Due to the extenuating circumstances surrounding COVID-19, CRNZ had initially decided not to send an Asia Pacific team to race in Komatsu, Japan. After much deliberation and discussion with the Australian and Japanese Canoe federations, we were able to agree on a change of date for the event (29^th September – 2^nd October).

This change of date along with the New Zealand Government’s elimination of MIQ and easing of travel restrictions have allowed us to announce new plans and select a team to compete at the 2022 Asia Pacific Cup.

Please note that we will continue with our original plan to select athletes for the Asia Pacific campaign as set out in our original policy, however we will also take a travelling team consisting of the following Age Groups and team sizes: 

• U18 – Up to 6 WK athletes and up to 6 MK athltetes
• U21 – Up to 4 WK athletes and up to 4 MK athletes
• U16 Athletes will still be selected to the Asia Pacific Campaign and will take part in the published domestic camps and competition.
• We will not be sending a U16 team to Japan, however, U16 athletes that race in the U18 category at Nationals may eligible for nomination.

 This addendum modifies, where relevant, the Asia Pacific Cup Selection Policy (see clauses 1.6, 3.2) It is to be read in conjunction with the published policy. See full addendum here.

If you would like to be considered for the 2022 Asia Pacific Campaign you must complete the Athlete Application by the 25th April 2022. Please click on the link to complete the application.

CRNZ would like to acknowledge that due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, we will not be selecting an Asia Pacific team to travel and compete overseas. Alternatively, we have decided to select athletes to an Asia Pacific Campaign to provide domestic training and crew boat opportunities.

If there are any questions related to the selection policies, please contact, Nathan Luce, CRNZ General Manager of Performance. nathan.luce@canoeracing.org.nz