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Performance Development Squad (PDS)
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.
Stage of Development:
Developing Performance
Athlete Age:
Approximately 16-19 years old
Support Numbers:
Approximately 20 athletes
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
High Performance Sport NZ Available Support
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Current PDS Athletes
HPSNZ Support Level: | Athlete | Event(s) | Location | Coach | Club |
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Identification | Angus Lyver | Combined Events | Christchurch | James Sandilands | Palmerston North Athletic and Harrier Club |
Identification | Addira Collette | Sprints | Manawatu | George McConachy / Lauren Collette | Palmerston North Athletic and Harrier Club |
Identification | Chayille Collette | Sprints | Manawatu | George McConachy / Lauren Collette | Palmerston North Athletic and Harrier Club |
Identification | Sarah James | Sprints | Christchurch | Blanche Hebert | New Brighton Olympic Athletic Club |
Identification | Paddy Walsh | Sprints/Jumps | Auckland | Hamish Meacheam | North Harbour Bays |
Identification | Sionnan Murphy | Throws | Auckland | Walter Gill | Takapuna |
Identification | Zachary Orbell | Sprints/Jumps | Auckland | Johan Fourie | Papakura Athletics and Harrier Club |
Identification | Rorie Poff | Throws | Christchurch | Hayden Hall | Papanui Toc H |
Identification | Jaxon Woolley | Sprints/Jumps | Tauranga | Kerry Hill | Tauranga Athletics |
Identification | Gabrielle Wright | Sprints | Auckland | James Kugler | TTT Runners |
Identification | Percy Maka | Throws | Auckland | John Maka | Western Elite Throws Academy |
Identification | Blessing Sefo | Throws | Auckland | John Eden | Waitakere City Athletics |
Identification | Ben Walker | Jumps | Nelson | Chris Walker | Athletics Nelson |
Identification | Rafe Couillault | Jumps | Auckland | Brent Booker | Papakura |
Identification | Boh Ritchie | Distance | Hamilton | Ange Russek | Hamilton City Hawks |
Identification | Jonah Cropp | Walks | Christchurch | Rozie Robinson | Sumner Running Club |
Identification | Marielle Venida | Sprints | Auckland | Kerry Hill | Pakuranga Athletic Club Inc |
Identification | Mia De Jager | Sprints/Jumps | Hamilton | Criss Strange | Hamilton City Hawks Athletics Inc |
Identification | Madeleine Waddell | sprints/hurdles | Hamilton | Sonia Waddell | Hamilton City Hawks Athletics Inc |
Identification | Naomi Waite | jumps | Wellington | Mike Ritchie | Wellington Harrier Athletic Club Inc |
Identification | Catherine Lund | Distance | Dunedin | Rebekah Greene | Ariki AA & HC |
Identification | Cooper Wightman | Distance | Christchurch | Team Petty | Selwyn AC |
Identification | Kadin Taylor | Sprints | Auckland | Nuree Greenhalgh | Waitakere City Athletic Club Inc |
Identification | George Wyllie | Distance | Tauranga | Craig Kirkwood | Athletics Tauranga Inc (Tauranga Ramblers) |
Identification | Thomas Cowan | Distance | Auckland | George McConachy | North Harbour Bays Athletics |
Identification | Jamie Mora | Distance | Auckland | Nick Codyre | Whippets Running Project |
Identification | James McLeay | Distance | Invercargill | James Ansell | St Pauls A & HC |
Identification | Charli Gardiner-Hall | Throws | Auckland | John Eden | Waiuku Athletic |
Identification | Milly Marshall-Kirkwood | Throws | Taranaki | John Eden | Inglewood Athletic Club |