Online Entries are now closed for the Auckland Junior Tough Guy & Gal Challenge.

You can still register on the day at the event.

VENUES

Click your venue below for more inforamtion on its location.

WELLINGTON
26th & 27th MAY 2021

PALMERSTON NORTH
31st MAY 2021

HAWKE’S BAY
2nd JUNE 2021

TAURANGA
15th JUNE 2021

HAMILTON
22nd, 23rd & 24th JUNE 2021

AUCKLAND
4th AUGUST 2021

Online Entries are now closed for the Auckland Junior Tough Guy & Gal Challenge.

You can still enter on the day at registration.

ROTORUA
18th & 19th AUGUST 2021

So you’re tough, but are you tough enough to take on the 1-day Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge?

This is a chance for primary and intermediate aged kids to get involved in New Zealand’s biggest mud run series in a version tailored especially for them! The Junior Tough Guys and Gals will take on a 1.5km or 3km muddy obstacle course consisting of swamp crossings, a spider’s web net climb, crawl under obstacles, beautiful native bush trails, tunnels, hurdles, a climbing frame, water crossings and not to mention, mud mud and more mud!

All competitors will receive a special finishers medal for taking part!

1.5km Course Option – For school years 3 – 4
3km Course Option – For school years 5 – 8

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Event Information

Entry Fees

Wellington	Palmerston North	Hawke's Bay	Tauranga	Hamilton	Auckland	Rotorua
Fee from 1st Feb to 25th May: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 30th May: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 1st June: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 14th June: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 21st June: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 3rd August: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 17th August: $25
On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30
*Please note if you are entering online through our online system and paying with Credit/Debit Card a $2 processing fee will apply.* **If you would like your childs name printed on thier bib please make sure they are entered two weeks prior to the event date.

How to Enter

How to enter

Children can either enter through their school, where the teacher deals with the entry process or you can enter your child online yourself, please check if your school is entering a group before entering your child online (otherwise they may end up entered twice!)

Click here to enter and pay online using a credit or debit card.

Click here to Download an Entry Form

Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with a cheque made up to ‘Tough Guy and Gal’
Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.
Email it to stephney@eventpromotions.co.nz with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.

School Entry Options

Option 1
Once you know the total number of competitors please email stephney@eventpromotions.co.nz and let her know your School Name, which venue/date you will be attending and your confirmed number of competitors. You will then receive an Excel Spreadsheet with a bulk waiver for you to fill in with all of your student’s details. Once this spreadsheet has been received you will then be sent an invoice for the number of students in that spreadsheet. Only once this invoice has been paid will your students be entered into the event.
Please Note: All of the fields on the spreadsheet template must be filled in for each student, otherwise it will be sent back to you for correction.

Option 2
Parents/caregivers can enter and pay for their children online. There is a question section where they must put in their school name and tick a box to say if the Teacher or Parent will be picking up the race number on the day of the event. As long as they correctly enter the school name and tick the box to say the Teacher will collect the race number then we are able to have everything waiting for you to pick up from registration on the morning of the event. (Race numbers, safety pins, finishers medals and Hell Pizza vouchers).

Option 3
Fill out an entry form and then either post it back to us along with cheque or proof of payment or email it to stephney@eventpromotions.co.nz along with proof of payment.

Payment and Entry Policy for School Groups
Entry numbers are limited! We will be working on a first in first serve basis. Entries will ONLY be confirmed once we have your completed school list, bulk waiver and PAYMENT. No entries can be confirmed, nor can places be reserved until we have ALL of this information. To avoid the disappointment of missing out please make sure you get your entries in at least three weeks before the event date.

Event Timetable

Event Timetable for all Venues
8.30 – 9.30am: Registration and late entries
10am: Start (Years 7-8, Years 5-6, Years 3-4)
12.00pm: Prize-giving

Registration
Wellington: Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata. Registration in main building.
Palmerston North: Massey University Recreation Centre via Albany Drive, Registration in the back Gymnasium.
Hawke’s Bay: Clifton Station, 462 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, Registration in the Woolshed.
Tauranga: Bay Park, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Registration area TBC.
Hamilton: Ngaruawahia Christian Youth Camp, 148 Waingaro Rd, Ngaruawahia. Registration will be in the large Gymnasium.
Auckland: Helensville Tennis Club – 164 Rautawhiri Road. Registration will be at the Tennis Centre.
Rotorua: Lakes Ranch, 79 Lake Rotokawau Rd. Registration will be in the big barn.

Refunds and Transfers

Refund Policy
No refunds will be given within 7 days of the event date – no exceptions. A $10 admin/booking fee per entry will apply prior to this date.
I acknowledge that if the event is cancelled due to a natural disaster or ‘Act of God’ conditions causing the cancellation of the event, my entry fees will not be refunded.

Transfer Policy
Person to person transfers may be made between competitors up to 7 days prior to the event date – after this they must be made at the event day registration. These transfers MUST be made between the same entry type (event distance).
Transferring to a different entry type (event distance) can be done 14 days prior to the event date. After this they must be done at the event day registration.

Covid-19 Event Policy
If this event is cancelled due to government restrictions relating to the covid-19 pandemic the below options will be available for you
– Transfer your entry to this event for the following year
– Transfer to an alternative Event Promotions event (event options to be listed at the time of cancellation)
– Receive a 50% refund of your entry fee
If the event is postponed your entry is automatically moved to the new event date provided by Event Promotions.
All competitors who are entered into the event will be contacted via email if there are any changes to the event.

