Click here to see the list of quota places and current rankings, as at 12 Dec
If you have any questions, please first consult the Nationals 2012 qualifying policy, as per this year’s W1 race info package (click here to access).
If you still have questions, contact hoetonga@gmail.com.
Very good conditions today, again a big thank you to all volunteers, and thanks to the New Zealand Police for the use of the caravan, Whitby Estates for the use of the marquee, and Te Wananga Maori for the use of chairs and tables.
Click here to download the full results.
The quota table will be out in the next two days, but you should be able to establish from the race results whether you made the quota or not. Where there are 5 or fewer quota places, the placings in the champ final determine the ranking. Where there are more than 5 quota places, placings in the plate final or times in the heats will be used to determine additional rankings.
Where people withdrew or did not show, these will go on the waiting list if all quota places are filled. Where quota places are available, those on the waiting list will automatically fill any available spots.
If you do not intend to race W1 at Nationals and you are on the quota, please let us know asap at hoetonga@gmail.com
Before you go, we would appreciate approximately 5 min of your time to answer a few questions about the W1 and W6 Sprints 2011.
Click here to take the survey!
Many thanks
Hoe Tonga
The weather forecast is looking good, here the key details for this event:
IMPORTANT: If you qualify for Nationals but decide that you do not wish to compete at the 2012 Nationals, please let us know at the registration marquee at the W1 Regionals or at hoetonga@gmail.com so that others on the waiting list can move on to a quota place.
NOTE: There are some empty lanes in some races on 10 December, see lane draw. Please contact registration before 9am on race day if you have eligible paddlers that wish to fill those lanes.
Other details for this event
Note
Questions? call Jörn Scherzer on 021-1250997 or email him on joern.scherzer@gmail.com.
LOST GPS at Onepoto
We have lost our GPS, orange & grey watch. Last had it down at Onepoto domain (on Friday night, 5.30pm) possibly in the carpark area or near the wharf/ramp. If by chance you or someone in your team or club has found it, could you PLEASE contact Grant Barriball or Selena Katene on 027 2800832.
Click here to download the full results.
A huge thank you to all those who volunteered at this year’s Regional W6 Sprints. Some new faces helped support those who have supported the region at many of the events over the year.
With the 2012 New Zealand Post National Long Distance Championships to be held in Hoe Tonga in April 2012 it is a good time to start learning what the different roles involve and volunteer time is always appreciated in non-profit organisations such as ours.
Jörn Scherzer – Race Director/ Marinna Millanta-Lowrey – Finish Line/Karmen Wallace – pre load/Selena Katene and Ronnie Thomas – Registration/Matt Archer & John Hodges – support boats/Daniel Haenga on the microphone…. awesome work.
Ron Sederal, Paula Dixon, Chris Manson and the team from Wanganui – thanks for your time and effort. To all the others that helped on the day….. our rangatahi and parents what an awesome effort and fantastic day.
Also a big thank you to the New Zealand Police for the use of their caravan (finish/results) and to Whitby Estates for the use of their large marquee (registration). In addition to this thanks to Te Wananga o Aotearoa for the tables and chairs………awesome.
Please let us know if you are able to help out again at the W1 event on Saturday 10 December by emailing hoetonga@gmail.com
Organising Committee
Chris Fox, Jörn Scherzer and Chris Manson
Click here to download the full results. A big thank you to all our volunteers and paddlers that supported this event.
Click here to download the lane draw for Saturday, 3 December.
Click here to download the full W6 race information package.
Please click here to see the entries.
Event details:
Key points
Questions? call Jörn Scherzer on 021-1250997 or email him on joern.scherzer@gmail.com.
Another great year for the Waka Te Tasman race in Kaiteriteri on 11/12 November, it is one of the best organised and best value-for-money races in the country. The venue again delivered excellent racing conditions.
Paddlers and teams from the South Island, Wellington, and Napier were represented. Five clubs from the Wellington region attended the race this year: Tunui, Mana Pasifika, Kokiri, Hikoikoi, and Porirua Canoe and Kayak Club.
Here some photos and videos from Team Makaira. (You can download the full size photos by going to the set on flickr.com.)
http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=109615
…and the video
New Zealand Post Group are working with NKOA and employees to hold regional waka ama competitions in Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton and Auckland. Hoe Tonga is looking forward to being part of this exciting initiative. With entries closing on 18 November Hoe Tonga will then know who is registered and requiring training sessions.
Clubs who express an interest in coaching and working with a NZ Post Team will receive a list of teams in their respective locations therefore making it logistically possible to train effectively.
All clubs able to provide resources (equipment, people) and would like the opportunity to be involved in this project please send your EOI to hoetonga@gmail.com by 15 November 2011.
The winning teams from each region will compete at the National Waka Ama Sprint Championships being held at Karapiro in January 2012.
“HAVE A GO” AT WATER SPORTS ON PORIRUA HARBOUR
Have a go at kayaking, jet skiing, canoeing, sailing, waka ama, power boating and more on Porirua Harbour next weekend when the Porirua Multi-Water Sport Family Day takes place – and it’s all free!
Council’s Sport, Leisure and Recreation Portfolio leaders Councillors Denys Latham and Litea Ah Hoi say the day is an opportunity for locals and others from the Wellington region to try their hand at new water sports.
“The day will help promote the many different water sports we enjoy here in Porirua and hopefully get more people active and fit in an enjoyable way,” says Cllr Latham.
He says many water sports clubs use Porirua Harbour and surrounding coastline for their recreation and water sports events. These include boating, canoeing, jet skiing, kayaking, surf life saving, power boating, rowing, sea scouts, sailing, stand-up paddling, surfing, waka ama, water skiing and yachting.
Cllr Ah Hoi says most of the water sport clubs will be present on the day.
“There are about 12 clubs or organisations participating and the Council is keen to encourage residents to be more active as individuals and as families by making use of the recreational facilities we have in the city. Getting people to be more active in their lives provides the opportunity to focus more on ‘quality family time’ and help alleviate the social and health issues that currently has an impact in Porirua.”
Each club will be given 30 minutes to highlight their sports and provide the public with the opportunity to ‘have a go’.
The Porirua Multi-Water Sport Family Day will take place from 9am-2pm on Saturday 12 November on Porirua Harbour. The event will be based at the Onepoto Park side of the Porirua Harbour in Titahi Bay. 
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