We’re super excited to start working towards the competition season for 2026! Once again, we’ll be focusing our attention on the 2026 New Zealand CrossFit Champs, held at the Claudelands Arena, Hamilton. This year athletes also have the option to compete at the New Zealand Nationals held at Mystery Creek Hamilton.

This form is an important part of our process as it indicates who is interested in competing in what competition to allow us to plan and best support our athletes as we build into these events.

Key Details

• For the New Zealand CrossFit Champs this year team and individual competition takes place over three days: 28–30th August.

• This year teams and individuals will take need to complete an online qualifier to advance to the finals in August. Individuals will compete online 6-12th April and teams 20-26th April.

• The team competition is made up of teams of four (two males and two females) completing a variety of workouts from longer endurance pieces to traditional CrossFit-style Metcons.

• There are three divisions: Scaled, Intermediate, and Elite.

• The New Zealand Team Nationals is a team of six competition with no online qualifier. This competition series also have individual and pairs finals. This is run as a seperate competition with online qualifiers for this from 31st July to 31st August.

  Important Next Steps

  At the bottom of this page, you’ll find a form to express your interest in either the individual or team competitions described above. Please ensure you complete this form if you intend on competing this year. As with last year, you’re welcome to create your own teams. If you’d like to compete but don’t yet have a full team, no problem just complete the form and we’ll do our best to place you in a team. Likewise if you are thinking (or have committed) to doing one of the individual events please indicate that below.

  As part of our preparation, we’ve got some exciting things planned again this year from our classic big team training sessions, to another full competition simulation three day WEEKEND this time.

  As with all competitions, there will be costs involved, including travel, accommodation, and competition entry. We will be completing a series of fundraising efforts throughout the year to support you with these costs.

  This is a challenging, hugely rewarding, and unforgettable experience, and I’m excited for you all to be a part of it!

  If you have any questions, please reach out to marco@maiacrossfit.co.nz.