National School MTB Championships

Mountain Bike

4 October 2026 - 9 October 2026

Tauranga

Tauranga MTB Club:

The 2026 National School MTB Championships will be held in Tauranga from 4-9 October 2026, hosted by the Tauranga MTB Club.

The provisional schedule for 2026 includes- TBC

Click here to see the important pre-event email- TBC

Click here to check out some important race info from the Tauranga MTB Club - including the event manual- TBC

Schedule of Races

TBC

Volunteer Programme

Schools are asked to provide one volunteer for every four riders, please register your volunteers in Enter Now before entries close.

All volunteers should be over the age of 18, be confident in their role and wear fully enclosed footwear. All equipment required for the role will be given out on the day, such as high-vis vests. Click here to read the Commitment of Volunteering agreement. Please contact schools@cnz.kiwi if you have any questions.

Categories

Age as at 31 December 2026.

Individual Races:

U20, U17, U16, U15, U14, U13 boys and girls

At a minimum competitors must be enrolled in Year 7.

Team Races:

Senior (U20) Boys and Girls
Junior (U16 - Year 7 & 8 can ride in a Junior team) Boys and Girls

Mixed teams must ride in the boys category

Top School Trophies

The Top School Trophy will be awarded to the respective Year 9 - 13 schools teams that have the highest aggregate points score across all championship events. Points will be awarded for the first 5 places with 5 points for 1st and 4 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd etc in each of the races (including Team Relay if applicable).

The Top Junior School Trophy will be awarded to the respective Year 7/8 schools teams that have the highest aggregate points score across all championship events. Points will be awarded for the first 5 places with 5 points for 1st and 4 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd etc in each of the races (including Team Relay if applicable).

Entries will open 2026!.

All entries will need to be completed by the schools sports coordinator via the Sporty platform. Parents please liaise with your school to register student riders.

Schools must be affiliated for 2026 and follow the Step by Step Guide here before they will be able to enter this event.

Click here to view the live entry list- TBC

Entry Limits- TBC

Cross Country =

DH limit (U13, U14, U15) =

DH limit (U16, U17, U20) =

Enduro =

Entry is not guaranteed until entries have closed. This is to provide fair and equitable weighting across all schools

In determining which riders/schools will be accepted into the event (where entries exceed the maximum limit), CNZS may take into account any of the following criteria:

The total number of riders entered into the limited event by age or gender category
The total number of riders entered into the limited event by a single school
Entries received by the advertised due date & Payments made by the advertised due date
Prior history of the school in participation at the particular event
Prior history of the school in support of the particular event (providing volunteers etc.)
Past performance of riders at the particular event and at other CNZS or CNZ events
Eligibility for medals

See school rules here - Appendix 5 - Capacity Event Entry Process

Entry Fees- TBC

Cross Country = $
Cross Country Relay= $
Downhill = $
Enduro = $

TBC	Pre-registration for Downhill, Enduro, Cross Country and Relay opens
	Pre-registration for Downhill, Enduro, Cross Country and Relay closes
	Downhill & Enduro spaces allocated to schools as per the Capacity Event Entry Process
	Schools must confirm Downhill & Enduro riders names by this date as well as the riders on their waitlist if applicable
	Entries for DH/END Capacity Finalised and Allocation Period Closed
	All invoices available to be downloaded in Enter Now by Schools
	All invoices must be paid by this date

Composite Teams - Cross Country Relay
If you are entering a Composite team please advise us by adding COMPOSITE into the team name in Enter Now. Fill out the form here and email through to schools@cnz.kiwi to confirm. See CNZ Schools Rules for more information. Composite teams are eligible to compete and will be recognised on the podium if they place in the top 3, however as per the current Schools Cycling Rules, they are ineligible to receive a medal.

Refund Policy

Refunds requested after the entry closing date will only be processed on the presentation of a medical certificate to CNZ Schools no later than one week prior to the event finishing. All refunds will incur a $25 administration fee.

No refunds are available unless requested in writing prior to Race Pack Pick Up.

Terms and Conditions

Click here to view the event terms and conditions.

This event will follow Cycling New Zealand Schools Rules, and the MTBNZ Technical Regulations.

The updated CNZ/MTBNZ Protective Clothing Requirements are available here.

MTBNZ technical regulations have recently been updated, now at v2.4.1. It is now mandatory or U13-U16 riders to wear either neck or back protection (wearing of both is encouraged but not mandatory).

Health and Safety
Everyone has a responsibly towards Health and Safety at an event.

The safety of the riders, officials, volunteer and spectators are included in the event planning. If you have any questions or concerns regarding Health and Safety please report to the Chief Commissaire or to the Event Manager.

2025 Results: