Training and Technique

1. High Knees Paddle (Warm-Up Stroke) Paddle at 50–60% effort with exaggerated body movement. Focus on engaging core and leg drive. Duration: 2–3 minutes 2. Catch & Release Drill Paddle with emphasis on the catch phase only (no full stroke). Helps activate shoulders and refine entry technique. Durat

Waka Ama NZ would like to share with you all our updated and new online foundation learning course Waka Ama Safety. For more information and to enrol, head to the Coastguard, boating education website: https://www.boatingeducation.org.nz/courses/61/waka-ama-safety/  We encourage you to share and pro

To execute this plan the cardio and land training are done in your own time. The rationale is explained in the program so please read carefully

Start Date 24th June 2021

Today our ladies were introduced to Reuben who will be supporting our women's teams for land training in our pursuit of qualifying for Worlds at Nationals 2022. Reuben is currently training our J16 boy's crew and has offered his training expertise to help us reach our goal. From Monday 31 May, Reu

#1 - Time your first round and see if you can improve your time each day #2 - Increase the number of rounds you do each day #3 - Reverse the sequence on alternate days #4 - Add a push up to the burpee #5 - Double up on each exercise so for example you will end up doing 100 Jumping Jacks #6 - Pyramid

Waka Ama New Zealand, in association with Water Safety New Zealand, places a strong emphasis on our waka ama whānau being safe in and around the water. Water safety is a fundamental element within waka ama. The purpose of this booklet is to educate our waka ama whānau in six key areas of water safe

Day 1 – Low Intensity (Recovery & Technique Focus) • Warm-up: Light paddle + mobility stretches (10 min) • Main session: • Technique drills (timing, stroke refinement) • Easy endurance paddle (20–30 min at conversational pace) • Seat role swaps and communication practice • Cool-down:

Juniors (Midgets to J16) The weather has not been favourable this year to allow for consistent structured training We are planning to commence after Long Distance Nationals which takes place 7th - 9th October Set training days will be Tuesdays from 4pm and Sundays from 10am Senior Training There ar

If you are not on instateam then sign up Here's the link - https://www.oceanbluesports.com/teams-categories So start recruiting now!

Here are last night's stats. The first run was a go see The 2nd run was a consistency focus on both sides * Same rate * Same power * Same application * Attention * Mindset

Whether you are a parent, coach, administrator or leader in youth sport, Balance is Better is for you. Balance is Better offers a fresh way of thinking for those involved in delivering youth sport in New Zealand. With teen participation levels declining, it’s about creating quality experiences for a

Drills you can do at home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dXkZe1lS_c

Kia ora, paddlers!   I’m excited to be offering coaching and workshops across South Island and up to Auckland from 24 June to 15 July! Whether you're looking to refine your technique, sprints, endurance, speed, power, high performance, steering, OC1/V1-specific skills, or coaching development, I c

Random paddle tonight with Ricky, Wyllis, Barrie, Ayla, Helen and myself.

Have you checked out the recent panui from Tania? (see below) That's us wahine ma! 😊😊😉 Come along on Saturday mornings, 8am (and the odd Sundays) for singles training. If you've got a single bring it down and come for a paddle out. The more the merrier! Register your attendance on Instateams to

Hi Ladies, Here is a short video of the stretches we went over during Sunday's training. PLEASE remember that stretches should be done at a resonable pace & not the pace of the video.(It has been sped up for uploading purposes). Please let Rueben know if you need anything more. Thanks 😊

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3p7StNa1_E&list=PL_10ZYAN3ngh9EBILZDOI7GZpdNu3_l33&index=7 This is a great video for beginners, I have watched it several times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApYFF1ZcP7Q