National School Road Championships

25 - 27 September 2027
Manawatu
CNZ Schools: schools@cnz.kiwi

The 2027 National School Road Championships will be held on 25 - 27 September in the Manawatu Region organised by the CNZ Events Team.

Team Time Trial - TBC

Road Race - TBC

Points Race - TBC

EVENT DETAILS

Click here for the pre-event email - TBC

Click here for the provisional Event Manual - TBC

Pit Garages - TBC

Classroom Bookings - TBC

Course Maps - TBC

Read the Event Manual for the Road Race, Team Time Trial and Points Race Course Maps and Descriptions.

It is recognised that the Boys and Girls road race distances differ and while there are proficient riders in the girls grade it is a philosophy of CNZS to ensure the races are accessible to as many girls as possible. The comparative distances have been tried in the past and it very quickly became evident that this was not a positive approach.

Volunteer Programme

Schools are asked to provide one volunteer for every five riders, please register your volunteers in Sporty 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 2027.

Individual Races: U20, U17, U16, U15, U14, U13 boys and girls

Teams Race: Senior (U20), Junior (U16) and Year 7 & 8

The size of team for the Team Time Trial is:

U20: 5 riders with time taken on the 4th rider (4 to finish)

U16 and Y7&8: 4 riders with time taken on 3rd rider (3 to finish)

At a minimum competitors must be enrolled in Year 7

Para cycling Opportunities:

From 2027, we’re excited to offer Para cycling events. As we’re just getting started, event formats will depend on entry numbers, and we’ll work with each competitor to find an approach that works for everyone. While it may not be possible to accommodate Para events at every course or location, we’ll do our best to provide opportunities wherever we can. To be eligible, Para cyclists must be enrolled at a School Sport NZ-approved school. For more information email us at schools@cnz.kiwi.

ENTRY DETAILS

Entries will open in 2027

Provisional Entry & Start Lists

Click here for the Provisional Individual (Road Race & Point Race) Entry Lists - TBC

Click here for the Provisional Team Time Trial Start Lists - TBC

*Please note this is all subject to change especially the start times may change.

Entry Fees

Road Race = TBC

Points Race = TBC

Team Time Trial = TBC

Key Dates

Entries Close - TBC

(Please note any late Team entries will not receive any seeding preferences)

Invoices Emailed to Schools - TBC

Payments must be Received (otherwise the students will not be eligible to race) - TBC

Composite Teams - Team Time Trial

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

Entry fees are non-refundable after the entry closing date. Refunds will only be considered where a competitor is unable to participate due to injury or illness that occurs before race pack collection. A medical certificate must be submitted to CNZ Schools within one week of the event's conclusion. Injuries sustained during the event, or refund requests submitted more than one week after the event, will not be eligible for consideration. Approved refunds will incur a $25 administration fee.

Terms and Conditions

Click here for the event terms and conditions.

RULES

This event will follow Cycling New Zealand Schools Rules. All riders should familiars themselves with the complete Rules under which racing will be conducted.

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. This includes (but not limited to) road restrictions, traffic management and event advisories to the local businesses and residents.

The event takes place a mix of urban residential and rural roads. It is your responsibility to manage your own safety during the event, to be aware of other road users at all times and to make responsible decisions. There is traffic management in place however, the roads are OPEN and there will be public and official traffic on the circuit during your race.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Health and Safety please report to the Chief Commissaire or to the Race Manager.