Nga mihi ki a koutou. Our NTW Executive have been settling in to our roles, helping our peers induct in to our mahi, all while preparing for the coming season and our Waikato Awa race

among many things.

The executive have begun

planning for the new season

which is fast approaching, all

while sharing out the workload

and making progress in a couple

of areas that will be of interest to

the club.

As progress prevails, the

executive will ensure that

members are informed. So watch

this space.

An initial hui was called with our

coaches and managers, to discuss

our way forward and to identify

who is up for the challenge and

where we might have gaps.

NTW CLUB MUSTER

Saturday 31 August 2019

1PM – Juniors

3PM – Adults

WAIKATO AWA RACE

Saturday 14 September 2019

All at Roose Commerce Park, Grantham

Street, Waikato River, Hamilton

MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE

1 October 2019

Please process your

membership registration form

as well.

www.ngataiwhakarongo.yolasite.com

Our club muster is happening

sooner than later, in an attempt

to get the ball rolling and all

paperwork and fees sorted

before the busy season heading

in to Christmas.

Thank you to our members who

have provided constructive

feedback in the survey, some of

this information will inform our

future planning, including

strategically.

We ask you to appreciate that we

will need to prioritise

expectations all while managing

the high and low season

demands.

August 2019

Membership Period: 1 October

2019 to 30 September 2020

* Whanau Membership can consist of up

to two adults and as many dependants up to

the age of 17 years or younger and/or

additional adults who qualify for the 70 year

plus division, all of whom reside at the same

address.

A member who turns 18 years of age during

the term of the membership will no longer

meet the criteria for Whanau Membership as

a dependant.

Club members will be asked to exercise their

request for Whanau Membership with

honesty and integrity.

The NTW Executive will have the power to:

• request confirmation of supporting

information to confirm custodianship

and/or residency or other relevant

information,

• decline a Whanau Membership

request on the grounds that they do

not satisfy the Whanau Membership

criteria or cannot supply sufficient

supporting information,

• make exceptions to the Whanau

Membership criteria on a case by

case basis but must document such

decisions and exercise consistency of

similar to same situations.

Fees due: 1 October 2019

All members are required to fill in a members

registration form. We are only accepting online

registrations and that link can be found on our website

www.ngataiwhakarongo.yolasite.com

A new registration form is required every year (every

membership term) regardless of length of time in the

club.

New members will be required to supply a photo

(shoulders up) and a copy of a birth certificate or

passport.

New members will also be charged an additional $5 for

an identification card, that is utilised at National races

and is a requirement. Replacement cards are $15.

Club bank account:

Nga Tai Whakarongo Whanau Hoe Waka Inc.

38-9019-0351207-00

Reference

Particulars: [Your name], Code: Membership,

Particulars: [Division or “Whanau”*]

No reference equals DONATION

IMPORTANT SPRINT DATES For all our newer members, the summer

season sees the hype of the sprint racing.

Given the racing happens in December and

January, it does mean planning your festive

season around training and around racing.

Most junior paddlers will participate,

providing commitment, capability and crew

selection, coupled with payment of fees.

COMMITMENT & ATTENDANCE are

important for the sake of your crew and for

the sake of your coaches time and

investment.

DECEMBER 2019

JANUARY 2020

BOOKING WAKA

FOR TRAINING

It is the responsibility of steerers, coaches &

team managers to book waka for training

purposes on the spreadsheet.

Please ensure you update your booking if there

are any changes.

If you require access to the spreadsheet, please

contact our club secretary

ngataiwhakarongo@gmail.com

SAFETY

River Right Starboard

NTW steerers MUST abide by

the Maritime Rules. This

includes traveling on the

starboard side.

Easily remembered on the river

as “RIVER RIGHT"

NGA TAI WHAKARONGO'S RACE

The Waikato Awa race is a Nga Tai Whakarongo run race

that was revived in 2017.

NTW members are encouraged to race, but will be

required to pay race fees like all other participants.

If you have a crew wishing to enter and requires a club W1

or W6 waka, you must advise our Event Manager, Ashly

Neho. Please note we will be hiring waka out, so race

registration fees will confirm your booking providing a

waka is available.

DO NOT request specific waka, you will be allocated one.

Any stalls or raffles must be approved by the

Waikato Awa Race committee and can be

emailed through to

ngataiwhakarongo@gmail.com

Club members are asked to help out and those

paddling will be expected to help at least

before the race or before race day or after the

race.

If you want to volunteer to go on one of the

safety boats, let us know. This is an important

role as you become part of the health & safety

crew.