Monthly Archives: November 2012

NZ Post Waka Ama Challenge Programme for the Day

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NZ Post Waka Ama Challenge, Wellington Region
Venue: Onepoto, Porirua,
Date: Sunday 2 December 2012
Time: racing will start at 9.30am – and finish at 1pm. Course Director: Karmen Wallace
Panui o te rā – (programme for the day)
Sunday 2 December
8.00am Volunteers arrive and check in
Teams arrive
Set up tent/gazebo
8.15am Team Registration- (registration tent)
Waiver forms to be handed in
Volunteers briefing. ‘Karmen Wallace’ All team captains
8.30 WELCOME AND KARAKIA
8.45 Steerers brief
Race & team briefing
9.00 First call for preliminary races 1- 3
9.10 Teams in the marshalling area
9.15 Teams in 1st heat load up and procede to start line
9.00 Racing starts
1st Round – fun ‘best dressed team’ spot prize
Photographer to choose winner announced at the end of the day
9.45 2nd Round begins – competition 3 heats
10.30 3rd Round begins – competition 3heats
11.15 Break to sort out finals
11.45 B Final 3 teams
12noon A Final 4teams
12.15 Championship Final 4 teams.
1pm Prizegiving – Medals (Photos)
Clean up, pack up
 

‘HAVE A GO!’ Harbour Series: Regatta 2 Notice

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Tēnā koutou katoa

Thank you to everyone that participated in the first regatta for the ‘HAVE A GO!’ Harbour Series on the weekend.
A couple of things to share with you all:

FEEDBACK FROM THE STARTER BOAT:
Our race officials out on the starter boat over the weekend wanted to congratulate all the kids and crews that paddled for doing a great job of following their instructions to get lined up and ready on the false start line and then following the flags at the start of the races. The kids did a great job of listening to instructions and following the flags. As a bit of feedback for the J16 and J19 crews, the starter boat just wanted to give a heads up that some of these crews were pushing the boundaries a bit too much with their starts and would have been disqualified for being over the start line, had this been the Regionals and Nationals. Good on the kids for testing their start strategies out – this regatta was definitely the place to try and run the gauntlet with your starts, but just something for these crews to be aware of as you head in to Regionals and Nationals.

W1 PADDLERS
Congratulations to all paddlers who entered the W1 races on the weekend. Having the courage to head out to the start line on a rudderless W1 is a huge achievement and it was great to see so many paddlers embrace the kaupapa of this series and just get out there and ‘HAVE A GO!’ on the W1s. We know that a lot of kids struggled getting out to the start line with the wind that came up, and found it hard to stay facing the right direction once they started racing. These are the challenges that all W1 paddlers face when they first start out. We really hope that the kids have not been put off by their W1 experiences on the weekend, and that coaches and whānau encourage them to come back this weekend to ‘HAVE ANOTHER GO!’ in the W1 races, because this is exactly what this series is about. Nobody is gonna care if they go crooked, flip out, take 10 mins to get out to the start line, or finish facing the wrong direction! What we will care about and celebrate is the fact that they are out there giving it a go!
CHANGE TO 500M RACE FORMAT FOR REGATTA 2
For regatta 2 this weekend, the race organisers have made a couple of changes to the 500m race format:
1) the midget W6 500m races will be scratched and replaced with more 250m races for these crews. So all midget crews should have at least four 250m races this weekend. This change has been made to ensure we are able to fit in all the races we have planned for the day, and to give the kids as many opportunities as possible to go through the whole race process so that they can get really familiar with what to expect at Regionals and Nationals.
2) the 500m races for all other grades (intermediates, J16, J19 crews) will be run over a 250m course, so will not just be a straight race – these crews will have to make one buoy turn in their 500m races. Please note that this differs to the 500m race format used at Regionals and Nationals. The reason for this change is because we want to give crews as many opportunities as possible to practise their turns on Saturday. By running the 500m races on a 250m course, crews will be able to go out, have a go at one turn,  come off the water and talk about what went well, what they can do better next time, etc., and then they’ll get the opportunity to go back out again and give it another go.
Coaches and managers, please let the kids know not to worry if they don’t make their turns within the buoys this Saturday, or if they miss the turning buoy all together – just tell them to keep going! We will not be having any disqualifications, we’re not recording any times, and we’re not taking note of who comes first, second or third! The main thing is they’re out their having a go at turns in a race environment and that this is a learning opportunity for them, so we are expecting some crews to miss their turns – all good!
AVOIDING COLLISIONS
One thing we do know is that in turn races, the chance of having collisions with other W6s in the race increases, as crews coming out of their turns can sometimes cross over in to the next lane and come face-to-face with another crew that is just heading in to their turn. Added to this is the fact that there will be a number of first-time steerers paddling this weekend for whom it will be the first time they have had a go at steering turns in a race environment. We ask all coaches to please brief your crews about the dangers of colliding with other waka out on the course, and encourage them to be extra careful to avoid banging in to any other crews out on the water. First and foremost, it is about our kids’ safety, and second, it’s about looking after the waka. Please make sure your crews know that if they get in a situation where they look like they are going to collide with another waka, they must brake and back paddle if necessary to avoid any danger. We will be giving the kids a reminder about this when they head in to the marshalling area/loading bay on the weekend, but please talk to them about it this weekend too. Any crews that behave recklessly out on the water will be financially responsible for any damage caused to the waka.
W1 RACES THIS WEEKEND
We will be running the W1 races as a 250m distance again this weekend. This is to ensure we get through all the races on the programme for the day. Please let us know if you have registered paddlers for the W1 races who no longer wish to be entered in the W1 events. We had a big number of scratchings on Saturday and this had a big impact on our programme. Again, we encourage the kids to get out their and ‘HAVE A GO!’ on the W1 – if ever there was a time to try W1 racing, this regatta is the one to do it, coz it’s not going to matter if it doesn’t all quite go to plan!

