this form with payment to the On the Day Entry tent between 7AM-8AM on event morning (EFTPOS only).

Date

Sunday, 1 December 2019

Location

Kuirau Park, Rotorua

Entry Age

Entry is open to all 6 to 15 year olds.

(Based on age on event day)

Entry Options

Splash&Dash 6 years
Individual TRYathlon 7 – 15 years
Junior Team 7 – 10 years
Senior Team 11- 15 years

Both team members must meet age requirements.

Teams can be mixed gender (i.e boy / girl)

One team member completes the swim, one team member completes the cycle and both complete the run.

Event Distances

Individual

Age Group	Swim	Cycle	Run
6 years:	50m	–	1.5km
7 years:	50m	4km	1.5km
8-10 years	100m	4km	1.5km
11-15 years	200m	8km	1.5km

Teams

Age Group	Swim	Cycle	Run
Junior Team of Two (7 years):	50m	4km	1.5km
Junior Team of Two (8-10 years):	100m	4km	1.5km
Senior Team of Two (11-15 years):	200m	8km	1.5km

Entry Fees

Entry fees vary based on the date you enter.
Early Bird, Online and Multiple event discounts are available.
On the Day entries are available unless the event sells out prior.

A postage fee will apply to receive your TRYathlete Pack in advance of the event. You can waive this fee and pick your pack up on, or the day before the event day.

Entry Fees Include

Official Bib Number.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon T-Shirt.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Swim Cap.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Kit Bag.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Finishers medal.
Complimentary Breakfast at the Weet-Bix Better Brekkie Breakfast tent.
All TRYathletes are eligible for spot prizes (must attend prizegiving).

Key Dates

Early Bird Discount Closes: midnight on Sunday 10 November 2019
Online Entry Closes: midnight on Wednesday 27th November 2019
Entries received by Sunday 10 November will get the option to get their TRYathlete Pack delivered at a cost.

ROTORUA EVENT DAY SCHEDULE

Time	Activity
7:00 AM	Event site opens
7:00 AM	Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In and Transition open
8:15 AM	Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In and Transition close
8:30 AM	Event Briefing at the stage container
9:00 AM	TRYathlon begins
9:10 AM	Teams Briefing at Transition
9:25 AM	Splash & Dash Briefing at Transition
12:30 PM	Prize Giving
12:50 PM	Event finishes and Transition opens for equipment collection (approximate)

NB: Start timings by age will be confirmed prior to event.

School Groups

Schools can register their school and create a School Group.

A School Group provides a number of benefits including a school photo, and the chance to win awesome prizes for your school. If the school coordinator has selected the option for students’ TRYathlete Packs to be delivered to the school address, participants may select this option for a discounted shipping fee of $2.00 when entering prior to November 11, 2019. For more details click here

Upon entering, link to your School Group, or if it doesn’t exist ask your school coordinator to create one

Nearby Events

Mt Maunganui Sun 24 Nov ’19
Hamilton Sun 16 Feb ’20

NEW: Splash & Dash

What is the SPLASH & DASH?

Specially designed for 6 year old Kiwi kids, the Splash & Dash will see our budding TRYathlete’s complete a 50m pool swim followed by a 1500m run around Kuirau Park, before crossing the finish line to receive their champion’s medal from one of New Zealand’s’ top sporting stars.

The Splash & Dash is the perfect preparation for the full TRYathlon.

Spaces are strictly limited so make sure you enter today. Participants must be 6 years old on the day of the event to be eligible to participate.

The course:

Swim: The swim is 50m long. Kickboards will be available and there will be lifeguards in the water at all times.

Transition: On completing the swim they will then run into the Transition area, change into their shoes, towel and their Weet-Bix event T-Shirt (which you would have laid out for them prior to the event starting) Our Haier Help team will be on hand in the transition area to assist them getting changed and tying their shoelaces. Parents will also be able to run alongside their children from the swim and into the transition area where they can assist them getting changed.

