Track National Championships
1 - 7 March 2026
Invercargill
The Track National Championships is New Zealand's premier national track cycling event. The 2026 event will be held at the Velodrome in Invercargill on Sunday 1 - Saturday 7 March 2026, with official training day on Saturday 28 February.
All U15, U17, U19, Para, Elite and Masters riders will be competing at the Track National Championships. This event is the pinnacle event on the domestic calendar for New Zealand’s top Track Cyclists of all ages. Olympic medalists, World Championship riders and World Cup riders will be lining up against our emerging future champions to race on the boards for national titles.
Event Information
PROVISIONAL EVENT PROGRAMME
Click here to view the event programme - TBC
*Please note that the programme is subject to change after entries close.
FINAL EVENT INFO
Click here to read all the final pre-event information - TBC
TECHNICAL GUIDE
Click here for the provisional Tech Guide - TBC
ACCREDITATION/LICENCING
All riders are required to hold a 2026 domestic race licence. All team officials are required to hold a 2026 technical licence. To gain accreditation for this event for team officials, please fill out the form here - TBC
TEAM EVENTS
For Clubs who are unable to field a club team for TP & TS, there will be a trial for the 2025 year to allow both pool and self-selected composite teams. Only club teams will be eligible to score points towards the points shield.
TEAM TRAINING
Details on team training times for 2026 to come soon! These will be taking place on February 28th 2026, the day before racing starts.
Please note that there will be NO medical available during the team training sessions.
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SPORT INTEGRITY COMMISSION
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Entry Information
Entries open Friday 31 October 2025.
Entries close midnight Sunday 8 February 2026.
ENTRY LIST
Click here to view the current entry list - TBC
If you need to make any changes, your team manager will need to make these at the confirmation of starters meeting.
Individuals will be able to complete their entry through Event Plus. Clubs will each be given a unique entry code which riders will require to allow them to enter the event. The Club will only share the unique code for entry if that rider meets the entry criteria below, and in sharing the code gives their authority for that rider to submit their entry.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Riders are representing their Club at these National Championships. Although riders can enter directly online, they won't have access to the entries without the unique code from their club to submit their entry.
The Club is responsible for conducting a suitable selection process to ensure that only riders who are competitive at this level are entered in the National Championships.
For timed events, there are Qualifying times that a rider must be able to achieve. The table below specifies the qualifying times, and when clubs can enter riders who are outside the qualifying time.
For other events, it is a requirement that the riders be “of a National Standard”
POOL SYSTEM
A Pool system will operate for those riders who are unable to represent their Club in the team events (e.g. due to insufficient numbers or where club numbers are greater than the Entry Limit per club) Composite teams will be made up by the Commissaire’s Panel (or their delegated authority) from entries submitted by Club Team Managers, in order to create evenly matched teams.
Click here to read the Track Championship Entry Limits per Club and Qualifying Times
NB – This information is subject to confirmation by way of information on the entry form each year.
TQ = Time Qualifier
Junior U17 Events
In the MU17 and WU17 500m time trial, all riders who have ridden under the respective qualifying times, are eligible for selection by their Club.
If a Club has no time qualifiers, a maximum of 4 non-qualifiers may be entered.
If a Club has two riders who have met the qualifying time, a further two non-qualifiers may be added to make a maximum of 4 riders.
If more than 4 have met the qualifying time, all are eligible for Club selection but no non-qualifiers can obviously be entered.
This applies for the Junior Time Trial only:
In the Individual Pursuits, with all riders who have met the agreed qualifying times, being eligible for selection.
In the event of only one or two time qualifiers, a further non qualifier can be added to make a maximum of three selections.
Click here to see which event each grade can select to enter.
ENTRY FEES
Per Event | Early Bird | Standard |
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U15 & U17 | ||
U19/Elite- Endurance/Sprint | ||
Masters | ||
Para | ||
Omnium | ||
Madison (per person) |
Early bird fees close on Monday 2nd February 2026.
ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS
Entries are not transferable.
Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to Sunday 15 February. 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.
MADISON TEAMS
Riders can choose their own Madison pairings ahead of/at the competition. Teams can be club teams or mixed club teams. All Madison team pairings along with team kit/colour must be confirmed at Confirmation of Starters. This is also when Madison race numbers will be allocated and distributed.