REGISTRATIONS FOR REGATTA 2
While registrations for this week’s regatta closed last Wednesday, we have received a number of requests to see if other crews can enter for this weekend. Our race organisers have agreed to reopen the registrations for this weekend’s regatta until 5.00pm, Wednesday 28 November. We cannot extend it any later than that as it makes it too difficult to organise the lane draws. So if you know of any other crews that would like to enter this weekends regatta, please let them know that they must have their registration forms in and that the registration fee will still be $5 per paddler. This must be paid in to the PCKC club account by Wednesday. The account details are as follows:Account Name: Porirua Canoe Kayak ClubAccount Number: Westpac Porirua, 03-0547-0914818-000

Please ensure you reference your registration fee payments with the code ‘HAGHS’ followed by your club and crew name. Please also send an email to poriruacanoekayakclub@gmail.com when you make your payment to help our Club Treasurer keep a track of money paid in to the Club account.

 

A number of crew who only registered for the first regatta have also asked if they can now attend the second regatta too. We’re happy to include these crews in the second regatta and there is no extra fee as the $5 per paddler registration fee covers all races at both regattas. All you need to do is flick us an email to let us know the crew name and the division they’re in with a note to say you’d like to enter them for the second regatta too.

 

LANE DRAWS FOR REGATTA 2

We will be sending out the lane draw for regatta 2 on Thursday 29 November.

 

If you have any queries about this weekend, or any feedback from Regatta 1, please feel free to email us. Otherwise we look forward to seeing you all this weekend! Nā mātou me ngā mihi,

 

The ‘HAVE A GO!’ Harbour Series Organisers

PCKC

This was Kaiteriteri 2012

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Yet again a fantastic weekend of paddling at Kaiteriteri with over 280 paddlers travelling from as far as Whangarei in the North and Dunedin in the South. The Wake Te Tasman event was the biggest yet, it just keeps growing year on year.

And it’s no wonder its a popular event as it nails all the key things that are needed to make many want to come back year after year: great venue, great people, and great racing.

From the Wellington region, 4 clubs (Hawaiki Nui Tuarua, Hikoikoi, Kokiri, and Porirua Canoe Kayak Club)  sent a record total of 8 teams across the Cook Strait to compete at this top-class event, and with fantastic successes.

PCKC’s Team Inano took out the Premier Women’s division, and Team Makaira-Interislander took out the Premier Men’s division.  A great result also for Hikoikoi’s Snr Master Men’s Team who came second in their division. Paddlers were able to celebrate further successes in the W1 and W2 events, and the novice divisions.

