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From 2005 - 2010 Te Puni Kokiri played a consistent role in assisting the development of Maori Sporting Bodies. A commitment by TPK to form a partnership with Surfing New Zealand and invest in the development of administration, coaching and judging initiatives was seen as a way forward in capitalising on business and employment opportunities that are present or emerging in the sport and the surfing industry. The investment in initiatives also provided associated benefits and career pathways outside the sport.
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Maori Surf continues to carry the Auahi Kore kaupapa at all its events. Smoking and tobacco has long been a barrier for
Maori development as far too often Maori die from smoking related illness.
Through the promotion of the Auahi Kore kaupapa at all surfing events and
competitions it is hoped that surfing can change attitudes towards smoking,
encouraging Maori to either stop smoking or not to start and choosing to adopted
a healthy smokefree lifestyle.
Click here to view the Auahi Kore website.
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Whānau Development Sport and Culture programme
In realising that sport is a viable employment or career option TPK through its Whānau Development Sport and Culture programme is providing assistance and support for those wanting to be involved in the sport and leisure Industry. Surfing NZ in partnership with Te Puni Kokiri continue to initiate projects for the development of the sport for Maori.
Taha Maori
All SNZ initiatives are Marae based to provide an opportunity for Maori to reunite themselves with their taha Maori. It had become apparent that many surfers have been urbanised and had not had the opportunity or been exposed to tikanga and kawa. Surfing New Zealand projects are designed to introduce portions of tikanga and kawa to act as a stimuli to encourage Maori to strengthen their cultural and iwi identity and to allow participants to be immersed in the processes.
Maori Surfers Hui
Status: Complete
Numbers Delivered to: 40 people
Date: 10th May 2008
Venue: Poihakena Marae Raglan
Outcome:
In a first for Surfing New Zealand a Hui was held on the 10th of May for Maori to come together and work toward a strategic direction for Maori surfers. The Hui was a resounding success with attendees coming from Te Taitokerau (Northland), Tāmaki-Makau-rau (Auckland), Whaingaroa (Raglan), Tauranga Moana (Mt Maunganui), Turanganui a Kiwa (Gisborne), Ngati Porou (East Coast), Waitara (New Plymouth), Whanganui a Tara (Wellington) and Whakatane. These included national title holders of which Maori have claimed ten out of the last twenty open men’s titles showing the prowess that Maori hold in the surfing arena.
The day comprised of several kaikorero (speakers) from Surfing New Zealand, Health Sponsorship Council, Water Safety New Zealand, Maori Media and our own sporting icon Daniel Kereopa – the face of surfing in New Zealand.
An open forum was staged to allow nga whakaaroa (ideas) to be brought forward for the direction Maori surfing needs to take as part of the strategic plan update this year. Key areas of discussion took place which included:
- TPK funding received and progress to date
- TPK outstanding initiatives to be delivered
- The SNZ five year strategic plan
- Education - training programs / water safety / courses / booklet / awareness
- Water Safety - programs / booklet / awareness
- High performance coaching programs and support for elite surfers
- Coaching Courses / Judging Courses
- Maori Tri Series – formats / dates / venues
- Local club funding - support / templates for funding applications
- Media training - athletes
- Participation - entry level surfing ideas / grass roots
- Health – awareness
- Exchange student program
- Road show – introduction / participation / role models / local strategy
- Resources - equipment.
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Hui Representatives
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Maori Surf Tri Series
Status Complete
Numbers Delivered to: Over 100 competitors
Date: Te Tairawhiti ki Turanganui a Kiwa - Gisborne, 31st May.
Date: Tauranga Moana - Mount Maunganui,14th June.
Date: Whaingaroa - Raglan,21st June.
Outcome:
Maori surfers from three regions came together to support each other and develop their surfing skills and aspirations as well as develop a sense of (kotahitanga) togetherness.
The Maori tri series introduces first time competitors to compeition surfing as well as experienced surfers also taking part and leading the way.
- Newly accredited level one judges from the Maori judging course attended the events gaining precious experience and judging hours with leading New Zealand head judge Lee Ryan.
