Performance Potential Squad (PPS)

For more established athletes preparing for the demands of entering the high performance environment; and are tracking towards or demonstrating the potential to perform with distinction at senior pinnacle competitions at some stage throughout their career.

Stage of Development:

Preparing for High Performance
Athlete Age:

Approximately 18-22 years old
Support Numbers:

Approximately 5-10 athletes
Athletics NZ High Performance Primary Contact:

Programme Selection Guidelines:

Selection based on Performance Potential. Achieving or realistically tracking towards 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:

After progression to the Elite Performance Squad (EPS)

or

After 1-2 years of limited/no progression with consideration of individual circumstances (injury/relocation etc).

Athletics NZ Available Support

  • Individual Development and Campaign planning support
  • Campaign funding support on a case by case basis
  • Season de-brief and review
  • Relevant Athletics NZ High Performance camps (PDS/Event Group)

High Performance Sport NZ Available Support

Current PPS Athletes

*Click on athlete’s name to view bio/ranking profile*
HPSNZ Support Level: Athlete Event(s) Location Coach Club
Confirmation Isabel Neal 400m Auckland  James Mortimer North Harbour Bays Athletics Inc
Confirmation Tiaan Whelpton 100m Christchurch Angus Ross Christchurch Old Boys United Athletic Club
Confirmation Nick Palmer Shot Put Christchurch  Hayden Hall Hastings Athletics Club Inc
Confirmation Lex Revell- Lewis 400m Auckland Nuree Greenhalgh Waitakere City Athletics Club Inc
Confirmation Maddie Wilson Heptathlon Christchurch James Sandilands  
Confirmation Kimberley May 1500m Overseas Ray Treacy Auckland City Athletics Club
Confirmation Alice Taylor Heptathlon / High Jump Overseas Cutter Bernard Hamilton City Hawks Athletics Inc
Confirmation Shay Veitch Long Jump Dunedin Michael Beable Ariki (Dunedin) Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club Inc
Confirmation Welre Olivier Triple Jump Overseas Wikus Olivier Pakuranga Athletic Club