Triathlon New Zealand Annual Report 2025 - Flipbook - Page 16
Community
Growing • Stronger • Together
Moving forward with momentum
In collaboration with the Wellington Triathlon club, organised a
Community Triathlon in New Zealand has experienced an
outstanding year, marked by significant growth, strong engagement, fundraising drive to develop a youth fund to support young people
competing in triathlon around NZ
and a number of key achievements across the sector:
• 7% growth in total membership (one-day plus annual) 5875 in
2023/2024 to 6272 in 2024/2025
• Importantly 18% growth came from the junior membership
(under 23)
• 8% increase in the number of accredited coaches with a 5%
increase in female coaches
• The online delivery of foundation level coaching continues
to increase the number of people completing this course,
doubling registrations from 2023/24 to 2024/25
• National series participation grew 35%, with the biggest
increases seen at the sprint and standard distance (87% and
68% respectively), notably a 47% increase at the NZ Schools
Triathlon event
Coaching
Coaching development has continued to evolve significantly this
year, with a strong emphasis on delivering targeted and accessible
learning opportunities aligned to the community strategic plan.
Tri NZ introduced a dedicated Female Health coaching module,
with over 100 participants registering for the online course and a
further 40 attending an in-person workshop. In addition, through
a partnership with Weet-Bix Tryathlon, a Tamariki Triathlon module
was developed, including a series of videos made freely accessible
to Weet-Bix participants. These initiatives reflect an ongoing
commitment to providing relevant, high-quality development
opportunities for coaches and the wider community.
• 333 athletes represented New Zealand at 2025 World
Championship events
• The increase in annual and one day membership fees has
increased revenue 2-fold, enabling us to retain our regional
workforce beyond funding provided initially by Sport NZ
The progress achieved across the community space is a direct
reflection of the dedication and commitment shown by our clubs,
most of whom operate through the efforts of passionate volunteers.
From delivering local events to supporting coaches and inspiring
the next generation of triathletes, their work is integral to the
continued growth of the sport nationwide. We sincerely thank them
for the vital role they play in strengthening triathlon communities
across Aotearoa.
A regional focus
We expanded our regional workforce beyond Wellington and
Canterbury to include the Bay of Plenty. Sierra Ryland continues
in her role as Wellington Regional Lead, while John Newsom,
a longstanding contributor to the sport, has stepped into the
Canterbury lead role. Chris Willett now leads the Bay of Plenty
region, bringing a depth of experience and expertise that is second
to none. Some highlights from the regional team:
• South Island development camp held with 25+ young
triathletes from around the Motu
• Support for Canterbury primary school sport triathlon and
duathlon ensured their viability and sustainability for over 1000
kids in the region
• Delivery of a Rotorua youth programme with weekly coached
training sessions
• Brought Waikato into the Bay of Plenty schools triathlon to
give more kids the opportunity to compete in and experience
triathlon
The success seen across these regions underscores the value
of having dedicated regional support working closely with clubs,
coaches, schools, event providers, and wider sporting organisations
such as Regional Sport Trusts.
1. Corrected for the bump from the 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championships, including this the 2024/2025 membership was 11,179 (90% increase)
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