If your school would like to take part in TRY CHALLENGE, then this is the entry option for you!
Register your school today free of charge. If you would like to order Champions medals and TRY
T-Shirts for your students, you can add on a TRY CHALLENGE T-Shirt & Medal Pack for only $15
p.p.
Design and complete your own TRY CHALLENGE in your school grounds or at a local community space.
If you are a parent and want to enter your kids and family friends into a personal TRY CHALLENGE, please register your entry here.
ENTRY DETAILS
Entry is open to all kids aged 5 to 15 years old. (Based on age during event week)
ENTRY OPTIONS
You can enter as a school or as an individual. We encourage individuals and families to team up and complete their TRY CHALLENGE with siblings, neighbours or friends to make the experience extra special!
Option 1: Free Entry
Option 2: TRY CHALLENGE T-SHIRT AND MEDAL PACK ($15pp + packing & courier fee).
T-shirt & Medal Packs are available to order until 31 May 2024 or until they are sold out.
TRY CHALLENGE EVENT DATES
Get training for your TRY CHALLENGE today! You can complete your event anytime between 1st November 2023 and 30 June 2024.
*T-shirt & Medal Packs are available for dispatch from 1 November 2023 until they run out.
ENTRIES CLOSE
31 May 2024.
The TRY CHALLENGE culminates in an event day, run by your school, where the participants aim to complete their TRY CHALLENGE goal. You can design your own TRY CHALLENGE or use an annual school triathlon or cross-country event with the added bonus of your students earning a Champions medal and TRY t-shirt.
When: Anytime between 1 November 2023 (Term 4) and 30 June 2024 (Term 2).
Where: Participants can train at home and/or at school and complete the TRY CHALLENGE as a school/classroom led activity.
Why participate in TRY CHALLENGE?
Building resilience and a balanced hauora are vital for the personal development of our tamariki.
- Sense of achievement
- Boost self-esteem & confidence
- Inspire others
- Personal growth
- Form positive physical activity habits
- Connect the school community
It’s free to register and allows us to keep in touch while you plan your schools TRY CHALLENGE.
It only takes a few moments!
Once you have registered your school group, you will have access to the TRY CHALLENGE GUIDE.
2. Plan your TRY CHALLENGE
Are you planning your own TRY CHALLENGE from scratch or using your annual school triathlon or cross-country and rewarding your students with a special Champions medal and TRY t-shirt? We would love to know HOW and WHEN you plan to hold your school’s TRY CHALLENGE.
If you know the finer details when you register your school, that’s great! If not, simply register a school and let us know your exact plans later.
3. Let us know if you would like to purchase TRY CHALLENGE T-shirt & Medal Packs
Your school will have the opportunity to purchase T-shirt & Medal Packs for students at any time up until 3 weeks prior to your TRY CHALLENGE event day ($15pp + packing & courier fee).
We have two TRY CHALLENGE options available for you to register under:
Option 1: Free Entry
Option 2: TRY CHALLENGE T-SHIRT AND MEDAL PACK ($15pp + packing & courier fee).
T-shirt & Medal Packs are available to order until 31 May 2024 or until they are sold out.
How it works for students
Step one: Students set their TRY CHALLENGE goal
Step two: Create their training plan and get training
Step three: Review their TRY CHALLENGE goal
Step four: Complete their TRY CHALLENGE
Step five: Celebrate!!!
To help your students get the most out of their TRY CHALLENGE experience, we have created online resources that cover the following:
WEET-BIX KIDS TRY CHALLENGE GUIDE
- A step-by-step guide
- How to set goals
- Creating a training plan
- TRY trainer programme
- Training tips
- Health & wellbeing tips
- TRY CHALLENGE Diary
Please visit the Event Info page for these resources.
Do your students need a helping hand? The Weet-Bix TRYathlon Foundation can provide
discounted entries, when required, so that all tamariki in your school can enjoy the full benefits of the TRY CHALLENGE programme. Let us know how many students at your school would benefit from this help.
Let us know how many students at your school would benefit from this help.
I need help!
Our Registration & Call Centre team are available to answer any questions you may have. You can contact us on 0800 WEET BIX (9338 249) or at tryathlon@sanitarium.co.nz.
Our office hours are:
Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am – 1pm
