CA Jr Paddlers: World Championships

POCA is the Pacific Outrigger Canoe Association compiled of paddlers from all over California and in Arizona; mainly SCORA and NCOCA paddlers. This year the IVF Va'a Distance World Championships are in Tahiti in June. Juniors from all over California have been getting together to train and practice with an elite panel of coaches in hopes of making the team. This is not only helping make a strong team for the Distance World Champs it is also helping bring our level of junior racing up a notch. Athletes are learning how to train and push themselves while also meeting new paddlers their age and connecting to role models in their community.

These athletes know they are lucky to able to have their opportunity to train and practice with some of the best paddlers in California while also earning a spot on the top junior team for Tahiti. But they will need a little help getting there with expenses. With the help of the community, we can rally together and help get them to Tahiti in June! The team will need assistance with accommodations, race fees and travel expenses. Our vision is big and our goals are large, but nobody will work harder to accomplish their goals than these juniors. Any donation counts, and any donation makes a difference!

To Learn more about this race, check out:
 https://www.tahitivaa2018.org/en/world-distance-2017/