Waka Ama : Assessment Form Level 2

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Waka ama NCEA Level 2

School/Institution
Student Name
Teacher or Class
Date

Equipment

A – Achievement. Verbally name parts of a waka (student to choose)
M – Merit. Describe the role of the following parts (Teacher to choose)
E – Excellence. All of the above & Student can capsize and re-enter the waka without any assistance

Achievement - Parts		Merit - Role		Excellence - Function
☐	Ama - Outrigger Flotation	☐	A long thin float lashed parallel to the waka	☐	Prevents the waka from capsizing
☐	Kiato - Cross Arms	☐	Two wooden cross arms connect the hiwi to the ama.	☐	Enables the ama to perform its function.
☐	Hiwi - Hull	☐	A hull is the watertight body of the waka.	☐	Holds people and equipment.
☐	Ihu – Bow/Front	☐	Identifies the front of the waka.	☐	valign="top" align="left" Disperses the water so the water does not go inside the hiwi.
☐	Noko/Kei – Stern/Back	☐	Identifies the back of the waka.	☐	It helps with water line and speed.
☐	Haumi – Deck Covering	☐	Is the deck covering from the ihu to the hiwi.	☐	Stops water from getting into the air tight compartment below it.
☐	Rauawa - Gunnel	☐	The reinforcing strip running along the top edge of the hull to which the kiato are attached, usually made of wood or polyester. >	☐	Protects the edge of the hiwi.
☐	Aukaha – Lashings	☐	Are the lashings used to secure the kiato to the taumanu and the kiato to the ama.	☐	Prevents the kiato and the ama being disconnected to the hiwi.
☐	Pae Manu – Seats	☐	The seats provided for the paddlers to sit on.	☐	To provide comfort and support for the paddler.
☐	Taumanu - Thwarts	☐	Crossbeams also known as canoe taumanu, that run on the inside or on top of a canoe giving the hull support and strength. There are usually two taumanu on the inside of a canoe.	☐	From a practical standpoint, taumanu are often used to strap gear to, thereby keeping it within the canoeist's reach and safe from falling out of the hiwi. It is the strongest point in the waka and can be used for towing purposes.

Safety

A – Achievement. Student to name 1 -11 safety issues relating to paddling (Teacher chooses number to achieve)
M – Merit. Student to demonstrate saefty checks prior to paddling.
E – Excellence. All of the above & Student can capsize and re-enter waka with assistance

Achievement.		Merit		Excellence
☐	Knowledge of swamping, capsizing safety procedure	☐	Check hiwi/rauawa/kiato/hauimi/aukaha for any damage	☐	Hold onto paddle
☐	The ability to swim at least 50 metres.	☐	Suitable clothing for the weather	☐	Rite the waka
☐	Must be able to work within confined space.	☐	Life jacket	☐	Bail out the water from cockpit
☐	Must be patient and resilient to cope with any situation as a result of intense training.	☐	3 x Bungs	☐	Re-enter the waka
☐	Must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on the water.	☐	Spare paddle lashed to the kiato
☐	Knowledge of Water Safety awareness.	☐	Bailer lashed to the kiato
☐	Lifesaving skills preferred.	☐	Water or sports drink (if over 1 hour)
☐	You have advised another person of your voyage.	☐	Snack Food (if over 1 hour)
☐	You are confident & competent paddler to venture out to ocean.	☐	Check the weather forecast
☐	You must wear a life jacket throughout your voyage if you cannot swim.
☐	It is strongly recommended that all Junior 16/19 paddlers wear a life jacket when voyaging out to sea.

Paddling Calls

Achievement		Merit		Excellence
☐	Kia rite	☐	Paddles position in Set Up phase	☐	To start the team
☐	Hoea	☐	To start the team paddling together	☐	Paddle forward
☐	Hip / Hut	☐	One more stroke after call, then change the hoe to otherside	☐	Call the hip just as the blade enters the water.
☐	Hold Water	☐	Team places paddle in the water alongside the gunnel	☐	To stop the waka from continuing to move. Seat 3 & 4 may hold water in a turn to stop the waka moving away from the turning bouy.
☐	Mau	☐	Paddlers in Seat 1 & 2 to reach out to the left place paddle in the water	☐	To turn the ihu left. Helps the steerer to turn the waka left
☐	Pana	☐	Paddlers in Seat 1 & 6 to enter their blades by their knees and hold up against the hull	☐	This motion acts the same as a rudder. Seat 1 enters on the right to turn the waka left and Seat 6 enters on the left to turn the waka left.
☐	Waho	☐	Paddlers in Seat 1, 2 & sometimes 5 are already in mau or pana action, next they start to pull the blade toward them, ensuring the water they pull goes under the hull.	☐	This causes the ihu or noko to turn left or right if in 5 & 6. Helps the steerer to turn the waka in a small space.
☐	Kia Mau	☐	Paddlers to take paddles out of the water and stop paddling.	☐	Race is over. Allowing the waka to slowly come into shore.
☐	Power	☐	This can have different meanings for different teams, generally this means more power in the power phase of the stroke	☐	If the waka is feeling heavy or dragging, the power call should help to lift the waka up onto the water and move quicker.
☐	Kick it	☐	Once again this can have different meanings, generally a term used to pick up the rate and or power in the waka to get the waka moving more efficiently and with speed.	☐	Generally used at the end of the race, to give the waka that last quick spurt over the finish line, referred to ‘being piped at the post’.

Paddling Strokes

Achievement		Merit		Excellence
☐	Forward paddle in time	☐	Forward paddle in time	☐	Forward paddle in time
☐	Front arm extended	☐	Front arm extended	☐	Front arm extended
☐	Elbow locked throughout most of the movement	☐	Elbow locked throughout most of the movement	☐	Elbow locked throughout most of the movement
☐	Reach far forward as possible	☐	Reach far forward as possible	☐	Reach far forward as possible
☐	Paddle exit from hip	☐	Paddle exit from hip	☐	Paddle exit from hip
		☐	Some rotation of upper body and torso	☐	Full rotation of upper body and torso
				☐	Use of back muscles rather than arms
				☐	Able to switch legs in sitting position
				☐	Able to steer the waka from the front

Signed by Teacher:___________________________________________________ Date:___________________

Signed by Student:___________________________________________________ Date:___________________