The Invitational AirDH is an opportunity for kids aged 10 to 12 years to be invited to compete in the AirDH on Mr. Black at Skyline.

Please note: this event is INVITATIONAL only. You must follow the criteria below to be considered for entry into this event.

All ages will be recorded as at 31st December 2025.

Th Invitational AirDH is a competitive downhill event for children born between 2013 to 2015.

COURSE INFORMATION: This race steps up in difficulty and competition from the Hucks and Hooves Downhill and is designed to challenge even the most competent young shredders as they join all the other athletes from the older categories on Mr. Black.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE INVITED TO ENTER THE INVITATIONAL AIR DH RACE EVENT YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY PARTICIPATION EVENT.

Event Entry: Spaces are offered on an invite only basis and are extremely limited. Please follow the criteria below to be considered for an invitation.

LOCATION: Skyline Rotorua

CHECK IN:  Accreditation Office – Time TBA for 2025.

Please note: Due to the complexities of the number of events taking place and the reliance on weather, the schedule is subject to change.

CATEGORIES:

• Age 10 – 12 boys (Born 2013 to 2015)  
• Age 10 – 12 girls (Born 2013 to 2015)

Please note: proof of birth may be requested by race officials.

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION: 

Opens: TBA for 2025

Closes: TBA for 2025

APPLICATION CRITERIA: 

TBA for 2025.

PRIZES: Crankworx Rotorua podium medals will be awarded.

Event Information

RACE: The slowest seeded rider will start their race-run first, with pre-set intervals between each rider. If you miss your designated race time you may be disqualified.

Rules:

• This is a competitive event.
• All bikes must be fit-for-purpose and in good working condition.
• All bikes must have an operational front and rear brake. (No BMX Bikes)
• It is the responsibility of a rider to be at the start in time for their run. Failure to do this may result in a DQ.
• Rider are to self-load on to the gondola in an orderly fashion.
• There will be NO protest heard for this event.

PROTECTION RULES
Full face helmet (any certified 1 or 2-piece) is mandatory.

The following protective equipment is mandatory:

– Full face helmet (any certified 1 or 2-piece)
– Elbows/Forearm protection
– Knee/Shin protection
– Spinal/Shoulder protection
– Neck brace
– Full finger gloves (highly recommended)

CANCELLATION POLICY
Entry fees are refundable (less processing fee) providing cancellation notice is received in writing to athletes@crankworx.com by TBA for 2025.

All entries are non-refundable or transferable after the registration deadline (even in the case of injury or mechanical problems).

Competitors who need to withdraw after the registration deadline should email athletes@crankworx.com to confirm their withdrawal otherwise they will appear on the start list as a DNS.

ENTRY FEE
TBA for 2025.

START LIST
Start List will be published the night before the race. Copies will also be posted in the Registration Office (Skyline Management building)

COURSE
Mr. Black in Skyline Rotorua Gravity Park

Kidsworx Invitational 10-12 competitors will race the same Mr. Black course as all the other categories with the exception of the “Road Gap” and “Final Gap” features which will be closed for this category. These features will have mandatory ride arounds for the Kidsworx Invitational category.

Contact for more information: rotoruakidsworx@gmail.com or visit the Athlete Info page.