- All participants received event tee shirts with the new Maori Surf logo.
- A number of very young Maori surfers aged 5, 6 and 7 were introduced to their first surfing event.
- Waiata and Haka where performed by each team with teams staying together at the host marae at each event venue.
- Individual winners where presented with Maori carved trophies.
- Surf industry leaders Billabong and Quiksilver sponsored selected divisions to show there support towards the development of Maori surfing.
- Maori Television covered the events with footage shown on Te Kaea. The Maori tri series created stepping stones for those new Maori surfers keen to enter future events at a national level.
ISA Level 1 Accredited Judges course
Status: Complete
Numbers Funded: 15
Numbers Delivered to: 13
Date: 7TH June 2008
Venue: Poihakena Marae, Raglan
Outcome:
There are now 13 more additional judges of Maori descent who have the knowledge to judge at club, regional and national level.
Qualified judges add professional value to the sport and benefit competitive surfers by educating the competitors with the criteria required to surf at national and international level. Judges are now in the position to make a career as a competitive surf judge or to take this valuable information back to their communities to pass on, furthering the advance and professionalism in surfing throughout New Zealand
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Official letter and judging accreditation card
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ISA/SNZ Level 1 Accredited Surf Coaches Course. |
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Status: Complete
Numbers: Delivered to: 10
Date: Raglan,21st June 2008
Venue: Whaingaroa-Raglan
Outcome:
There are now 10 new ISA/SNZ qualified surfing coaches of Maori decent who have the knowledge to coach at club, regional, national and commercial level.Qualified coaches add professional value to the sport and benefit the clubs and surfers by educating the beginners with the knowledge required to start surfing as a career or recreation activity.
Qualified surf coaches are now in the position to make a career as a commercial surfing coach or to take this valuable information back to their communities to pass on furthering the advance and professionalism in surfing throughout New Zealand.
Surfing New Zealand delivers an ISA/SNZ Level One Coaching Course to teach people the basics of coaching beginners. The course is accredited by the International Surfing Association (ISA) and recognised throughout the world. This is the minimum requirement to teach surfing on all New Zealand beaches as a registered SNZ surf coach. Surf coaching is fast becoming a serious career path. This is evident with the interest shown by high profile Maori surfers Jamal Paerata (SNZ World Junior team assistant coach, National Maori Titles Champ), Piripi Rawiri (Invitee Hawaiian Big Wave events), Chris Malone (ASP World Tour competitor, World Junior team member and National Maori Titles Champ) Jason Matthews (National Maori Titles Champ) and Eddy Daly (surfboard spray artist, National Maori Titles competitor). The explosion of surfing as a sport means that coaches are in high demand. Just like skiing, it is now common place to get a lesson the first time you go to the beach.
Course Presenter
Lee Ryan has been surfing for over 20 years as an experienced professional surfer and grew up on the shores of Newquay England. Lee become a sought after surf coach for some of the United Kingdoms elite surfers. His skills range from beginner level to high performance with accreditations from the International Surfing Association (ISA) the world governing authority for surfing. Lee is now employed by SNZ to present the ISA/SNZ Surf Coaching Courses to all NZ surf coaches. Lee is also an Association of Surf Professionals (ASP) A+ qualified judge and is one of only a few that is qualified to be a New Zealand head judge.
Lee has been judging club, regional, national, and international events for more than ten years. Lee is also a learner within the course. He is learning the tikanga and kawa 1st hand that is involved on and around the Marae and taha Maori.
Level 1 surf coaching manual and instructor workbook
All participants received the ISA/SNZ Level 1 Coaching manual and instructor workbook which is a reference and a guide that contains various templates that coaches can use for their coaching programmes.Once coaches have completed the course a minimum of 20 hours practical is required with an ISA/SNZ accredited surf school. This will allow Lee to gauge their progress to determine when they have achieved their levels to be awarded their coaches certificate to qualify them as an accredited ISA/SNZ coach.
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Theory part of course at Poihakena Marae
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