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EVENT INFORMATION
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The Event website is https://samoaoutrigger.com/ivf-2023/ on this link you will find information regarding the event, activities accommodation and much more. Please contact events@samoaoutrigger.com directly regarding accommodation and logistics queries.
Official Event Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/worlddistanceSamoa2023 MERCHANDISE Official Merch for 2023 VF World Distance Championship is now available for pre-order! Visit the official merchandise website at https://pureathletic.co.nz/collections/ivf-distance-world-championships VENDOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST All Local and International Vendors who are keen to have a stall at #vaaworlds2023 in Samoa please be sure to fill out the expression of interest form via the following link - samoaoutrigger.com/vendor/?fbclid=IwAR0EBQBy2ddMrsS4TpbLWqWj4NyfZYFevstioIK6vgRP1q8o4jQH18qyk8E |
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VOLUNTEER NOW!
We are looking for volunteers in all areas for #vaaworlds2023 - head to our website by clicking on the link below to submit your expression of interest today! https://samoaoutrigger.com/volunteer/?fbclid=IwAR0I4go0MJxBUlNCByZOjIgcIbwrAJsbtEaEwK7ftU1GLsHru9M3LO7T3MY
We are looking for volunteers in all areas for #vaaworlds2023 - head to our website by clicking on the link below to submit your expression of interest today! https://samoaoutrigger.com/volunteer/?fbclid=IwAR0I4go0MJxBUlNCByZOjIgcIbwrAJsbtEaEwK7ftU1GLsHru9M3LO7T3MY
ANTIDOPING
The IVF Anti doping policy is available on our website http://www.ivfiv.org/anti-doping.html
Any paddler who is participating in the World Distance Championship and is 18 years old or older, may be subject to in-competition drug testing. Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) forms are due to the IVF Medical Committee 70 days (24 May) prior to the event. TUE Forms can be downloaded from the IVF Website http://www.ivfiv.org/anti-doping.html Forms should be sent by the Area Co-ordinator of the Member Federation, not by individual participants. TUE forms can be received by the Medical Committee medical@ivfiv.org anytime up to the 24th May 2023.
Any paddler who is participating in the World Distance Championship and is 18 years old or older, may be subject to in-competition drug testing. Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) forms are due to the IVF Medical Committee 70 days (24 May) prior to the event. TUE Forms can be downloaded from the IVF Website http://www.ivfiv.org/anti-doping.html Forms should be sent by the Area Co-ordinator of the Member Federation, not by individual participants. TUE forms can be received by the Medical Committee medical@ivfiv.org anytime up to the 24th May 2023.
FEES
After the 20th May* the IVF Treasurer will issue your Federation with an invoice for the total amount owing. Please pay upon receipt of invoice. The fee is $150 US Dollars per paddler
Please note: The IVF will not accept individual paddler payments. We will only accept payment from the IVF Member area/country via wire transfer, Stripe, or bank check in US Dollars. Payment information will be on the invoice. Changes to team entries after 10th April incur a $100US fee (Withdrawals and addition) Paddler registration closes on 20 May*, additional paddlers after 20 May *will incur a $150US late fee.
*extension from original 10th May date
Please note: The IVF will not accept individual paddler payments. We will only accept payment from the IVF Member area/country via wire transfer, Stripe, or bank check in US Dollars. Payment information will be on the invoice. Changes to team entries after 10th April incur a $100US fee (Withdrawals and addition) Paddler registration closes on 20 May*, additional paddlers after 20 May *will incur a $150US late fee.
*extension from original 10th May date
RACING UNIFORMS
Team racing uniforms must not carry sponsors logos. The only company logo permitted is the brand or mark of the uniform garment which can appear as a small logo on one side of the chest (For example Nike, Adidas). Country name and country symbols/logo may appear anywhere on the racing uniform. All teams and paddlers are representing Member countries and this should be reflected in racing uniform.
EVENT LOGO
No paddler, team or member Federation is permitted to use the official event logo or official event graphics on their uniform designs or for any other purpose . Please contact SOCA for any information regarding the official event logo events@samoaoutrigger.com
EVENT NAME
The following event names may be used:
- IVF World Distance Championship (YEAR AT BEGINNING OR END)
- International Va’a Federation World Distance Championship (YEAR AT BEGINNING OR END)
- IVF Va’a World Distance Championship (YEAR AT BEGINNING OR END)
- International Va’a Federation World Distance Championship (YEAR AT BEGINNING OR END)
ONLINE ENTRIES
Online entries can be viewed online here: www.ivfiv.org/view-entries.html
VA'A FOR THE EVENT
The V6 used at the World Distance Championship will be Matahina made in Tahiti and the V1 will be Fausaga Va’a made in Samoa.
