HIGH PERFORMANCE STRATEGY

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1.0 Introduction HP Vision and Programme Objectives Performance Targets for 2016 & Key recommendations from ANZ-HP London Campaign Review and the Last 4 Years Strategies 5.1 Retain focus on targeted event groups... 8 Targeted Event Groups Secondary Event Groups 5.2 Ensure quality coaching is provided for our elite athletes Implement the ANZ-HP Coaching Plan ANZ-HP Programme Coaches for Targeted and Secondary Event Groups ANZ-HP Event Group Coaches for Non Targeted Event Groups Carded Coaches 2013 Implement a Performance Coach Qualification 5.3 Ensure performance accountability Introduce a new carding structure in December 2012 Restructure of HP roles Quality performance planning Instigate the ANZ Selection Process 5.4 Provide a world class training environment to programme athletes Establishment of training centres in Auckland and Christchurch 5.5 Retain the Performance Potential Squad (PPS) targeting towards Provide support for athletes transitioning to international competition Identify and employ/contract our own Athletics New Zealand Agent Introduce a Manager &/or PR Mentor Programme 6.0 ANZ-HP Organisational Structure Current 2013 and beyond 7.0 International Competition Structure Athlete Performance Support Support team for 2013 and beyond Appendices 1 Intention of establishing an MOU with Paralympics NZ Carded athletes Review of London 2012 Performance Targets Rio Squad Debrief ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 2

3 1.0 INTRODUCTION Athletics is New Zealand s most medalled Olympic sport with 21 medals. Results in Beijing and London continue to demonstrate our ability to win Olympic medals. We are arguably the most important Olympic sport to New Zealanders, displaying a heritage and legacy that is unmatched by any other Olympic sport. Despite being the most widely contested Olympic Sport in terms of competitive countries, the results of our athletes continue to make headlines throughout the world. While we have enjoyed our successes, we are firmly focused on creating a High Performance Programme that systematically produces success at the highest levels. In recent years, we have moved the sport from a qualification mentality to an achievement mentality. Since 2006 we have vigorously pursued the objective of sending athletes to major events to succeed, not simply to take part. Athletics is unique. While we are grouped in a collective of track events, field events and non-stadia events, we are effectively many sports wrapped in one. The skills and attributes required of our athletes vary widely. This flows through to the specialist nature of our coaches. One of our coaches may be able to coach several athletes in related disciplines. However, they will not be able to effectively coach across a number of disciplines all in the same venue such as occurs in a sport like swimming. We have unique athlete and coach development needs. We realise that creating a world-class talent base across all of 47 potential Olympic medal events would be highly unrealistic. We know where our strengths lie. Our recent success and Olympic legacy tell us this. Our targeted event groups will be throws and distance. Our secondary event groups will be men s 4x400m relay, decathlon and heptathlon. However, we also need to ensure that we are in a position to support one-off break through athletes that bob-up outside these priority areas. Ultimately though, with the appropriate support, we can succeed at the highest levels in our prioritised event groups. This investment proposal covers our six key strategies for the next four years and beyond, along with relevant information about our key athletes for 2016 and 2020 and key staff within our programme. ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 3

4 2.0 PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES The purpose of the ANZ-HP programme is to support New Zealand athletes to achieve optimal performances at targeted competitions culminating in 3 Olympic Medals in 2020 by: 1. Establishing an ANZ-HP culture and ethos to: a. Maximise athlete resilience and minimise athlete dependence b. Underpin the sanctity of the athlete/coach partnership, and c. Support the welfare and performance objectives of the whole team 2. Creating the best athletics coach assessment system in the Western World 3. Implementing the most effective structure for linking talented athletes with competent coaches in the Western World TOP 10 IN Driving the athlete/coach approach through two National Training Centres in Auckland and Christchurch 5. Delivering best practice Athlete Performance Support (APS) through our two National Training Centres in partnership with HPSNZ APS staff 6. Focusing our resources and specialising our APS expertise on our two targeted event groups (Throws & Distance) and our secondary event groups (Combined Events & Men s 4x400m) 7. Maintaining and supporting a pathway for breakthrough athletes in other event groups 8. Implementing an Athletics New Zealand Selection Process focused on supporting ANZ-HP performance targets and objectives Our vision is Top 10 in 2020 which refers to a top 10 finish on the IAAF placings table at Olympic Games and World Championships (i.e. 8 points are given for 1st place down to 1 point for 8th for the Top 8 finalists). NZ Athletics Team Results at recent IAAF World Championships & Olympic Games Year Comp Points for # of # Nat s with NZ Position NZ Total NZ Medals Top 8 Top 16 NZ Team ANZ-HP Target Top 10 Nations Top 8s Points Size 2012 OGs 39 (Fra) nd M/4 Top WCs 46 (Fra) th M/4 Top WCs 50 (Chi) th M/4 Top OGs 44 (Ger) th M/4 Top WICs n/a 157 n/a 27th M 2007 WCs 43 (Pol) st M/2 Top WCs 41 (Blr) rd n/a 2004 OGs 49 (Ger) th n/a 2000 OGs 57 (Aus) n/a n/a ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 4

