The Tairāwhiti Rising Legends (TRL) recognises, acknowledges and supports the development of talented young athletes within Tairāwhiti.
As part of the programme, aspiring athletes receive a $1,000 scholarship and lots of exclusive mentoring and development opportunities to improve their skills.
Since the TRL programme began in 2007, our Tairāwhiti Rising Legends have been high achievers in the sporting world, producing New Zealand Champions, World Champions and, in 2012, our first Olympian.
TRL Support
All athletes must be residing in Tairāwhiti and between the ages of 14 and 17 on the 1st of January, the year of participation.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2025 Tairāwhiti Rising Legends are now closed. The squad is announced each year in January.
Current TRL Squad
2024 TRL Squad
