World sprints 2024 hilo
Live coverage of IVF World Sprint Championship in Hilo
The International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Sprints is a prestigious international canoe racing event that takes place every two years. The World Sprints bring together paddlers from around the world to compete in various categories of outrigger canoe racing. Outrigger canoes, referred to as “va’a” in the context of Polynesian culture or wa’a in Hawaiian, are traditional watercraft with lateral support floats (outriggers) to enhance stability. The event is not only a platform for athletic competition but also a celebration of Polynesian and Pacific Islander culture, featuring traditional ceremonies, cultural performances, and demonstrations that showcase the heritage and history of outrigger canoes. The exhibition race at World Sprints Hilo 2024 also provides individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) a chance to participate alongside international paddlers, offering them a platform to showcase their abilities while honoring the spirit of inclusivity deeply rooted in the traditions of the Hawaiian Islands. Volunteers are also needed: 2024 Hilo World Sprints Voluteer &#
IVF Va'a World Sprint Club Championships 2024, Hilo Hawai'i - Qualified Teams
Roster for qualified teams open till 3 May 2024.
Intents for IVF World Sprint Club Championship 2024, Hilo, Hawai'i are now closed.
Please check your intent entry to ensure you are in the correct division and races.
Any corrections need to be emailed to:
[email protected] by end of Monday 27 November 2023
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Intents for World Sprint Club Championships close Thursday 23rd November 2023
PAYMENTS
● Payment must be made for intent to be confirmed
● Use Team name and Club as reference
● Please pay directly Waka Ama NZ. Details below:
Bank: Kiwibank Limited
Name: Nga Kaihoeo Aotearoa Inc
Account:38-9008-0422153-00
Payments are due 23 November 2023
Intents information - https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2193
2024 Sprint Team Registration & Selection
DATE:
FOR:
August 21
Trials registration closes
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September 4
Posting of Trials race schedule
September 16/17
TRIALS –
Calgary Canoe Club
October 2
Preliminary trial results posted to CORA websiteV1 preliminary selections announced
October 10
ALL paddlers not intending to compete in Hilo to provide notice to the Selection Committee.
October 15
V1 selections announced; applications for any unclaimed V1 spots open
November 1
Application for any unclaimed V1 spots due
November 10
Communication of all TEAM CANADA crews, Club Crews and Tentative Elite athletes moving forward.
November 30
Paddlers required to confirm if you are accepting Team Canada appointments for Hilo.
November 2023
ELITE athlete assessment camp 1
February 1,2024
A non-refundable deposit up to $250 is due by each paddler to cover some expenses related to the registration with IVF
TBD
ELITE assessment camp 2, if required.
April 2024
All final fees and documentation completed
Racing Schedule & Progression Format
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE A LIST OF ENTRIES.
THE SUMMARY PAGE LISTS HOW MANY SPACES ARE AVAILABLE AND WHAT DIVISIONS ARE CLOSED.
Location: Hilo Bay, Hawai'i
Late entries are no longer being accepted. Registration is CLOSED.
Coaches Meeting Saturday 9:00am
Coaches Meeting Sunday 7:30am
Lanes: 8
Course (straight only: no turns): 500m course
Course diagram
Lanes will be flag-to-flag (Note that straight course lanes for IVF is 1/2 of a lane)
Canoes: Canoes will be assigned to random lanes. (*You will not get to choose which canoe you want to race in*)
V6 - Matahina
V1 - Fai 4Si
There is NO course familiarization for time trials.
Boat holders are allowed. Details provided at coaches meeting.
Club uniforms are not needed, but recommended.
Progression format - the progression format will be updated should the number of entries require more heats. **UPDATED 4/21 - we will be following IVF progressions.
Lanes will be predetermined by a random draw/assignment. Lanes will be sent out to club contacts approximately one week before trials. If there are scratches on race day, lane and/or