LICENCING
All riders are required to hold a 2026 Domestic licence. All team officials are required to hold a 2026 TechnicallLicence (Managers, Coaches, Mechanics, Handlers) and have this on a lanyard at the event.
Click here to purchase your 2026 licence- TBC
Event Communiques
Event Communiques is the official distribution of event information. Please check here regularly for updated Communiques.
Spectator Information
SPECTATOR PROGRAMME
Please click here to view the spectator programme for this event including a description of events - TBC
Please note a printed copy will not be available for spectators to keep at the event, please print your own copy, use this digital copy or you can view A3 posters up on the wall in the stands.
LIVESTREAMING DETAILS
TBC
FREE ENTRY
Spectators can attend this event for free!
Team Managers
All Clubs are required to nominate a Team Manager (can be a rider or non-rider).
Please email [email protected] to appoint your Team Manager.
Clubs will be sent a list of riders and their contact details once entries close. Clubs must appoint a Team Manager prior to the event. The Team Manager must attend Confirmation of Starters and the Team Managers meeting, and distribute race numbers, accreditation and any key messages to their riders.
All Club officials/handlers must be registered by completing this form here (TBC) in order to receive accreditation into the in-field. Team Officials are limited to 1 x Manager, 1 x Coach, 1 x Mechanic and 1 x Handler per 6 riders.
If you require additional support, please email [email protected]
All team officials must have a 2026 Technical Licence with the appropriate technical endorsement from their Club, and they must have their 2026 licence on them at all times to gain access to the infield.
Confirmation of Starters Meeting
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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 Technical 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.
Team Manager Contacts
Club/Team | Team Manager Name | Team Manager Email | Team Manager Phone |
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Event Categories
U15 Category is for riders aged between 13 and 14 as at 31 December 2026.
U17 Category is for riders aged between 15 and 16 as at 31 December 2026.
U19 Category is for riders aged between 17 and 18 as at 31 December 2026.
Elite Category is for riders aged 19 to 34 as at 31 December 2026.
Para-Cycling Categories are classified as C1-C5 and Tandem/B grade.
Masters (Timed Events)
Masters 1 Category is for riders aged between 35 and 39 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters 2 Category is for riders aged between 40 and 44 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters 3 Category is for riders aged between 45 and 49 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters 4 Category is for riders aged between 50 and 54 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters 5 Category is for riders aged between 55 and 59 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters 6 Category is for riders aged between 60 and 64 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters 7 Category is for riders aged between 65 and 69 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters 8 Category is for riders aged between 70 and 74 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters 9 Category is for riders aged between 75 and 79 at 31 December 2026.
Masters 10 Category is for riders aged between 80+ at 31 December 2026.
Masters (Non-Timed Events)
Masters Cat 1 is for riders aged between 35 and 44 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters Cat 2 is for riders aged between 45 and 54 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters Cat 3 is for riders aged between 55 and 64 as at 31 December 2026.
Masters Cat 4 is for riders aged 65+ as at 31 December 2026.
Riders older than 34 can opt to relinquish their Masters status for the entire 2026 licence year and then be eligible to compete in the Elite category.
Contact [email protected] for further information.
All entries will be required to be approved by the representing club.
Event Rules
Racing will be conducted under UCI regulations and Cycling New Zealand Road & Track racing rules.
SANCTIONS
The UCI scale of penalties will apply. Any fines issued are on the Team and are payable by the Team Manager to the Commissaires Secretary at the event or Clubs will be invoiced post event.
EQUIPMENT
Bicycles must conform with current UCI regulations.
RACE KIT
Riders must wear their approved 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. A start may be refused for any incorrectly attired rider. If you have any queries over this matter, please contact: [email protected]
Composite Teams and National Titles
Composite teams can medal at this event and take the National title. They are not eligible for club points.
If a composite team has a non- NZL rider in their team, they can take the medal, but the National title will be given to a NZL team below
Clubs have priority over composite teams. The Panel will review all composite teams and confirm selections with Club teams having priority.
Health and Safety
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 Event Manager.
Event Merch
You can check out the awesome range of our 2026 National Track Champs merch here - TBC.
Check out the 24/7 online shop!
We have hoodies, short sleeves, long sleeves and bags available to purchase.
Accommodation Specials
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