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Get ready to sweat, push your limits, and experience CEREMONY GAMES - our high-energy, competition-style event designed to challenge your strength, endurance and determination.
CEREMONY GAMES brings the power of our signature CEREMONY circuit workouts into a competitive arena. Expect purposeful programming, an electric atmosphere, and one unforgettable challenge.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or stepping onto the competition floor for the first time, this is your opportunity to test yourself - and finish proud.
The Format:
You’ll take on nine high-intensity exercises using familiar CEREMONY movements and equipment – chasing maximum reps and distances in each sequence.
It’s designed to test your limits, but the workouts are scalable for all fitness levels – so everyone can get involved. Go solo, team up as a duo, or bring your crew and take it on as a team of four.
Competition Categories & Workout Structure:
Open
Ideal for anyone wanting a fun, challenging experience with achievable intensity.
Compete as an individual or in a duo and spilt the workout with your partner as desired.
Ski Trainer - 800m
Smart Bar Squat Thruster x 30 reps (20kg Tier 2/ 30kg Tier 1)
Slam Ball over the shoulder x 30 reps (15kg Tier 2/ 20kg Tier 1)
Rower - 800m
Farmers Carry Reverse Lunges x 30 reps each leg (2 x4kg KB Tier 2 / 2 x8kg KB Tier 1)
Push-up Shoulder Tap x 30 reps
Air Bike - 1600m
Burpee Lateral Hurdle Jump x 30 reps
Ski Trainer - 800m
Competition
For those ready to push their edge. Complete the full workout solo or in a duo.
Compete as an individual or in a duo and spilt the workout with your partner as desired.
Ski Trainer - 1000m
Smart Bar Squat Thruster x 50 reps (20kg Tier 2/ 30kg Tier 1)
Slam Ball over the shoulder x 50 reps (15kg Tier 2/ 20kg Tier 1)
Rower - 1000m
Farmers Carry Reverse Lunges x 50 reps each leg (2 x4kg KB Tier 2 / 2 x 8kg KB Tier 1)
Push-up Shoulder Tap x 50 reps
Air Bike - 2000m
Burpee Lateral Hurdle Jump x 50 reps
Ski Trainer - 1000m
Competition Plus
Double the workout, double the fun. This one’s designed to test your grit, power, and teamwork like never before.
Compete as an individual, or in a duo or Team of 4 Relay.
Full Competition Athlete workout
PLUS return to the start line to complete the workout again!
The start line Ski Trainer will be dropped for round 2.
Your entrance fee includes:
- Access to the CEREMONY GAMES event at your chosen location
- A specialised 8-week training guide to prepare for peak performance
- Access to exclusive simulation training classes
- An official CEREMONY GAMES finisher medal to mark the moment
- And, of course, front-row access to a community that loves to push limits and have fun!
Due to expected high demand, spots are limited - so don't wait.
register now to secure your place.
Tickets are managed by our external partner, Barefoot Sports.
FAQS
CEREMONY GAMES is a fun way to let your competitive spirit shine. Inspired by popular fitness events like Hyrox and Redline, the event is based on our LES MILLS CEREMONY circuit workouts, featuring the best elements of the high-energy training with camaraderie and challenge. With tiered entrant groups, it’s designed to accommodate different fitness levels – so everyone can get involved, push their limits and achieve their personal best.
This event is open to all Les Mills members, is designed for the Everyday Athlete and is designed to accommodate a wide range of fitness levels.
Non-members can participant in Duo and Team categories when registering with a current Les Mills member. Non-members will be required to complete a Health and Safety waiver prior to event day. Entrance to the CEREMONY GAMES does not include access to gym facilities or special simulation CEREMONY GAMES classes.
The event will take place on Saturday 2 May at Les Mills Auckland City. Specific start times and venue details will be provided upon registration.
The CEREMONY Games is inspired by the structure and energy of our popular CEREMONY classes. Participants will take on a circuit of exercises, utilising equipment and movements familiar to our regular class attendees. The event combines the dynamic flow of CEREMONY workouts with an added competitive edge.
Each participant will aim to complete high repetitions of each exercise while covering varying distances in a set sequence. The format is designed to challenge strength, endurance, and overall fitness, with exercises scalable to accommodate all fitness levels.
Yes, following feedback from our first event we have introduced our Competition Plus category which can be joined as a team of 4.
Registrations will close on 25 April 2026 – unless all places are sold out prior. Register now to avoid disappointment.
Participants will need to bring themselves, a towel, and a drink bottle. We also recommend wearing comfortable, workout-appropriate clothing and footwear to ensure you can move freely and safely.
Most importantly, come with plenty of energy and enthusiasm!
The event schedule will be circulated closer to the date once registrations close.
Yes! Our team will be onsite to help on the day, you will also have an event judge alongside you during the workout to ensure workout protocols are met for each exercise.
No! This event is designed for the Everday Athlete and is designed to accommodate a wide range of fitness levels. There are multiple categories, so you can compete against others at your level. It’s about pushing yourself and having fun, regardless of your starting point.
Absolutely! As part of your registration participants receive a training guide to prepare you for success on the day and have opportunities to practice the workout with other competitors in the lead up to the event.
The full workout structure including exercise protocols is available here.
Participants will be individually timed.
Please see our exercise protocols document here for full details on how judges will quality check each exercise.
If you cannot complete an exercise you can move onto the next, however you will be scored the maximum time cap for that exercise for non-completion.
We are working an external time-keeping provider, results will be posted online following the event and will be circulated via email for your records.
If you can no longer participate, you can request a refund up to 7 days before the event. Any cancellations within 7 days of the event will not be accepted. Please note that admin and processing fees are non-refundable.
Duo/Team registrations are available to non-Les Mills members. Any entrant who is not a Les Mills member will need to complete a Health & Safety Waiver before game day. Entrance to the CEREMONY GAMES does not include access to gym facilities or special simulation CEREMONY GAMES classes.
Special simulation CEREMONY GAMES training and trial sessions are being added to the timetable at select Les Mills clubs in the lead-up to the games. Keep an eye on the timetable and reserve your spot!
Once you have successfully registered, the 8-week training program and exercise protocols will be emailed to you.