Rainbow Games - Functional Fitness

Functional Fitness at
Rainbow Games 2026

Saturday 31 October 2026

Functional Fitness makes its Rainbow Games debut in 2026. This one-day pairs competition has social and competitive divisions, so you can choose the level that suits you.

Compete with someone you know, or register solo and we’ll match you with a partner.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Register yourself and add your doubles partner when prompted.

  • DOUBLES: Enter your partner’s name in the registration form. Once both players have registered, your pair is confirmed.

DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

ABOUT FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

VENUE

Hiwa Recreation Centre at the University of Auckland – a premium new state-of-the-art facility, located in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland

DATES

Friday 16 October 2026

  • All registrations close. Late entries will not be accepted

Thursday 29 October

  • Registration + Opening Ceremony (evening)

Saturday 31 October

  • Functional Fitness Pairs competition

Sunday 1 November

  • Closing Event (evening)

REGISTRATION COSTS

Registration Fee (per person)​​​​​​​

Standard: $69 (from 16 April to 16 October 2026)

Your registration includes access to a full Rainbow Games experience:

  • Ticket to the Opening Ceremony (Thursday 29 October)
  • Ticket to the Closing Evening (Sunday 1 November)
  • Access to the arts, culture, and social programme throughout the Games
  • Opportunity to compete for medals and represent your community with pride
  • Player accreditation pass 
  • Your fee includes a contribution to the Rangatahi Legacy Initiative, supporting future generations of LGBTQI+ youth in sport

In addition to the registration fee, players must pay a sport fee to participate in a sport of their choice.

Functional Fitness Sport Fee
$30 per player

Instalment Payments now available!  

Pay in three instalments: 

  • Instalment 1) $30 when you register.
  • Instalment 2) $30 -1 September.  
  • Instalment 3) 15 October  - the remainder.

The format is pairs-based, meaning you'll compete alongside a partner. You will be prompted to state your partner’s name during registration, or simply sign up solo, and we’ll match you with someone!

GRADES (SKILL DIVISIONS)

  • Open – Competitive Pairs

  • Open – Social Pairs

  • Women and Gender Diverse  – Competitive Pairs

  • Women and Gender Diverse  – Social Pairs

Women and gender diverse (Female-identifying). This category is intended for women, non-binary, trans and gender diverse participants who feel this is the right category for them.

*Draws may be merged at 312’s discretion

FAQS

MATCH FORMAT, DRAWS & SCHEDULE

EQUIPMENT

I'VE NEVER DONE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS BEFORE - CAN I STILL ENTER?

DO I NEED TO BE SUPER FIT?

DO I NEED TO REGISTER WITH A PARTNER?

CAN I ENTER WITH SOMEONE OF A DIFFERENT GENDER IDENTITY?

FACILITIES