5 3.0 PERFORMANCE TARGETS ATHLETE PERFORMANCE TARGETS 2 Medals RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Top 8 performances (including the 2 medals) 10 Top 16 performances (including the 6 Top 8 performances) 8 athletes selected that were aged years in athletes who achieved the IAAF minimum entry standard, but not the NZOC selection standard that were aged years in 2012 IAAF POINTS TABLE TARGETS (i.e. 8 points for 1st down to 1 point for 8th for the Top 8 finalists): - Top 20 countries overall (i.e. 20+ Pts) - Top 8 countries in the 2-6 million population range Note: In 2009 NZ was 30th with 9pts, 14pts were required to be placed 25th. In 2011 NZ was 33rd with 8pts, 12pts were required to be placed 25th PARALYMPICS TARGETS: - Qualify a team of at least 6 athletes (minimum 3 males & 3 females) - 2 Medals - 4 Top 8 performances Note: Athletics New Zealand intends to establish an MOU with Paralympics New Zealand to achieve the Paralympics Performance Targets set. For details refer to Appendix 1. UNDERPINNING REQUIREMENTS TO ACHIEVE 2016 PERFORMANCE GOALS To deliver our 2016 Performance Goals we need a team size of athletes in individual events (i.e. not including relays). These athletes would be picked in accord with selection criteria geared towards Top 16 performances at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 5

6 PERFORMANCE TARGETS ATHLETE PERFORMANCE TARGETS 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES 3 Medals 8 Top 8 performances (including the 3 medals) 12 Top 16 performances (including the 8 Top 8 performances) 10 athletes selected that were aged years in athletes who achieved the IAAF minimum entry standard, but not the NZOC selection standard that were aged years in 2016 IAAF POINTS TABLE TARGETS (i.e. 8 points for 1st down to 1 point for 8th for the Top 8 finalists): - Top 10 countries overall (i.e. 30+ Pts) - Top 5 countries in the 2-6 million population range PARALYMPICS TARGETS: - Qualify a team of at least 12 athletes (minimum 5 males & 5 females) - 6 Medals - 8 Top 8 performances UNDERPINNING REQUIREMENTS TO ACHIEVE 2020 PERFORMANCE GOALS To deliver our 2020 Performance Goals we need a team size of athletes in individual events (i.e. not including relays). These athletes would be picked in accord with selection criteria geared towards Top 16 performances at the 2020 Olympic Games. ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 6

7 4.0 KEY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ANZ-HP LONDON CAMPAIGN REVIEW AND THE LAST 4 YEARS Maximise athlete Resilience & minimise athlete Dependence Establish an ANZ-HP culture & ethos Establish ANZ-HP National Training Centres in Auckland & Christchurch Improve the case management of athletes with on-going injuries Improve consultation and buy-in with overseas based athletes Improve the quality of coaching provided to NZ based athletes Instigate a revised ANZ-HP Athlete Carding Structure Revise the Athletics New Zealand Selection Process (i.e. particularly in relation to ensuring selection process clarity) Improve the administration of ANZ-HP teams Retain and refine the Performance Potential Squad (what was formerly known as the Rio Squad) Retain employed ANZ-HP Programme Coaches with roles and responsibilities aligned with the ANZ-HP Strategy Please refer to Appendix 3 for Review of London 2012 Performance Targets ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 7

8 5.0 STRATEGIES 5.1 RETAIN FOCUS ON TARGETED EVENT GROUPS Event Group Focus TARGETED EVENT GROUPS 1 Throws 2 Middle Distance - 800m, 1500m 5000m, Steeplechase SECONDARY EVENT GROUPS 1 Men s 4 x 400m relay 2 Combined events 3 Pole Vault - specifically for decathlon focus OTHER EVENT GROUPS 1 Men s/women s 4 x 100m relay 2 Women s 4 x 400m relay 3 Hurdles (12 medals available) 4 Endurance - 10,000m, marathon 5 Race walks 6 Jumps - Horizontal and Vertical 7 Sprints TARGETED EVENT GROUPS Throwing Events Over the last 16 years our nation has risen to prominence in women s throws based on the outstanding achievements of Valerie Adams and Beatrice Faumuina. Add to this the emergence of Jacko Gill (current World U18 & U20 Shot Put Champion) and the recent performances of Stuart Farquhar (Top 12 in Javelin at the 2011 World Championships and London Olympics) we also have a unique opportunity to establish ourselves as a world leader in throwing events. However, we have to nurture the available talent to ensure that the current successes create a legacy of athletes that can replace these athletes on the international stage on a regular basis. As with distance running, we have many talented young throwers athletes in our ANZ-HP Performance Potential Squad (formerly Rio Squad) which indicates that this is an area in which we can also have ongoing and regular international success. For instance, at the 2012 Barcelona IAAF World Junior Championships (i.e. Under 20) in June, the Athletics NZ Team was ranked equal 3rd with Poland behind Germany and China on the IAAF Top 8 Points Table for Throws (see below) IAAF World Junior Championships Top 8 Points Table for Throws (i.e. 8 points for 1st down to 1 point for 8th for the Top 8 finalists) 1st Germany 32 points 2nd China 30 points 3rd New Zealand 18 points 3rd Poland 18 points 5th USA 16 points 6th France 15 points 7th Russia 14 points 8th Finland 13 points 9th South Africa 12 points 10th Hungary 10 points 11th Australia 9 points 12th Qatar 8 points ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 8

