Information Evenings – Certificate in Waka Ama – TWoA

Interested in further study? Check out the free courses offered in 2012……www.twoa.ac.nz/certificate-in-waka-ama-level-4

This course has been designed as an introductory level and is suitable for any newcomer to waka ama who is aged 16+ and not enrolled in school (unless the student has written permission from their principal). 
For experienced paddlers however, this is your chance to develop your skills in water safety, club management, coaching (level 1), history and traditions of waka ama. 
For clubs, this is your chance to increase your value to your membership by offering this opportunity to grow and develop their waka ama skills at no cost to you or them. 
For Hoe Tonga, this is your chance to grow and develop the sport and culture of waka ama throughout the region. 
In addition to receiving the TWoA Certificate in Waka Ama, a graduate of this course will have studied and completed the New Zealand Coastguard’s Day Skipper and Marine VHF Operator’s qualifications.
If you are keen to find out more, please attend one or both of the following information seminars to be held on:
WHEN:   Wednesday, 15th and Wednesday, 22nd February 2012
WHERE:   Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, 3 Heriot Drive, PORIRUA 5022
TIME:   6:00 PM
WHAT TO BRING:         *  Your questions;                                   
*  If you wish to enrol and you are a new student to TWoA:  proof of citizenship such as a certified copy of your birth certificate, passport, marriage certificate.                                 
*  If you wish to enrol and you are a returning student:  driver’s license or old TWoA student ID card.  Also, please feel free to bring or send along your whānau and friends if they are interested in attending any one or both of these seminars.

Noho ora mai, nā
Samantha Tamanui Co-ordinator, Waka Ama
Te Wananga o AotearoaPorirua Campus,
3-5 Heriot Drive, PO Box 50-211, PORIRUA
DDI:  +64 4 238-4880
Mob:  +64 27 457-5605
Fax:  +64 4 237-0116
E-mail:  samantha.tamanui@twoa.ac.nz

WEHE Junior Development Programme – Worlds 2012

Waka Ama Junior Development ProgrammeTraining Camp
An invitation is extended by WEHE Trust to Juniors (J16 & J19 Boys and Girls) in Hoe Tonga not already involved in World 2012 programmes with their own club.  There is an opportunity for you to be part of a squad to form teams to trial for selection to compete at the 2012 World Sprints.

Register your interest by 1 Feb or for further information please contact: Charmaine Matiaha 022 154 1443 or wehetrust@gmail.com

Where: Whanganui 3-6 Feb 2012
Cost $30pp (incl marae koha and meals)
Venue: Putiki Marae, Whanganui
Transport: own (clubs please support by car pooling)
Dates: Starts Friday 3rd 8pm – Finish Monday 6th by 12 noon

Parents and Club coaches are most welcome at same cost.

Volunteers required: Wellington Secondary Schools Waka Ama Regatta

Hoe Tonga Secondary Schools Organising Committee are seeking volunteers to assist with the running of the Wellington Secondary Schools Waka Ama Regatta on Saturday 3 March 2012.  Anyone interested please send email to hoetonga@gmail.com with SECONDARYSCHOOLS in the subject line. As a region we are keen to introduce people to event management and taking part in these events is a great way to meet fellow paddlers and supporters.

We are looking for timekeepers, team and paddler registration, boat loading and support boat volunteers: for the start and finish line. If you feel you have the skills and interest in learning about these different roles we look forward to discussing with you further. 

Venue: Onepoto Domain, Porirua
Date: Sat 3rd Mar 2012 Postponement date: Sun 4 March 2012
Distance: Sprints
Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association

Contact Details
Name: Hoe Tonga Secondary Schools Organising Committee
Email: hoetonga@gmail.com

Meeting dates for the (Porirua) Harbour Users Forum

Here the dates for the (Porirua) Harbour Users Forum. This forum is a useful opportunity to discuss issues of interest common to users of the Porirua Harbour.

The forum is convened by Porirua City Council (Bill Inge, BINGE@pcc.govt.nz) and includes all users, including waka ama, kayaking, jet ski, sailing, rowing, but also features representatives from the Regional Council.

Here the dates for 2012, the meetings are free to anyone. The venue is usually emailed to previous participants a week or so before the meetings. Contact Bill Inge (BINGE@pcc.govt.nz) re venue or if you would like to be included on the email list.

Jan 25
Mar 28
May 23
Jul 25
Sep 26
Nov 28

Roster for Nationals closes 15 January (12 January for W1 and regional WT12)

If you entered any WT12 via the region, please ensure the roster for each team has been filled before 15 January, see http://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/772.

Please contact Marinna (marinna@paradise.net.nz) to process any additions or changes for W1 and WT12, at least 3 days prior, ie by 12 January. Please copy in hoetonga@gmail.com into any correspondence.

Happy New Year

Merry Christmas

Hoe Tonga wishes all paddlers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Please keep safe on the water and don’t forget the all important safety gear when you venture out (lifejackets, comms, bailers, …).

See you in January at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 2012.

ENDS

RESULTS – NZ Post Group Corporate Waka Ama Challenge

What a  fantastic day, great racing, great food, not so great weather and the only casualty a flying gazebo which fell victim to the Southerly experienced in Wellington on Sunday.

A huge thanks to all those who took part in this fantastic initiative by New Zealand Post and Waka Ama New Zealand. There were 7 clubs in the Wellington region who undertook to train 11 teams of paddlers over the space of approx 4 weeks and they all did a fantastic job.

Special mention must be made to all our volunteers on the day but particularly to Tunui a te Ika Waka Ama Club who turned out in force on their home turf to assist. Thanks to Tai Tonga 41 club members made the trek from Evans Bay in 25 knot Southerly and Porirua Canoe and Kayak Club  supplied two waka along with Hikoikoi Sports and Culture Club. Other key positions were Chris Fox, Race Director and Coordinator, Marinna Millanta-Lowrey and Paula Dixon who managed the finish line and results and Karmen Wallace and team who did a fantastic job as always on Loading Bay. Thanks also to Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club and Heretaunga Boating Club who supported us on the water.

The winners on the day were North City Te Waka Toa who posted fairly impressive times during the morning and looked pretty sharp. Our winner of the spot prize for best dressed team was Hondo. There was plenty of festive cheer with a Santa coming out on his waka as well….Race_Results

Well done to all the NZ Post Group teams and we hope you continue your waka ama journey. Hoe Tonga Waka Ama wishes you all a safe and merry Christmas.