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Hoe Tonga Secondary Schools Waka Ama Sprint Champs, 9 March 2013

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Welcome to Hoe Tonga Secondary School Waka ama Sprint Champs 2013 supported by Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka ama Association and College Sport Wellington.

Things you need to know for Saturday!

Looking forward to one of the biggest events in our region……..Waka ama the fastest growing sport in Aotearoa

Want further information? Please contact the Race Organisers: hoetonga@gmail.com

Coaching opportunity

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Coaches wanted for Waka Ama National Secondary teams for Te Kura Maori o Porirua, Porirua. Please register your expression of interest by Thursday the 7th of February. Coaching fees and training times will be confirmed with the successful applicant. We encourage EVERYONE who has an interest in coaching to apply. Please email your CV and a cover letter to sophie@kura-porirua.school.nz

W1 stolen

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22/01/13

Stolen White Renegade Sea Runner from Wellington

Could you please keep your eyes peeled for a rough looking W-1 that was stolen at Cancer Society in Wellington over the long weekend. The waka is very old and has had lots of work over the years.   It is white (hand painted over original purple) with a pink cockpit border and blue inside.  Has a newish surf-rigger ama and a storage hatch on the tail that was taped down with duct tape  The waka was not mine but is owned by the Hapeta whanau used by Hawaikinui many years ago

For any information please contact Steve on 027 5057712

“Black Pearl” for sale (has been sold!!)

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My black OC1, made by Southern Outrigger, is for sale.

It’s a fibreglass ‘Sprinter’ model and comes with a special metallic-black paintjob (no gelcoat, same paint as is used for cars). Its about 5 years old, its in good condition (for most of the time it has been stored inside) and it has been looked after. It has no cracks or leaks, and it also has not needed any repairs (structural or otherwise).

It holds an excellent line and is very good for sprinting.

It comes with a custom-made high quality cover (in black also, not shown on photos below) for both the hull and the ama. It also comes with a rudder that can be installed as an option.

$2,500 (or nearest offer). If interested please contact Jörn Scherzer on 021-1250997, or joern.scherzer@gmail.com. I’m coming up to Nationals 2013, so can bring it with me.

Click on the photos to enlarge, paddle not included in sale.

 

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
 

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