Growing the Sport of XDL for New Zealand & Australia

Sam Jones - IGANZ Golden Cap, 1st National Long Drive Champion and New Zealand Long Black

IGANZ Trans-Tasman Series is part of the NEW plan to implement the growth of Xtreme Drivers League. With Cavalier Homes as major sponsor to the New Zealand and Australian Championships 2021 & 2022, IGANZ is set to establish more qualifying events with the IGANZ Trans Tasman Series. This NEW initiative will see a collaboration with Golf Clubs in both countries who will host IGANZ TTS events. All events will be qualifiers for the XDL National Championships. The Trans Tasman Series will officially begin January 2022 with events being uploaded every month in both countries. IGANZ will be appointing executive staff for Australia over the next six months to oversee operations and take care of day to day business.

The Trans Tasman Series will provide opportunities for all levels of participation; Public engagement, Junior events, Men’s, Women’s, Masters, Para-Athletes. IGANZ will also be running training days for crew which will be a part of the Trans Tasman Series schedule. With the Trans Tasman Bubble allowing the two nations to merge, IGANZ Director and CEO - Olna Ford says, “ I’m still being cautious this year with only two major events for New Zealand and two for Australia planned.” “My main mission this year is to plan ahead and establish a great relationship with clubs that will expand the sport organically”, says Olna.

Karl Peters - IGANZ Australian Long Drive Champion and Aussie Long Baller

IGANZ Trans Tasman Series will create jobs on and off the green. With an investment of over 5 Million so far IGANZ is proving to be a brand leader developing the business in many sectors. IGANZ was recognised in 2020 as National Sports Organisation and formed International Xtreme Drivers League Federation. In-depth conversations are being had to get the sport recognised by the International Olympic Committee and with this a strong code of conduct around this sport will be a focus for IGANZ Trans Tasman Series. “The two nations seem to be on par with a one mission outlook, so now is the perfect time for IGANZ to introduce the Trans Tasman Series”, says Olna.

The IGANZ Trans Tasman Series events will be listed on www.iganz.co.nz