World Sprint - Club Teams and V1 Qualifiers

Kia ora koutou! Confirmation will be sent to clubs early next week confirming teams and V1 paddlers that have been successful in qualifying for the World Sprints. Due to the business of Nationals we are going to extend some dates. Once the qualifiers have been formally offered their place - teams/V1 paddlers will have until the 4th of February to confirm they wish to secure their spots.

Looking to buy Maui Kanu XTSea Single

A good condition Carbon over Fibre Maui Kanu XTSea single. Will pay above market value

2020 Ace Cuthers Memorial Club Spirit Trophy recipients

The “Ace Cuthers Memorial Club Spirit Award” is a trophy that is chosen by Volunteers and Officials at the event. This trophy was carved and named in honour of Greg 'Ace' Cuthers who we sadly lost in 2010.

James Bhutty Moore-morial Race 2020

Race information is now online!

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama Sprint Championships Club Points - Winners 2020

Congratulations to the Horouta Waka Hoe Club who once again won the prestigious Club Points Trophy.

J19 Men Elite Development

Waka Ama New Zealand is pleased to announce that Paddy Rimene has been appointed as the coach of the New Zealand Junior 19 Mens Elite Development team for the 2020 World Elite Sprint Championships

Te Tohu Whakarewa Tāngata o Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa 2020

In 2015 Waka Ama NZ /Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa Board had great pleasure in announcing the establishment of a ‘virtual’ Hall of Fame to permanently recognise outstanding contributors to the sport of waka ama in New Zealand/Aotearoa. This year we have three very special individuals who have dedicated much of their lives to the sport of Waka Ama in New Zealand - Kiwi Campbell, Paora Howe, and Tim Marshall.

2020 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama Sprint Nationals SURVEY

Wow what a week! A massive thank-you to everyone who put in a huge effort all week!

Volunteers of Waka Ama

The Volunteers are the heart and soul of our sport, it takes 160 to make Waka Ama nationals a success, we have volunteers that come from as far as Australia and all over New Zealand from Kaitaia to Christchurch. Some have been here for the first time, others have been coming for decades. But regardless the main reason people keep coming back is our amazing waka ama whānau. Everyone works together to ensure that our waka ama community have the best experience possible. We appreciate all of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes and can’t thank everyone enough!

Elite Men's NZ Selection information for 2020 World Sprints - Intent form extension till this Sunday

Attached is information and an intent form for those Men who are interested in being considered and trialing for selection in the NZ Elite Men's Sprint Team

Results Day 7 & Results for all days

What a great week! See attached the results for Day 7 - an exciting day of finals racing. Congratulations to all those that took part during the week. Full results from the week are now online

Day 6 Results - Day 7 Lane Draw - FINALS DAY

Aroha mai whānau - Results from day 6, lane draw for today!! LAST DAY!!!!

2020 National Club Points as at Friday 17...

Here are the club points so far....with 1 FINAL day to go....

IVF Va'a World Sprint Club Championships 2020 V1 Qualifiers - provisional

Attached details of V1 qualifiers. All clubs will be contacted to confirm their paddlers acceptance.

Day 5 Results - Day 6 Lane Draw

First day of racing for our senior paddlers. A massive thanks to our Corporate Teams that took part today. First race call 7.30am, first race 8.00am tomorrow. Day 6 tomorrow whanau! Lets go!

Day 4 Results - Day 5 Lane Draw

A fantastic day of W1 racing today! Some tough competition out there today and the racing was electric! First race call 7.30am tomorrow, first race starting 8.00am. First day of racing for our seniors - lets go!!!!!

Day 3 Results - Day 4 Lane Draw

Long day today but how awesome are our rangatahi! First race call 7.30am - first race 8:00am - see you tomorrow for a big day of W1 racing. Admin will be open at 7am for any last minute number holders and ID cards. Last weighins can be done from 6.30am-7.30am tomorrow!

2020 Sprint Nationals - Live streaming!

Kia ora koutou! It has come to our attention a few hōhā spammers have been sharing links that try to charge you to watch the live streaming. The live streaming is FREE for the whole week. Please only click on links from our Facebook page or Maori Television. Here is the link to the live streaming on the website.

Day 2 Results - Day 3 Lane Draw

Last day of racing for our Taitamariki - what an awesome afternoon to finish off their competition. Tomorrow is the first of our turns races and the last day of racing for the juniors. First race call 7.30am, first race 8.00am.

Day 1 Results & Day 2 Lane Draw via live results

Amazing first day of racing for our Taitamariki! Tomorrow sees our Intermediate and J16 paddlers hit the water - please allow lots of time for travel and parking as it will be a busy day at the venue! Final results attached and the link to view Day 2 lane draw