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Waka Ama NCEA Level 3

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Practical Assessment

	Achievement		Merit		Excellence
Paddling Strokes	☐	Able to hold waka in straight postion at the start line whilst seated in the Waka	☐		☐
Power Strokes	☐	Able to initiate power strokes at start of race	☐	Able to initiate power strokes at start of race in time with others and in a controlled manner
Seat 1, #1 Pacer	☐	Able to set the timing for the rest of the crew	☐	Able to set the timing for the rest of the crew accurately and consistently in an even rhythm for rest of crew to follow	☐	As for merit with ideal technique - front arm extended - elbow locked consistently throughout movement - reach far forward as possible - some rotation of upper body and torso - pull water to hip only - paddle exits from hip
Seat 2, #2 Caller	☐	Basic calls made for the rest of the crew: paddles up, hip	☐	Basic calls made for the rest of the crew that are loud and clear for all crew: paddles up, hip	☐	Basic calls made for the rest of the crew that are loud and clear for all crew: paddles up, hip. Caller can demonstrate accurate decisions on when to vary timing of the calling e.g 7 stokes or longer if near the start or finish line
Middle seats numbers #3, 4, 5 Power houses	☐	Demonstrate correct paddle technique in time - front arm extended - elbow locked throughout most of the movement - reach far forward as possible - paddle exit from hip	☐	Demonstrate correct paddle technique in time power and pace - front arm extended - elbow locked throughout most of the movement - reach far forward as possible - paddle exit from hip	☐	Consistently demonstrate correct technique in time with power and pace, generating power and significant forward momentum with each stroke - front arm extended - elbow locked throughout most of the movement - reach far forward as possible - some rotation of upper body and torso - paddle exit from hip
Seat 6, #6 Steerer	☐		☐	Can steer Vaka toward the finish line	☐	Can steer Vaka toward the finish line in a direct, straight line with minimum drag and can also actively forward paddle
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