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Nominations open for SPARC Volunteer Coach Awards 2010

Saturday, August 28th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

The SPARC Volunteer Coach Awards 2010 are an important opportunity to thank all the hard-working coaches making a huge difference to Waka Ama paddlers and supporters. Nominations close 8 September. More information under www.sparc.org.nz/volunteers. Why not take the opportunity to nominate your coach? ENDS

Hoe Tonga July 2010 survey results

Saturday, August 28th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

Below you can find a brief summary of the results for the recent survey of Hoe Tonga paddlers and members regarding Hoe Tonga's performance. 27 people responded to the survey; providing a useful insight into the thinking of ...

Hoe Tonga AGM on 6 September 2010

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

Notice is hereby given that the Hoe Tonga AGM be held on 6 September. Where: Porirua Police College (go to reception) When: 6.30pm Note that any member of an affiliated  member club can attend the AGM but each club only has one vote ...

Fit for funding?

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

...get free, practical advice on funding opportunities Learn how to make the most of funding opportunities for your organisation at a free event offering practical advice on how to seek and make the most of funding opportunities. Whether ...

Do you wanna be the proud owner of a brandnew Kialoa paddle? For free?

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

Well, so do we... But hey, while you are looking at this, please take a moment to complete our paddler questionnaire by following the below survey link. As part of our commitment to our paddlers in the region, Hoe Tonga wishes to ...

Waka Ama Technique Clinic, 27 June, for Intermediate Level Paddlers

Monday, June 14th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

Tunui a te Ika and Hikoikoi are jointly hosting a waka ama technique clinic as part of a strategy to support our members and paddlers within the Wellington region to excel in the sport of Waka Ama. Depending on interest ...

New NKOA race rules published

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

go to www.wakaama.co.nz to check out the consolidated document, a major clean up was done and there have been quite a few changes...

Revised draft Hoe Tonga constitution, feedback invited by 15 June

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

Please click here for the revised draft constitution. The document contains 'tracked changes', please enable those in your MS Word version when reading the document:  deletions are indicated by crossed-out text, proposed additions/changes are indicated by underlined text.  Comments within ...

Best wishes to paddlers going to World Sprint Champs

Monday, May 17th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

We wish  paddlers going to the World Sprint Champs in Noumea from Hoe Tonga all the best for their racing. Also again a big thank you to those that have supported the paddlers within our region: J19 HTPWAA girls  - Coach Mareikura Brightwell, Manager ...

Paddle found at Oriental Bay

Monday, May 10th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

Pls contact Chester on 022 6455 820 if its yours...

Hoe Tonga constitution is being reviewed

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

Note that our strategic plan was adopted in late 2009 and a key initiative is a review of the constitution.  As a result, the Hoe Tonga constitution is currently being reviewed. This is to advise all regional clubs and paddlers of ...

Wairarapa Nui Tonu looking for W6 trailer

Monday, May 3rd, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

If you can help or if you know somebody who builds such trailers, please contact Janeen from Wairarapa Nui Tonu: Janeen.Cross@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz ENDS

Be seen – be safe

Monday, May 3rd, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

Please ensure that crews and paddlers carry sufficient lighting when training in the evening/morning/night. Be seen and be safe. Note that councils can fine you for breaking maritime safety rules. For some good lighting options, please go to www.oceanequipment.co.nz. Note that the ...

Workshop: I’m on the club committee, what the heck to I do?

Sunday, April 11th, 2010 Posted in General news | Comments Off

I’M ON A SPORTS CLUB COMMITTEE - WHAT THE HECK DO I DO? Plus CLUB PROMOTION and MARKETING IMPROVE YOUR COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE! Feeling frustrated with your meetings? People ramble off the topic? Spend time looking backward instead of focusing on big important ...