AGM notice – Pānui Hui-a-Tau

Hoe Tonga will conduct its Annual General Meeting on 25 June, at 7pm.

Please register your attendance by emailing hoetonga@gmail.com.

The meeting will be held online via Zoom, with the link to be shared by 15 May.

The agenda is as follows:

  • Karakia
  • Attendance confirmation (50% of member clubs make up the quorum = 7)
  • Motions regarding process (if applicable)
  • Receiving of the annual report and financial accounts
  • Elections
  • Formal close of AGM
  • Following AGM, there will be time for discussion between clubs and Board members on any topic of interest (30min)

Mana Super 6 Ocean Challenge, 23 April 2022

Summary

  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Venue: Mana / Kapiti, Wellington
  • When: Saturday, 23 April
  • Reserve day: 24 April (utilised in very high wind or no wind conditions)
  • Distance: 30-40km, down-wind
  • Who: W6 Men and Women, experienced teams only

Note: 

  • Entries limited to 14 teams
  • UPDATE 27/3: COVID vaccine pass and QR sign-in no longer required for entry.

Key information

Questions? Email joern.scherzer@gmail.com.

Hoe Tonga Secondary School Regional Sprint Championships 2022

Summary

  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Venue: Henley Lake, Masterton
  • When: Sunday, 22 May 2022
  • Divisions: J19, J16, Year 7/8
  • Entries closed: 12 May 2022

Key information

Note!

  • There are no refunds for entries after the entry cut-off date where paddlers choose not to race or show up on race day (even if invoices have not yet been received, or schools have not yet settled relevant entry fees).
  • Entries are to be done via each school (for secondary schools through the school sports coordinators; for intermediate schools directly with Hoe Tonga)

Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com.

This event is brought to you by Hoe Tonga and College Sport Wellington.

Hoe Tonga Paddler Series 2021

Get ready for this year’s Hoe Tonga Paddler Series 2021, designed to attract new paddlers to our sport, and to enable paddlers and teams to race during the winter season. The Series is overseen by Hoe Tonga, but each individual race is hosted and organised by member clubs or event organisers. 

Key info:

As in previous years, the series is big on participation and we will have again a range of spot prizes, including a brand new paddle.

Click here to download the information package for the Series.

Please note that race details are subject to change. Please keep an eye on updates regarding any of the races.

Race 1 (Host: Hawaikinui):  29 May (Sat), Ngati Toa Domain

Race 2 (Host: Hoe Tonga): 10 July (Sat),  Manawatu Boating Club, Foxton Beach

Race 3 (Host: PCKC): 7 August (Sat), Onepoto, Porirua

THIS RACE HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAHUI

Race 4 (Host:Te Ringa Miti Tai Heke): 25 September (Sat), Whanganui River

Hoe Tonga Secondary School Regional Sprint Championships 2021

Summary

  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Venue: Onepoto, Porirua
  • When: Saturday, 13 March 2021 (reserve day is 14 March)
  • Divisions: J19, J16, Year 7/8
  • Entries closed on 5 March 2021

Key information

Note!

  • There are no refunds for entries after the entry cut-off date where paddlers choose not to race or show up on race day (even if invoices have not yet been received, or schools have not yet settled relevant entry fees).
  • Entries are to be done via each school (for secondary schools through the school sports coordinators; for intermediate schools directly with Hoe Tonga)

Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com.

This event is brought to you by Hoe Tonga and College Sport Wellington.

2020 Hoe Tonga Waka Ama Regional Sprints Steered with Te Wananga o Aotearoa

Summary

  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Venue: Henley Lake, Masterton
  • When: W1 on 21 November, W6 & W12 on 28-29 November
  • Distance: W1 250/500m; W6 500m/1000m/1500m
  • Divisions: Midget to Master 70
  • The event is open for paddlers/teams from outside the Hoe Tonga region. Some restrictions apply to W1.
  • W1 Entries Close: 12 November
  • W6/W12 Entries Close: 19 November
  • Cost: $5 Midgets, $20 Int-J19, $30 for Senior

Documents

Note!

  • NEW START TIME OF 9am
  • Entries are to be done via your club and WANZ’s online system
  • Entries for W1 and W6/W12 have to be done separately due to the different entry close dates
  • There will be a late fee if an entry is not completed by the deadline, or if the roster has not been completed on time ($15 per entry).
  • There are no refunds or fee reductions for entries that withdraw after the entry deadline.

Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com or call 0221037755.

Hoe Tonga Paddler Series 2020

Welcome to the Hoe Tonga Paddler Series 2020, designed to attract new paddlers to our sport, and to enable paddlers and teams to race during the winter season

Races consist of a long course (12-18km) for senior teams, and a shorter course (6-9km) for junior and novice (1st year paddling) teams. The Series is overseen by Hoe Tonga, but each individual race is hosted and organised by member clubs or event organisers. 

As in previous years, the series is big on participation and we will have again a range of spot prizes, including a brand new paddle.

Click here to download the full information package for the Series.

Please note: Any canoes with visible damage or cracks will be considered not seaworthy and will not pass safety checks.

Please note that race details from the full pack is subject to change. Please keep an eye on specific race information.

Race 1 (PCKC):  11th July (Sat), Onepoto

Race 2 (Hawaikinui): 1st August (Sat),  Ngati Toa Domain

Race 3 (Whanganui River Outrigger Canoe Club): 5th September (Sat), Whanganui (CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19)

Race 4 (Hoe Tonga): 17th October (Sat), Foxton Beach

Other information

Hoe Tonga Winter Paddler Series 2020 Update

With winter approaching and COVID 19 being a concern for society we have had to restructure the upcoming paddler series.

Therefore, with the current situation Hoe Tonga have decided to reduce this year’s Winter Paddler Series to three races, with the first race on July 11th. The race on May 16th is now OFFICIALLY CANCELLED.

The events currently going ahead are (Subject to the current pandemic)

  • July 11th: PCKC
  • August 1st: Hawaikinui Tuarua
  • September 5th: Whanganui River Outrigger Canoe Club

Paddler Series Pānui5A

Hoe Tonga Secondary School Regional Sprint Championships 2020

Summary

  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Venue: Onepoto, Porirua
  • When: Saturday, 14 March 2020 (reserve day is 15 March)
  • Divisions: J19, J16, Year 7/8
  • Entries close on 6 March 2020 at 8pm

Document

Note!

  • There are no refunds for entries after the entry cut-off date where paddlers chose not to race or show up on race day (even if invoices have not yet been received, or schools have not yet settled relevant entry fees).
  • Entries are to be done via each school (through the school sports coordinators)

Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com.

College Sportdownload

Hoe Tonga Regional Sprints 2019 Race Pānui Available

Summary

  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Venue: Henley Lake, Masterton
  • When: W1 November 23rd, W6 November 30th – December 1st
  • Distance: W1 250/500m; W6 500m/1000m/1500m
  • Divisions: Midget to Master 70
  • The event is open for paddlers/teams from outside the Hoe Tonga region. Some restrictions apply to W1.
  • W1 Entries Close: 14 November
  • W6/W12 Entries Close: 21 November
  • Roster closed on Tuesday, 20 November.
  • Cost: $5 Midgets, $20 Int-J19, $30 O23+

Documents

Note!

  • Entries are to be done via your club and WANZ’s online system
  • Entries for W1 and W6/W12 does have to be done separately due to the different entry close dates
  • There will be a late fee if an entry is not completed by the deadline, or if the roster has not been completed on time ($15 per entry).
  • There are no refunds or fee reductions for entries that withdraw after the entry deadline.

Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com or call 0221037755.