Waikato Dragonboat and Waka Ama Association Inc

Kaimahi-Volunteers for TPOTI Regionals.
It would not be possible to run the event without our kaimahi volunteers.
The more volunteers, the better the event will run. Here is the link to the volunteer form, if you're available to help for a few hours, or the whole day.

Te Puku o Te Ika Volunteer Form : Regional Sprints Te Puku o Te Ika Regional Sprints: December 7th & 8th 2024 - Lake Karapiro Thanks for expressing your interest as a volunteer at our Te Puku o Te Ika Regional Sprints 2024 Please complete and submit this form. For further information & enquiries please email: [email protected] More information wil...

Looking for Junior Girls to join our Waka Ama crews. Our Junior Girls Ka Manu and Nga Torea are looking for new members and are holding a muster day Saturday October 12th, 10am-12pm. Innes common beside Yacht Club.

Kia ora Whānau,

NZDBA would like to officially open expressions of interest for athletes wanting to trial for the 2025 Black Dragons campaign.

Information regarding selection process and trial expectation will be released at a later date.

Good luck to all, lets get this system ready to take on the world!

Expression of interest form:

https://forms.gle/eRgPsAurkwJcNa6w7

Kia Ora tatau,

NZDBA would like to officially start the campaign for the 2025 World Nations Championships being held in Brandenburg, Germany.

NZDBA with external counsel have made increased efforts to ensure the national policy, which governs the Black Dragons program, was amended to improve the entire process off learnings from Thailand 2023.

NZBDA at this time would like to officially open Expressions of Interest for the following positions:
- National representative committee (NRC)
https://forms.gle/kzxWAYGHTNbNQdnm6
- National Coach
https://forms.gle/xrS8KQuWLT4fPj669
- National Manager
https://forms.gle/MdB5f7RG2QUqHkFP7

The timeline for the program will be released on appointment of the NRC with EOIs closing on September 15 with a public announcement no later than September 20.

We look forward to progressing this system collectively with our community and endeavour to return Black Dragons to the worlds stage in mass stronger, wiser, and United.

Nga mihi nui

Wishing the best of luck to the J19 girls Ka Manu, J16 Nga Tōrea, and Snr Master Men Friday Knights, as they head over to Hawaii to compete in Hawaii. We are so proud to have you represent our Association. Go well, we look forward to watching you compete on the world stage!

Massive congratulations Nevaeh! Awesome acknowledgement for your dedication and hard work!

Aotearoa Elite J19 Women 🖤🌿

Congratulations to the following paddlers who have been selected to represent our Aotearoa J19 Women at the 2024 IVF Va’a World Sprint Championships. E mihi ana ki a Gabby, Florrie me ngā whānau katoa e tautoko ana ki tō tātou tīma 🙌🏽🔥

Karawhuia wāhine mā 🖤

Waikato Dragonboat and Waka Ama Association Inc would like to wish all the teams (Taranaki Dragons, Waikato Treasure Chests, Waikato Snap Dragons, HCW, Paddle Waikato, 22 Sisters and Wairau Brothers) competing at the 2024 NZ Dragon Boating Nationals the best of luck. The event kicks off on Friday at Lake Karapiro finishing Saturday. Be sure to pop on down and show your support for the teams and the event. We look forward to seeing you in action on race day 😃

Waikato is also honored to enable representation in the following race divisions
Senior C Woman's small boat 200 m
Senior B Woman's small boat 500 m x2 crews
Senior A Woman's small boat 500 m
Senior A Open small boat 500 m x2 crews
Premier Woman standard boat 500 m
Congratulations paddlers.

There is no doubt that there is going to be some hard and fast racing to be had, so be sure to enjoy be strong for you, be strong for your team and be strong for your region 💪.

Absolutely beautiful morning! Lake Rotoroa, Kirikiriroa.
Blending the talents of Wahine Toa from 5 different Clubs, to unify under the Waikato Dragonboat and Waka Ama Association Inc. Getting ready for NZDBA Dragon Boat Nationals 2024.

22 Sisters, Waikato Treasure Chests Dragon Boat Club, Paddle Waikato - Dragon boat team, HCW, Wairau 100 Waters Paddling Club.

Seeking Volunteers for the NZDBA Nationals. Do you have what it takes?
https://seekvolunteer.co.nz/volunteering/122727/event-volunteers-dragon-boat-NZDBA Dragon Boat Nationals

The 2024 Aotearoa Waka Ama Sprint Nationals has come to an end!
What an epic week! And an amazing event. Thank you to volunteers, organisers, sponsors announcers and everyone behind the scenes.
To all those crews representing WDBWAA, Outstanding effort and achievements!
Congratulations to those who took medals…..
• Ka Mānu J19 W6 1000m SILVER medal
• Manawanui Master women W12 500m SILVER medal
And those teams that qualified for Hawaii 2024!
• Nga Tōrea J16
• Ka Mānu J19
• Manawanui Master Women
• Friday Knights Master Men
The manaakitanga that was shared between our teams was AMAzing! (stole that one!). And the bonds that were created were filled with generosity and respect.
Lastly a huge thank you to all those who supported our teams in whatever way they could.

The J16 Girls have been at it again this time qualifying for the worlds with a 4th placing (out of 34 teams), in the 1000m, tough going in that heat today! Congratulations!

Congratulations to J16 Women Nga Tōrea.
Sienna Herbert
Liahona Nin
Ngawaiata Nin
Reikura Taipeti
Lawron Tauroa-Waite
Takaimo Tauroa-Waite
Finishing 6th in the final and Qualifying for the Worlds!
Awesome Achievement for paddlers, coaches, managers, and whānau.
“Goals are dreams with deadlines.” ― Diana Scharf.

2024 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals regatta got underway today at Lake Karapiro!
We wish all our paddlers, crews, supporters and volunteers a wonderful week.
All week we have paddlers competing and representing WDBWAA.

Monday, Tuesday we have
J 16 Women - Nga Tōrea.

Wednesday W1
J16 Women
J19 Women
Master Men
Snr Master Men

Thursday W6, W12
J19 Women – Ka Mānu
Master Women – Manawanui
Master Men – Friday Knights
Senior Master Women – Ngā Urawera
Look out for these names and cheer our regions paddlers on.
Here is the link for full details...

2024 National Sprint Championships

Waikato Treasure Chests Dragon Boat Club and Paddle Waikato - Dragon boat team would like to wish our paddling Whānau a spectacular festive season filled with love, laughter, kindness and merriment! Stay safe out there whānau! See you all in the new year!

BOAT CLEANING MISSION COMPLETED!!
Huge thank you to those that stayed after training and those that turned up at the river to give our DragonBoats and Waka some special treatment.
Our organisation thrives with the generosity of time and effort from our members!! Ka rawe!!
Waikato Treasure Chests Dragon Boat Club Paddle Waikato - Dragon boat team

Thank you to all those who have entered this amazing event!
Entries for the upcoming Super 12 are now Full!
Please email [email protected] to reserve a spot on the wait list!

Taking Entries Today! Limited Spaces available. Dont Delay!

Flyer for more information:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=f44833de-a964-4f0a-9dd7-f87e4761cb2a

Entry form here!
https://www.sporty.co.nz/waikatodbwaa/Events-1/dragonboating-corporate-super-12-registration-1 #