Elite Performance Squad (EPS)

For established athletes prepared for the high performance environment and that are demonstrating the capability to perform with distinction at senior pinnacle competitions

Stage of Development:

High Performance
Athlete Age:

Approximately 20+ years old
Support Numbers:

Determined by athlete performance / as allocated
Athletics NZ High Performance Primary Contact:

Programme Selection Guidelines:

Selection based on performance. Achieving or realistically tracking the Athletics NZ High Performance Level Guidelines
Athlete Selection Timeframes:

Twice per year – Post New Zealand domestic season (April-May) and post international season (Oct-Dec)
Programme Review Timelines:

1-2 reviews yearly, post domestic season and international season de-briefs / reviews
Programme Exit:

2 years of limited or no progression with consideration of individual circumstances (injury/relocation etc). No longer tracking towards future performances of distinction at pinnacle competitions.

Athletics NZ Available Support

  • Individual Campaign planning support
  • Campaign funding support on a case by case basis
  • Season de-brief and review
  • Relevant Event Group opportunities (event group dependent)

High Performance Sport NZ Available Support

Current EPS Athletes

*Click on athlete’s name to view bio/ranking profile*
HPSNZ Support Level: Athlete Event(s) Location Coach Club
Elite Danielle Aitchison 100m T36, 200m T36 Hamilton TBC Hamilton City Hawks Athletics
Elite George Beamish 3000m SC USA Dathan Ritzenhein Athletics Wanganui
Elite Jacko Gill Shot Put Auckland Walter Gill & Dale Stevenson Takapuna Amateur Athletic
Elite Anna Grimaldi 100m T47, 200m T47, Long Jump T47 Dunedin Mikey Jacobs Hall City University Athletics
Elite Mitch Joynt 200m T64 Auckland Hamish Meacheam North Harbour Bays Athletics
Elite Hamish Kerr High Jump Christchurch James Sandilands Christchurch Old Boys United
Elite Eliza McCartney Pole Vault Auckland Scott Simpson North Harbour Bays Athletics
Elite Holly Robinson Shot Put F46 Dunedin Raylene Bates Athletics Taieri
Elite William Stedman 400m T36, Long Jump T36 Christchurch James Sandilands Port Hills Athletics
Elite Tom Walsh Shot Put Christchurch Hayden Hall South Canterbury Athletics
Elite Maddi Wesche Shot Put Auckland Mike Schofield Waitakere City Athletic Club
Potential Imogen Ayris Pole Vault Auckland Scott Simpson North Harbour Bays Athletics
Potential Connor Bell Discus Auckland Kirsten Hellier North Harbour Bays Athletics
Potential Zoe Hobbs 100m Auckland James Mortimer North Harbour Bays Athletics
Potential Olivia McTaggart Pole Vault Auckland Scott Simpson North Harbour Bays Athletics
Potential Ethan Olivier Triple Jump South Africa Wikus Olivier Pakuranga Athletic Club
Potential James Preston 800m Wellington Evan Cooper Wellington Scottish Athletics Club
Potential Maia Ramsden 1500m USA Dathan Ritzenhein Wellington Harrier Athletics Club
Potential Sam Tanner 1500m Tauranga Craig Kirkwood Athletics Tauranga