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Entries close tonight: Inter-club W12 entries for Nationals 2015 (W12 made up by paddlers from 2 clubs)

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Please note that Waka Ama NZ has advised a change to the rules regarding W12 teams that are formed between two clubs.

The new policy (see rule 21.7 in the Waka Ama NZ race rules) is as follows:

W12 crews can be made up of competitors from up to two clubs from the same region, but only in the following divisions:

  • Midget
  • Intermediate
  • Senior Master
  • Golden Master
  • Master 70

This rule only applies where a club does not have sufficient paddlers to form their own, stand-alone, W12 crews in those age categories.
A WT12 crew made up of 2 clubs may be a combination of any number of paddlers from those two clubs. They must satisfy all other rules as specified in the race rule document.

The key change is that this rule now only applies to some divisions, not all. For example, clubs can no longer combine in the Premier division.

If your club wishes to combine with another club in the above divisions, please take note of the following:

W1 rankings and quota placings for 2015 Nationals

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Please click here to download the quota placings as at Saturday, 13 December, 10pm.

Please note:

  • Rankings are based on placings in finals first, then plate finals (where existent), then times in the heats.
  • For the Senior Master division, the suggested ranking has also taken into account the placings in the 250m dash races – to account for the fact that some paddlers where not present in the 500 races, due to races being so far ahead of time. Please contact Hoe Tonga if you have any concerns.
  • If a paddler does not wish to compete at Nationals 2015, or is unavailable, please contact the HT administrator asap so that the next eligible paddler can take the vacant quota place.

 

Results and photos for the W1 day for the Hoe Tonga Regionals 2014

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Certainly a mixed package today, ranging from perfect glassy conditions in the morning, to a rather brisk 25knot Southerly and rain kicking in at about 11:20am.

An on-time start at 9am, and the flat conditions in the morning meant that we got significantly ahead of the scheduled race times, at one stage up to 2.5 hours. Apologies to those that missed their races as a result of this. However, given the forecast Southerly kicking in at lunch time, organisers had no choice but to push ahead when conditions were flat to ensure the best possible race conditions, especially in the junior divisions – as advised in the panui on Friday, and again at the race briefing in the morning. It pays to be on-site early or to be in touch with your respective club representatives.

Please click here to download the results for the W1 day of the Hoe Tonga Regional Sprint Championship 2014.

Click here to view photos for the W1 day, or see the slideshow below (only works on some devices).

 

This year, the James Hapeta Club Spirit Award was won by Hikoikoi Waka Club. With few entries yet a significant number volunteers, they showed they are a deserving winner this year.

The Club Excellence Trophy was again won by Porirua Canoe Kayak Club. Their significant efforts in terms of coaching and paddler support is continuing to show great results. Below the final tally of points after both race days for participating clubs.

  • Porirua Canoe Kayak – 163
  • TOA – 88
  • Te Rau o Te Rangi – 53
  • Te Ringa Miti Tai Heke – 25
  • Wairarapa – 21
  • Hawaikinui – 14
  • Tai Tonga – 7
  • Hikoikoi – 5
  • Mana Pasifika – 0

Lastly, but not least, a huge thank you to the large number of volunteers, without whom the Champs could not be run. Key tasks include, but are not limited to things such as planning and organising the event, maintaining and setting the race course, staffing the safety and support boats, loading bay, finish line, registration desk, setting up race infrastructure in the morning and pulling it down and cleaning up afterwards, and the list goes on. A formal thank you will follow in the next couple of weeks.

W1 racing now all go for Saturday, 13 December

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Important notice:

  1. Racing is scheduled to go ahead tomorrow (Saturday). The weather forecast is very mixed, depending on the source it ranges from calm to 20knots, for both Saturday and Sunday – and it is constantly changing. At this stage, it appears that we will see at least lower wind speeds on Saturday morning, hence why we are pushing ahead (all Intermediate and J16 paddlers are scheduled for 9-12). However, expect that races in a number of divisions may be shortened to 250m.
  2.  Please check the lane draw near kayak club entrance tomorrow morning, there have been a few changes. Registration will be either just outside the kayak club entrance, or inside the kayak club (depending on weather).
  3. Volunteers: please be there EARLY! As the wind speeds are forecast to be lower in the morning, we would really like to get racing started on time, ie 9am, which means the first paddlers should be heading out at 8.50am. Therefore, if we can have helpers for setting up the marquees and official stations at 6.30am . The support boats we need to have ready to go by 8.15am.
  4. Weighing of W1 is scheduled for between 8-9am. Be on time, and get sorted, so that we can get racing under way by 9am.
  5. Club reps: please bring any remaining waiver forms for W1 paddlers where relevant waiver forms have not yet been handed in (eg they did not paddle last Saturday in W6).

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Results and photos for W6 day for Hoe Tonga Regionals 2014

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A great day for racing, follow the link below for the complete results for the W6 day of the Hoe Tonga Regional Sprint Championship 2014.

Click here to download the results for the W6 day.

Click here to view photos for the W6 day, or see the slideshow below (only works on some devices).

