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 Ceremony

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 Ceremony (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