2025 Triathlon registration are now closed
Before your child commits to this sport please read the very important information below.
If you have any questions or require additional information about Triathlon please email our Sports Department.
Triathlon Information
General Info
The NH Triathlon Zone is being held on Friday 14 March.
Please note: if your child is attending their Y8 camp or on a Challenger Series class trip, they are not able to register for this Triathlon event.
Your child can enter as an individual or part of a three person team - each competing on one of the three disciplines - swimming, cycling, or running. Teams are in Year level and gender (i.e Y7 Boys team). An individual athlete will compete in all three disciplines.
Please read all the information available before registering.
Athletes are not able to compete as individual and in a team.
COURSE DESCRIPTION. ( We work hard to get as close to the distances listed below)
Year 7 Boys and Girls Swim 200m - Cycle 5km - Run 2 km
Year 8 Boys and Girls Swim 200m - Cycle 5km - Run 2km
ALL Teams Swim 200m - Cycle 5km - Run 2km
Swim Course -This will be a buoyed course along with the shore.
200m Lap - It is advisable that goggles are worn. The course will be patrolled by lifeguards. In the event of rough weather, a decision will be made to cancel the swim portion of the race. In this case, it will be roughly a 300m beach sprint before the bike. This decision will be made by the MBIS event organisers.
Cycle Course - This will be an out-and-back MOUNTAIN BIKE coned course. Helmets must be worn and secure. Bikes must be checked and safe. Students will complete the out and back three times. On their third lap, they will move into transition. There is a large tree at the end of the course. Students will go around the tree THREE times before coming into transition.
Run Course – This will be an out-and-back course on the sand (should the tide allow) - It is recommended that shoes are worn, however, they are not compulsory.
Swimmers:
- THE SWIM IS IN DEEP WATER AND PATROLLED BY LIFEGUARDS. SWIMMERS MUST BE COMPETENT OVER 200 METRES swimming in SEA water. Do not enter children who have not swum that distance at the beach. There is a vast difference between swimming in the pool and sea. ( In the event of rough seas the swim will be canceled from the event, the event will turn into a run, bike, run event)
Cyclists:
- Must have their own bike and helmets must meet the approved standards - Properly secured ANSI, SNELL or NZS approved helmets must be worn whenever a competitor is on their bicycle throughout the day
Game times & venue
Location: Long Bay reserve, northern end
Time: Athletes will need to be dropped there by 8.30am and collected approximately 1pm.
EXPECTED RACE DAY FORMAT
9.15 am Arrive at Long Bay, set up School tents in the allocated location and Team Preparation, all bikes and transition equipment for ALL races must be in the Transition area before 10:00 am. After that time, no one is allowed in.
9.20 am Course Marshal briefing - ALL must be in attendance
9:45 am Race Briefing for ALL competitors - After this, there will be a chance to walk the course.
10.30 am Boys Race will Start - Year 7’s and 8’s together.
11:15 am Girls Race will Start - Year 7’s and 8’s together.
12:00 pm Boys Team Event (Year 7 and 8’s together)
12:45 pm Girls Team Event (Year 7 and 8’s Together)
Fees
Fee: $10 per athlete
Registration
REGISTRATION is closed.
If your child wishes to compete in a team, they must know their team mates name and room number prior to registering.
Register via the NX Online Shop
Registration closes: Wednesday 5 February
Trials
There are no trials for this event.
Training
There is no school run training for this event.
Selection process
We go through a very thorough selection process to finalise our teams and players will be placed in a team that our selectors have determined best suits their ability and experience. While inevitably there will be some movement of players, both up and down teams, it is important to remember that this movement can be a result of the following factors:
- New players who didn’t play last year can also create movement for other players, especially if they are placed in a higher team, resulting in other players moving down to a lower team.
- Individual development and growth over the summer months. If individual players have put in an extra effort and completed additional training over the holiday, this can definitely show during trials, resulting in higher performance on the court and some movement between teams.
We understand that some students will have questions regarding the trial process and eventually the team selection – if your child does, please ask them to see Anna in the sports office.
As per our Sports Selection Policy, no correspondence regarding team selection will be entered into. If you wish to view it, please download the document at the bottom of this page.
Coaches, managers & umpires
We do not require coaches or mangers for this event.
We however do require at least 3 parents to assist with marshalling. This role can be shared - this way you can help when your child is not competing.
