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Rotorua Association of Triathlon and Multisport (RATS) was incorporated in 1992 and is a triathlon and multisport club catering for all levels and ages, from beginners to elite triathletes, with a friendly, social vibe. Our training sessions are open to all and you can participate at your own level.

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Summer is still here, so are the summer sessions at the blue lake with Grant every monday at 5.45, on the water at 6 PM following program below.

This Tuesday is the kids duathlon. Almost 600 entries this year. This is gonna be a fantastic event in the forest!

And finally we will continue to run duathlons off season, for adults and for children, and have confirmed the dates of the Rats Duathlon series. Have a look on the events page

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Current swimming sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 AM at the aquatic center with jaimie,

On water swimming every Monday evening at the blue lake until daylight saving ends, which is also 1 week before X terra

Social bike ride on Saturdays morning 8 AM in front of Lime Cafe

Yoga with Fraser every Monday evening.

Blue lake Summer swim sessions 2024/2025

DateSession
  
17 MarchOWS (timed race) long/short option timed. Start slightly earlier in the wwater at 5.45, and go all the way to the end of the blue lake, then back (you can walk back as well)
24 March

OWS skill session – water entry/exit, breathing, sighting, deep water starts, turning around buoys, drafting, in /out, interval session – Tune up for and get ready for Xterra 5 April

31 March

OWS (timed race) long/short option timed race-

Final night Barbecue

Club Events

GJ Gardner Homes Blue Lake Multisport Festival

Six events | Two days | One great location!
January 24 & 25 2026

Kids Duathlon

Supported by Central BOP Primary & Intermediate School Sport
18/03/2025

Rats Duathlon fun series

Three races, held Sundays 06/04; 04/05 and 10/06/2025,
3 different distances to please everybody
past, current, and future champions!
at Te Putake o Tawa MTB Hub, Tarawera Road, Rotorua

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