The addition of the new IVF World Distance Championships is exciting for our sport and provides Waka Ama New Zealand with new and exciting opportunities.

With the success of our National teams at the recent IVF World Elite Championships - Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa, Waka Ama New Zealand will implement a coach driven and paddler focused selection process for the Inaugural 2017 World Distance Championship.

The event allows us to enter the following teams:

Coach position description and application form are attached  and applications will close on the 17th of September

The Waka Ama New Zealand Worlds Management Committee will  appoint the National Coach.  The Worlds Management Committee will also provide selection oversight throughout the process and 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]