9 Jacko Gill received plenty of coverage with his victory in the Men s Shot Put (6Kg 22.20m) at the Championships. However, Jacko s teammates also achieved the following outstanding results: Julia Ratcliffe, 4th Women s Hammer, 67.00m (PB & NZ Junior & Senior Record) Siositina Hakeai, 4th Women s Discus, 56.17m (PB & NZ Junior Record) Merewarihi Vaka, 10th Women s Discus, 48.48m Portia Bing, 6th Heptathlon (included Shot Put PB 11.24m & Javelin PB 36.88m) Our Under 20 throws prospects are very promising when you also factor in: That Leesa Lealaisalanoa, who recently relocated from Wellington to ANZ-HP Auckland Training Centre, couldn t travel to Barcelona for the World Juniors due to injury, and Outstanding recent performances from 2014 IAAF World Youth Championships (Under 18) prospects Matt Bloxham (Men s Hammer) and Samiueka Ulufonua (Men s Shot Put) The programme will be based out of the Auckland ANZ-HP Training Centre and will consist of: One full time throws coach based in Auckland One part time throws coach based in Auckland One part time throws coach based in Hamilton Camps and/or visiting athlete programme Adequate facilities and event specific service providers Middle Distance Running As a nation we have a distance running tradition that was at its peak from the 1950 s through to the 1970 s. During that period our nation led the world on a per capita basis in men s distance running. That period created a strong culture for distance running in the nation s psyche. An ethos still exists to some extent, as we are still a strong distance running nation on a per capita basis. However, like many Western nations, we have been usurped by the African nations, particularly Kenya. Never-the-less, with Nick Willis and Kim Smith s current international success/profile, we have an opportunity to capitalise on our strong distance running culture and re-establish ourselves as a force in distance running. We have many talented young distance athletes in our ANZ-HP Performance Potential Squad (formerly Rio Squad) that indicate that this is an area in which we can have ongoing and regular international success. Many of our current crop of senior distance athletes are predominately based in the USA and have utilised the USA College Scholarship system. However, our next generation of distance athletes have some strong alternative options to be educated, train and prepare from within NZ thanks to initiatives such as the PM Scholarship system and the ANZ-HP Rio Squad initiative. Maintaining the equilibrium between offshore and onshore support options is a major factor in trying to re-establish our nation on the world stage in distance running. The programme will be based out of the Christchurch ANZ-HP Training Centre and will consist of: One full time middle distance coach based in Christchurch One part time middle distance coach based in Wellington (off shore liaison) Camps and/or visiting athlete programme Adequate facilities and event specific service providers LOVELOCK SNELL WALKER ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 9

10 Ongoing appointment of an off shore liaison distance coach The appointment of our 2012 London Team Distance Coach in a semi-employed capacity for 6 months and then full-time capacity for the last 3 months of our London campaign has been well received. ANZ-HP is aiming to appoint an Offshore Liaison Distance Coach in a part time capacity to: Undertake the Distance Team Coach role for Major Championships through to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games (i.e. facilitate the final preparations of the distance athletes in consultation with their personal coaches). Provide event specific expert opinion to the ANZ-HP Director regarding the preparation needs of the distance athletes leading up to and during Major Championships through to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, particularly in relation to the pre-championship preparation base camps. To work with the ANZ-HP Director to establish close liaison with the offshore based distance athletes (e.g. Nick Willis, Kim Smith, Jake & Zane Robertson, Lucy van Dalen, Quentin Rew and any USA based emerging talent athletes, their personal coaches and their support networks. Assist the ANZ-HP Director to evaluate the preparation plans of the offshore based distance athletes by providing feedback, recommendations and advice (i.e. for follow-up if necessary). Assist the ANZ-HP Director monitor the offshore based distance athletes in relation to their adherence to their plans. Work with the ANZ-HP Director to establish close liaison with the NZ based distance/endurance athletes (e.g. Nikki Hamblin), their personal coaches and their support networks. Assist the ANZ-HP Director evaluate preparation plans of NZ based distance/endurance athletes by providing feedback, recommendations and advise (i.e. for follow-up if necessary) Assist the ANZ-HP Director monitor the adherence ANZ-HP Carded Athletes to agreed training plans and training regimes. Assist ANZ-HP staff to establish a Staying Connected Programme for the USA Based NZ athletes (e.g. annual USA Camp for NZ athletes & a regular contact/monitoring system). SECONDARY EVENT GROUPS Importance of supporting a men s 4x400m Relay programme ANZ-HP proposes to target a Men s 4x400m Relay as a Secondary Event Group (i.e. an Event Group in which we need dedicated national leadership) as we currently have a group of young male athletes that we believe can reach Top 8 by Rio and Top 3 by Time to make the final at recent Major Championships The time to qualify for the final (Top 8) at Major Championships for the last 5 years were: London 2012 Olympics 3 mins 2.62s Daegu 2011 World Championships 3 mins 0.97s Berlin 2009 World Championships 3 mins 2.36s Beijing 2008 Olympics 3 mins 0.74s Osaka 2007 World Championships 3 mins 2.49s Average 3 mins 1.84s Note: In relay events at Major Athletics Championships there are 2 semi-finals. The first 3 teams in each semi-final are automatic qualifiers for the final. The remaining 2 slots are allocated to the 2 next fastest teams from the semi-finals (i.e. excluding the automatic qualifiers). The times depicted above are the time of the 2nd next fastest team that progresses to the final (i.e. usually, but not necessarily, the 8th fastest team from the Semi-Finals). ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 10

