All entries to this event must be done by the student's individual school, not Waka Ama NZ clubs. Please refer to the Upated 2026 School Sport NZ Eligibility Criteria page regarding:

• Student Eligibility 
• Team Eligibility 
• Composite teams
• New-To-School students

In preparation for Secondary School Nationals, make sure to check out the Waka Ama Water Safety hub on our website. The Waka Ama Flip & Float video is an important video to educate participants on, and where possible, practice in a safe controlled environment.