FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

Join us for a celebration of movement, pride, and community with this exciting new addition to the Rainbow Games programme! Functional Fitness welcomes rainbow and ally athletes of all fitness levels for a one-day pairs competition focused on challenge, support, and inclusivity.

Whether you're in it to compete or just keen to have a go with a mate, this is your chance to be part of something sweaty, fun, and fierce.

Ways to Register:

  • Register as an Individual in a pair.  Both you and your partner have to register separately and then identify each other in the form.

DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

ABOUT FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

VENUE

Tāmaki Makaurau  TBC

DATES

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)

Early Bird: $59 (from 15 February to 15 April 2026)

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

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

  • Female-Identifying – Competitive Pairs

  • Female-Identifying – Social Pairs

*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