HIRIWA/SILVER: Athlete Development
Athletes have been identified by CSNZ via talent identification profiling with future podium potential characteristics identified and are going through a set, time-limited talent confirmation period.
Transition to PRE-HP in the next 2-4 years
Athletes considered by Application (and coach endorsement where required (attitude, potential))
National Performance Academy Coaches
Martina Wegman & Irene Arregui
Performance Standards
Athletes must show benchmarking against the sport’s Picture of Performance (POP) that demonstrates evidence that the athlete is confirming the attributes, attitudes, and ambition to achieve world Top 8 placings or medal success at the pinnacle event/s in future cycles.
SENIOR:
U23:
Evidence based tracking to achieve NZ U23 Squad selection standards in next 12 months with endorsement required by coach (attitude, potential)
Dedicated Squad Coaches – Committed coaches driving athlete growth and performance, providing:
Subsidised Water Access at Wero – Affordable, high-quality training opportunities alongside High Performance sessions — bridging the gap to elite performance.
Silver Academy Performance Curriculum – A complete toolkit building resilient, adaptable athletes with: Nutrition for fuel and recovery, Strength & Conditioning for power and endurance, Mental Skills for focus and resilience, Technical & Tactical Development for race-winning strategies, Lifestyle & Personal Development to balance sport and life, Post-School Transition Support — guiding the path to sport post school.
Domestic Training Camps – National camps designed to accelerate development, build squad cohesion, and replicate high-performance competition environments.
Coach-Led Race Support – Strategic, squad-aligned coaching support at targeted domestic competitions (CSNZ Selection Races) to ensure performance is maximised when it matters most.
Lumin Athlete Management System - access to CSNZ portal to track performance, training, schedules, wellbeing and more.
2025/2026 Hiriwa Athletes
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Canoe Slalom NZ
Vector Wero Waterpark
Great South Road, Manukau
P O Box 305
Tauranga 3140
New Zealand