Criterium National Championships 2025
Cycling Southland is proud to be hosting the ILT Criterium National Championships for 2025 on the 18th January 2025.
A criterium is a thrilling road race for both riders and spectators. This closed circuit race is fast paced, intense and requires many technical skills to compete at a top level. The event includes B & C Grade categories through to Under 19 categories prior to the much anticipated Elite Men's and Women's races.
The event is officially the NZ Criterium. As such this event is not an official UCI-sanctioned National Championship and accordingly does not carry with it a National Jersey for the winners. The event winners and placegetters will receive medals.
Event Information
Click here to enter the 2025 event.
Event Manual will be available soon.
Race Schedule will be available soon.
ENTRY FEES:
| Event/ Category | Early Bird Fee (until 31st December) | Standard Fee (from January 1st) |
| Kids Races - (Non Championship) | $10 | $20 |
| U15 Boys/ Girls - (Championship) | $55 | $65 |
| Open B & C Grade - (Non Championship) | $70 | $80 |
| U17 Boys/ Girls - (Championship) | $70 | $80 |
| U19 Men/ Women - (Championship) | $100 | $110 |
| U23 Men/ Women - (Championship) | $100 | $110 |
| Elite Men/ Women - (Championship) | $100 | $110 |
ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS:
Entries are not transferable.
Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to entries closing on Sunday 12 January 2025. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $25 admin fee will be applied.
Withdrawals submitted after entries have closed are not eligible for a refund.
Email: [email protected]
ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Click here to view a copy of the event Terms and Conditions.
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA
- U19 Category is for riders aged between 17 - 18 years as at 31 December 2025
- U23 Category is for riders aged between 19 - 22 as at 31 December 2025
- Elite Category is for riders aged 23 - 34 as at 31 December 2025
- Riders older than 34 can opt to relinquish their Masters status for the entire 2025 licence year and then be eligible to compete. Contact [email protected] for further information.
- All entries will be required to be approved by the representing club/ trade team
LICENCING
- All riders, team managers and officials are required to hold a 2025 Cycling New Zealand Licence.
- This event is the New Zealand Championships and entry is only open to NZL riders (as per your nationality with UCI).
Click here to purchase a Cycling New Zealand licence.
TEAMS
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The event is restricted to NZL riders who form part of a New Zealand Club or New Zealand/UCI Registered Trade Team.
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All trade teams must be fully paid for the 2025 period and registered by 31st December 2024.
- All trade team members must also comply with individual licencing requirements.
Event Course
Start/ Finish TBC.
Team Mangers
All Clubs/Trade Teams are required to nominate a Team Manager (can be a rider or non-rider).Please email [email protected] to appoint your Team Manager.
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Confirmation of Starters / Race Pack collection Riders Packs will be distributed to one Club/Team representative (usually the Team Manager), not to individual riders. Riders should contact their Team Manager to arrange collection |
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Team Managers Meeting
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The role of the Team Manager includes (but not limited to):
- Officially representing the club/team at the event
- Connecting with all riding club/team members
- Ensuring that all riding club/team members have a current licence
- Managing the relationship with Event Officials on behalf of club/team members
- Attending the Team Managers meeting
- Collecting and distributing Race Numbers to club/team members
- Circulating Event Information to club/team members
- Ensuring place getters attend the Medal Ceremony
- Ensuring riding members have the required information to help them have a safe and fair race.
Event Rules
Racing will be conducted under UCI regulations and Cycling New Zealand Road & Track racing rules.
SANCTIONS:
Any fines issued are on the Team and are payable by the Team Manager to the Commissaires Secretary at the event or Clubs/Teams will be invoiced post event.
EQUIPMENT:
Bicycles must conform with current UCI regulations.
RACE KIT:
All riders (including U19's) must wear their approved Trade Team kit or Club Colours – skinsuit/jerseys and shorts. Shorts may display sponsors that are detailed on the rider’s racing licence. After 2024, Centre Kit will no longer be acceptable to race in after two years grace.
Plain coloured kit will not be accepted.
A start may be refused for any incorrectly attired rider.
If you have any queries over this matter, please contact: [email protected]
Health & Safety
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.
Results
