PDS Programme Description
| Stage of Development: | Developing Performance |
| Athlete Age: | Approximately 16-19 years old |
| Support Numbers: | Approximately 20 athletes |
| Programme Description: | A two year programme for emerging athletes demonstrating future performance potential. PDS members receive invitations to relevant camps; and planning support to assists with learning the fundamentals of developing performance |
| Athletics NZ High Performance Primary Contact: | Tim Driesen |
| Programme Selection Guidelines: | Selection is dependent on athlete performance potential (performance level and progression) and relevant age/stage development needs |
| Athlete Selection Timeframes: | Once per year – Post New Zealand domestic season (April) |
| Programme Review Timelines: | Yearly, after New Zealand domestic season |
| Programme Exit: | At the end of the two year programme; however, a second year of involvement will only be offered if the athlete/coach demonstrate an engagement and commitment to their development. If this is not the case, de-selection may occur after the first year. |
Athletics NZ Available Support
- Individual Development Planning support
- Invitation to PDS and relevant event group camps or tours
- Funding support may be available to attend Athletics NZ PDS or event group camps
HPSNZ Available Support
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Current PDS Athletes
| HPSNZ Support Level | Athlete | Event | Location | Coach | Club |
| Identification | Kiera Hall | Distance | Christchurch | Angie Petty | Port Hills |
| Identification | Karsen Vesty | Distance | Hawke’s Bay | Richard Potts | Hastings AC |
| Identification | James Ford | Distance | Auckland | Perry Cunningham | Takapuna |
| Identification | Christian De Vaal | Distance | Auckland | Nick Codyre | Pakuranga Athletics |
| Identification | Adam Stack | Jumps | Christchurch | James Sandilands | Christchurch Old Boys AC |
| Identification | Mia Powell | Sprints | Auckland | James Mortimer | Waitakere City |
| Identification | Lex Revell-Lewis | Sprints | Auckland | Nuree Greenhalgh | Waitakere City |
| Identification | Talia van Rooyen | Sprints | Auckland | Melanie/Johan van Rooyen | North Harbour Bays |
| Identification | Liam Ngchok-Wulf | Throws | Auckland | John Eden | Papakura Athletics Harrier Club |
| Identification | Suzannah Kennelly | Throws | Auckland | Mark Kennelly | Papatoetoe Athletics Club |
| Identification | Harrison McGregor | Throws | Tauranga | Kirsten Hellier | Athletics Tauranga |
| Identification | Nadja Kumerich | Throws | Auckland | John Eden | North Harbour Bays |
| Identification | Max Abbot | Throws | Christchurch | Hayden Hall | Karori Amateur AC |
| Identification | Douw Botes | Throws | Auckland | John Eden | Papakura |
| TBC | Angus Lyver | Combined Events | Christchurch | James Sandilands | Palmerston North Athletic and Harrier Club |
| TBC | Addira Collette | Sprints | Manawatu | George McConachy / Lauren Collette | Palmerston North Athletic and Harrier Club |
| TBC | Chayille Collette | Sprints | Manawatu | George McConachy / Lauren Collette | Palmerston North Athletic and Harrier Club |
| TBC | Sarah James | Sprints | Christchurch | Blanche Hebert | New Brighton Olympic Athletic Club |
| TBC | Una Kinajil-Reding | Throws | Christchurch | Hayden Hall | Papanui Toc H |
| TBC | Paddy Walsh | Sprints/Jumps | Auckland | Hamish Meacheam | North Harbour Bays |
| TBC | Sionnan Murphy | Throws | Auckland | Walter Gill | Takapuna |
| TBC | Zachary Orbell | Sprints/Jumps | Auckland | Johan Fourie | Papakura Athletics and Harrier Club |
| TBC | Rorie Poff | Throws | Christchurch | Hayden Hall | Papanui Toc H |
| TBC | Jaxon Woolley | Sprints/Jumps | Tauranga | Kerry Hill | Tauranga Athletics |
| TBC | Gabrielle Wright | Sprints | Auckland | James Kugler | TTT Runners |
| TBC | Percy Maka | Throws | Auckland | John Maka | Western Elite Throws Academy |
| TBC | Blessing Sefo | Throws | Auckland | John Eden | Waitakere City Athletics |
| TBC | Ben Walker | Jumps | Nelson | Chris Walker | Athletics Nelson |
| TBC | Rafe Couillault | Jumps | Auckland | Brent Booker | Papakura |
| TBC | Boh Ritchie | Distance | Hamilton | Ange Russek | Hamilton City Hawks |
| TBC | Jonah Cropp | Walks | Christchurch | Rozie Robinson | Sumner Running Club |
*Click on athlete’s name to view bio/ranking profile*