Jumping events in New Zealand (Long, Triple and High Jump) has rapidly gained momentum over the past year with an impressive 7 athletes (5 able-bodied and 2 para) achieving conditional selection at the pinnacle competition for 2023 (World Championships). The increase of athletes achieving these standards has been developed through innovative programs and camps; athlete selection in High Performance programs; coach development; athlete/coach engagement and collaboration; plus, many community-based initiatives.
High-Performance coach Terry Lomax has been instrumental as the Event Group Lead. Following on from the Ed Fern’s vision to blend both music and competition with Jumps to Music, Terry added the Rhythm and Jumps competition with a weekend focus for jumps. This has captured the attention of many jumpers across the country and is an integral part of the events calendar for Athletics New Zealand. It is initiatives such as this one, that help create excitement, interest and a carnival atmosphere that engages those who attend.
Contact: Event Group Lead Contact – Terry Lomax terry@athletics.org.nz
Contact: Event Group Co-ordinator – Contact Kim Mickle kim@athletics.org.nz
2023/24 Initiatives.
- Initiative: High Performance High Jump /Jumps Generic Development Conference
Duration: 3 days
Location: Christchurch
Dates: 11-13th December 2023
Purpose: The purpose of this conference is to focus on increasing your knowledge about the high jump event and in particular Women’s’ jumping and to learn from two world renowned High Jump Coaches, Alex Stewart/Matthew Horsnell as they outline how they achieved success. The parallel stream for all jumps will complement this for coaches who work mainly in the Development space.
Registration: Open to all. Click here to register https://conferencehj.events.mygameday.app/ - Initiative: Jumps weekend (Rhythm and Jumps, local interclub and Jumps clinics)
Duration: 3-days
Location: Christchurch
Dates: Rhythm and Jumps November 24th, Interclub 25th, Clinics 26th
Purpose: The Purpose of this 3-part weekend is to showcase the excitement, energy, and ability of our top jumpers in the country (with the help of music). This is followed by an option to compete in an interclub meeting and finally wrapping up the weekend with an all-inclusive jump’s clinic.
Registration: Rhythm and Jumps – Subject to invite, Interclub – Register on the day, Sunday clinics – Open to all. Registration will be made available closer to the event. - Initiative: Jumps to Music – High Jump and Long Jump
Duration: TBA
Location: Hawera – Taranaki
Dates: January 24th
Purpose: The purpose of this event is to showcase the excitement, energy, and ability of our top High and Long Jumpers in the country (with the help of music).
Registration: Subject to entry standards. - Initiative: High Performance High Jump Clinic
Duration: 1 day
Location: Wellington
Dates: Post Capital Classic
Purpose: The purpose of this clinic is to help improve technical models, plus educate developing athletes and coaches on what it takes to be a high-performing athlete and to collaborate and create connections within the event.
Registration: Open to all. Registrations will be made available closer to the event. - Initiative: High Performance Long Jump and Triple Jump Clinic
Duration: 1 day
Location: Hamilton
Dates: Post Porritt Classic
Purpose: The purpose of this clinic is to help improve technical models, plus educate developing athletes and coaches on what it takes to be a high-performing athlete and to collaborate and create connections within the event.
Registration: Open to all. Registrations will be made available closer to the event. - Initiative: High Performance Hui
Duration: 3 days
Location: AUT Millennium, Auckland
Dates: 24-26th October 2023
Purpose: The purpose of this event is to connection, education and collaboration between ANZ High Performance staff and Programmed athletes and their coaches.
Registration: Invite required. - Initiative: High Performance Athlete Development (HPAD)
Opportunities: There will be two specific HPAD opportunities for targeted athletes across event groups. There will be a multiple day domestic camp and an Australian tour held each year which Performance Development Squad (PDS) and/or Performance Potential Squad (PPS) athletes will have a priority invitation to attend.
HPAD Lead: Tim Driesen (tim@athletics.org.nz)
Community Initiatives:
- Delivery of CAD level I & 2 Jumps modules
- Regional/club coach development delivery by request.
Contact: Mike Trathen – Coach Development Lead miket@athletics.org.nz