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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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Blue Lake festival has been a phenomenal success despite a “suboptimal” weather Sunday. We congratulates all the participants, from the kids to the queen and king of the lake. Thanks as well to all the volunteers who made it possible, and now that you had the Monday to rest and relax, you can start training for next year!
Club champs are at the Ohope sprint Triathlon the 08/02/25. That will be a good occasion to catch up with RATs members, and “chill out” (but run fast) after the blue lake week end.
We also hope to run training sessions for the young ones with tri NZ accredited coach on Mondays at the time of the lake swims. Check more recent updates on social networks.
Don’t forget the summer sessions at the blue lake with Grant every monday at 5.45, on the water at 6 PM following program below.
The kids Duathlon is getting closer. But no pressure on the young ones. Don’t forget to have fun!
And finally we will continue to run duathlons off season, and have confirmed the dates of the Rats Duathlon Fun 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
| Date | Session |
| 6 January | Open water swim -OWS- Buddy swim- burn off the Xmas ham |
| 13 January | OWS (timed race) long/short option timed |
| 20 January | OWS skill session – water entry/exit, breathing, sighting, deep water starts, turning around buoys, drafting, in /out, interval session – Tune up for BLMF weekend |
| 27 January | OWS- Buddy swim- swim easy recovery from BLMF |
| 3 February | OWS (timed race) long/short option timed- tune up for Whakatane Sprint Tri Sunday 8 February |
| 10 February | OWS- Buddy swim – easy recovery from Club Champs |
| 17 February | OWS- Go long session- lets go further for a change |
| 24 February | OWS (timed race) long/short option timed |
| 3 March | OWS skill session – water entry/exit, breathing, sighting, deep water starts, turning around buoys, drafting, in /out, interval session Tune up for Marra Sprint Tri 8 March |
| 10 March | OWS- Buddy swim |
| 17 March | OWS (timed race) long/short option timed |
| 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
January 24 & 25 2026
Kids Duathlon
18/03/2025
Rats Duathlon fun series
3 different distances to please everybody
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