AREA COORDINATOR ROLE
Several countries have asked us for a description of what the Area Co-ordinators role is. We have put together the attached document (see attachments below) that outlines the key roles and responsibilities. The document is a guide only and each country may choose to adapt the role as they see fit. We hope this is helpful and we would be happy to receive
feedback from member federations.
Online entries can be viewed online here: www.ivfiv.org/view-entries.html
VA'A FOR THE EVENT
The V6 used at the World Distance Championship will be Matahina made in Tahiti and the V1 will be Fausaga Va’a made in Samoa.
AREA COORDINATOR ROLE
Several countries have asked us for a description of what the Area Co-ordinators role is. We have put together the attached document (see attachments below) that outlines the key roles and responsibilities. The document is a guide only and each country may choose to adapt the role as they see fit. We hope this is helpful and we would be happy to receive
feedback from member federations.
AGE CATEGORIES AND DISTANCES
Age Categories |
V6 Distance |
V1 Distance |
Junior 16 (minimum age 11) (reduced distance) |
16km |
12km |
Junior 19 (minimum age 14) |
24km |
16km |
Open (minimum age 16) |
24km |
16km |
Master 40 |
24km |
16km |
Master 50 |
24km |
16km |
Master 60 |
24km |
16km |
Master 70 (reduced distance) |
16km |
12km |
Master 75 (reduced distance) |
16km |
12km |
Master 80 (reduced distance) |
16km |
12km |
Para Mixed (reduced distance) |
16km |
12km |
ENTRY DATES:
Important Dates: |
Date |
Open online entries |
15 Februrary 2023 |
Close Entries (event scratch penalties begin, and event entries penalty begins - $100 USD) |
10 April 2023 |
Paddler Registration closes – 100% penalty begins, $150 USD All paddler verification must be completed at this time. IVF will invoice countries directly for amounts owing. |
20 May 2023 - extended |
TUE Application closes |
24 May 2023 |
Event Dates |
10 - 19 August 2023 |
PARA VA'A INFORMATION
Please read the attached information sheet for all Para Va'a Information including
Please read the attached information sheet for all Para Va'a Information including
- course distances
- site information
- waka information and measurements
- Equipment the Para Committee can provide.
- Para V6 rules for Samoa Distance Racing
VENUE
The venue will be the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) grounds on the waterfront in Apia. Further information regarding entry deadlines and event information will follow over coming weeks.
RACE SCHEDULE
Click here to view the race schedule
The general activities of the event by day are as follows (please note that the 19th has been added so that all events can be catered for with the addition of the new age categories):
The venue will be the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) grounds on the waterfront in Apia. Further information regarding entry deadlines and event information will follow over coming weeks.
RACE SCHEDULE
Click here to view the race schedule
The general activities of the event by day are as follows (please note that the 19th has been added so that all events can be catered for with the addition of the new age categories):
Date |
Schedule |
Thursday 10th August 2023 |
Canoe/Course familiarisation |
Friday 11th August 2023 |
Canoe/Course familiarisation |
Saturday 12th August 2023 |
Canoe/Course familiarisation & Opening Ceremony |
Sunday 13th August 2023 |
Rest Day |
Monday 14th August 2023 |
Race Day |
Tuesday 15th August 2023 |
Race Day |
Wednesday 16th August 2023 |
Race Day |
Thursday 17th August 2023 |
Race Day |
Friday 18th August 2023 |
Race Day |
Saturday 19th August 2023* |
Race Day (if required) |
*Please note that the 19th has been added so that all events can be catered for with the addition of the new age categories.
CATEGORIES
The following categories will be recognized:
The following categories will be recognized:
- Junior 16 (Minimum age 11) (reduced distance)*
- Junior 19 (minimum age 14)
- Open (minimum age 16)
- Master 40
- Master 50
- Master 60
- Master 70 (reduced distance)
- Master 75 (reduced distance)*
- Master 80 (reduced distance) *
- Para (Mixed V6, reduced distance)
- Countries may enter one V6 team per gender
- Countries may enter one V1 paddler per gender
- Para Va’a V1 will include VL2, VL3 and IVF’s VL4 categories with one entry per gender
- Para Va’a V6 will include VL1, VL2, VL3 and IVF’s VL4 categories with one entry being mixed
CURRENT DISTANCE RACE RULES
The current race rules (distance) can be found here.
The current race rules (distance) can be found here.
EVENT DOCUMENTS
| final_area_coordinator_roles_and_responsibilities.pdf |
| memo_samoa_area_coordinator_april_2023_final_.pdf |
| update_memo_for_2023_samoa_7_december_.pdf |
| bulletin_para_vaa_ivf_world_distance_champs_2023.pdf |