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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
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 |
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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 |