11 1st-8th of recent Global Championships in Men s 4x400m Competition 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th London 2012 OGs 02: : : : : : : :03.46 Daegu 2011 WCs 02: : : : : : : :01.37 Berlin 2009 WCs 02: : : : : : : :02.73 Beijing 2008 OGs 02: : : : : : : :01.45 Osaka 2007 WCs 02: : : : : : : :07.40 Average 02: : : : : : : :03.28 The programme will be based out of the Christchurch ANZ-HP Training Centre and will consist of: One part time men s 4 x 400m relay coach/coordinator (0.5) 3-4 camps per year, initially based in Dunedin, but long term based split between Christchurch and Auckland Adequate facilities and event specific service providers Other athletes that would make a difference We believe that if we make the men s 4x400m Relay a clear campaign supported event group that we can convince other male sprinters to commit to the programme (i.e. this is the best pathway to Olympic section). Of particular interest are Josh Hawkins (1994) and Joseph Millar (1992). Both of these athletes have better 100m and 200m speed than any of the 400m athletes identified above. COMBINED EVENTS ANZ-HP proposes to target Combined Events as a Secondary Event Group (i.e. an Event Group in which we need dedicated national leadership) as we have a history of achieving results. Where we have had a successful WJC athlete we have a good conversion rate to World Championships (2 from 3 re Joanne Henry & Brent Newdick) Two Combined Events medals out of a total of 8 at World Junior Championships. The Combined Events athletes are very durable and we historically receive a good return (i.e. multiple Major Championship) from these athletes re: - Simon Poelman 2 OGs + 3 WCs (+ 4 CGs) - Joanne Henry 1 OG + 3 WCs (+ 3 CGs) - Brent Newdick 1 OG + 2 WCs (+ 2 CGs) ~ still competing and on track for Top 8 in Rio - Doug Pirini 1 OG + 1 WCs (+ 2 CGs) We tend to have eras in this Event Group and we are currently in the middle of such an era : Currently Brent Newdick is tracking for a Top 8 performance in Rio and we have some quality emerging Combined Events athletes (i.e. Portia Bing, Paige Harwood and Nick Gerrard) Pole Vault In order to produce quality decathletes, we need to ensure that we have a quality pole vault programme in place. We will continue to employ Jeremy McColl part-time as the Event Group Coach for pole vault. This will enable Jeremy to continue to train young pole vaulters and run camps for prospective decathletes who need pole vault training. The programme will be based out of the Auckland ANZ-HP Training Centre and will consist of: One part time event group coach 3 camps per year in Auckland Adequate facilities and event specific service providers ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 11

12 5.2 ENSURE QUALITY COACHING IS PROVIDED FOR OUR ELITE ATHLETES Implement the ANZ-HP Coaching Plan Instigate the ANZ-HP Coaching Plan For further information refer to the Athletics New Zealand website: In particular: Package an Athletics New Zealand Performance Coach Qualification (ANZ- PCQ) within the Athletics NZ Coach Education Framework for event groups (see below) Assist HPSNZ Carded Coaches to develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and prepare Prime Minster Scholarship applications in consultation with our HPSNZ Coaching Consultant. Introduce an Alumni category for coaches who have been in the carded coach programme for a few years who may not need full support, but still have some access to a coach advisor, PM Scholarships. Review the ANZ-HP Coaching Plan that was developed in February 2012 with the incoming Athletics New Zealand Coach and Officials Development Manager. ANZ-HP Programme Coaches for Targeted and Secondary Event Groups During 2011 and 2012 ANZ-HP was allocated funding to employ Programme Coaches for a period of 18 months. The employed coaches included Matt Dallow (throws, full time), Andrew Maclennan (combined events, sprints and relays, full time), Maria Hassan (distance, full time), Didier Poppe (throws, part time) and Joe Hunter (hurdles, part time). As a result of reviewing the impact of the employed coaches and preparing this current plan, we propose to move to the following model for the next four year cycle. Details regarding these roles are in Appendix 6. ANZ-HP Event Group Coaches for Other Event Groups In addition to the employed programme coaches identified above, we need to have some provision for event group leadership in other event groups (e.g. we will pay a small honorarium to non targeted event group coaches to enhance the spirit of the event group via camps etc). The appointment of these positions will be attached to either the Auckland or Christchurch Training Centres, depending on the location of the preferred candidates. These coaches will work closely with carded athletes and Performance Potential Squad (formerly Rio Squad) members and coaches from these event groups. ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 12

13 Carded Coaches 2013 We currently have 14 carded coaches on our programme. We recently introduced an alumni card for coaches who have been in the system for a while and have progressed to a stage where their needs have changed. These coaches will still have access to apply for Prime Minister s Scholarships and will have access to an HPSNZ coach consultant as needed. This opens up some space for us to card young up and coming coaches in our programme. Coach Athletes Category Comments Maria Hassan Angie Smit (2), Hannah Newbould (3), Performance + ANZ-HP Programme Coach - Distance Brad Mathas (3), Rebekah Greene (2) Joe Hunter Frazer Wickes (3) & 4x4 relay, Performance + ANZ-HP Programme Coach Hurdles Josh Hawkins (3), Tama Toki (3), Coach Accelerator App. Performance Potential Squad athletes Jeremy McColl Brent Newdick (2), Eliza McCartney (3), Performance + Promising coach for the future Nick Southgate (3) ANZ-HP Event Group Coach Pole Vault Matt Dallow Leesa Lealaisalanoa (3), TeRina Keenan Performance ANZ-HP Programme Coach Throws (3), Liz Lamb (3), Siositina Hakeai (2) Steve Willis (also Para) Jake Robertson (2), Zane Robertson (2), Performance ANZ-HP Programme Coach Distance advisor to Nick Willis (1), Tim Prendergast (Para), Nikki Hamblin (2) Raylene Bates (also Para) Holly Robinson (Para) Performance Established coach of Paralympic throwers Didier Poppe Matt Bloxham (Performance Performance ANZ-HP Programme Coach Throws Potential Squad) Paul Hamblyn Performance Potential Squad athletes Performance Former coach of Nikki Hamblin Promising coach for the future Chris Williams Monique Williams (2), Performance Promising coach for the future Kristie Baillie (3) Brent Booker Mike Cochrane (3) Performance Promising coach for the future Ed Fern N/A Performance ANZ-HP Event Group Lead - Jumps Very capable coach but limited access to athletes as lives in Hawera Debbie Strange Stuart Farquhar (1) Alumni ANZ-HP Programme Coach - Throws Andrew Maclennan Tom Walsh (2) Alumni ANZ-HP Programme Coach Combined Events & Men s 4x400m ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 13

