PACIFIC RADIOLOGY NZ SCHOOLS TRIATHLON
Welcome to the Pacific Radiology NZ Schools Triathlon Championships
Sanctioned by School Sport New Zealand and taking place from Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 March at the stunning Rabbit Island, Nelson. Set against one of the region’s most beautiful coastal backdrops, the Championships bring together secondary school athletes from across New Zealand for two exciting days of racing, with Triathlon and Aquathlon events providing the opportunity to compete for National Championship titles and regional honours.

Whether you’re chasing a national title, representing your school alongside your teammates, or taking on the challenge for the experience, there’s an event for you. With individual and team racing options designed to cater for a wide range of abilities, the Championships are about great racing, school pride, teamwork and participation. We look forward to welcoming athletes, schools, families and supporters to Nelson for an unforgettable few days of racing at Rabbit Island.
The Details...
Entry prices for all events are listed below (including service fee of 4%):
- Triathlon individual entry $67.60
- Aquathlon individual entry $52
- Triathlon team entry $88.40
- Aquathlon team entry $67.60
- Regional team relay individual entry $26
* Triathlon New Zealand (TriNZ) One Day Membership (ODM) is required for all entries which is $5, unless participant is an Annual TRI NZ member. Only ONE person in a Team entry requires ODM (or TRI NZ membership), join Tri NZ HERE.
* Important - If you have any students transferring to your school in 2027 from another school in NZ, (year 10 – 13) and taking part in the NZSS Triathlon Championships you MUST fill in
this form and send it to School Sport NZ 10 working days before the event entries close. The student will be unable to participate if this is not completed. If you have any queries, please contact Nicki Paterson at events@schoolsportnz.org.nz
Schedule
Maps
Points and Prizes
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School and Regional Awards and Points
Day One - Schools individual and Team competitions
- Individual triathlon awards for top 3 in each age group and gender
- Individual aquathlon awards for top 3 in each age group and gender
- Triathlon team awards for top 3 in each age group and gender
- Aquathlon team awards for top 3 in each age group and gender
- Top Co-Ed School across individual and team Triathlon and Aquathlon*
- Top Boys School across individual and team Triathlon and Aquathlon*
- Top Girls School across individual and team Triathlon and Aquathlon*
- Top Intermediate Co-Ed School
- Top Intermediate Boys School
- Top Intermediate Girls School
Day Two - Regional mixed team relay competition
- Overall regional shield
- Team member medals for top 3 teams in each age category
Prize Giving
There will be spot prizes given out as athletes finish and major spot prizes at the prize giving along with the medal for the place getters in each age group (individual and team). Prize-giving for Schools awards will be held on Thursday and Regional cup awarded Friday straight after the final finisher for the day. Numbers will be picked at random. You MUST be present to receive your prize.
You can also go in the draw to win a brand new Suzuki car! Suzuki Prize Draw Terms and Conditions
Thank you to our major naming rights sponsor Pacific Radiology.


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