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​2023 International Va'a Federation World Distance

​Championships

​​EVENT INFORMATION
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 [email protected] 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
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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected]

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)
The location is: Samoa
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.  

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
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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. 

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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:
  • 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)
*New additions for 2023
  • 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. 

EVENT DOCUMENTS

final_area_coordinator_roles_and_responsibilities.pdf
File Size: 145 kb
File Type: pdf
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memo_samoa_area_coordinator_april_2023_final_.pdf
File Size: 285 kb
File Type: pdf
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update_memo_for_2023_samoa_7_december_.pdf
File Size: 175 kb
File Type: pdf
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bulletin_para_vaa_ivf_world_distance_champs_2023.pdf
File Size: 573 kb
File Type: pdf
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    • Past World Events 1984 - 2023 >
      • World Sprints Results 2024
      • 2023 SAMOA - DISTANCE
      • 2022 Windsor, UK - Sprints
      • 2019 Australia - Distance
      • 2018 Tahiti - Sprints
      • 2017 Tahiti - Distance
      • 2016 Australia
      • 2014 Brazil
      • 2012 Canada
      • 2010 New Caledonia
      • 2008 California
      • 2006 New Zealand
      • 2004 Hawaii
      • 2002 Tahiti
      • 2000 Australia
      • 1998 Fiji
      • 1996 New Caledonia
      • 1994 Samoa
      • 1992 California
      • 1990 New Zealand
      • 1988 Hawaii
      • 1986 Tahiti
      • 1984 California
    • Global Race Calendar
    • Championship Records
    • Race Rules & Progressions
    • Anti-Doping
  • 2025 World Distance - Brazil
    • View Entries
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