Entertaining the little groms just got bigger and better as Kidsworx announces its line-up of events for the 2017 Crankworx festival currently taking place at Skyline Rotorua.

Kidsworx is a dedicated area just for mini shredders, with free activities and riding available throughout the day, as well as three competitive events – two of which have already sold out.

Operations manager Marcello Ojerio says there's enough to keep families at Crankworx excited and engaged throughout the entire day.

'There's a mix of competitive events for the older kids, and free play areas for the younger kids so they can learn at their own pace.

'We've expanded the Tiki Tour Scavenger Hunt after popular demand so kids can spend the whole day exploring the Crankworx Village. We've also got more Pump Track Skills Coaching sessions, a longer Tamariki Track and of course, all the stickers and bike bling for the kids to pimp their ride before hitting the trails.

Marcello says something special they noticed last year was how young the kids are that are getting into it, they even had children as young as two riding the trails on their runner bikes.

'We loved this and we've made the Tamariki Track even more friendly for the little ones by creating more space for parents to take them up and run by them on the trail.”

For the kids aged from 6-12 years old, there's also competitive events where they can hit the big trails just like their Crankworx heroes.

Entries for the Skyline Warrior Downhill Race (9-12 years) and the Kidsworx Pump Track Challenge have sold out but entries are still available for the Hipster DH Race (6-8 years), however, they're filling up quick, says Kidsworx event manager Belinda Farmer.

'There's only 40 places left so parents need to get in fast to enter their kids.

'It's so awesome to see such a big interest in the Kidsworx events. These kids are the up and coming Crankworx riders so it's invaluable for them to be exposed to and experience the Crankworx festival at such a young age.”

The 2017 Crankworx festival takes place at Skyline Rotorua from March 25 – April 2.

All Kidsworx events are free with a valid Crankworx ticket, and the Kidsworx area is open daily from 10am-5pm.

KIDSWORX EVENTS:

• Hipster DH Race
• Skyline Warrior DH Race
• Kidsworx Pump Track Challenge
• Kidsworx Pump Track Skills Coaching
• Kidsworx Pimp My Ride
• Tiki Tour Scavenger Hunt
• Tamariki Track