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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
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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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Probable | Tomas Walsh | Shot Put | Christchurch | Hayden Hall | South Canterbury Athletics |
Probable | Anna Grimaldi | Long Jump T47 | Dunedin | Mikey Jacobs | Hall City University Athletics |
Probable | Holly Robinson | Javelin F46 | Dunedin | Raylene Bates | Athletics Taieri |
Probable | William Stedman | 400m T36, Long Jump T36 | Christchurch | George Edwards | Port Hills Athletics |
Probable | Danielle Aitchison | 100m T36, 200m T36 | Hamilton | Alan McDonald | Hamilton City Hawks Athletics |
Convert | Eliza McCartney | Pole Vault | Auckland | Scott Simpson | North Harbour Bays Athletics |
Convert | Jacko Gill | Shot Put | Auckland | Walter Gill & Dale Stevenson | Takapuna Amateur Athletic |
Convert | Lauren Bruce | Hammer | Melbourne | Dale Stevenson | South Canterbury Athletic Club |
Convert | Hamish Kerr | High Jump | Christchurch | James Sandilands | Christchurch Old Boys United |
Convert | Sam Tanner | 1500m | Tauranga | Craig Kirkwood | Athletics Tauranga |
Convert | Maddi Wesche | Shot Put | Auckland | Mike Schofield | Waitakere City Athletic Club |
Convert | Mitch Joynt | 200m T64 | Auckland | Hamish Meacheam | North Harbour Bays Athletics |
Convert | Zoe Hobbs | 100m | Auckland | James Mortimer | North Harbour Bays Athletics |
Opportunity | Tori Peeters | Javelin | Hamilton | Kirsten Hellier | Hamilton City Hawks Athletics |
Opportunity | George Beamish | 3000m SC | USA | Dathan Ritzenhein | Athletics Wanganui |
Opportunity | Camille Buscomb | Marathon | Hamilton | Nic Bideau | Hamilton City Hawks Athletics |
Opportunity | Connor Bell | Discus | Auckland | Kirsten Hellier | North Harbour Bays Athletics |
Potential | Olivia McTaggart | Pole Vault | Auckland | Scott Simpson | North Harbour Bays Athletics |
Potential | Imogen Ayris | Pole Vault | Auckland | Scott Simpson | North Harbour Bays Athletics |