2025 World Distance Champs
This is the information hub for the Aotearoa Waka Ama Team competing at the 2025 World Distance Champs to be held in Brazil, 13 - 21 August 2025
World Distance Pānui 1
Pānui 1 (see attachments) is now out. It covers the location of the event along with some more detailed information around the W6 waka specifications for age group qualification.
Please note: W6 Club teams trying to qualify for age group spots must compete at the Long Distance Nationals in a Moana Nui – Mahi Mahi W6. This is to ensure that qualification is done on as level a field as possible. Please note you can use the kiato and ama of choice.
Elite Individual Intents
The individual intents to trial for the Aotearoa Elite teams, J19 Wāhine, J19 Tāne, Open Wāhine and Open Tāne, are now open.
See each of the the selection plans and processes attached for further information. Please note each team has a different close date.
See each of the the selection plans and processes attached for further information. Please note each team has a different close date.
Aotearoa National Coaches
Waka Ama NZ is pleased to announce the following as the Aotearoa National Coaches for the 2025 IVF Va'a World Distance Championships in Brazil.
National Age Group W6 & W1 Intents
The National Age Group W6 & W1 Intents are now open for those who wish to qualify for the 2025 IVF Waka Ama World Distance Championships in Brazil.
National Age Group Intent Process and the National Age Group W6 and V1 Selection Process Pānui online (see attachments).
Intentions close 1 April 2025.
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National Coach Applications
Apply now! We are now seeking talented and passionate coaches for the 2025 World Distance Champs to lead and develop our Aotearoa teams for continued success for our J19 & Open, Wāhine & Tāne teams.
Job Description and Coach Selection process information online (see attachments).
Applications close 10th November 2024
Application Form