Run: The children will then complete the 1500 run, on their own, to complete the Splash & Dash, and receive their champions medal. Parents will be able to wait at the finish line to cheer them on.

Entry Fees Include

Official Bib Number.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Splash & Dash T-Shirt.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Swim Cap.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Kit Bag.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Finishers medal.
Complimentary Breakfast at the Weet-Bix Better Brekkie Breakfast tent.
All TRYathletes are eligible for spot prizes (must attend prizegiving).

Distances:

Swim: 50m
Run: 1.5km

Pre Event Info

Rotorua Get Ready Guide

To help get you TRYathlon ready check out our Get Ready Guide. It includes training and nutrition tips, training plans, how to set goals as well as what to expect on the day.

TRYathlete Pack

During your online entry you would have selected how you would like to receive your TRYathlete Pack. If you don’t remember which TRYathlete Pack option you selected you can refer to your confirmation email.

We offer the following options to receive your TRYathlete Pack:

Advance Delivery/Standard Delivery
School Group Delivery
Event Pick up

If you selected a delivery option, your kit will be delivered by the following dates:

TRYathlete Pack Delivery	Entries Received By	Delivery Date
Advanced November Delivery	28 October, 2019	11 – 14 November, 2019
Standard Delivery / School Group Delivery	10 November, 2019	20 – 25 November 2019

If you waived the postage fee and selected Event Pick Up, you can come to the event village on the below dates and times to collect your TRYathlete Pack:

Friday 29th November: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Event Day: 7:00am – 8:15am

Each TRYathlete will receive their own TRYathlete Pack. You will need this to complete the TRYathlon. It includes the following:

or

If you need to change the size of your t-shirt or something is missing then please come to the Pack Pick Up tent (the blue Weet-Bix tent) on the event day.

What You Will Need

Click on your event below to see what you will need to bring on the event day.

Individual TRYathlete

To leave in transition	To Keep with you
Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front. Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars. Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg. Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs. Shorts to cycle and run in. Towel Drink bottle. Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler). A box or something similar to put all your things in next to your bike. Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea.	Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go. Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker. Swimming goggles (optional). Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the cycle and run leg so it needs to be left with your bike in Transition. Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the cycle and run leg so they need to be left with your bike in Transition. Sun cream and a hat.

To leave in transition

To Keep with you

Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front.
Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars.
Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg.
Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs.
Shorts to cycle and run in.
Towel
Drink bottle.
Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).
A box or something similar to put all your things in next to your bike.
Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea.

Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go.
Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker.
Swimming goggles (optional).
Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the cycle and run leg so it needs to be left with your bike in Transition.
Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the cycle and run leg so they need to be left with your bike in Transition.
Sun cream and a hat.

Teams TRYathlete

Team Cyclist	Team Swimmer
To Leave In Transition Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars. Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg. Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea. To Keep With You Your official event participant shirt. You can wear this. Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs. Shorts to cycle and run in. Drink bottle. Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).	To Keep With You Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go. Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker. Swimming goggles (optional). Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note; this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the cycle and run leg so it needs to be given to your Team Cyclist at the Team Briefing. Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note; these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the cycle and run leg so they need to be given to your Team Cyclist at the Team Briefing. Sun cream and a hat.

Team Cyclist

Team Swimmer

To Leave In Transition

Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars.
Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg.
Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea.

To Keep With You

Your official event participant shirt. You can wear this.
Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs.
Shorts to cycle and run in.
Drink bottle.
Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).

To Keep With You

Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go.
Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker.
Swimming goggles (optional).
Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note; this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the cycle and run leg so it needs to be given to your Team Cyclist at the Team Briefing.
Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note; these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the cycle and run leg so they need to be given to your Team Cyclist at the Team Briefing.
Sun cream and a hat.

