Schools North Is MTB Champs HORI

North Island School MTB Championships

Mountain Bike
11 April 2026 - 13 April 2026
Te Miro

Te Miro MTB Club: 

The 2026 North Island School MTB Championships will be held in Te Miro from the 11-13 April 2026, hosted by Te Miro MTB Club.

 

Click here for the final pre-event email with all the final information- TBC

Click here for the provisional Event Manual - TBC

*Please note this is subject to change.

 

Entry List (please note these are different from the start/seeding lists)

XCO Entry Lists
Enduro Entry Lists
Downhill Entry Lists

 

Start Lists 

Start and seeding lists will be posted on the board at the location of the event.

XCO Seeding - 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.

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

XCO = 

Enduro = 

DH limit = 

XCR 

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

 

Key Dates

Entries open for Cross Country & Relay and pre-registration opens for Downhill & Enduro  
Pre-registration for Downhill & Enduro closes and XC closes  
Downhill 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/sent out to Schools  
All invoices must be paid by this date  

 

Entry Fees- TBC

Downhill = $

Enduro = $

Cross Country = $

Cross Country Relay = $

 

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 for the event terms and conditions.

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

 

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.