Archive 2021 September

1. New 2021-2022 season begins 1 October 2021

   As of the 1st October, the new 2021-2022 affiliation season will begin. We are looking forward to an exciting season and preparing for our 33rd Annual Sprint Nationals at Lake Karāpiro in January 2022. Remember all club members will need to renew their affiliation from the 1st of October for the 2021-2022 season, see your Club Rep for details. Any queries please contact admin@wakaama.co.nz for assistance.
   Friday

2. Balance is Better Webinar Series

   Last chance to sign up for tonights webinar - Trials and selection processes in youth sport: What does good look like?
   Thursday

3. CANCELLED: WOCC The Bridges Harbour Race

   "It is with regret that we at Waitakere OCC must advise we are cancelling the Bridges Race on Saturday 9 October 2021. This was a signature event for our 30th year as a waka ama club but we have to recognise these are uncertain times due to Covid. We do intend to reschedule just as soon as we are able".
   Wednesday

4. Sprint Nationals Vendor Application Form 16th-22nd January 2022

   Come and celebrate our 33rd annual National Sprint Championships at Lake Karapiro with your products or services. Retail and promotional vendor applications are now available so complete the application attached and we will get back to you with confirmation and further information. Food vendors please contact admin@wakaama.co.nz for more information.
   Wednesday

5. COVID-19 Alert Level 4 Auckland, Rest of NZ Alert Level 2

   Auckland remains at Alert Level 4 until 11:59pm Tuesday 21 September. The Government will confirm any decision to move Auckland to Alert Level 3 on Monday 20 September. The rest of NZ remains at Alert Level 2.
   Tuesday

6. CANCELLED: Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui Secondary School Sprint Champs

   The Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui Secondary School Sprint Champs scheduled for 29th October 2021 has been cancelled due to covid restrictions and uncertainty. The event will return in 2022.
   Tuesday

7. CANCELLED: Aces Race 2021

   Aces Race committee have made a collective decision, it is with an abundance of caution that we cancel the ‘Aces Race event’ on Saturday 16 October 2021 from Panmure Wharf to Birkenhead wharf. We were looking forward to hosting this amazing event in honour of Ace Cuthers with all our Waka Ama community in Aotearoa but due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid pandemic here in Auckland and the rest of New Zealand the Health and well-being of all paddlers and whanau is paramount. The event will return in 2022.
   Tuesday

8. Waka Ama New Zealand Elected Board Member Nominations

   Nominations for Waka Ama New Zealand Elected Board Member are now open and close Friday 8th October
   Sep 10, 2021

9. Waka Ama NZ Events and COVID- 19 considerations

   We have updated the attached document that articulates the Waka Ama New Zealand policy with regard to events across various COVID Level scenarios. This document has been updated to reflect the new mandatory contact tracing requirements of event organisers and venues.
   Sep 10, 2021

10. Enter now! Foundation Coaching - Paddling Basics (Online Zoom)

    Entries are now open for the Foundation Coaching module 'Paddling Basics' delivered by Corrina Gage. 9am - 12pm Sunday 19 September 2021 via ONLINE ZOOM! For all information and how to register follow this link!
    Sep 9, 2021

11. Enter now! Foundation Coaching - How to Coach (Online Zoom)

    Entries are now open for the Foundation Coaching module 'How to Coach' delivered by Corrina Gage. 9am - 12pm Saturday 18 September 2021 via ONLINE ZOOM! For all information and how to register follow this link!
    Sep 9, 2021

12. Club COVID-19 Level 2 Protocol Example

    Ngā mihi to our whānau from Te Toki Voyaging Trust who have kindly shared with us their COVID-19 Level protocols in place at their club for trainings. This is a great example that will give your club a good idea of the measures that need to be taken. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
    Sep 9, 2021

13. CANCELLED: Hoe Tonga Paddler Series Race 4

    Hoe Tonga Paddler Series Race 4 scheduled for 25 September 2021 is CANCELLED due to covid uncertainty. All entries are voided. Any further queries regarding the event, please contact hoetonga@gmail.com
    Sep 7, 2021

14. CANCELLED: Pakuranga OCC Hard n Fast Winter Blast - Race 6

    Pakuranga OCC Hard n Fast Winter Blast Race 6 scheduled for 25 September 2021 is CANCELLED. Unfortunately that brings the series to an end for 2021. Well done to all paddlers who participated and all volunteers who helped with the series.
    Sep 7, 2021

15. NEW DATE: George Pomana Memorial Regatta 2021

    Te Pou Herenga Waka Ama Club. New date for the upcoming event!! Sunday 10 October 2021 - George Pomana Memorial Regatta 2021. All entries have been transferred to the new date. Entries & rosters have reopened. Please contact your club admin to enter / change entries. (Event date is dependent on alert levels and is subject to change)
    Sep 3, 2021

16. CANCELLED: Waikato Awa Race

    Ngā Tai Whakarongo Whānau Hoe Waka 'Waikato Awa Race' scheduled for 18 September 2021 has been cancelled due to Covid. All entries are voided - please contact your club directly if you have paid any entry fees. Any other queries please email ngataiwhakarongo@gmail.com The event will be back next year! Next years date will be announced in due course.
    Sep 3, 2021

17. POSTPONED: Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea

    The Tai Tonga 41 'Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea' race scheduled for 11 September 2021 has been postponed. The postponement date is yet to be released. Entries are placed on hold until a new date is announced. Please contact your club admin directly for any queries regarding entries & fees. Further information will be provided online in due course.
    Sep 3, 2021

18. CANCELLED: Bay of Islands Waka Festival

    Bay of Islands Waka Festival scheduled for 2 & 3 October has been cancelled due to Covid. All entries are voided for this event. Club admins - please contact Anika at info@blahblahmarketing.co.nz regarding any fees paid. Paddlers - please contact your club directly if you have paid any entry fees to your club.
    Sep 3, 2021

19. Last chance to enter Online Coaching Courses this weekend!

    REGISTRATIONS CLOSE TODAY! WANZ Foundation Coaching - How to Coach - Saturday 4 September & WANZ Foundation Coaching - Coaching Paddling Basics - Sunday 5 September!
    Sep 3, 2021

20. COVID-19 Level 3 - For Northland and all areas South of Auckland

    Northland will move to Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on Thursday 2 September. Auckland remains at Alert Level 4, and the rest of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 3. To our Northland Waka Ama Whānau - Please ensure you read our Level 3 information
    Sep 2, 2021