At the briefing prior to the 1st event. The children were instructed on the rules of the Tri-Rod Cycles/Blitz sponsored Triathlon.

The F1 Girls were 1st to compete. A crash on the 1st corner spoilt the event for a few unlucky ones. The others pedalled to their swimming partner.

A little congestion at the end of the 1st lane in the swimming section.

Jane Brice (right) tags Monique Morrell to start her running section as many anxious faces wait for their team mates.

Gisborne Intermediate F1 Boys winning team of Matthew Lees (cycle), Jason Deans (run), & Daniel Langford (swim). Each contestant received a bicycle spanner courtesy of Tri Rod Cycles.

Gisborne Intermediate F1 winning team of Crystal Harris (cycle), Casey Rewiri (swim) & Sharari Takai (run) who were delighted with their win. They were also eligible for one of the more than 20 spot prizes.

F2 Girls winning Gisborne Intermediate team of Jewel Swann (run) Charmaine Tangira (cycle) & Jennie Dalrymple.

The team from Waikohu College who won the F2 Boys event: Alistair Walker (run), Matatua Ruru (cycle) & Thomas Fleming (swim)

Waikohu F1 team member Michelle Hyland raced through the bicycle/swim changeover.