PARAHI/BRONZE:  Talent Identification

Entry level development for athletes with a passion for the sport and future potential to NZ Junior team selection.

Athletes considered by Application ​​​​​​​

NATIONAL PERFORMANCE ACADEMY COACHES

Martina Wegman & Irene Arregui

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Selection Criteria

Performance Standards

Under 18

  • Podium performance at most recent NZ National Championships OR
  • Achieved NZ Junior Squad selection in the previous 12 months OR
  • Evidence based tracking to achieve NZ Junior Squad selection standards in next 12 months with endorsement required by coach (attitude, potential) 

Parahi Squad Performance Support 

  • Dedicated Squad Coaches – Committed coaches driving athlete growth and performance, providing:

    • Individual Performance Planning (IPP) — personalised roadmaps to success
    • Tailored programming to support development and race-readiness
    • Club coach collaboration Strengthening the link between squad goals and local environments,
    • Weekly individual and group check-ins — keeping athletes connected and accountable
    • Performance analysis and feedback to sharpen technique and tactics
    • Online training support — ensuring progress, anywhere, anytime
  • Subsidised Water Access at Wero – Affordable, high-quality training opportunities alongside High Performance sessions — bridging the gap to elite performance.

  • 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 plans, schedules, wellbeing and more.

2025 Parahi / Bronze  Academy Athletes

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