Splash and Dash

To leave in transition	To Keep with you
Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front. Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs. Shorts to run in. Towel. Drink bottle. Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler). A box or something similar to put all your things in.	Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go. Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker. Swimming goggles (optional). Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the run leg so it needs to be left in Transition. Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the run leg so they need to be left in Transition. Sun cream and a hat.

To leave in transition

To Keep with you

Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front.
Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs.
Shorts to run in.
Towel.
Drink bottle.
Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).
A box or something similar to put all your things in.

Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go.
Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker.
Swimming goggles (optional).
Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the run leg so it needs to be left in Transition.
Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the run leg so they need to be left in Transition.
Sun cream and a hat.

“HOW TO” VIDEOS WITH WEET-BIX GIRL & WEET-BIX GUY

To help familiarise yourself with what happens at the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon on event day check out our helpful “How To” videos. Videos include how to Check In, the TRYathlon start, how to transition, as well as what to do during the swim, bike and run legs.

Training Tips

It’s a good idea to do some training before the TRYathlon. Following a simple training plan will make sure that when the event day comes around you are well prepared and able to enjoy the buzz of the TRYathlon.

Get Your Bike & Helmet Checked

Bike Barn offers a free bike check for all registered Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon participants. A list of Bike Barn stores can be found here.

Event Day Info

EVENT DAY GUIDE

Download our Event Day Guide – a step by step guide to the TRYathlon. It includes the event schedule, maps, TRYathlete checklist, event distances and much more.

ROTORUA EVENT DAY SCHEDULE

Time	Activity
7:00 AM	Event site opens
7:00 AM	Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In and Transition open
8:15 AM	Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In and Transition close
8:30 AM	Event Briefing at the stage container
9:00 AM	TRYathlon begins
9:10 AM	Teams Briefing at Transition
9:25 AM	Splash & Dash Briefing at Transition
12:30 PM	Prize Giving
12:50 PM	Event finishes and Transition opens for equipment collection (approximate)

Swim Start Times by Age Group

You will be given your swim cap at the transition check in.

Arriving at the TRYathlon

The TRYathlon opens at 7am. You need to be checked in and have your gear set up in transition by 8:15am. Please allow enough time to find a car park, walk to the venue, check in and set up in transition.

What to do when you arrive

If you have entered and have your TRYathlete Pack:
When you arrive, head straight to Transition Check In (look for the large blue inflatable archway) with your bib number written on the front of your right shin and right forearm, and have your bib number sticker ready to be scanned by one of our friendly Help Team members. You will be given your swim cap at the transition check in.
If you have entered but;
a. you need to collect your TRYathlete Pack or
b. you need to change your entry details or
c. you need to change your t-shirt size
Please proceed to the Pack Pick Up Tent (Blue Weet-Bix marquee located in the event village)
If you have not entered:
Please proceed to the On the Day Entry Tent (Blue Weet-Bix marquee located in the event village)

What You Will Need

Click on your event below to see what you will need to bring on the event day.

Individual TRYathlete

To leave in transition	To Keep with you
Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front. Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars. Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg. Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs. Shorts to cycle and run in. Towel Drink bottle. Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler). A box or something similar to put all your things in next to your bike. Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea.	Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go. Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker. Swimming goggles (optional). Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the cycle and run leg so it needs to be left with your bike in Transition. Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the cycle and run leg so they need to be left with your bike in Transition. Sun cream and a hat.

To leave in transition

To Keep with you

Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front.
Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars.
Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg.
Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs.
Shorts to cycle and run in.
Towel
Drink bottle.
Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).
A box or something similar to put all your things in next to your bike.
Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea.

Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go.
Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker.
Swimming goggles (optional).
Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the cycle and run leg so it needs to be left with your bike in Transition.
Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the cycle and run leg so they need to be left with your bike in Transition.
Sun cream and a hat.