14 Implement a Performance Coach Qualification In 2013, ANZ-HP plan to implement a Performance Coach Qualification (PCQ) with the intention of: Setting a bench mark of coaching competency to work with carded athletes Ensuring coaches of carded athletes can effectively plan and implement an Individualised Performance Plan (IPP) Setting a bench mark of coaching competency to travel with black singlet teams Providing a foundation for establishing an ANZ-HP culture and ethos Maximising the effectiveness for linking talented athletes with competent coaches Ensuring that our coaches of carded athletes can effectively utilise Athlete Performance Support (APS) Assisting coaches to up skill based on the initial assessment (where feasible) TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PCQ 1 Dec 2012 Employ 1 full time PCQ consultants for 6 months to: Develop the competencies and underpinning knowledge components to achieve the ANZ-PCQ Develop the assessment protocols to ensure the quality and value of the ANZ-PCQ through a rigorous assessment system Develop clear guidelines that align the ANZ-PCQ with the intake into the HPSNZ Carded Coach Scheme (i.e. guidelines that allow Athletics NZ in consultation with key stakeholders to identify coaches to be targeted to become Performance Coaches by assisting them to achieve the ANZ-PCQ while supported by the HPSNZ Carded Coach Scheme) Align the sport specific components of the ANZ-PCQ with the generic Coach Education/Development components that can be addressed by the HPSNZ Carded Coach Scheme It is envisaged that the consultant will continue on part-time 1 Oct 2013 Begin coach assessments 1 Dec 2013 All employed coaches, carded coaches assessments completed 31 Apr 2014 All coaches of carded athletes assessments completed 2014 onwards Conduct assessments of emerging coaches on a case by case basis Incorporate a personal coach support payment for coaches of ANZ-HP Carded Athletes with an ANZ-PCQ 2015 onwards Minimise the number of carded athletes who are not linked with a personal coach that holds the ANZ-PCQ Cease endorsing Prime Minister s Scholarships for athletes that are planning to move to an environment that does not enable them access a personal coach that holds the ANZ-PCQ (e.g. USA Universities do not offer scholarships to athletes away from their coaches) ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 14

15 5.3 ENSURE PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY Over the past 4 years we have lifted the standard of planning and management of our carded athletes. However, we recognise that in order to achieve our performance targets and programme objectives, we need to be even more rigorous in ensuring athletes and coaches meet our criteria for retaining carding. Consequently, we will initiate a new carding structure for 2013, restructure some ANZ-HP roles, ensure quality planning and implement a new selection process to enhance performance accountability. Proposed Carding Structure 2013 From December 2012 we will introduce a revised approach to carding emphasising: Objective entry points for Levels 1, 2 and 3 Clear exit or down-carding strategies for athletes Greater clarity re entry and exit points for all carding levels Greater clarity re entry and exit points for Performance Potential Squad Clear strategy re duty of care support for long-term injured athletes 1 Tracking towards a Podium finish at the 2016 Olympic Games 2 Tracking towards a Top 8 finish at the 2016 Olympic Games 3 Tracking towards a Top 16 finish at the 2016 Olympic Games as well as a Podium finish at 2020 or for younger athletes - tracking towards a Podium finish at 2020 Proposed roll out January 2013: Current carded athletes will be listed as either 1, 2 or 3 for the purposes of service allocation Athletes will be reviewed in April (post domestic season) based on the new structure U20 athletes carded at level 3 will be carded for 2 years, then will be reviewed yearly (2+1+1) year olds carded at level 3 will be reviewed yearly (1+1+1) Athletes can move down from level 1 to 2, and on a case by case basis from 2 to 3 (i.e. age related) Restructure of HP roles ANZ-HP is in the process of restructuring some roles within the programme. The establishment of National Training Centre Managers will mean that coaches will now be more accountable for IPPs. The Training Centre Managers will be responsible for signing off IPPs, in consultation with the ANZ-HP Programme Coaches. The establishment of the Training Centre Managers will cover day to day IPP management, which will keep the HP Director slightly removed which will be beneficial during the formal review process. See Appendix 5 for updated job descriptions. ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 15

