SLSNZ HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMES
The SLSNZ High Performance Programmes support athletes across lifesaving sport disciplines (ocean, beach, pool rescue, surfboats and IRB) who have potential to represent New Zealand at international lifesaving sport events.
Thanks to the ongoing support from High Performance Sport New Zealand for their investment into SLSNZ High Performance.
SLSNZ HIGH PERFORMANCE SYSTEM
The SLSNZ High Performance System is the people and processes that support the HP Strategy, moving toward a common mission, vision.
The High Performance system aims to work collaboratively across the high performance programmes, to support athletes, and collectively help grow and strengthen the programmes for ongoing future success.
WHAT IS THE HIGH PERFORMANCE STRATEGY?
Performance, development, wellbeing and relationships are the key focus of the HP Strategy. The Coaching Strategy sits within the HP Strategy.
Click here to view the current HP Strategy Summary and here for the HP Coaching Strategy.
HP Squad Information:
WHAT IS THE HIGH PERFORMANCE SQUAD?
The high performance squad is selection based and identifies athletes at various stages of development on the performance pathway.
Stages of athlete development for ocean, beach and pool athletes:
High Performance
- Open athletes on target for winning team performance at the next Lifesaving World Championships.
- Generally aged 19+ at Lifesaving World Championships.
- Selection based on meeting eligibility criteria and selection criteria as per Selection Policy.
- HP Squad selection timeframes are twice per year – post pool rescue Nationals and post ocean/beach Nationals
- NZ Team selection timeframes are determined during Campaign Planning and may vary.
Youth Development
- Youth development athletes on target for individual and team performance at the next Lifesaving World Championships and in the future as an open athlete.
- Aged between 15-18 years. ILS determine a competitor’s age by how old he or she is as at 31 December of the year in which they compete at the Lifesaving World Championships.
- Squad selection based on meeting eligibility criteria and selection criteria as per Selection Policy.
- Squad Selection timeframes are twice per year – post pool rescue Nationals and post ocean/beach Nationals
- NZ Team selection timeframes are determined during Campaign Planning and may vary.
Talent Development
- Athletes (open and youth) showing potential to develop into youth or open athletes capable of performing at international lifesaving events.
- Many athletes aspire to be world class and often make significant personal commitment to achieving their goals. The SLSNZ High Performance Programmes are generally not resourced to support athletes who are not tracking toward Lifesaving World Championships within 2-4 years, however, we can help athletes understand where they fit within the performance pathway, provide access to regional based development opportunities and/or enhance their understanding of what opportunities are available for them.
- Click here to view the current Squads, Teams and selection information
Stages of athlete development for IRB:
High Performance
- Open athletes on target for winning team performance at the next Lifesaving World Championships.
- Selection based on meeting eligibility criteria and selection criteria as per current Selection Policy.
- HP Squad selection timeframe is once per year – post IRB Nationals.
- NZ Team selection timeframe is determined during Campaign Planning and may vary.
- Click here to view the current Squad, Team and Selection Information
Talent Development
- Athletes (open and youth) showing potential to develop toward performance at Life Saving World Championships.
- Many athletes aspire to be world class and often make significant personal commitment to achieving their goals. The SLSNZ High Performance Programmes are generally not in a position to support athletes who are not tracking toward Lifesaving World Championships within 2-4 years, however, we can help athletes understand where they fit within the performance pathway, provide access to regional based development opportunities and/or enhance their understanding of what opportunities are available for them.
HIGH PERFORMANCE EVENTS
New Zealand Teams compete in a range of International Competitions around the World and prove ourselves as leaders in sport.
Click here to read more about the international competitions
HIGH PERFORMANCE STAKEHOLDERS
Our stakeholders include athletes, coaches and athlete support, SLSNZ Sport and the wider SLSNZ movement and membership, High Performance Sport New Zealand, International Life Saving, National Sporting Organisations such as Swimming NZ, Canoe Racing NZ and Athletics NZ, and Sport New Zealand.
The HP Programmes are keen to work with partners and/or sponsors that share our vision and mission, with a view to growing with us. If you are interested, please contact us tanya.hamilton@surflifesaving.org.nz