Merchandise

THERE IS PLENTY OF BRANDED TOUGH GUY & GAL MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN 2021!

You can pre-order these when you enter online, or purchase from the online shop. All items will be available for you to pick up at your event. Limited items will be available for purchase at all events, cash only.

2021 Merchandise Prices
Kids T-shirt (Unisex): $25 – Sizes S (10), M (12), L (14)
Kids Hoodie (Unisex): $45 – Sizes S (8), M (10), L (12)
Adults T-shirt (unisex): $35 – Sizes XS, S, M, L , XL, XXL
Adults Hoodie (Unisex): $60 – Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Sports Bag: $40
Sports Cap: $20
Beanie: $20
Drink Bottle: $10
Sweatband: $10

Important Information

Course Options
Ankle Biters 1.5km Course Option – For school years 3 – 4
Little Nippers 3km Course Option – For school years 5 – 6
Big Rascals 3km Course Option – For school years 7 – 8

Finishers Medals
Every competitor that enters into any of the 1-day Junior Tough Guy and Gal events will receive a stunning finishers medal!

Merit Prizes
No merit prizes will be awarded at these events.

Spot Prizes
Awesome spot prizes will be randomly drawn at prize-giving. You must be present at prize-giving to collect your spot prize.

Age Limit
The Junior is for primary and intermediate schools school years 3 to 8.

Limited numbers
Each event has limited places available, so make sure you enter early to avoid disappointment as these events sell out! We will advise on the website when an event sells out.

What to wear
It is compulsory to wear covered in shoes during the event. You will get wet and muddy. A dry set of clothing, beanie and jacket is highly recommended following your event. Football or Rugby boots with molded studs are acceptable, running spikes or boots with aluminium studs are not permitted.

Every Competitor Receives
Each competitor will receive a stunning finishers medal, FREE Hell Pizza (voucher valued at $9.50), a yummy pack of Craisins, a downloadable certificate and a chance to win one of the major spot prizes.

Personalised Bib Numbers
If you enter at least three weeks before your event you will receive your very own personalised bib number.

Shower and Parking
Hot showers, parking and first aid support are included in your entry fee.

Food and Drinks
Hot food and beverages will be available from the venue for purchase – please bring cash as most places will not have Eftpos facilities.

Photos
There are no official event photos for the Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge. Please feel free to take your own photos.

Fundraising

Ronald McDonald House Charities® is the official charity of the 2021 Tough Guy & Gal Challenge series!

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) New Zealand supports families when their child is in a New Zealand hospital away from home! RMHC New Zealand keeps families together, positively impacting on their journey by allowing them to focus on their children.

Individuals who raise $100 or more will be sent an RMHC New Zealand drink bottle. The school who raises the most money in each event region will receive an epic sports prize pack courtesy of 1-day. School fundraiser groups must be 6 or more people to be eligible for this prize

– You can get involved by:

– Donating to RMHC directly

– Download RMHC fundraising form

– Set up your own online fndraising page and collect donations

– Make a donation to the RMHC collectors as you leave the carpark at the venue

The money you raise through your Tough Guy & Gal event will support families while their children receive medical treatment in a hospital away from home. Download the RMHC fundraising form (link above), fill out your details and then use this form to collect the details of the people who have donated to you. Give the form and the money you have raised back to RMHC New Zealand team at your Tough Guy & Gal event.

The team at RMHC are excited to be involved in the 2021 Tough Guy & Gal Challenge series.

RAMS Forms

Click the link below to download your venues RAMs Form.

Wellington RAMS Form

Hamilton RAMS Form

Auckland RAMS Form

Hawke’s Bay RAMS Form

Palmerston North RAMS Form

Tauranga RAMS Form

Rotorua RAMS Form

Videos/Photos

Photos
There are no official event photos for the Juniors Tough Guy and Gal Challenge. Please feel free to take your own photos.

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Certificates

Certificates are available for download for all entrants who completed the Challenge. To enable certificates to be downloaded all entrants are listed in alphabetical order by surname. THIS ALPHABETICAL LISTING DOES NOT REPRESENT OR PURPORT TO REPRESENT FINISH PLACINGS OR TIMES.

Entry Fees

Wellington	Palmerston North	Hawke's Bay	Tauranga	Hamilton	Auckland	Rotorua
Fee from 1st Feb to 25th May: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 30th May: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 1st June: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 14th June: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 21st June: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 3rd August: $25	Fee from 1st Feb to 17th August: $25
On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30	On the Day Entries: $30
*Please note if you are entering online through our online system and paying with Credit/Debit Card a $2 processing fee will apply.* **If you would like your childs name printed on thier bib please make sure they are entered two weeks prior to the event date.

How to Enter

How to enter

Children can either enter through their school, where the teacher deals with the entry process or you can enter your child online yourself, please check if your school is entering a group before entering your child online (otherwise they may end up entered twice!)

Click here to enter and pay online using a credit or debit card.

Click here to Download an Entry Form.

Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with a cheque made up to ‘Tough Guy and Gal’
Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.
Email it to stephney@eventpromotions.co.nz with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.