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This page will be the information hub for the 2024 IVF Va'a World Sprint Champs - Aotearoa Campaign

13 - 24 August 2024, Hilo, Hawai'i

Keep up to date with our whānau in Hawaii!


Aotearoa Waka Ama Team

Safe travels and all the best to all kaihoe and waka ama whānau travelling to Hawai’i for the 2024 World Sprint Champs. We acknowledge how much hard work has been put in and know that you will represent Aotearoa with pride on the world stage. Karawhiua! 

Follow our social media pages for all updates 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wakaamanz/ and https://www.instagram.com/nzwakaamateam/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aotearoawakaamateam/

Haere pai atu, hoki ora mai 🖤


World Sprints 2024 - Aotearoa Pukapuka Aratohu (Handbook)

Please see attached the World Sprints 2024 - Aotearoa Pukapuka Aratohu (Handbook) with key information for our contingent heading to Hilo, Hawaii


Aotearoa Waiata and Haka

Printable words can be found attached at the bottom of this page


Athlete Declaration for the 2024 IVF World Sprints

The Athlete Declaration for the 2024 IVF World Sprint Championships is now out for signing.

Every paddler going to Hilo, Hawai'i needs to fill this in. The form must be completed by everyone by Thursday 1 August 2024.

Athlete Declaration Here


Waka Ama NZ Worlds Training Merch

Aotearoa World Sprint training Merch is now available for paddlers and supports to purchase online from Pure Athletic - https://pureathletic.co.nz/collections/2024-world-sprints

📌Order until 25 May 2024
📦Ship to your whare or pick up at King's Birthday training camp at Lake Karāpiro


Aotearoa Elite J19 Mens Team 

Congratulations to the following paddlers selected to represent Aotearoa at the 2024 IVF Va’a World Sprint Championships. E mihi ana ki a Paddy, Kath me ngā whānau katoa e tautoko ana ki tō tātou tīma 🙌🏽🔥


Aotearoa Elite Open Women's Team 

Congratulations to the following paddlers selected to represent Aotearoa at the 2024 IVF Va’a World Sprint Championships. E mihi ana ki a Sieda, Penny me ngā whānau katoa e tautoko ana ki tō tātou tīma 🙌🏽🔥


Aotearoa Elite J19 Womens Team 

Congratulations to the following paddlers selected to represent Aotearoa at the 2024 IVF Va’a World Sprint Championships. E mihi ana ki a Gabby, Florrie me ngā whānau katoa e tautoko ana ki tō tātou tīma 🙌🏽🔥


Aotearoa Elite Open Men's Team 

Congratulations to the following paddlers selected to represent Aotearoa at the 2024 IVF Va’a World Sprint Championships. E mihi ana ki a Tupu, Irene me ngā whānau katoa e tautoko ana ki tō tātou tīma 🙌🏽🔥


Aotearoa Elite Para Mixed Team 

Congratulations to the following paddlers selected to represent Aotearoa at the 2024 IVF Va’a World Sprint Championships. E mihi ana ki a Roni, Teress, Tony me ngā whānau katoa e tautoko ana ki tō tātou tīma 🙌🏽🔥


Travel Insurance  

To compete in Hilo Hawai'i at the World Club Sprint Championships you need to have travel insurance that covers you for this.

We have maanged to source a very competative insuance through TAI which you follow the link below to find out all the information. Please note you do not have to purchase thisinsurance, but you must have insurance that covers you to compete on water. 

Insurance information here



National Elite Intents

Intents are now open for the following 2024 campaigns:

Para Mixed

J19 Men

J19 Women

Premier Men

Premier Women


National Coach Applications Open

Applications are now open for the 2024 National Coaches for the Para Mixed, J19 Women, J19 Men, Premier Women, and Premier Men

Coach Applications


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