Value Proposition for Waka Ama Club Members: “What does my affiliation fee get me?”

What is it used for? - Your affiliation fee helps us to administer the sport and provide you, your club and your region with all of the services, administration and operations below and more! 

101 benefits of your affiliation fee:

1. Being part of sport for the whole whanāu
2. Being part of the fastest growing water sport in Aotearoa
3. Ability to be a club affiliated to a National Sporting Organisation recognised by Sport NZ 
4. Ability to be a paddler affiliated to a club 
5. Waka Ama NZ Website - One of the most up to date sports websites in New Zealand 
   
6. Club listing on the website
7. Club Access to the website Members Area to monitor and administer affiliations and id cards
8. Club Access to online entries for Sanctioned Events listed on the calendar
   
9. Club Access to online entries for National events listed on the calendar 
10. Eligible to take part in IVF World Sprints (according to criteria being met)
    
11. Recognition by the National Sporting Body for funding purposes. Letters of support for funding available to all affiliated clubs
12. Continual improvement and development of website and technical services
13. Use of the Club Tool Kit
    
14. Safety Rules developed in conjunction with Maritime NZ
    
15. Sanctioning process for all events – provides guidelines and criteria for hosting events
    
16. Safety Guidelines and Rules for events
    
17. Access to heavily reduced Public liability insurance through sanctioning
    
18. Legally reviewed Safety Waivers and Safety Documents
    
19. Free online entries set up and admin support for sanctioned events hosted by clubs and regions
    
20. Monthly members prize draw (sees 3 affiliated paddlers every month win prizes)
    
21. Exclusive deals offered by our Suppliers and/or Sponsors
    
22. Sprint National races screened on Maori TV
    
23. Easy to understand Safety Videos – Specific for Waka Ama (Tips and Tricks) http://wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1003352
    
24. Paddling Video and Booklet resource on Website https://www.youtube.com/user/wakatv
    
25. Discounted Steering Clinics for affiliated members
    
26. Discounted Rigging Clinics for affiliated members
27. Discounted Safety Course for affiliated members
    
28. Access to Coaching Clinics – (Roll-out 2015)
    
29. Waka Ama Flip and Float sessions
    
30. Templates for training schedules and regular development tips on Website (commencing 2014)
    
31. Para Waka Ama pathway
    
32. Free workshop for Pocket Timer Pro use
    
33. ‘How to’ Guide for Pocket Timer Pro developed and available on website
    
34. Waka Ama NZ Facebook page managed and updated regularly
    
35. Free advertising for affiliated members to sell their canoes on the waka ama new Zealand website/facebook
    
36. Waka Ama New Zealand Board – Providing sound and professional governance
    
37. Access to the 25 Year strategic vision for the sport
    
38. Help with strategic plan development
    
39. Access to advice on financial accountability and sound financial management
    
40. Affiliated Club voting process for Board elections
    
41. Affiliated paddlers can take part in National Sprint Championship Events at Karapiro
    
42. Access to a world class race course owned and provided by Waka Ama NZ
    
43. Affiliated paddlers can take part in National Long Distance Championships (Organised in conjunction with host Regions)
    
44. Affiliated paddlers can take part in all sanctioned events
    
45. All sanctioned events meet a safety standard
    
46. Access to Waka Ama NZ Sponsorship – Providing  product for all paddlers at National Sprint Championship and National Secondary School Championship - waterproof pouch, bags, hats, Kete, drinks bottles, bailers etc…Access to New Zealand Post Sponsorship 
    
47. Medals awarded at National events
    
48. Involvement in a national selection process for World Sprints events
    
49. Co-ordination of World Sprints Teams
    
50. The uniform provided to World Sprints paddlers
    
51. Advocacy and leadership for the sport at an International level
    
52. Marketing and promotion of Waka Ama through the NZ Post PR company
    
53. A strong relationship with Water Safety New Zealand
    
54. Water Safety information available online
    
55. Increasing awareness of Water Safety & PFD’s
    
56. Professional administration of the organisation/sport
    
57. Access to the Waka Ama New Zealand office to assist and answer any questions you have
    
58. Club membership database management system for clubs
    
59. Paperless invoicing for clubs
    
60. Discounted Xero Accounting package software available to regions
    
61. Free professional photos from all major events (Taken by Garrick Cameron – Studio5.co.nz) All available to download free from our website – if you wish for higher res versions simply contact us we will send to you. https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/110544200822387100000/albums
    
62. Waka TV – A collection of YOU TUBE videos all featuring waka ama https://www.youtube.com/user/wakatv
    
63. Waka Ama Instagram 
    
64. Waka Ama History – The history of our sport documented for all to enjoy http://www.wakaama.co.nz/pages/read/1003368
    
65. Historical results of events http://www.wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1003434
    
66. Strategic planning assistance for regions & clubs
    
67. Access to a constitution template for new clubs (Available from 2014)
    
68. Comprehensive Race Rules and Review process
    
69. Event templates
    
70. Waka Ama Tikanga Booklet (available from 2015)
    
71. Outward Bound Scholarships available for all affiliated members to apply for annually
    
72. Collaboration with International Federations to provide access to events like Gubbi Gubbi in Australia.
    
73. Organisation of the National Secondary School Championships (In conjunction with Te Waiariki Purea Trust)
    
74. Access to international event information via the waka ama website http://www.wakaama.co.nz/pages/read/1003502
    
75. Discounted Life Jackets through RFD for Affiliated clubs and members
    
76. A point of access to other clubs in other regions when you are travelling to different regions and want to go for a paddle but don’t know where to go or who to go to
    
77. Legal advice related to waka ama business
    
78. Access to Sport NZ and its resources
    
79. Access to regional sports bodies
    
80. Access to become a Waka Ama volunteer and upskill in various roles at a club, regional or national level
    
81. Volunteers acknowledged at National events
    
82. Have input on events by completing the online surveys
    
83. Access for clubs to Waka Ama NZ staff presentations at Regional Meetings twice yearly
    
84. Easy online access for a paddler to check their affiliation status
    
85. Comprehensive Race Calendar for paddlers
    
86. Flexible affiliation across 1 or more clubs to maximise regatta opportunities
    
87. Governance development for regions and clubs
    
88. Steering information for beginners on website
    
89. Officiating and admin up skilling
    
90. Assistance with race management (advice in lead up to events)
    
91. Para Waka Ama Equipment development and resources for clubs.
    
92. Waka Ama Flip & Float Certificates (Roll out 2014)
    
93. Development of Unique Waka Ama Coaching Pathway
    
94. Management of race calendar on behalf of regions, clubs and paddlers
    
95. Unique ID Card designs
    
96. Opportunity to share your paddling stories via the website
    
97. Certification of Waka Ama Safety Basics through Coast Guard Boating education
    
98. Waka Ama NZ support for nominations to various sports awards, nationally and regionally
    
99. Advocacy for the sport at a National level
    
100. Advocacy of the sport Internationally
     
101. Online database of membership Statistics – Used by clubs for funding applications, students for assignments etc.
     
102. Being officially part of the best sport in New Zealand!
     
     

Is there Value for Money? Value for money is often relative to what else you can get for the same amount of money (Opportunity Cost). If you chose not to be a member of a waka ama club then you could spend that $15, $12 or $5 national affiliation fee on other items or services. For example $15 could buy you 3 coffees in Auckland, or 1 Hoyts movie ticket.

We are always looking for ways to increase the value you get, and the things we can offer our members as well as ways to make club administrators jobs easier.

For the full list and more information please see attached document