NZ Schools Triathlon Champs

Liz was an integral part of the team that delivered the Wanaka Schools event.
She was also in Mt Maunganui (hidden under a raincoat) this year.

How cool will it be to see her taking on IRONMAN New Zealand in March. Then you'll be able to congratulate her in Nelson, as she'll again be a part of the race crew.

Liz Gill has lost 30kg and rebuilt her health to chase an Ironman dream.

One month ago we were sat on the banks of Mt Drury/Hopukiore Reserve at the 2026 NZ Schools Opening Ceremony.

What a special moment that was & we appreciate the performers, the readers of the Oath (Mark, Blake Ollie & Indie), & everyone that played a part in making this happen.
Sadly Thursday & Friday were ruined by weather, but many of you took on the challenges & made the most of the experience.

Now we look forward to the 2027 NZ Schools Triathlon & Aquathlon Champs to be hosted in the beautiful Tasman/Nelson region at Rabbit Island.
The Champs were last held here in 2018 & we can't wait to return to this awesome venue.

Once again the Champs will be held during Summer Tournament week. The event will take place from Wednesday March 17th to Friday March 19th 2027

We hope to see you all there.

A few snaps from a wet NZ Schools Aquathlon Champs.

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Photos from the @nzschoolstriathlonchamps at Mount Maunganui last week Thanks to @tritauranga for putting on the exciting event

We hope you have all dried out by now & I'm sure you are all sharing your battle stories at school.

If you need to prove it with photo's, you'll find them on the Simon Dawson Photography FB page.

If you use any for personal use, then please tag Simon. Otherwise tag away & share the images.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090236246382

Simon Dawson Photography NZ New Zealand based photographer

Here is a bit of post event content to start the week off.

We do still have a number of goggles left from the Aquathlon. Let us know if you are missing your pair.

We also have had a request to find a missing wetsuit.

An Arena wetsuit has been picked up & taken & it may have someone elses name in it. Not yours !!!

Can you please check your wetsuit & let us know if it's not yours.

Please don't phone, message or write comments asking if the event will go ahead.

Any decision will be made once all LOC & Officials are onsite & have time to discuss any changes to the program.

Few snaps of the Opening Ceremony this afternoon.

Thanks to Simon Dawson Photography NZ & to you all for staying down at Mt Drury to be a part of this new tradition for NZ Schools.

Thanks to our wonderful performers, Jonelle our MC, GM Community, Triathlon NZ - Anna Russell & our readers of the OATH, Ollie Barnett, Indie Williams, Blake Miller & Mark Evans.

Massive thanks to the team at Tauranga City Council for making this all happen.

Triathlon New Zealand
Tauranga City Council

I know many of you have wanted startlists, but been a very hectic day.

But thanks to our timing team you can access startlists.

https://triathlon.kiwi/nz-schools-triathlon/ Click on the RESULT link & search the Age Group