The entry fee is $50.00 per child.

• Entry fees are inclusive of GST 
• A booking fee of 6% will be charged at check out

5 & 6 year old Duathlon - 300m run, 2km bike, 300m run

7 & 8 year old Triathlon - 25m swim, 2.5km bike, 1km run

7 & 8 year old Duathlon - 300m run, 2km bike, 1km run

9 & 10 year old Triathlon - 50m swim, 2.5km bike, 1km run

9 & 10 year old Duathlon - 300m run, 2km bike, 1km run

11 to 13 year old Triathlon - 75m swim, 2.5km bike, 1.5km run

11 to 13 year old Duathlon - 300m run, 2km bike, 1.5km run

Please find below some key information that you and your parents/caregivers need to know before the race day.

Compulsory Gear
The following items of equipment are compulsory and you must have these with you in order to complete in the event. If you don’t you will not be allowed to take your place on the start line.
1. A helmet and safe bike (eg: brakes work, tyres pumped up, tread etc) – No unicycles, E-Bikes, scooters, skate boards etc. Bikes with training wheels are ok.
2. Shoes that have the toes covered to be worn for both the bike and run.
3. A t-shirt or top to bike and run in.
4. Race Number and Bike Sticker (provided at registration).

Race numbers must be worn on the front of t-shirts for the bike and run legs using the supplied pins to attach to the t-shirt. 

Registration & Race Pack Pick-up
There will be two times available to register for the event prior to the race start: 
Friday 5 March 2027: 2:00pm - 6:30pm in the foyer of the Selwyn Sports Centre
Sunday 7 March 2027: 8:00am-8:50am in the foyer of the Selwyn Aquatic Centre
We recommend you register on Friday if possible so that Sunday isn't rushed for your child

The 2027 event is on Sunday 7 March and all race briefings are held at Foster Park or the Selwyn Aquatic Centre

**Please note all of these timings are approximate and may be earlier or later depending on the number of entries**

5 & 6 year old Duathlon

8:50am - Race Briefing at the Foster Park Start/Finish Line.

9:00am - Race Start at the Foster Park start line.

7 & 8 year old Triathlon

9:15am - Race Briefing in the Selwyn Aquatic Centre carpark.

9:30am - Race Start at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre pool side.

7 & 8 year old Duathlon

9:20am - Race Briefing at the Foster Park Start/Finish Line.

9:30am - Race Start at the Foster Park start line.

9 & 10 year old Triathlon

9:15am - Race Briefing in the Selwyn Aquatic Centre carpark.

9:40am - Race Start at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre pool side.

9 & 10 year old Duathlon

9:30am - Race Briefing at the Foster Park Start/Finish Line.

9:40am - Race Start at the Foster Park start line.

11 to 13 year old Triathlon

9:15am - Race Briefing in the Selwyn Aquatic Centre carpark.

9:45am - Race Start at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre pool side.

11 to 13 year old Duathlon

9:30am - Race Briefing at the Foster Park Start/Finish Line.

9:45am - Race Start at the Foster Park start line.

2027 Terms & Condition of Entry

By entering this event you are aware of and agree to abide by the following:

Fair Play
This event is about participation and Fair Play. By entering, you and your child agree to abide by the principles of Fair Play (eg: Respect for the rules, courtesy, just and equitable treatment for all participants, spectators and volunteers alike).

We also encourage all spectators on the day to encourage and cheer for all participants present and to equally abide by the principles of Fair Play.

First Aid
If a participant requires first aid please approach a marshal or event staff who will dispatch the event first aid provider to the scene of the injured participant.

Transition
No parents or family members are allowed in the transition area before, during or after the event for all age groups. 

The transition area constitutes part of the course and as such only participants in the process of completing the course and marshals are permitted to enter during the event.

If a participant requires medication a parent/support person must have this on them and administer it when required.

If participants require clothing, or food left by their bike, participants (not parents or family members) will be able to access this by approaching a marshal and following their instructions to ensure safety to active participants.

Refunds

Refunds will not be offered after 11:59pm on Sunday 28 February 2027. 

All refunds prior to this date will incur a $15 administration fee. 

In case of natural disaster or cancellation of the event due to safety reasons, entry fees will not be refunded.

Lost Property
Event organisers, officials and venue staff take no responsibility for any property lost at the event.

If you have lost an item of property we recommend you check at the lost property area by the finish line.

The Selwyn Sports Trust will endeavor to collate all lost property post event and send out a publication to parents informing them of such property and liaise a collection process. Any remaining unclaimed property will be donated to charity after a generous amount of time given to parents to collect.

2027 Waiver

By registering your child to enter this event, you have confirmed that you have read and understood the entry waiver and Terms and Conditions of entry relating to the Selwyn Kids Triathlon.

1. I confirm that I am authorised to enter my child named in this entry in the Selwyn Kids Triathlon to be held at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre and Foster Park, Rolleston. I give this waiver personally and on their behalf.

2. I confirm that my child named in this entry is entered in the correct age category (as of the day of the event), that I have disclosed all relevant medical conditions (including allergies) to the event organisers and I can verify that my child is competent to do this event.

3. I agree to comply with the rules and event instructions and enter at my child’s own risk. Accordingly I release Selwyn Sports Trust Selwyn Aquatic Centre, Selwyn District Council and organisers of this event from all claims, demands and proceedings arising out of my child’s participation in this event. I further understand that the Selwyn Sports Trust, Selwyn Aquatic Centre, Selwyn District  Council nor the organisers of this event take any responsibility for the loss of or damage to property arising in connection with this event.

4. I understand that for health and safety reasons, participants (ie: my child) must:
a. Ensure that they complete the distances stated.
b. Listen to all directions given by event officials.
c. Wear an approved cycle helmet during the bike leg of the event.
d. Ride a bike which is safe and ‘roadworthy’ (eg: functioning brakes, inflated tyres, seat).
e. Wear closed in shoes and a t-shirt or top for the bike and run legs (no jandals, sandals, barefeet).
f. Bikes are unable to be removed from transition until directed by event officials and myself, my child and supporters will adhere to this.
g. I agree to any photographs, videos and/or other images of my child to be taken during the event. I agree with the Selwyn Sports Trust and/or official event partners using any such imagery in connection with the promotion and reporting of this event. I understand I am entitled to request access to such images and to have copies of them at my cost. For any questions around the event photographs, videos and/or other images, please contact our Executive Officer - Mitch Prendergast - on mitch@selwynsportstrust.org.nz