16 Quality Performance Planning Quality Performance Planning is critical to the success of the programme. It gives the coaches and providers more accountability by clearly outlining the gaps and the strategies to meet these gaps. The ANZ-PCQ will also have a positive impact on planning as coaches with the PCQ will be required to prepare a quality IPP for their athlete(s). Instigate the ANZ Selection Process Implement the Terms of Reference Athletics New Zealand Selection Process which is available on the Athletics New Zealand website to: Ensure that the Athletics New Zealand Selection Process is focused on supporting ANZ-HP targets and objectives. Improve the process for setting Selection Policies for Black Singlet Teams that align to the ANZ-HP 2016 Performance Goals and a Top 16 Selection Philosophy. Ensure that Selection Policies for Black Singlet competitions encourage early selection (i.e. at the end of the domestic season) based on clearly communicated objective standards, so that as many athletes as possible can complete at least a 3 month training cycle between being selected and the competition (i.e. minimise the chasing qualifiers scenario). Reduce the likelihood for distraction from Silver and White Team selections and logistical matters (i.e. ANZ-HP staff have the responsibility of coordinating non ANZ-HP representative teams as well as ANZ-HP teams and initiatives). Associated challenges include: Changes to the Athletics New Zealand Selection process may be seen by a number within the Athletics New Zealand fraternity as a threat (i.e. it threatens the traditional approach to selection in NZ. The ANZ-HP Director could be side-tracked with political/philosophical debates around this change process. 5.4 PROVIDE A WORLD CLASS TRAINING ENVIRONMENT TO PROGRAMME ATHLETES In athletics, a world class training environment is established by creating an ethos based on an elite training culture. This requires knowledgeable and passionate full-time coaches, with innovative sport specific service providers and committed athletes. In order to establish 2 ANZ-HP Training Centres (Training Centres), ANZ-HP needs to: Retain or recruit full-time coaches at the Training Centres in our Targeted Event Groups (TEGs) and Secondary Event Groups (SEGs) to: 1 Coach 5-6 carded athletes in full-time training environments 2 Coordinate and drive our TEG and SEG camps based model for carded athletes and their personal coaches that are not based at the Training Centre 3 Oversee the IPPs of the carded athletes in their Event Group 4 Mentor the progress of Performance Potential Squad athletes within their Event Group (i.e. included them and their personal coaches in National EG Camps) Develop TEG and SEG Service Provider expertise (e.g. Throws Biomechanics and Power Physiology in Auckland & Exercise Physiology and Race Analysis in Christchurch) Decrease dependence on HPSNZ multi-sport Service Providers who have limited attachment and accountability to the sport. Provide a full-time training environment for international based athletes to utilise when they are in NZ. Access adequate athletics facilities. Note: In athletics creating a world class training environment is not dependent on accessing World Class training facilities, although there are minimal facility requirements which have been identified below) Access adequate strength training facilities in the vicinity of the athletics facilities. Note: The facilities can be reasonably simple as long as the facility has the equipment to support the coaches strength training philosophy and requirements. This will vary slightly from coach to coach. Benefits of establishing National Training Centres in Auckland and Christchurch Proximity to key athletes therefore the opportunity to develop positive relationships with a critical mass of our key athletes and personal coaches Capacity to case manage the IPPs of carded athletes Capacity to case manage medical/intervention strategies of injured/ill carded athletes Capacity to create a performance environment (i.e. ANZ-HP Director, ANZ-HP Administration Staff, ANZ-HP Programme Coaches and key ANZ-HP/HPSNZ Service Providers housed together) Greater likelihood of continuity between key ANZ-HP staff and HPSNZ Service Providers attached to the ANZ-HP Training Centres ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 16

17 Establishing an ANZ-HP Auckland Training Centre at the AUT-Millennium Campus Although there are clear benefits of establishing an ANZ-HP Auckland Training Centre at the AUT-Millennium Campus there are some teething-problems and potential on-going challenges to creating an effective ANZ-HP environment. In order address or minimise the impact of these items, ANZ-HP recommends that a working group be created to oversee the establishment process over the next 12 months including: Pete Pfitzinger, HPSNZ Performance Consultant (Working Group Leader) Mike Stanley, AUT Millennium Michelle Wood, ANZ-HP Auckland Training Centre Manager As required Scott Goodman, ANZ-HP Director As required Dave Norris, Bays Cougars/Northshore Academy As required Matt Dallow re Throwing facilities items Establishing a Christchurch ANZ-HP Training Centre The Christchurch ANZ-HP Training Centre will be based at the new Athletics Centre to be built as part of the Christchurch reconstruction process. ANZ-HP plans to establish an office at or near the proposed venue by March 31st ANZ-HP staff are liaising with the Christchurch reconstruction agencies (e.g. CERA, City Council & Canterbury Athletics) as well as HPSNZ Christchurch based staff to implement a plan for the establishment of a Christchurch ANZ-HP Training Centre in conjunction with their overall Canterbury Region athletics re-development strategy. 5.5 RETAIN THE PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL SQUAD (PPS) TARGETING TOWARDS 2020 The retention of the Performance Potential Squad (formerly Rio Squad) is critical to the programme s success. The success of the programme is illustrated in Appendix 7 and discussed below. Examples of athletes who have progressed through the programme to become carded athletes are Cameron French, Portia Bing, Brad Mathas, Julia Ratcliffe and Jacko Gill. The establishment and ongoing evolution of the Rio2016 Programme and Squad structure has provided the following: Aspirational levels for emerging performance athletes A focus whereby increased interaction and subsequent resourcing of coaches can occur - Camps - Clinics - Individual visits Clear indication of the performance pathway required to become an elite performance athlete A framework for influencing athletes in their performance behaviours and outlook An ability to target the athletes who provide the best bet for future success A way of capturing those late developers who might otherwise be lost from the sport due to limited opportunity or exposure ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 17

18 The raising of standards necessary to gain selection to the pinnacle Black Singlet events has lifted the expectation levels of athletes, primarily, and coaches, reluctantly. This has caused a lifting of performance by selected teams e.g. World Junior Championships (WJC). World Youth Championships (WYC), to the point where the three age-group teams selected since the programme s inception have been: The best WYC 2011/WJC 2012 The 3rd best WJC 2010 (2nd best prior to WJC 2012) In addition, the WJC 2010 team was the biggest ever selected with the hardest standards ever set. Support for the Rio Programme was provided through: Employment of Terry Lomax as Rio 2016 Performance Project Manager* Event Group Camps for squad members Financial assistance to squad members For the period we will be following the same principles for identifying athletes to be included in the PPS. The cost effectiveness of the PPS programme based delivery model provides more bang for the buck, influencing the greatest number of potential performance athletes possible. This links logically through to the more individualised needs based delivery at Level 3 supported by the programme. The effect being that greater focus can be put on performance behaviours which are required by the successful High Performance athlete. The earlier we can influence behaviours the greater the chance of harnessing the athlete resource potential. The evidence shows how effectively the current programme has accelerated the emergence of 2016 contenders after only 2 years. Given the increased lead in time towards 2020 that the PPS would have available, the stated goals of the programme become more realistically obtainable. However, the leadership and support will be significantly improved by: Event Group Camps conducted by our programme coaches for TEGs and SEGs For non-teg athletes we will be providing better support through the Training Centres Financial assistance to squad members *Terry Lomax as the Christchurch Training Centre Manager will still have overall responsibility of the squad. 5.6 PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ATHLETES TRANSITIONING TO INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION As a young elite athlete based in New Zealand, it is incredibly daunting and challenging to make the step to racing as an international athlete. The introduction of the High Performance Development Tour in 2011 has given the opportunity for identified athletes to race in Europe with the support of management and coaches. However, this has come at a big cost to ANZ- HP in terms of funding and time. We need an individual with the appropriate international experience, the contacts and the time to get our young elite athletes into international competitions that will assist with their development. Rather than our athletes being picked up by an international agent with no affiliation to New Zealand, we would like to work with someone identified by us who will work with the athlete s long term development and success at World Championships and Olympic Games in mind. We also recognise that at some stage our athletes will need management above and beyond what ANZ-HP can currently provide. Again, rather than our young elite athletes being managed by a manager with no affiliation to New Zealand and signing a contract with no real understanding of what they are signing, we would prefer to set them up with someone we have identified who will play that role for 2 years as the athlete makes the transition to an international athlete. ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 18

19 ANZ-HP aim to provide support to these athletes by: Identify and employ/contract our own Athletics New Zealand Agent By the end of the domestic season 2013 (April), ANZ-HP is aiming to have identified someone to work for 2 years with 5-6 of our emerging athletes to assist them in making the transition to international competition. We would like to either pay an established agent a retainer to support these athletes or register our own ANZ-HP agent. Introduce a Manager &/or PR Mentor Programme ANZ-HP recognises the need for our young emerging athletes to have management support as they attempt to break through to the international level. We would like to contract someone for 2 years from April 2013 to take on this task for 5-6 of our emerging athletes. ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 19

20 6.0 ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 2013 AND BEYOND: The organisational structure for 2013 and beyond is outlined below. This is based on the model of having two National Training Centres (Auckland and Christchurch). Programme Coaches now sit directly under the National Training Centre Managers, rather than the HP Director. ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 20

21 7.0 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION STRUCTURE The following table shows the scope of competitions and tours for the years leading up to Rio Black Singlet Senior Black Singlet Junior Silver Singlet International Tours Warm Weather camps Olympic, World World Junior/World World Uni Europe Asia America Oceania Champs, Youth Games, Youth Commonwealth Olympics 2016 OG: Rio de Janeiro WJC: N/A N/A or OG Selected Aus event group USA/BRA/ PPS Yr 1&2 tour ARG, PPS Yr 1 CAN/ USA 2015 WC: Beijing WYC: TBA WUG: Kwanju N/A or Level 3: OG Aus event group JAP/KOR Probables PPS Yr 1&2 tour USA/BRA /ARG USA Altitude Level 2&3 throws: US West Coast 2014 CWG: Glasgow WJC: Eugene YOG: Nanjing N/A or Level 3: Level 2&3 Aus Camp: Cardiff event group JAP/KOR throws US PPS Yr 1&2 WIC: Sopot tour West Coast 2013 WC: Moscow WYC: Donetsk WUG: Kazan N/A or Level 3 Aus Camp: Berlin Camp: Berlin Camp: event group throws US PPS Yr 1&2 Heidelberg tour West Coast Dist: Altitude ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 21

22 8.0 ATHLETE PERFORMANCE SUPPORT The Athlete Performance Support Programme provides athletes and their coaches with access to quality providers who are experienced in our sport. The aim of the Programme is to: 1. Minimise and manage injury and illness 2. Maximise performance development through science component Athletes will be clustered in Auckland and Christchurch, so naturally there will be a focus on key providers in these locations. Angus Ross (power physiologist) will play a key role in the targeted event group of throws, as well as the secondary event groups of men s 4 x 400m relay and combined events. We see these event groups as areas in which we have the potential to succeed and the input of Angus into these event groups is vital. Simon Pearson (biomechanics) will focus primarily on middle distance, working closely with Maria Hassan (ANZ-HP Distance Coach). The roles of Lead Psychologist and Lead Nutritionist will have a focus on the targeted and secondary event groups, but will also provide support to all carded athletes. Support services for carded athletes will be delivered through a combination of bulk funded providers, and the HPSNZ provider network. The HPSNZ rehabilitation facilities in Auckland and Christchurch will be used. Athlete needs will be identified through the IPP process, which includes mandatory screenings such as musculoskeletal, medical and nutrition screens. For the targeted event groups (throws and distance), there will be camps delivered throughout the year. Service providers will be utilised for these camps and, on a case by case basis, athletes would have extended stays in conjunction with these camps to utilise coaching, facilities and service providers. ANZ-HP Athlete Performance Support Team for 2013 and Beyond To ensure optimal use of HPSNZ performance services and ANZ financial support all carded athletes and their coaches, supported by ANZ-HP staff, in conjunction with the HPSNZ Performance Planner are required to develop an individualised performance plan (IPP). The IPP consists of a sport plan and service plan. All services and support requested within an athletes service plan must relate back to the goals and gap analysis in their sport plan. ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 22

