2023 EVENT SCHEDULE** -------------------------------- 👱‍♀️ Individual Online Qualifier… The 2023 Individual Online Qualifying Competition will run as two competition blocks, from 07 - 16 and 21 - 30 August. Register from 01 June. -------------------------------- 👦 Individual Finals… The 2023 Individual National Finals Competition will be held at the @grassrootstrustvelodrome 25-26 November 2023. Invites sent 05 September. -------------------------------- 👱‍♀️👩‍👩👦👨‍👨 Team Nationals in conjunction with the 2023 New Zealand Fitness Festival will be held over Labour Weekend, 21- 22 October at @mysterycreek. Registration opens 01 April 2023. -------------------------------- #findingthefittest

We reached out to all teams from this years Team Nationals competition and asked for their perspective. Here is some of what teams had to say... 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱. Interestingly, some suggested the swim was too short, yet not surprisingly some thought that the run was too long. Regardless the consensus is that the event held at Lake Karapiro was one of the best they'd done. No doubt some athletes were unprepared for the unknown, but on that same thought we as an event team could have done a better job setting the competitors up for success. We agree there should have been and will be in future, in similar events, more access to both water and shade. We apologise, and we promise to do better. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮! Agreed. Although there was space, gear and some equipment, we can and will do better. We acknowledge that warming up for events not only provides a foundation for better performance, but also ensures longevity in our sport. Moving forward the warmup area will no longer be second to the competition floor. Rather, we will commit the same care and consideration to the warmup area as we do the remainder of the competition. A prioritisation that we believe will improve the experience of all competitors. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀. Almost exactly half of you thought this was the worst, most unfair event of the weekend. Yet the other half of you told us this is one of the best events you have ever done, that you loved the variety and the opportunity to do something out of the box. Unfortunately out door events come with discrepancies, variables, and complexities. Without being challenged with adversity your team will never truly endure success. We are telling you now, the playing field will never be exactly the same. Nonetheless we hope that your remember the experience as opposed to a point or two. The goal will always be, to provide memories that last a life time. 📷 @allshotsnz

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📸 Captured by @allshotsnz available now. Check out the stunning images from both days of competition on our website now. Link in bio! #findingthefittest

A Community Success Story 🇳🇿 Thank you to all the incredible volunteers, judges, event staff, and the countless others who selflessly dedicated their time and energy over the weekend to make the New Zealand Team Nationals a resounding success. 🙌 The New Zealand Nationals isn't just a competition; it's a testament to the unwavering dedication and support of an amazing community. Every moment of this weekend's event was made possible by your passion, commitment, and tireless effort. 🙏❤ We can't express our gratitude enough. You are the heart and soul of this incredible event, and we'll be forever grateful for your contributions. It's your support that makes these moments truly special. Thank you.

Day two of the New Zealand Nationals is in the books, and what an absolute blast! 🏆🇳🇿 Catch up on what happened with @missbellamartin and @rookiecfgc ... #DayTwoWrapUp

And that’s a wrap! A big round of applause to all of those that made it onto this podium this year 👏🏼🏆 #findingthefittest

And the winner is….. 👏🏼 @crossfitkiamaia #thefittestgym #findingthefittest

The final workout of the day saw the top teams in each division take on the worm once again 🐛 #findingthefittest

Inside or Out? Which would you choose? 🤷🏼‍♂️ #findingthefittest