A huge thank you to the organisers from the Motueka Waka Ama Club and their keen sponsors: Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board, Abel Tasman Aquataxi and Wakatu Incorporation.

Click here to download the race results.

…and below some footage taken from Makaira-Interislander’s onboard camera. Hold on to your paddles…

Results: Hutt Secondary Schools Junior Waka ama Sprints

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Report:  A fantastic day of paddling on Wellington Harbour despite the 25-30 knot northerly wind and showers. Thanks to all our volunteers from Hikoikoi Waka ama and from clubs in the Hoe Tonga region who contributed to the success of our 1st Hutt Secondary School Junior Waka ama Sprints and of course the students, parents and coordinators.
 
With funding assistance from KiwiSport and supported by Wellington Tenths Development Trust, Hikoikoi Waka ama were able to deliver a 6 week introductory waka ama programme leading up to this regatta. 
 

8 Secondary Schools in the Hutt participated in our programme with approx 95% being new to paddling:
Naenae College
Taita College
St Patricks College Silverstream
Heretaunga College
Upper Hutt College
Te Ara Whānui Kura Kaupapa Māori
Hutt Valley High School
Wainuiomata High School
 

Other organisations that contributed to this programmes success:

  • Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust
  • Wellington Tenths Development Trust
  • Palmerston North Māori Reserve
  • Hutt City Council
  • Fergs Kayaks
  • Atiawa Toa FM
  • Sport Wellington
  • College Sport, Wellington
  • New Zealand Academy of Sport, Wellington
  • Te Wananga o Aotearoa
  • Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club
Winners of our Chant Competition were Hutt Valley High School who received 6 lifejackets sponsored by Fergs Kayaks.  
 
Term 1, 2013 will see another programme run leading up to the Regional Secondary School Waka ama Sprint Champs in March and National Secondary School Sprints.
 
Once again thanks to all the paddlers, supporters and volunteers.
 
Contact: Chris Fox
Waka ama Coordinator
Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust
Mob: 027 651 5379 chris@portnicholson.org.nz
For more information on waka ama at Hikoikoi contact – hikoikoiwakaama@gmail.com
 
 
 

Entry Level Coaching Development Opportunity

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The courses offer a great opportunity for beginner coaches and/or people who are considering getting into coaching to learn about the fundamentals of coaching from some  of Wellingtons most experienced  and inspirational coach educators. Sport Wellington has contracted four sports to deliver these course based on their expertise and coaching qualifications, and resources developed by their National Sporting Organisations. This is the “quality assurance” that we can guarantee to all attendees that they are receiving best practice coaching advice.

The course is practical and interactive and focuses on the generic aspects of coaching i.e the coaching process, understanding the athlete, planning etc.

                 At the completion of the course all attendees receive a coaching guide booklet and a certificate acknowledging their achievement.

http://www.sportwellington.org.nz/getting-started-in-coaching/ or phone Mark Watson Community Coach Advisor Ph 04 389 0223

 

College Sports Awards 2012

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It was a priviledge to attend the College Sports Awards, Wellington at the Amora Hotel in Wellington tonight to celebrate the waka ama nominees and see Marama Elkington, World W1 J16 Champion receive acknowledgement among her peers for Outstanding Performance in Other Codes Award for waka ama.
Congratulations also to all those nominees who dedicate their time to waka ama and were acknowledged by their respective schools.
Levi Devitt – Rongotai College
Sasha Hunia – Rongotai College
Simon Allan – Tawa College
Elijah Brooking – Tawa College
Tyran Te Paa – Tawa College
Turi Tulepu – Tawa College
Fahina Tulepu – nominee Coach of year

Yet another awards ceremony celebrating the success and putting waka ama on centre stage.

Governance workshop by Sport Wellington

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Sport Wellington is running three Intro to Governance workshops in November. These workshops will be totally Sports focussed using the SportNZ “Nine Steps to Effective Governance” as the key guide and the target audience will be RSO Boards. An approved facilitator, Tony Hassad, will run these workshops.

Dates for the three workshops are: Sat 10 Nov, Sun 18 Nov and
Tues Evenings 20/27 Nov.

Hoe Tonga has previously attended this workshop, and we highly recommend it to clubs wanting to improve how they operate.

More info at Sport Wellington. For this workshop and others, please click here.