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Address P O Box 14040 Christchurch NEW ZEALAND Ph: +64 (0)21 206 8647 Fax: +64 (0)3 310 7627 NEW ZEALAND CANOE FEDERATION INC. Web: NZ Canoeing Federation Email: Admin@NZCF CELEBRATING THE SUCCESSES OF CANOEING IN NZ JANUARY 2008 NUMBER 1 Welcome to New Zealand Canoeing, The summer weather has been perfect for kayakers and canoeists to be out and about on the rivers, lakes and blue seas of New Zealand. As an island nation with a strong heritage and affinity to water, canoeing continues to be a top growth sport and leisure activity in NZ. The number of kayaks seen on roof racks over summer is a visual reminder of the sports popularity. Special thanks must go to the tireless and committed volunteers of NZRCA who devote their effort and expertise for the good of all and future New Zealanders. The Patron Ian Ferguson advocacy work of NZRCA is outstanding. Check out the links for further information Hello all Canoe and Kayakers. on Conservation Access Safety Education Aren't we all so lucky we chose this sport? I don't think Olympic News I could have had so much diversity and enjoyment out Auckland based flat-water kayaker Ben Fouhy has secured an Olympic berth K1M of any other sport. 1000m along with Steve Ferguson and Mike Walker who have a berth in the K2 Most of you will know me bringing NZ one step closer to canoeing medals 2008, Beijing. because I have taken part in your side of the sport at some Further canoe slalom and flat water athletes still have a chance to qualify 2008 at time or other. I stuck with the Oceania Championships Sydney early 2008. sprint racing because that was what I was best at, but still Kay Dawson has been selected to officiate at the 2008 Olympics in canoe slalom enjoy all other parts of the sport. NZOC Solidarity has continued to support canoe slalom and canoe racing through And now the sport is starting international grants and their support is gratefully acknowledged to grow at an alarming rate. Our sport will soon be one of ICF News the most popular in the country. The ICF over the past two years has continued to undergo dramatic changes as it I have travelled lots and bring the international fraternity into the 21st century Keep up to date already I believe we have more kayaks on roofs of cars International Canoe Federation than anywhere else in the World. Oceania News It is now cool to be a kayaker. Lets all work together to Helen Brownlee (AUS) and Maree Burnett (NZL) have been working closely with the promote and enjoy our sport Oceania countries and ICF to promote and support the growth of canoeing in the even more region. Read the latest minutes Oceania Minutes SPARC News Congratulations to the following recipients PM Scholarships 2008 and PEGs PM Official Scholarships Kay Dawson (canoe slalom) Michael Beauchamp (canoe polo) Athletes In this Issue Scott Bicknell (CRNZ) Anne Cairns (CRNZ) Erin Taylor (CRNZ) Lisa Carrington (CRNZ) Rachel Dodwell (CRNZ) Craig Simpkin (CRNZ) Jaimee Lovett (CRNZ) Marty McDowell (CRNZ) Connie Richards (CRNZ) Tania Perrett (Canoe Polo & Slalom) Olivia Spencer-Bower (Canoe Polo) Olympic Coaches Ian Ferguson (PEGs flat-water) ICF University Blues Awards 2007 Tania Perrett -canoe slalom and canoe polo Michael Dawson- canoe slalom Oceania Mark Yungnickel-canoe slalom Jennifer Gadd -canoe polo SPARC Anne Cairns-flat-water Canard Cup University Blues The Canard Cup was donated by Hugh Canard to NZCF to acknowledge outstanding service to canoeing. Congratulations to Canard Cup 2007 Maree Baker, and Gordon Rayner for their tireless efforts supporting youth in kayaking and advocacy work. 2007 News and Results across disciplines Discipline News Canoe Polo Canoe polo continues to thrive in NZ secondary schools with strong local, regional and international participation at all levels. The depth and successes across the Developing Canoeing Facilities country is credited to the strong structure, hard working committees, and the national body’s vision for this sport nationally and internationally. With World Championships every two years the competition to win 2007 was Oceania. Congratulations to Events 2007 Oceania Canoe Polo Adelaide AUS NZ Senior Women 1st NZ Senior men 2nd Youth men 2nd Youth Women 1st Junior Men 1st Junior Women 1st Veterans 2nd Space available for advertising Read more http://www.canoepolonz.org.nz Dragon Boating Contact A strong, sustainable sport with a dedicated group of supporters which has many Advertising@NZCF facets and continues to reap the rewards of strong organizational structures across NZ. With corporate and fun teams combined with team building opportunities for for further information businesses it is not unusual to see dragon boating teams practicing on the harbours across NZ. Read more http://www.dragonboat.org.nz Canoe Slalom NZCF Board 2007-2008 Canoe slalom is an individual Olympic sport and it has a