Date
Sunday, 10 December 2017
Location
Kuirau Park, Rotorua
Age Requirements
7yrs to 15yrs inclusive
Distances For Age 7 (Approx.)
Swim 50m, Cycle 4km, Run 1.5km
Distances For Ages 8-10 (Approx.)
Swim 100m, Cycle 4km, Run 1km
Distances For Ages 11-15 (Approx.)
Swim 200m, Cycle 8km, Run 1.5km
Nearby Events
Mt Maunganui Sun 3 Dec ’16 & Hamilton Sun 11 Feb ’17
Earlybird Discount Closes
Midnight, Fri 10 Nov ’17
School Group Applicants Close
Midnight, Tue 14 Nov ’17
Courier Option Closes
Midnight, Tue 21 Nov ’17
School Registration Closes
Midnight, Tue 21 Nov ’17
Online Registrations Close
Midnight, Mon 4 Dec ’17
The Rotorua Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is located at Kuirau Park. The TRYathlon will begin with the swim leg in the heated outdoor pool at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre where the pool is 50m in length. The Transition area is located on the field beside the Rotorua Aquatic Centre. The bike leg is around the streets surrounding Kuirau Park, and the run leg is around Kuirau Park itself. You can download our course map from the Maps tab below to see the full routes.
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Parking
Public parking is at the Council Car Park next to the Mataatua Marae, off Mataatua Street. Gold coin donation required, with all proceeds going to Love Soup Rotorua. A non-profit organization helping to locate and find homes for the homeless.
The summer weather really joined the party at the Rotorua TRYathlon! Well done to all our Rotorua TRYathletes for their achievements. Thank you to the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust and Rotorua Lakes Council for helping to make the day possible for so many participants.
Congratulations to the following school groups who won some great prizes:
• Mamaku School – Sanitarium Product Pack (rrp value $300) thanks to Sanitarium.
• Kawaka Point School – 15 FREE 2018/19 Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Series entries (rrp value $562.50) thanks to Sanitarium.
• Lynmore Primary School – $300 Sports Gear Voucher thanks to Toyota.
• Kawera Putauaki School – $1000 Haier Appliance Voucher thanks to Haier.
Congratulations to Kawera Putauaki School for registering the largest percentage of their school roll as participants, and to Lynmore Primary School for registering the largest school group into the TRYathlon.
Check out some of the photos from the day in our photo gallery, and download your certificate of participation.
If you would like to register your interest for the 2018/19 Series Rotorua event, please sign up to our VIP Mailing List at the bottom of this page.
| REGISTATION PACKAGE | ONLINE DISCOUNTED PRICE | FULL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Until 4 Dec 2017 | Until 8 Dec 2017 | |
| 1 Individual participant | $46.50 | $56.00 |
| 2 Individual participants | $93.00 | $112.00 |
| Family of Three | $126.00 | $135.00 |
| Family of Four | $168.00 | $180.00 |
| Family of Five | $210.00 | $225.00 |
| Family of Six | $252.00 | $270.00 |
| Team of Two | $85.00 | $94.00 |
| School Participant | $41.25 | n/a |
| Multi-Event Discount* | $31.75 | $41.00 |
* Please call 0800 WEET BIX (0800 9338 249) to receive your Multi-event discount coupon.
HAVE FUN
We create a safe environment where kids can focus on enjoying time with friends on the course or in activities around the TRYathlon Village.
BE INSPIRED
Every child, no matter their ability, is considered a champion and encouraged by Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Ambassadors. A medallion is awarded for completion.
BOOST CONFIDENCE
85% of parents tell us their child felt better about themselves or were glowing with pride on completion and their self-esteem and self-confidence improved.
GREAT VALUE
TRYathletes receive a KIT stuffed full of goodies from Weet-Bix and our sponsors.
Plus free breakfast and activities in the village for all.
“My son loved the whole thing! Competing, getting a t-shirt, a medal and finishing the TRYathlon. He was very happy with himself”
Parent, 2015/2016 Rotorua Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
“Seeing my daughter happy and confident and really try his best. Also seeing all the other children taking part in the event!”
Parent, 2015/2016 Rotorua Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
“The event is great! Gives children the opportunity to have a go and just have fun doing it.”
Parent, 2015/2016 Rotorua Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
“Well run event. All kids’ efforts are valued.”
Parent, 2015/2016 Rotorua Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
All Blacks World
TRY out your rugby skills on the inflatable All Blacks World obstacle course!
TRYathlon Village
Check out the awesome activities held in the Village while you’re waiting for your TRYathlon to begin!
Prize Giving
Have your participant bib scanned at the Check In tent when you put your bike into Transition and you’ll go into the draw to win some great prizes!
TRY Ambassadors
Our WeetBix Kids TRYathlon Series is supported by our team of TRYathlon ambassadors and each event is attended by at least one of them. You could meet celebrities such as our National Ambassador Valerie Adams!
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