National School MTB Championships

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

Relay team entry list see here.

For DH, Enduro, XCO and XCC Entry list see here. At 7 September 2026 

Click here to see the event manual- V3 as at 14 August 2026. The following changes have been made to the event manual below; 

·        Schedule Confirmation.

·        EDR Category group confirmation.

·        DHI Category group confirmation.

·        Additional DHI details.

·        Event capacity updates.

·        Event Merchandise.

·        DHI Shuttles prior to the event.

·        Some Rotorua site details updated.

Volunteer Programme

To register your school volunteers, please fill out the form here.

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 will be as follows; This is for both composite and non-composite teams. 

Year 7&8 Girls

Year 7&8 Boys

Year 7&8 Mixed

U16 Girls

U16 Boys

U16 Mixed

U20 Girls

U20 Boys

U20 Mixed  

 Individual Points 

Points are awarded for each of Cross Country Olympic (XCO), Cross Country Team Relay (XCR), Downhill (DH) and Enduro (END).

In the event of a tie, the school points awarded in the XCR will decided the best rankings, followed by END, DH and then XCO.

When a Cross-Country Short Track (XCC) is held as part of the same event as the XCO, the seeding order will apply to the XCC, and the results of the XCC will determine the seeding order for the XCO.

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).

The pre-registration period for this event has now closed. 

All entered schools should have received an email providing an update on their entries into this event. Sports coordinators, please contact us if you have not yet received this. 

Entry Limits

Enduro limit= 600

DH limit (U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, 20)= 380 total limit

Cross Country limit= 350

Cross Country Relay limit= 50

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- 4 May 2026

Pre-registration for Downhill & Enduro only closes and XC. No further changes on Sporty can be made (manual changes only)- 7 August 2026

Downhill spaces allocated to schools as per the Capacity Event Entry Process- 14 August 2026

Schools must confirm Downhill & Enduro riders names by this date as well as the riders on their waitlist if applicable- 4 September 2026

Entries for DH/END Capacity Finalised and Allocation Period Closed - 4 September 2026

All invoices emailed to schools- 4 September 2026

All invoices must be paid by this date- 25 September 2026

Entry Fees

Downhill (DH) = $120 per rider

Enduro (END) = $80 per rider

Cross Country (XCO) = $70 per rider

Cross Country (XCC short course)= $40 per rider 

Cross Country Relay =  $75 per team

Composite Teams - Cross Country Relay

Composite teams are eligible to compete in the Cup grade in accordance with School Sport New Zealand regulations. In the Cup grade, these teams are ineligible for medals. Instead, certificates will be awarded and recognition given on the podium to the top three composite teams in each grade.

If you wish to enter a composite team or be considered for placement in one, please email us at schools@cnz.kiwi, and we will do our best to form teams.

Please note that all composite teams are subject to approval. Full school teams will be prioritised and must be formed first (where possible) before riders can be considered for composite teams. For more information on composite teams, please refer to the Schools Cycling regulations.

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.

To request a refund, please fill out the form here. 

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.

Protective Equipment 

Please refer to the MTBNZ equipment requirements for each event here. This clearly outlines the equipment required for downhill, enduro and cross country. 

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:

Downhill- Cross Country- Relay- Enduro- Top Individuals- Top School Points

2024 Results:

Cross Country- Cross Country Relay- Downhill Live Timing- Enduro- Top Individuals- Top Year 7&8 School Points- Top Senior School Points

2023 Results:

Cross Country- Cross Country Relay- Downhill- Enduro- Top Individuals- Top Senior School- Top Year 7&8 School

2022 Results:

Enduro- Downhill U13, U14, U15- Downhill U16, U17, U20- Cross Country- Top Individuals- Top Senior School- Top Junior School

2021 Results:

This event was unfortunately cancelled.

2020 Results:

Downhill- Cross Country- Cross Country Relay- Enduro- Enduro Team- Top School

2019 Results:

Enduro- Cross Country- Downhill- Overall Individual Points- Top School

2018 Results:

Cross Country- Cross Country Relay- Downhill- Top School

2016 Results:

Downhill- Super D- Cross Country- Overall Individual Points- Top School