Teams TRYathlete

Team Cyclist	Team Swimmer
To Leave In Transition Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars. Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg. Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea. To Keep With You Your official event participant shirt. You can wear this. Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs. Shorts to cycle and run in. Drink bottle. Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).	To Keep With You Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go. Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker. Swimming goggles (optional). Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note; this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the cycle and run leg so it needs to be given to your Team Cyclist at the Team Briefing. Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note; these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the cycle and run leg so they need to be given to your Team Cyclist at the Team Briefing. Sun cream and a hat.

Team Cyclist

Team Swimmer

To Leave In Transition

Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars.
Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg.
Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea.

To Keep With You

Your official event participant shirt. You can wear this.
Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs.
Shorts to cycle and run in.
Drink bottle.
Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).

To Keep With You

Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go.
Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker.
Swimming goggles (optional).
Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note; this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the cycle and run leg so it needs to be given to your Team Cyclist at the Team Briefing.
Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note; these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the cycle and run leg so they need to be given to your Team Cyclist at the Team Briefing.
Sun cream and a hat.

Splash and Dash

To leave in transition	To Keep with you
Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front. Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs. Shorts to run in. Towel. Drink bottle. Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler). A box or something similar to put all your things in.	Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go. Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker. Swimming goggles (optional). Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the run leg so it needs to be left in Transition. Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the run leg so they need to be left in Transition. Sun cream and a hat.

To leave in transition

To Keep with you

Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front.
Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs.
Shorts to run in.
Towel.
Drink bottle.
Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).
A box or something similar to put all your things in.

Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go.
Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker.
Swimming goggles (optional).
Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the run leg so it needs to be left in Transition.
Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the run leg so they need to be left in Transition.
Sun cream and a hat.

Event Distances

Individual

Age Group	Swim	Cycle	Run
6 years:	50m	–	1.5km
7 years:	50m	4km (1 lap)	1.5km
8-10 years	100m	4km (1 lap)	1.5km
11-15 years	200m	8km (2 laps)	1.5km

Teams

Age Group	Swim	Cycle	Run
Junior Team of Two (7 years):	50m	4km (1 lap)	1.5km
Junior Team of Two (8-10 years):	100m	4km (1 lap)	1.5km
Senior Team of Two (11-15 years):	200m	8km (2 laps)	1.5km

Prize Giving

Prize Giving will commence once all TRYathletes have completed the TRYathlon. Participants must be at Prize Giving to claim their prize.

Bike Release

The Transition area will be opened for the general removal of bikes at the conclusion of the Prize Giving.
However, for those wishing to leave the event early, there will be a controlled release of bikes from Transition, once the final participant has leaves Transition to start their run leg. This will be approximately 10 minutes prior to start of Prize Giving.

Event & Weather Updates

Please check the Rotorua Facebook event page and listen to The Hits before leaving home for any event updates. If the weather is not looking great it is very unlikely that the TRYathlon will be cancelled. However, the course may be altered to suit conditions.

Pricing

Order Photos

Order Your Event Photos

Official event photos can be purchased before or after your TRYathlon from our official event photographers Supersport Images as an Electronic Downloadable Photo SuperPack.

The pack includes 2x full digital versions of all identified images of your child from the swim, bike, run and medals location; all captured by the Supersport Images team.

Collection 1: All images supplied with the official “2020 Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon” border.
Collection 2: All images supplied with no border artwork.
Plus a Social Media Pack for sharing via social media

PRE-EVENT DISCOUNT

Purchase your Digital Photo SuperPack when you enter for only $18.90 – a saving of over 50%!
Already entered? You can still purchase the Digital Photo SuperPack for only $18.90. Simply follow the steps below:

Online
Click here and submit your email address to receive a unique URL to access your existing registration. Once on your registration summary page, simply scroll down to the Financial Summary and click the green Add Optional Items button.
Registration access email links are valid for 20 minutes, but you can request a new access link at any time.

Contact Our Customer Services
Contact our friendly Customer Services team on 0800 9338 249 or send them an email at tryathlon@sanitarium.co.nz and they can add a photo order to your entry.