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Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series 2016

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Welcome to the Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series 2016, proudly supported by

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The Series has been designed to enable W6 teams to prepare for the Long Distance Nationals 2016, and to attract new paddlers to our sport. Races consist of a long course (10-15km) for senior teams, and a shorter course (5-8km) for junior and novice (1st year paddling) teams. The Series is overseen by Hoe Tonga, but each individual race is hosted and organised by a member club.

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Mana Super 6 Ocean Challenge 2017

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Summary

  • Date: Saturday 8 April 2017
  • Venue: Mana and Paraparaumu or Cook Strait Crossing
  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Format: 40-54km, iron, downwind if conditions allow
  • Restrictions: Entries are limited to suitably experienced crews. Before being able to enter, any team must submit an ‘expression of interest’ to race. Once organisers have confirmed that a team meets our minimum requirements, an invitation to enter will be issued.
  • Expressions of interest due: 21 February 2017

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Schedule and lane draw now available: Regional Secondary School Sprint Champs 2016

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Note: Based on the weather forecast for Saturday, wind conditions appear acceptable. As at 17 March 2016, at 8:40pm, the event is scheduled to go ahead.

Summary

  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Venue: Onepoto, Porirua
  • Date: 19 March 2016 (reserve date: 20 March)
  • Events: W1 250, W6 250m and 500m
  • Divisions: J16 and J19
  • $15 per paddler
  • Entries close on Tuesday, 15 March. There will be no late entries. Entries can only be done by each school’s sports coordinator.

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Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com

Ice Water Paddler Series 2016

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Yep, it’s not long to go before it will dark early again, the water temperature plummets, and it gets a littler harder to get the motivation to get out on the water. But there is help on the way. Come along to the Ice Water Paddler Series, for both W1 and surf skis, to get that extra little bit of intensity into your training session.

When and where:

  • Race 1: Saturday, 16 April – Ngati Toa Domain, Porirua
  • Race 2: Sunday, 3 July – Petone (Motorway end)
  • Race 3: Sunday, 24 July – Dolly Varden beach at Paremata Bridge OR Ngati Toa domain, Porirua
  • Race 4: Sunday, 21 August – Petone (Motorway end)

Venues may change based on weather forecast, this will be confirmed the day before the race via http://www.hoetonga.co.nz.

Click here to download the race info.

Time: meet at 9am, race start at 10am

Distance: ~10km

Cost: $5 pp (pay on the day) and your enthusiasm

Purpose: Spice up your water training session! This event is primarily about participation, catching up with your paddling mates, and getting that extra intensity into your training session by racing against others.

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear such as life jackets, leg rope and bailers as per Waka Ama New Zealand race rules and are trained in self-rescue techniques! There will not be any support boats. However, the course will be set to ensure safe paddling conditions. Events may be postponed if wind speed exceeds 25knots.

Paddling craft: Open to all single or double outrigger canoes and surf ski. No W6. If you wish to race W6, please compete in the Hoe Tonga W6 Paddla Series (details to come shortly).

Notices and results: announced on the Hoe Tonga website at www.hoetonga.co.nz. Results are posted within three days of the event. There won’t be any prizes. Where available, we will post photos.

If you have any questions, please contact Jörn Scherzer @ 021-1250997.

Board nominees

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Please find below profiles of the nominees (in alphabetical order) for the upcoming Board elections (11 April 2016). There are five nominees, and there are five available positions. Please click on each name to download the profile.

At the Special General Meeting there will be an opportunity for clubs to meet all candidates, prior to the elections taking place.

At the SGM there will also be an opportunity for clubs to discuss any issues with the incoming Board, to help the new Board get an initial understanding of what’s important to clubs and paddlers in the region.

 

Confirmed selection for W12 regional team

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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 2016, in line with the policy as discussed and agreed at Hoe Tonga Regional Committee meeting on 3 August 2015 http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/?p=5094

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

Matt Archer
Turi Hodges
Andrew Hanara
Pa Taikato
Kerehoma Taiatini
Lawerence Hynes
Joern Scherzer
Paddy Rimene (Team Captain)
Daniel Kauika
Grant Barriball
Tyran Te Paa
Aperahama Hurihanganui

Next Waitlisted:
Jarrod Savell

Hoe Tonga Regional W12 Paddlers (Women)
1) Selection based on 1st OM Team W6 500m 2) Fastest W1 Women 250m Dash Race – J19/Open

Marianna Hodges
Ngahuia Henare
Amiria Saltzmann
Kawai Winiata
Marianne Archer (Team Captain)
Shaianne Kiel
Eden Te Paa
Mahinaarangi Rikihana
Issy Bruce
Kauri-Aroha Tapine-Miller
Donna Walford-Collier
Ariana Gillespie

Next Waitlisted:
Kathleen Albrett-Rimene

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. The Regional Committee will endeavour to obtain a uniform for this race/team representing Hoe Tonga in consultation with the Team Captain/s.

Nga mihi nui
Christine Fox
W12 Hoe Tonga Regional Selector