The Trans Tasman Clash (TTC) is famous for putting both New Zealand and Australia on the international stage with the sport of Long Drive. The Darren Wise - Stingray the prize trophy for the the New Zealand Long Blacks and the Aussie Long Ballers soon to be on display in Auckland for the back-to-back Trans Tasman Clash that is set to go off grid and on the tarmac of West Auckland Airport this November. The stars of the show will be flying high and descending from the skies to celebrate 8 years of growing a National Brand that is still on a climb. Founder, Olna Ford of Xtreme Drivers League (XDL) is proud to be Winners of BEST Sporting League New Zealand 2023 with APAC Business Awards. Olna, is owner of the Trans Tasman Clash and its teams, along with several other events, and IP around the league and teams. With great excitement Olna has just won another award soon to be revealed. The impact from the pandemic is still felt over many sectors especially for a sport that only got official recognition in 2020. The climb in this sports success has been exhausting for the founder given it was under-rated, not heard of by many yet the success and accolades received has exceeded expectations. This November 23rd & 24th we celebrate growing the Trans Tasman Clash since 2017 with an extravaganza like no other. The New Zealand Long Blacks and Aussie Long Ballers will be front and center of the media spot-light for many reasons, with the talk of the teams hype being skydiving with SKYDIVE Auckland

National Teams - 2022 reduced to top 5 (Port Douglas, Australia) New Zealand Long Blacks down one due to COVID

Darren Wise Stingray

The national teams event was designed and crafted by Darren Wise, famously renowned for his incredible stainless steel works of art and the very special IGANZ and XDL trophies. The first Trans Tasman Clash won by the Aussie Long Ballers in 2017 at Stonecutters Ridge Golf Course, NSW, Australian. Greg Norman’s first golf course in which the teams are now famously recognised on the wall of fame. The New Zealand Long Blacks nominated for a Halberg in 2021 for their back to back win and in 2022 they took a 3rd consecutive win and brought the Stingray home from Port Douglas. This year's double event will put our teams to the ultimate test with one of the biggest events planned to showcase our big drivers and national celebrities.

About the Venue

West Auckland Airport in Parakai is an all-weather airport with its tarmac landing strip suitable for many types of aviation activities and now LONG DRIVE!

The West Auckland Airport is the place to go if you want to jump out of a plane with Skydive Auckland. They have several great options including the highest tandem skydive in NZ at 18000 feet. If you would rather stay inside the plane, you can book a test flight or a flight training package from our website. www.westaucklandairport.co.nz

If you are part of a flying club or even a single plane flying in our pilot lounge is available 24/7 with a kitchen, toilets, shower, flight planning room and lounge. The Hall is available for events that are too large for the pilot lounge to handle. Contact us for more info. info@westaucklandairport.co.nz

Get ready to go flying high with us in celebration of sports history and the reveal of the sports future plans to expand throughout the pacific. Keeping things under wraps as XDL gears the national teams for one of the biggest events seen yet. Bringing excitement to local Parakai and Auckland, New Zealand and DRIVING excellence to NEW heights with West Auckland Airport and Skydive Auckland. XDL is getting ready to PARTY on the TEE and #Tarmac for the Trans Tasman Clash like no other. The Darren Wise Stingray is polished and will take center stage with the New Zealand Long Blacks and Aussie Long Ballers. Follow the TTC from April 18th at www.xdlworldwide.com #ThisAintGolf

Flying High with West Auckland Airport