PDS Programme Description
| Stage of Development: | Developing Performance |
| Athlete Age: | Approximately 16-19 years old |
| Support Numbers: | Approximately 20 athletes |
| Programme Description: | 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 |
| Athletics NZ High Performance Primary Contact: | Tim Driesen |
| 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
- Funding support may be available to attend Athletics NZ PDS or event group camps
HPSNZ Available Support
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Current PDS Athletes
*An initial PDS selection has occurred. However, due to the timings of the selections in 2022, Athletics NZ will look at considering another intake of athletes early into the 2022/23 domestic season.
| HPSNZ Support Level | Athlete | Event | Location | Coach | Club |
| Identification | Kiera Hall | Distance | Christchurch | Angie Petty | Port Hills |
| Identification | Karsen Vesty | Distance | Hawke’s Bay | Richard Potts | Hastings AC |
| Identification | James Ford | Distance | Auckland | Perry Cunningham | Takapuna |
| Identification | Christian De Vaal | Distance | Auckland | Nick Codyre | Pakuranga Athletics |
| Identification | Adam Stack | Jumps | Christchurch | James Sandilands | Christchurch Old Boys AC |
| Identification | Mia Powell | Sprints | Auckland | Nuree Greenhalgh | Waitakere City |
| Identification | Lex Revell-Lewis | Sprints | Auckland | Nuree Greenhalgh | Waitakere City |
| Identification | Talia van Rooyen | Sprints | Auckland | Melanie/Johan van Rooyen | North Harbour Bays |
| Identification | Liam Ngchok-Wulf | Throws | Auckland | John Eden | Papakura Athletics Harrier Club |
| Identification | Suzannah Kennelly | Throws | Auckland | Mark Kennelly | Papatoetoe Athletics Club |
| Identification | Harrison McGregor | Throws | Tauranga | Kirsten Hellier | Athletics Tauranga |
| Identification | Nadja Kumerich | Throws | Auckland | John Eden | North Harbour Bays |
| Identification | Max Abbot | Throws | Christchurch | Hayden Hall | Karori Amateur AC |
| Identification | Douw Botes | Throws | Auckland | John Eden | Papakura |
*Click on athlete’s name to view bio/ranking profile*