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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 here. The last lake swim of the year is planned Monday the 23/12. We will have a social get together, postponed from last week, given bad weather.
Lake swim will restart from the 06/01 with Grant.
When? Every Monday Arrive at 5.45. Swim at 6.00. Where? Beautiful blue lake
Join for a swim, and more fun events during the summer, including (but not limited to) swimming in the most beautiful lake ever, running around the prettiest lake of the southern hemisphere, or riding in the best forest of this part of the world.
Get ready for the blue lake festival, fast approaching, the best event of the calendar year in the southern hemisphere for multisports enthusiasts of all ages and skills.
Club champs are also forecasted to happen at the Ohope sprint Triathlon the 08/02/25. Watch this space.
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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 25 & 26, 2025
Winter Duathlon
at Te Putake o Tawa MTB Hub, Tarawera Road, Rotorua
Kids Duathlon
18/03/2025
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