Get Involved
Last series, over 900 schools created a School Group and participated in the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon. Apply for a School Group this series and receive the following benefits:
- Eligible School Groups will go into the draw to WIN 1 of 5 major prizes from our partners at each event. View the full list of prizes & eligibility.
- Discounted, $3.30, delivery of TRYathlete Packs and merchandise to your school. Only if “School Delivery” is permitted by the School Group Coordinator. Participant entry must be confirmed 4 weeks before the event date to allow for delivery.
- An allocated zone for your school marquee. Individual school marquee sites are allocated on a “first come, first served” basis.
- Access to the School Group Dashboard to manage your school participants.
- Ongoing support and updates from the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon School’s team.
- AND gives your school participants a long-lasting shared experience that brings the school community together.
Registration Close Dates for School Groups
EVENT LOCATION |
School Group Applications Close |
Group Import Deadline (Final date to get Tryathlete Packs posted) |
|---|---|---|
| South Auckland | Wednesday 25 October, 2023 | Monday 23rd October 2023 |
| Mt Maunganui | Sunday 5 November, 2023 | Wednesday 1st November 2023 |
| Hamilton |
Sunday 12 November, 2023 | Wednesday 8th November 2023 |
| Hastings | Wednesday 17 January, 2024 | Monday 15th January 2024 |
| Christchurch | Sunday 28 January, 2024 | Wednesday 24th January 2024 |
| Dunedin | Sunday 4 February, 2024 | Wednesday 31st January 2024 |
| Nelson | Sunday 11 February, 2024 | Wednesday 7th February 2024 |
| Wellington | Sunday 18 February, 2024 | Wednesday 14th February 2024 |
| Palmerston North | Tuesday 20 February, 2024 | Wednesday 14th February 2024 |
| Central East Auckland | Sunday 25th February, 2024 | Wednesday 21st February 2024 |
| New Plymouth | Wednesday 28 February, 2024 | Monday 26th February 2024 |
School Group Imports:
For any enquiries about the Group Import Spreadsheets please contact our Schools Liaison, Angela by emailing Angela@smcevents.co.nz
Weet-Bix Tryathlon Foundation
The Weet-Bix TRYathlon Foundation was established in 2007 by Sanitarium staff to enable underprivileged and disadvantaged kiwi children the opportunity to take part in and experience the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon.
You can apply to the Weet-Bix TRYathlon Foundation for subsidised entries or equipment to help your students take part with your school group by filling out the online nominate application form on the Foundation webpage.
I need help!
Our Registration & Call Centre team are available to answer any questions you may have. You can contact us on 0800 WEET BIX (9338 249) or at tryathlon@sanitarium.co.nz.
Our office hours are:
Thursday (9am – 5pm) and Friday (9am – 1pm)