With the success of our National teams at 2018 IVF World Elite Championships - Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa, Waka Ama New Zealand will continue to implement a coach driven and paddler focused selection process for the 2020 World Elite Sprint Championship.

Coach applications  are currently being taken for the following crews:

1 x Elite Mens' Team
1 x Junior 19 Elite Development Mens' Team

Coach position description and application form are attached and applications will close on the 4th October (extended) 

The Waka Ama New Zealand Worlds Advisory Committee will appoint the National Coach.  The Worlds Advisory Committee will also provide selection oversight throughout the process and Waka Ama New Zealand will support National Coaches in pursuit of the campaign goals.  

Following coach appointments Managers will also be appointed for each team and position descriptions for Managers will be provided to Coaches.

It is our aspiration to provide a quality pathway for both our athletes, coaches and managers.

And it Is our goal for every national team to medal at this World Championship event.

Please direct any queries to [email protected]