North Island & National School Track Championships

6 - 7 July 2027
Cambridge
CNZ Schools: schools@cnz.kiwi

The 2027 North Island & National School Track Championships Combined will be held at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome in Cambridge, from 6 - 7 July, organised by the CNZ Events Team.

Individual events will be run in an 'Omnium style' and riders will be awarded Omnium points for placings in each event. Riders must start all individual events to be eligible for titles. Team events include Team Sprint and Team Pursuit. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 overall eligible riders in each age group.

EVENT DETAILS

Click here for the provisional Event Manual - TBC

Click here for the provisional Event Programme - TBC

*Please note this is all subject to change and timings are all estimates dependent on entry numbers

Virtual Managers Meeting

Click here to read the online Managers Meeting PowerPoint - TBC

Confirmation of starters will be held on TBC from TBC in Velo Lounge 1.

*This is compulsory for all Team Managers to read. A sign-in sheet will be in place at Confirmation of Starters / Race Pack Pick Up for each Team Manager to sign and agree they have read this presentation.

Race Pack Pick Up

Race pack pick up will be available between TBC in Velo Lounge 1, on TBC along with the confirmation of starters.

Entry Lists - TBC

*Please note this is all subject to change and is provisional. Team lists are likely to change ahead of racing.

Categories

Age as at 31 December 2027.

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

Teams Race (Includes Team Pursuit and Team Sprint): Senior (U20), Junior (U16) and Year 7 & 8

At a minimum competitors must be enrolled in Year 7.

Track Accreditation

All riders are required to be accredited to the Grassroots Trust Velodrome. You can find out more about Track Accreditation here. If you're accreditation has lapsed or you are accredited to ride at the Velodrome in Invercargill, then you can sign up for an Express Accreditation class. You can also email reception@velodrome.nz to make a booking.

Bike Hire
There are a limited number of bikes available to hire from the Grassroots Trust Velodrome. Bike hire is for the entirety of the event, bikes are not shared. To book a hire bike, please contact the velodrome.

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

Click here to see the individual entry list - TBC

Click here to see the team pursuit entries - TBC

Click here to see the team sprint entries - TBC

Entry Fees-

Individual Events (Includes Scratch Race, Point a lap or Tempo Points, 515m Scratch or Keirin & Standing 250m) - TBC

Team Pursuit - TBC

Junior Team Sprint (2 riders) - TBC

Senior Team Sprint (3 riders) - TBC

Key Dates

Entries Close - TBC

Invoices will be generated and sent out the week following entries closing

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

Categories

Age as at 31 December 2027.

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

Teams Race (Includes Team Pursuit and Team Sprint): Senior (U20), Junior (U16) and Year 7 & 8

At a minimum competitors must be enrolled in Year 7.

Composite Teams - Team Sprint and/or Team Pursuit

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.

All riders wishing to be considered for a composite team must already be entered into the event via their school for an individual event.

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 to view the event terms and conditions.

COMMUNIQUES

All event updates and changes will be logged here.

RULES

This event will follow Cycling New Zealand Schools Rules.

*In the teams pursuit riders can start with 3 riders, but also must finish with 3 riders.

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 Event Manager.

ACCREDITATION FOR INFIELD

Infield access is strictly only for accredited individuals only. If you would like to have an accreditation pass for this event, please fill out the form here - TBC

Each School may have 1 x team manager, 1 x coach, 1 x mechanic, then an additional 1 x handler for every 5 riders.

Please ensure to wear your accreditation wrist bands throughout the event as these will be checked on entry.