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Waka Ama 2011

Australia’s Gubbi Gubbi Sprint Champions

Waka Ama & Kopapa Teams
Rear: Amyleigh Hopa, Hori Bishop, Bobby Mahara, Aubrey Fretwell, Apirana Priestley, Larissa George,
Callum Webster.
Row 3: Dane Hemopo, JJ Cootes, Jacob Scott, Te Motu Gray, Tame Nepia, Raana Dennis.
Row 2: Terrence Neil-Wagstaff, Taz Morgan, Naomi Randall, Antea Diamond-Penetito, Bronson Cotter,
Te Rununga Mackie.
Seated: Jonte Deacon, Tukotahi Tapara-Tukiwaho, Tukuaterangi Tapara-Tukiwaho, Kingsley Smith-Gray,
Te Atamira Roa, Arohanui Apiata, Tyler Reid.
Coaches: Waki Simon, Jamie Lichtwark, Barney Wharakura. Manager: Rangimarie Morgan.
Congratulations to our amazing waka ama allowing the trip to go ahead and supporting the
crew (J-19s) who represented us at the Gubbi students; Whaea Robyn Roa for backing us up;
Gubbi Trans-Tasman Outrigger Championships on Sonia Harper, Judy Taylor and the Ngaruawahia
the Sunshine Coast. Community Markets; New Zealand Rugby League,
They departed on Friday 23rd September and Paddle-athon sponsors, Uncle Chaz Paki, the
returned on Wednesday 28th September with a parents and whanau who have supported their
massive 9-medal haul and three out of five age- children along with the school staff and students
division trophies. for their continual support.
 U14s Secondary School Champions A huge thankyou to Jamie Lichtwark for all
 U19s Girls Secondary School Champions the hard work done providing transport, paddling
 U19s Boys Secondary Schools Champions advice, awhi ana aroha. Thanks to Barney
Medal tally: 3 goad, 3 silver & 3 bronze medals Wharakura for the mental preparation and
Whaea Rangimarie Morgan and Matua Waki inspiration and Marrin Haggie for the advice and
Simon wanted to thank the Board of Trustees for the heat-training opportunity.