High Performance Para Athletics in New Zealand:
Vision
To consolidate on developing a world-leading domestic programme capable of repeatable medal winning performances in 2024 and beyond.
How
Medal campaigns resulting in podium results.
Build on and develop performance environments to ensure we deliver repeatable and sustainable success through:
- High Performance Planning – access to resource and assistance to support performances
- Prioritising coaches – support and develop coaching networks to grow future HP athletes
- Individual Support – supporting athletes throughout the performance pathways
- Long term approach – bridging performance gaps by focusing on developing athleticism and performance behaviours
ANZ HP Para Lead, Raylene Bates, will lead the implementation of the Event Group initiatives while working closely with Tim Driesen (HPAD Lead) who will oversee the PDS programme.
2024/25 High Performance Initiatives:
- Pre-Potts High-Performance Training Camp
Duration: 3-5 days
Location: Hastings
Dates: January
Purpose: Training, connection and competition preparation
Registration: EPS/PPS/PDS and potential 2025 World Para Championship athletes – Invite only
- International Classification
Duration: One Week
Location: Australia TBC
Dates: January TBC
Purpose: Gain International Classification for New and Review Athletes
Registration: Potential 2028 LA, 2032 Brisbane Paralympic athletes – Invite only
- 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), potential 2025 World Para Championship and/or Performance Potential Squad (PPS) athletes will have a priority invitation to attend.
2024/2025 Community Initiatives
PNZ Regional Development Programme
Purpose
To find the next generation of future Paralympians. Rebuilding the para programme to ensure good representation in LA2028 and Brisbane 2032.
The objectives of this project include:
- Increased participation in Para athletics;
- Enhanced Athletics Centre (Centre) and/or Club operating approach to ensure a community pathway for disabled people;
- Increased number of Centres and/or Clubs with inclusive organisational practices, and awareness of diversity and inclusion of disabled people;
- Addressed geographical gap in the provision of Para athletics in regions across New Zealand. To develop the depth and quality of athletes and coaches within the community to support the ongoing delivery and development of para events.
Inclusion Training and Para Education Online: Monday 23rd and Thursday 16th September 2024
Development Days:
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Southland |
Invercargill |
Saturday 14 September |
|
Waikato BoP |
Taupo |
Thursday 26 September |
|
Otago |
Dunedin |
Wednesday 16 October |
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Wellington |
Wellington |
Saturday 19 October |
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Taranaki |
New Plymouth |
Sunday 20 October |
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Manawatu |
Palmerston North |
Monday 21 October |
|
Auckland #1 |
South Auckland |
Saturday 2 November |
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Auckland #2 |
North Shore |
Sunday 3 November |
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Northland |
Whangarei |
Tuesday 5 November |
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Whanganui |
Whanganui |
Sunday 26 January |
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Hawkes Bay |
Hastings |
Sunday 2 February |
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Waikato |
Hamilton |
Sunday 16 February |
Registration: Open to all within each region. Information and event registrations will be promoted on the Athletics NZ website.
Contact: Raylene Bates – ANZ-HP Para Lead (raylene@athletics.org.nz)