dedicated group of Chair volunteers working behind the scenes to grow the sport regionally and nationally. It continues to draw talented and committed athletes into its folds as they achieve Kay Dawson international success and strive for Olympic selection 2008. General Secretary 2007 Results Maree Burnett Michael Dawson K1Men 1st 2007 Oceania Championships Mangahao NZL Board Members: 5th Slovakian Open 1st U23 Australian Open SYD David Luoni 2nd Australian Open SYD Tony Ward-Holmes Bryden Nicholas and Andrew Robinson C2 2nd Oceania Champs Mangahao Dave Elliot Read more http://www.slalomnz.co.nz Troy Lipsham Maurice Exeter Canoe Racing, Marathon Racing, Surf Ski Ocean Racing Patti Sutton Canoe racing commonly referred to as flat water continues to show its dominance internationally. 2007 saw SPARC funding of 500K to further their High Performance Tim Jago programme allowing canoe racing to implement regional and national programmes to draw more athletes into its sport. Marathon and surf ski are under the canoe racing umbrella and continue to flourish in their respective disciplines with the support of dedicated individuals Read more http://www.canoeracing.org.nz Recreational Canoeing A resourceful, dedicated and totally committed group of individuals and supporters who offer time, expertise and money to ensure the waterways of NZ are for all to enjoy. The NZRCA web site provides a wealth of current information for all paddlers and river users.While paddlers enjoy the whitewater on offer NZRCA continues to battle development and legislative issues on many fronts. Recent news includes the following: Meridian lodges application for a Mokihinui Dam. Government-owned Meridian Energy has lodged resource consent applications to construct a $250 million 65-85 MW dam on the Mokihinui River. While NZ needs more renewable energy, our whitewater rivers are not a renewable resource. Read more http://rivers.org.nz Waitaha River threatened by Westpower Hydro. Westpower is proposing a 20MW hydro scheme at the exit of Morgan Gorge on the Waitaha Read more http://rivers.org.nz Amendment to Rule Part 91 for existing PFDs. Recreational kayakers may continue to utilise fit-for-purpose PFDs until 1 October 2014 following ministerial approval of an amendment to the infamous Navigation Rule 91. For commercial operations, the date is 1 October 2011; clubs renting equipment are regarded as commercial operations by MNZ. Read more http://rivers.org.nz DOC has granted a concession for the Kaituna Dam Contrary to its statutory Other links obligation to foster recreation; DOC has approved the concession application by BOP Electricity to inundate part of the Kaituna reserve, as a result of its proposed dam on the Kaituna. Read more http://rivers.org.nz Surfski New Zealand Fish & Game and NZRCA seek Hurunui Water Conservation Order The NZRCA and Fish and Game have jointly submitted an application for a Water Marathon racing Conservation Order on the Hurunui. Read more http://rivers.org.nz Donations to support NZRCA advocacy work gratefully received. Please Click here then click on the "Paypal Donate" button at top right. New Zealand Canoe & Kayak Clubs Freestyle NZ Freestylers are known on the international circuit for their skills. They are well Proud Supporters respected for their skills and have brought home medals at both Junior and Senior World Championships. The discipline has a small, passionate membership but is enjoyed by many as a recreational sport and the top level by those participating in SPARC competitions both nationally and internationally. NZL Canoeing Facilities in the Pipeline New Zealand Olympic Committee With outstanding growth across all canoeing disciplines, funding from private, commercial and gaming trusts has helped to upgrade and develop new facilities throughout NZ. Olympic Solidarity Read about NZ’s first whitewater park planned for Manukau City Manukau centre looks to tourism . The Kawerau District Council are supporting the development of a slalom course on Pub Charity Inc the Tarawera River to the tune of 20K Events New Zealand Community Check out the respective disciplines’ web pages for upcoming events. Canoeing is Trust one of those very special sports where paddlers cross disciplines with ease and skill. Keep an eye out for the NZ University Sports to be held in Rotorua April 2008. For the first time canoe slalom and canoe racing will be competing Read more Lion Foundation http://www.universitysport.org.nz There are many events planned and NZCF looks forward to a combined canoeing event in Rotorua late 2008 Finally NZCF wish all our many participants, supporters and followers many happy, safe hours paddling on the rivers, lakes and oceans NZCF wishes to see NZ’ers canoeing and kayaking in a safe, skilled and environmentally conscious way and achieving their competitive and Olympic dreams. Yours in paddling New Zealand Canoeing Federation .