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2026 Sprint Nationals

Venue:

Lake Karāpiro

Date:

Sun 11th Jan - Sat 17th Jan 2026

Distance:

Sprints

Host:

Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ

Contact Details

Name: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Online Entries

Entries Close: Sun, 14th Dec 2025 at 11:59pm
Roster Close: Fri, 2nd Jan 2026 at 11:59pm
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2026 Sprint Nationals W1 Quota.pdf

2026 Sprint Nationals Pānui 1.pdf

2026 Sprint Nationals Pānui 2.pdf

MANAGER'S BOOKLET 2026.pdf

2026 Sprint Nationals Pānui 3 - Important Updates.pdf

2026 Sprint Nats_Schedule_7 Jan.PDF

2026 Sprint Nats_Lane Draw_8 Jan.PDF

2026 Sprint Nats - Manager Hui Presentation-2.pdf

Waka Ama Sprint Progressions 2026_Updated 8 Jan.pdf

Description

**Please note the W6 Turns / W12 (8 lanes, Seeding Heat) progressions have been updated 8 January.

Contact [email protected] for any further information or support regarding the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals.

Car Parking

Please note the car parking on site will be busy this week especially on Sunday and Monday. We are asking our Waka Ama whānau attending the event to please CARPOOL. Please ensure that you arrive with plenty of time to park, there will be parking available at Gate 3 and additional parking will be advised. Please be patient and adhere to the instructions from our parking wardens.

Whakaata Māori Livestream

Whakaata Māori is streaming on MĀORI+, and live on Whakaata Māori YouTube

https://www.maoriplus.co.nz/mi/show/waka-ama-sprint-nationals-2026

Hauora Hub

The following providers have been confirmed for the Hauora Hub for 2026

ACC /Active recovery - https://www.acc.co.nz/about-us/our-campaigns-and-programmes/supporting-active-recovery

Heart Foundation - https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/

Diabetes NZ - https://www.diabetes.org.nz/

Te Ahurei a Rangatahi - https://teahurei.co.nz/

Recover Me - https://www.recover-me.co.nz/

Curative NZ, in partnership with Te Whatu Ora - https://curative.co.nz/

National Hauora Coalition - https://www.nhc.maori.nz/

Hauora Māori Services Directorate - https://info.health.nz/about-us/what-we-do/programmes-and-initiatives/maori-health-programme

Event Merch

The 2026 Sprint Nationals event merch is online now.

PRE ORDER ONLY.

Pre-order closes 6 January
Pick up option available from Lake Karāpiro from 11 January (event start date)
Shipping option will be shipped from 12 January
Merch for sale the event (limited availability)

Merch Shop

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CHECK, CLEAN, DRY Protocols

As kaitiaki of our roto and awa we are emphasizing the importance of following the Check, Clean, Dry steps for our Waka Ama whānau to ensure we do not spread the invasive clam or any other species in our lakes and rivers around the motu.

As per MPI regulations, all waka, hoe, life jackets, clothing and footwear will need to be Checked and Cleaned before leaving Lake Karāpiro, to ensure we do not spread the species to lakes and rivers around the mōtu. There will be dedicated wash stations set up for waka, ama and kiato in the loading bay area. Please ensure all paddlers comply with the volunteer’s directions to protect our roto and awa.

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