Anyone that is wanting to fundraise (e.g sausage sizzles, hangi) please email hoetonga@gmail.com. This is so we can inform the local council of any food that may be sold at the event and to ensure we have a variety of options available on the day.
First in first serve bases on what you are wanting to offer. Please advise who will be the main contact of the stall. Please send your request through by Nov 13 (This Friday)
With the Hoe Tonga Regional Sprints coming up in a few weeks we require the support of as many people as possible.
If you are attending the regionals this year as a supporter/parent or a paddler competing on only one or two races we would love your help. Therefore we are asking for anyone who will be happy to volunteer to be one of our officials at the event.
Roles include,
Any one that is able to assist please contact Matai either via email hoetonga@gmail.com or by mobile 0221037755.
Please indicate what day you are available (Nov 21st, Nov 28th or Nov 29th) and if you are happy to help in the morning, afternoon or full day.
Once again contact Matai hoetonga@gmail.com or 0221037755
After the disruption of Covid 19 and having to cancel race three of the series we finally managed to complete another year of the Hoe Tonga Paddler Series. Congratulations to all those teams that competed in the series especially those who managed to keep training throughout lockdown and turned up to our final race in Foxton.
It was the first time we went to Foxton and it turned out to be a great venue. We would like to thank the Manawatu Boat Club for hosting us and the local council and community for their support.
Special congratulations to our winning teams for 2020
Junior Short Course Champions 2020: Arikipuia, Porirua Canoe and Kayak club
Open Short Course Champions 2020: Makirikiri, Otaki Waka Hoe
Open Long Course Champions 2020: Mana Men, Mana Pasifika Outrigger Canoe Club
The “He Taonga Kotahitanga” trophy is awarded to the club within the Hoe Tonga region that accumulates the most points based on each clubs three best team. The winners for this award for 2020 is Porirua Canoe and Kayak Club.
For an overview of the results visit the links below.
For some awesome photos from the Foxton race, please click on the link below. All photography thanks to Michael Martin and Terry Harkin.
Anyone that found a paddle on Saturday after racing please contact hoetonga@gmail.com. It has pink writing on the blade and Mezza on the handle.
Some photos and results of the event will be posted tomorrow.
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Note!
Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com or call 0221037755.
Reminder to all teams wanting to compete in the final race of the paddler series this Saturday, entries close tonight so get your teams in quick or risk missing out. Contact your club coordinator to enter the team for you.
Team rosters must also be filled in or the team will be withdrawn from the event.
Clubs bringing waka please bring a waka trolley as there will not be any there at the venue, unless you wish to carry your waka to the water.
Lastly if there is anyone happy to volunteer for the event please contact Matai at hoetonga@gmail.com and just advise what race you can help with. We require an additional time keeper and safety checker.
Serveral clubs and paddlers would have received an email last week regarding Waka Ama New Zealands draft strategic plan 2021-2025 consultation on October 7th at 7pm via zoom. It would be great to get as many clubs and paddlers as possible to provide feedback.
You should have had a chance to view the strategic plan, if not visit the link below.
https://www.wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1005353
If you are interested in joining the zoom meeting let Matai know via hoetonga@gmail.com for the zoom link.
For the last 12 months Ōtaki Waka Hoe coaches and senior paddlers have worked with Māori language expert – Hēni Jacob and the Hodges Whānau to develop a Māori language resource for waka ama communities beginning with our own here in Hoe Tonga.
We invite all Hoe Tonga clubs to register for workshops in the coming months. There is no cost for participants. The workshop happens on the water but participants will also take away a kit of reo resources to use, wear and read. Ōtaki Waka Hoe Charitable Trust will provide waka and meals. We ask only that you bring a paddle and prepare to have fun and get wet!
The first wananga is on Sunday 18 October 2020. You can register via the link below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAA6ZHG-Y3LvciJ_pDeHDXIVIzqIF9z1zsFxLJBzIo1WFRgw/viewform
For more information contact Roimata Baker at otakiwakahoe@gmail.com
Unfortunately in light of the government restrictions due to Covid 19, it has been decided that the 3rd race scheduled in Whanganui on September 5th will be cancelled.
Therefore the next race of the Hoe Tonga Paddler Series will be hosted at the Manawatu Boating Club at Foxton Beach on October 17th. This event is still currently being planned and organised and more information regarding this event will come in due course.
This race will also be the last race of the series. Prize giving will be done at the boat club after the conclusion of the final race
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association 