South Island Cyclocross Championshipss
12 July 2026
Nelson
Nelson Mountain Bike Club
The 2026 South Island Cyclocross Champs will be held in Nelson on 12 July!
Optional practice day Saturday 11th July, race day Sunday 12th July!
*North Island riders may compete at this event, however they are ineligible to win medals as per the CNZ Schools rules.
EVENT DETAILS
Click here for the provisional Event Manual - at 13 May 2026
Click here to view the course map
Start Lists- TBC
*Please note this is all subject to change.
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
ENTRY DETAILS
Entries are open now!
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 Guide here before they will be able to enter this event.
Entry Fees
Individual race = $65 per rider
Team relay = $30 per team
Key Dates
Entries Close- 26 June 2026
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)- 2 July 2026
Composite Teams- Team 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.
No refunds are available unless requested in writing prior to the Team Managers meeting.
Terms and Conditions
Click here to view 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.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Health and Safety please report to the Chief Commissaire or to the Race Director.
RESULTS
2025 Results:
2024 Results:
Individual Results- Relay Results
2023 Results:
2022 Results:
2021 Results:
