International Competitors

Our internationally recognised UFBA Firefighter Challenge often draws great interest from international competitors and provides networking opportunities, knowledge-sharing, and camaraderie.

In 2023 we welcome expressions of interest from International Competitors once again. To register your interest in attending our event please click on the International Competitors link below.


South Island

Christchurch, 25 March 2023 | Registrations open 16 January - 23 February 2023


North Island

Auckland, 14-15 April 2023 | Registrations open 16 January - 09 March 2023


These events are for UFBA members, however, we will consider international registrations on a case-by-case basis once we have a clear indication of our member registrations.

Your attendance is not guaranteed, as New Zealand competitors will be placed first in the limited spaces at our popular events.  Essentially you will be on a waiting list and NOT REGISTERED until you receive confirmation in writing and your invoice is paid to confirm your space. 

Important Information to Note

·         You will NOT be eligible for any type of UFBA funding, accolades (medals, titles, trophies), or placings.

·         If registering a relay team you will run the standard seeding round, as per the draw.

·         When the competition reaches the “knockout” rounds, your team will drop out.

·         Tandem and individual runs will be in the draw as per the normal challenge.

·         Prizegiving Tickets are included in your registration fee (4 tickets relay, 2 tickets tandem, 1 ticket individual).  Lunches are not included in this.

·         If you are entering multiple categories you will be charged the largest international fee ie relay team $940 + GST, plus $100 for each individual run. Additional tandem teams made up of the same competitors from the relay team will be charged an additional $100 + GST per tandem team.

·         We will try and accommodate dietary requirements once tickets are purchased, but this will depend on the catering supplier that we have already pre-arranged.

·         You are required to fund your own flights, accommodation, and transfers.

 

See online international section for further details of potential costings and information.