23 APPENDIX 1: Intention of establishing an MOU with Paralympics NZ As a result of recent discussions between Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) and Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) staff, both organisations have indicated their intention to commit to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) by 30 June 2013 whereby: 1 Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) will be responsible for the preparation of athletes to compete at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games from the 1/Apr/ /Dec/2016 including: Inclusion of targeted Athletes with a Disability (AWDs) within the ANZ-HP programme (e.g. AWD throwers included in the ANZ-HP able-bodied throws programme and the like) Development and delivery of an AWD Performance Potential Squad in parallel with the ANZ-HP able-bodied Performance Potential Squad Increasing the opportunities for AWD athletes within the Athletics New Zealand competition structure. 2 Athletics NZ will need to employ an ANZ-HP Paralympic Coordinator to coordinate the delivery of the programme for at least 2 days per week. The funding for this position for 2013 will need to be secured by PNZ as part of its 2013 HP funding submission to HPSNZ. 3 To ensure expectations of both organisations are being met an advisory group will be developed and meet on a quarterly basis. Prior to 30 June 2013, PNZ and ANZ staff will liaise to formalise the partnership (i.e. the details of the MoU) and clearly articulate who is responsible for what. ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 23

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25 APPENDIX 3: Review of London 2012 Performance Targets 2 MEDALS AT THE LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES Comments Not achieved Only Val medalled Our two other Level 1 Carded Athletes (i.e. Podium Campaign Funded) finished 9th (Nick Willis, Men s 1500m) & 15th Kimberley Smith (Women s Marathon) 4 X TOP 16 S AT THE LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES Comments Exceeded 1 Val Adams (1984), Finalist, 1st of 31, Women s Shot-put 2 Nick Willis (1983), Finalist, 9th of 43, Men s 1500m 3 Stuart Farquhar (1982), Finalist, 9th of 44, Men s Javelin 4 Brent Newdick (1985), 12th of 31, Men s Decathlon Note: Highest ever Olympic finish by a NZ Decathlete 5 Kim Smith (1981), 15th of 118, Women s Marathon 5 ATHLETES AGED YEARS IN 2009 (i.e. born after 1986) QUALIFYING FOR THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPICS Comments Exceeded 1 Lucy van Dalen (1988), Women s 1500m Semi-Finalist, 23rd of 45 & also qualified Women s 5000m IAAF B 15:23.54, 21/Apr/ Jacko Gill (1994), Men s Shot-put IAAF B & NZOC Standard, 20.38m, 5/Dec/2011 Note: This distance would have placed him 12th in London 3 Angela Angie Smit (1991), Women s 800m IAAF B 2:00.67, 7/Jul/ Jake Robertson (1989), IAAF B 13:22.38 on 25/May/ Zane Robertson (1989), IAAF B 3:36.53 on 29/Apr/ Nikki Hamblin (1988), IAAF A & NZOC Standard, 4:04.82, 22/Jul/2011 Also only 4 hundredth s off qualifying, Hamish Carson (1988), 3:38.04, 14/May/2012 ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 25

26 APPENDIX 4: RIO2016 Performance Project Debrief. September 2009 September 2012 CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT September 2009 November 2009 December 2009 January 2009 February 2010 March 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 July 2010 September 2010 October 2010 Oct. Dec January 2011 February 2011 May 2011 July 2011 Sept.-Dec Dec Mar 2012 April 2012 June-July 2012 September 2012 RIO 2016 Performance Project Manager employed Initial Squad Invitations Additional Squad Invitations post- NZSS Championships First Event Camp-Endurance, Christchurch First Full National Squad Camp, Wanganui Classics Tour Wanganui/Wellington/Hastings TT21 Match v Australia (Won by NZ) 4 x 400m Relay Camp Canberra/Melbourne RIO Squads named Introduction of Gold/ Silver Levels + Radar Group Introduction of Individual service Grants -RIO Gold Nth./Sth. Island Camps 4 x 400m Relay Camp Nelson National Squad/ WJC Pre-departure Camp IAAF World Junior Championships Pre-Tour: Canada IAAF World Junior Championships: Canada 2nd Best All-time* Middle Distance Camp Christchurch: CANCELLED EQ High Jump Camp Hastings Horizontal Jumps Camp Auckland Throws Coach Contact Trips National Camp Palmerston North Middle Distance Camp Hamilton RIO Gold Camp Auckland 1st Performance Development Tour-Europe: 4 weeks IAAF World Youth Championships Pre-Tour: Germany/France IAAF World Youth Championships Best Team All-time* Event Specific Camps Competition Camps Including: December/January Throws February 1st Annual W Nth v Sth 4 x 400m Relay Contest March 1st Annual M Nth v Sth 4 x 400m Relay Contest Introduction of RIO & 2020 sub-levels within Gold & Silver 1st Annual Performance Programme Orientation Camp: New Level 4 & RIO Gold Athletes and Coaches 2nd Performance Development Tour-Europe: 4 6 weeks IAAF World Junior Championships Pre-Tour: Germany/France IAAF World Junior Championships Best Team All-time* Review of Carding/Squad Levels: Introduction of Relay sub-groups ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 26

27 STATISTICAL The standards for entry into the RIO Squad are reviewed each year in line with the relevant reference levels, i.e. World Championships B Standard, World Junior Championship A Standard, World Youth Championships Standard Level Level Gold Silver Radar Declined Invitation Total RIO New In Level 4 New In Out Results from Junior Black Singlet Events: 2010 IAAF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 1 Gold 4 x Top 8: *18 pts (2 x 9th) 9 x Top 16 (+ 2 x 17th, 2 x 18th ) 2011 IAAF WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS 1 x Gold / 1 x Silver 4 x Top 8: *22 Points (1 x 9th) 7 x top 16 (+ 2 x 17th) 2012 IAAF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 1 x Gold 5 x Top 8: *22 Points (1 x 9th) 7 x top 16 (12) (+1 x 17th) ATHLETICS NEW ZEALAND 27