More info at https://hoetonga.wordpress.com/2017/05/06/hoe-tonga-paddla-series-2017/. (Note that entries for Race 3 on 2 September are also already open.)
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Invitation to train alongside ELITE WORLDS J19 WOMEN LONG DISTANCE TEAM
- Elite New Zealand Junior 19 Women – 2017 IVF World Distance Championships, Tahiti
- Date of Training Day: Saturday, 20th May, 2017
The squad will be staying at Mana College Marae – the Elkington Whanau will be hosting and catering for the squad.
If clubs, teams, or paddlers are interested to participate and attend can contact:
- Mere Elkington
- Cell: 0274 668 165
- Email: mere.elkington@oratoa.co.nz
Waka Ama Coaching Clinic with Turi Hodges
Check out this flyer to find out about a workshop run by Turi Hodges to build your skills around ocean paddling:
Surfrigger W1 Rudder
Hi I am needing a surfrigger rudder for my waka. If you have one you do not need I
would love to her from you. Happy to buy.
Please call Gaylene on 021 620 408
Confirmed selection for W12 regional team
A letter from Chris Fox, W12 Selector
Kia ora koutou
I am pleased to announce the selection of the following paddlers who will represent Hoe Tonga in the Regional Premier W12 at National Sprints 2017.
Congratulations to these paddlers and the appointed Team Captains who have indicated their availability and willingness to undertake this role and represent our region. Should any paddlers listed below be unavailable to attend Nationals please contact hoetonga@gmail.com to advise as soon as possible giving an opportunity for those who are waitlisted to participate:
Hoe Tonga Regional W12 Paddlers (Men)
1) Selection based on 1st OM Team W6 500m 2) Fastest W1 Men 250m Dash Race – J19/Open
| 1 | P.J. Rimene-Albrett | Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Club |
| 2 | Aperahama Hurihanganui | Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Club |
| 3 | NUKU, Joe | Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Club |
| 4 | RIMENE, Paddy | Wairarapa WWACC (Captain) |
| 5 | TAIAPA, Parekoihu | Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Club |
| 6 | RIMENE-ALBRETT, Shannon | Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Club |
| 7 | SCHERZER, Joern | Hikoikoi Waka Club |
| 8 | AMMUNSON-FYALL, Matt | Hikoikoi Waka Club |
| 9 | HYNES, Lawrence | Porirua Canoe Kayak Club Inc. |
| 10 | HANARA, Andrew | Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Club |
| 11 | WALFORD-COLLIER, Ducati | Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Club |
| 12 | SAVELL, Jarrod | Hawaiki Nui Tuarua Waka Ama |
Next Waitlisted: Kasey JOE-MCINDOE
Hoe Tonga Regional W12 Paddlers (Women)
1) Selection based on 1st OM Team W6 500m 2) Fastest W1 Women 250m Dash Race – J19/Open
| 1 | Rachel Kingi | Whanganui River OCC (Captain) |
| 2 | Ngarita King | Whanganui River OCC |
| 3 | Maioha Arihia | Whanganui River OCC |
| 4 | Jaimee-lee Coleman | Whanganui River OCC |
| 5 | Nikki Crawford | Whanganui River OCC |
| 6 | Talia Poutini | Whanganui River OCC |
| 7 | HODGES, Ria | Porirua Canoe Kayak Club Inc. |
| 8 | GILLESPIE, Ariana | Porirua Canoe Kayak Club Inc. |
| 9 | WALFORD-COLLIER, Donna | Porirua Canoe Kayak Club Inc. |
| 10 | HODGES, Hineora | Porirua Canoe Kayak Club Inc. |
| 11 | Eden Te PAA | Porirua Canoe Kayak Club Inc. |
| 12 | ELKINGTON, Marama | Hawaikinui |
Next Waitlisted: Mereana Hodges
There may be an opportunity for both teams to have a training prior to Nationals and it will be the role of the appointed Team Captain/s to organise and notify paddlers of any training. The race itself is scheduled as a straight final at Nationals and it is the responsibility of the Team Captain to arrange paddlers seating in the W12 on the day if no prior training run has been undertaken.
Hoe Tonga will supply a uniform (shirt only) to both teams.
Nga mihi nui
Christine Fox
W12 Hoe Tonga Regional Selector
2016 AOTEAROA MAORI SPORTS AWARDS FINALISTS
2016 AOTEAROA MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS ANNOUNCES OLYMPIC & WORLD-CLASS FINALISTS » māori sports awards
Waka Ama is represented
WWACC Hangi Fundraiser – Regional Sprints
WWACC are holding a hangi fundraiser on Saturday 3rd December.
All tickets will be presold and paid for the week before the hangi for those that are interested we will make contact for our club bank account details.
The hangi will consist of 2 meat, potatoes, pumpkin, carrots and stuffing at a cost of $6.00 each.
Contact can be made through myself or club page
.Many Thanks
Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Club
New Zealand Masters Games -Whanganui
Te Ringa Miti Tai Heke will be hosting/oraganising the Waka Ama events.
Lights at night
A reminder for the clubs please; the skipper of a vessel travelling down Evans Bay at night came close to running down a waka ama because they couldn’t see them
I don’t have the exactly details, but thought it is probably timely to remind clubs that they need to have a clearly visible all-round white light if they are on the water either early morning or in the evening.
Thanks
Grant
Grant Nalder | Harbour Ranger, Harbours
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Live racing: W6 Paddla Series Race 1 on 9 July 2016
Watch the racing live:
To view additional information, including finding out who has entered, please go to https://hoetonga.wordpress.com/2016/04/24/hoe-tonga-w6-paddla-series-2016/.
Note that clubs will be invoiced by Hoe Tonga for the entries for this race in the Series. There will be no refunds for teams that do not show up on the day, or those that pull out after the close-off date.
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association 