Hoe Tonga collaborates with College Sport Wellington and KiwiSport to facilitate the offering of waka ama in secondary schools.

To this end, Hoe Tonga organises the Regional Secondary Schools Champs (RSSC) in March each year, approximately two weeks prior to the National Secondary Schools Champs (NSSC), organised by Waka Ama New Zealand. Detailed information, including entry deadlines, are notified on www.hoetonga.co.nz (for RSSC) and www.wakaama.co.nz (for NSCC).

Teams from various schools in the region have participated in the sport of Waka Ama, competing in National and Regional events. Both these levels have seen an increase in participation throughout the years from students and schools, reaching well over 20 schools from across the wider Wellington region.

If you are interested in waka ama at your local schools, please contact your school’s local sports coordinator or get in touch with us via email hoetonga@gmail.com.