 

In addition, here the points table for the Club Excellence Trophy so far. PCKC and TOA Waka Ama are point leaders, and the final result will be decided on the W1 day this coming weekend.

  • PCKC – 86
  • TOA – 73
  • TROTR – 34
  • Wairarapa – 14
  • TRMTH – 7
  • Hawaikinui – 6
  • Hikoikoi – 0
  • Mana Pasifika – 0
  • Tai Tonga – 0

Schedule and lane draw now available: for Hoe Tonga Regional Sprint Champs 2014

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Summary

  • Venue: Onepoto Domain, Porirua Harbour
  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Date: 6/7 December 2014
  • Reserve days: 13/14 December 2014
  • Distance: W1 250/500m; W6 500m/1000m/1500m
  • Divisions: Midget to Master 70
  • The event is open for paddlers/teams from outside the Wellington region, albeit they are not eligible for prizes.
  • Entries closed on Thursday, 27 November. A late fee applies for any late entries.
  • Roster closed on Wednesday, 3 December. A late fee applies for any team with an incomplete roster after 3 Dec.

Key documents

View entries

Note!

Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com or call 021-1250997.

Volunteer briefing for Regionals 2014 on Tuesday, 2 Dec, at 6.45pm at Onepoto

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A big thanks to all of you for volunteering their time again to assist with the running of this year’s Waka Ama Regionals.

For those involved in the start line boat / flag boat / finish line operations, and anyone else interested, we are holding an officials briefing on Tuesday 6.45pm at Onepoto (entrance of kayak club facing the water). At that briefing we will go through the processes on the day, and go through the radio procedures.

Gaylene is still looking to fill a number of positions, if you know of anyone else that may be available, even if just for a morning or afternoon session, please let her know. Gaylene’s number is 021 620 408.

NZ Post Results

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An exciting day was had by all participants in this years New Zealand Post Group Corporate Waka ama Sprints – Wellington. The wind was howling but with a bit of sun the challenge to stay on top of the water didn’t seem quite so daunting. What an adrenaline rush:) Photos from the event can be downloaded courtesy of RENARDFX Photography at www.flickr.com/photos/hoetonga/sets/72157646907710183/

The success of this event was mainly due the the fantastic group of volunteers who gave their enthusiasm, time and effort along with an experienced Event Team led by Chris Fox, from Hikoikoi Waka ama Club.  Thanks to New Zealand Post Group Community Investment Manager Charles Ropitini who organised the big NZ Post Truck, gazebos, entertainment and BBQ. Charles you did an outstanding job marketing and promoting waka ama, thanks.

Results are as follows: Two teams will represent Wellington region at the 2015 National Waka ama Sprint Championships NZ Post event:
Championship Final – 300m Sprints

1st Waka Toa ki Porirua (PCKC)
2nd Gale Force – Manawatu (Whanganui)
3rd Mixed Lollies (Hawaiikanui)

Our volunteer of the day is pictured above and did an outstanding job in loading bay.
Any NZ Post employees looking to carry on paddling can contact hoetonga@gmail.com

Looking forward to our waka ama season 2015.

 

PANUI – NZ Post Group Waka ama Sprints

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NZ Post Group Corporate Waka ama Sprints are on in Wellington this Sunday 9 November. 300-350m sprints and 1.5km King of the Harbour Challenge are awaiting your teams………..Venue update: Cog Park, Haitaitai Beach, Evans Bay

Programme and information for teams competing, supporters and all our volunteers read more here………..Team Information, Programme and Race Draw

Volunteers assemble at 7.30am sharp
Teams set up between 7.30 – 8am
Racing starts at 9am

Contact: Event Organisers by email: hoetonga@gmail.com or 027 651 5379

PCKC ‘Have a Go’ Harbour Regatta Acknowledgements

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The third annual PCKC ‘Have a Go’ Harbour Regatta successfully took place on Saturday 1st November. 19 teams from 5 clubs in the Hoe Tonga Region took part in the regatta which focused on providing junior paddlers in the region an opportunity to practice their W6 paddling in sprint racing conditions. The regatta would not have been possible without the support and assistance of the following people and organisations –

 

  • Hoe Tonga for providing resources for the race and posting information on their website
  • TOA, Aniuwaru and Hawaikinui for generously loaning their W6 waka for the regatta
  • Porirua City Council for granting consent for us to hold our regatta and for providing bins for us to use
  • Mana Racing Canoe Club for allowing us access to their facilities
  • The Mad Butcher Porirua for use of their fundraising BBQ
  • BDP Edutainment (Greg Jones) for the sound system and great music
  • Te Wananga o Aotearoa (through Shane Brooking) for use of their gazebos
  • Hikoikoi, TOA, Hawaikinui and Te Rau o Te Rangi for entering in their junior teams to race and for being supportive and enthusiastic participants on the day
  • And finally to the PCKC family who worked hard to make the regatta a success from coaching and managing paddlers to doing all of the big and small jobs needed to run a smooth regatta

On behalf of PCKC, thank you all very much.

Fahina Tulepu

Race Co-ordinator