Role of Waikato Dragon Boating and Waka Ama Association
The Waikato Dragon Boating and Waka Ama Association is the Regional Sports Organisation or RSO for the Waikato/Taranaki region. The Association is the main line of communication between teams and the New Zealand Dragon Boat Association (NZDBA).
The Association is also responsible for managing events, regattas and collective assets (dragon boats) which are for use of its affiliated teams.
It also implements the New Zealand Dragon Boat Association (NZDBA) procedures for sweep accreditation and collects paddler information for sanctioned events.
Waikato Dragon Boating & Waka Ama Association Incorporated
Accredited Sweeps
March 2026
Name | Team | Level |
Lee Bradcock | Wairau 100 Waters | 5 |
Adi Shadrock | Wairau 100 Waters | 3 |
Deb Hayler | WDBA | 3 |
Ernie Soepnel | Paddle Waikato | 3 |
Fiona Moore | Waikato Treasure Chests | 3 |
Hugh McCormack | Taranaki Dragons | 3 |
Jimmy Heta | Hamilton City Watersports | 3 |
Julie Angell | Waikato Treasure Chests | 3 |
Margaret Rota | Hamilton City Watersports | 3 |
Patsy Sampson-Furze | Taranaki Dragons | 3 |
Paul Smith | Hamilton City Watersports | 3 |
Ross Wightman | Paddle Waikato | 3 |
Stephen Boyd | Wairau 100 Waters | 3 |
Nick Sickelmore | Paddle Waikato | 2 |
Ric Grocott | Hamilton City Watersports | 2 |
Shane Petley | Hamilton City Watersports | 2 |
Cushla Jackson | Waikato Treasure Chests | 1 |
Jeff Neho | Wairau 100 Waters | 1 |
Jenny Heta | Wairau 100 Waters | 1 |
Jody Sparrow | Wairau 100 Waters | 1 |
Marlene Tuuta | Wairau 100 Waters | 1 |
Michele Cranefield | Manawa Dragons | 1 |
Moana O'Brien | Wairau 100 Waters | 1 |
Namaka Barclay Kerr | Wairau 100 Waters | 1 |
Paora McGrath | Wairau 100 Waters | 1 |
Rebecca Ryder | Wairau 100 Waters | 1 |
Virginia Comer | Wairau 100 Waters | 1 |
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