Performance Potential Squad (PPS)
For more established athletes preparing for the demands of entering the high performance environment; and are tracking towards or demonstrating the potential to perform with distinction at senior pinnacle competitions at some stage throughout their career.
Stage of Development:
Preparing for High Performance
Athlete Age:
Approximately 18-22 years old
Support Numbers:
Approximately 5-10 athletes
Programme Selection Guidelines:
Selection based on Performance Potential. Achieving or realistically tracking towards the Athletics NZ High Performance Level Guidelines.
Athlete Selection Timeframes:
Twice per year – Post New Zealand domestic season (April-May) and post international season (Oct-Dec)
Programme Review Timelines:
1-2 reviews yearly, post domestic season and international season de-briefs/reviews
Programme Exit:
After progression to the Elite Performance Squad (EPS)
or
After 1-2 years of limited/no progression with consideration of individual circumstances (injury/relocation etc).
Athletics NZ Available Support
- Individual Development and Campaign planning support
- Campaign funding support on a case by case basis
- Season de-brief and review
- Relevant Athletics NZ High Performance camps (PDS/Event Group)
High Performance Sport NZ Available Support
Current PPS Athletes
*Click on athlete’s name to view bio/ranking profile*
| HPSNZ TAPS level | Athlete | Event(s) | Location | Coach | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmation | Nick Palmer | Shot Put | Christchurch | Hayden Hall | Hastings Athletics Club Inc |
| HP Development | Lex Revell- Lewis | 400m | Auckland | Nuree Greenhalgh | Waitakere City Athletics Club Inc |
| HP Potenital | Sam Ruthe | 1500m | Tauranga | Craig Kirkwood | Athletics Tauranga Inc |
| HP Development | Kimberley May | 1500m | Overseas | Mark Coogan | Auckland City Athletics Club |
| HP Development | Blessing Sefo | Shot Put | Auckland | John Eden | Waitakere City Athletics Club Inc |
| Confirmation | Shay Veitch | Long Jump | Dunedin | Michael Beable | Ariki (Dunedin) Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club Inc |
| HP Development | Sarah James | T53 100m/400m/800m | Christchurch | Robin James | New Brighton Olympic Athletic Club Inc |
| HP Development | Paddy Walsh | T64 Long Jump | Auckland | Mitch Joynt | Riverhead Athletics Club |
| HP Development | Maddie Waddell | 400m | Cambridge | Sonia Waddell | Hamilton City Hawks Athletics Inc |