Information Evenings – Certificate in Waka Ama – TWoA

Interested in further study? Check out the free courses offered in 2012……www.twoa.ac.nz/certificate-in-waka-ama-level-4

This course has been designed as an introductory level and is suitable for any newcomer to waka ama who is aged 16+ and not enrolled in school (unless the student has written permission from their principal). 
For experienced paddlers however, this is your chance to develop your skills in water safety, club management, coaching (level 1), history and traditions of waka ama. 
For clubs, this is your chance to increase your value to your membership by offering this opportunity to grow and develop their waka ama skills at no cost to you or them. 
For Hoe Tonga, this is your chance to grow and develop the sport and culture of waka ama throughout the region. 
In addition to receiving the TWoA Certificate in Waka Ama, a graduate of this course will have studied and completed the New Zealand Coastguard’s Day Skipper and Marine VHF Operator’s qualifications.
If you are keen to find out more, please attend one or both of the following information seminars to be held on:
WHEN:   Wednesday, 15th and Wednesday, 22nd February 2012
WHERE:   Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, 3 Heriot Drive, PORIRUA 5022
TIME:   6:00 PM
WHAT TO BRING:         *  Your questions;                                   
*  If you wish to enrol and you are a new student to TWoA:  proof of citizenship such as a certified copy of your birth certificate, passport, marriage certificate.                                 
*  If you wish to enrol and you are a returning student:  driver’s license or old TWoA student ID card.  Also, please feel free to bring or send along your whānau and friends if they are interested in attending any one or both of these seminars.

Noho ora mai, nā
Samantha Tamanui Co-ordinator, Waka Ama
Te Wananga o AotearoaPorirua Campus,
3-5 Heriot Drive, PO Box 50-211, PORIRUA
DDI:  +64 4 238-4880
Mob:  +64 27 457-5605
Fax:  +64 4 237-0116
E-mail:  samantha.tamanui@twoa.ac.nz

WEHE Junior Development Programme – Worlds 2012

Waka Ama Junior Development ProgrammeTraining Camp
An invitation is extended by WEHE Trust to Juniors (J16 & J19 Boys and Girls) in Hoe Tonga not already involved in World 2012 programmes with their own club.  There is an opportunity for you to be part of a squad to form teams to trial for selection to compete at the 2012 World Sprints.

Register your interest by 1 Feb or for further information please contact: Charmaine Matiaha 022 154 1443 or wehetrust@gmail.com

Where: Whanganui 3-6 Feb 2012
Cost $30pp (incl marae koha and meals)
Venue: Putiki Marae, Whanganui
Transport: own (clubs please support by car pooling)
Dates: Starts Friday 3rd 8pm – Finish Monday 6th by 12 noon

Parents and Club coaches are most welcome at same cost.

Volunteers required: Wellington Secondary Schools Waka Ama Regatta

Hoe Tonga Secondary Schools Organising Committee are seeking volunteers to assist with the running of the Wellington Secondary Schools Waka Ama Regatta on Saturday 3 March 2012.  Anyone interested please send email to hoetonga@gmail.com with SECONDARYSCHOOLS in the subject line. As a region we are keen to introduce people to event management and taking part in these events is a great way to meet fellow paddlers and supporters.

We are looking for timekeepers, team and paddler registration, boat loading and support boat volunteers: for the start and finish line. If you feel you have the skills and interest in learning about these different roles we look forward to discussing with you further. 

Venue: Onepoto Domain, Porirua
Date: Sat 3rd Mar 2012 Postponement date: Sun 4 March 2012
Distance: Sprints
Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association

Contact Details
Name: Hoe Tonga Secondary Schools Organising Committee
Email: hoetonga@gmail.com