High Performance Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Overview Version 1 - December 2016 (This document will be updated/amended from time to time as necessary at the discretion of Cycling New Zealand)
High Performance Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Overview 1. Aim: An athlete funding and support strategy that enables rider stability and performance 2. The Key Principles: a) Funding and support levels that enable athletes to effectively prepare and perform to their potential and ultimately deliver to the designated programme goals b) Clarity and transparency 3. Support Areas: a) Direct athlete funding including PEGs where applicable b) Athlete Carding c) Cycling Performance Hub support d) Pathway to Podium support e) PM Scholarships f) International campaign support 4. Athletes to be Supported: Cycling New Zealand will consider providing support to athletes that are aligned to one or more of the following: a) The ability to podium at the Tokyo Olympic Games b) Potential to podium at the Tokyo Olympic Games c) Contribute to Cycling New Zealand s outcomes in Tokyo d) Or targeted high performance development athletes, with the potential to deliver performance outcomes beyond (these athletes will be coming out of the Under 19 programme that will have no impact on ) 5. Mechanisms for Support: The mechanisms for this support will be through the following programmes: a) Athletes targeted in the high performance track squad b) Athletes in targeted high performance MTB, Road and BMX individual campaigns c) Athletes in the high performance athlete development programme and may be part of Cycling Performance Hub programme and/or Junior programme Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Page 2
6. Overarching Structures: Athlete Classification Athlete Funding Carding / Athlete Performance Support HP Track Squad PEGS Targeted Individual Campaigns (MTB, Road and BMX) Targeted HP Development Athletes Athlete Training Grants* PEGS Athlete Training Grants Talent Development Training Grants Carding level 1 Carding level 2 Carding level 1 Carding level 2 Carding level 3 P2P Hub support Campaign Support Core campaign support for agreed international campaigns Core campaign support for agreed international campaigns agreed on a case by case basis Contribution to campaigns agreed on case by case basis * These will primarily be targeted Tokyo athletes in our primary medal targeted events (Men s Team Sprint, Women s Team Pursuit, and Men s Team Pursuit). Secondary targeted Track events will be assessed on merit. *Athletes that form part of the squad but miss out on the starting line up for that year s pinnacle event and not qualify for a HPSNZ PEGs, but seen by Cycling New Zealand as an integral part of the team s future success. 7. High Performance Track Squad Configuration: Track Discipline Targeted Number Likely Direct Athlete Funding Men s Sprint Up to 6 athletes Eligible athletes on PEGs Rest on Athlete Training Grants Women s Up to 10 Eligible athletes on Endurance athletes PEGs Rest on Athlete Training Grants Men s Endurance Up to 10 Eligible athletes on athletes PEGs Rest on Athlete Training Grants Women s Sprint Up to 4 athletes Eligible athletes on PEGs Rest on Athlete Training Grants Likely Carding PEGs athletes Carded Level 1 Rest of athletes Carded Level 2 PEGs athletes Carded Level 1 Rest of athletes Carded Level 2 PEGs athletes Carded Level 1 Rest of athletes Carded Level 2 PEGs athletes Carded Level 1 Rest of athletes Carded Level 2 Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Page 3
8. Targeted Individual Campaigns (MTB, Road, BMX): Cycling New Zealand will consider providing support to individual athletes that are aligned to one or more of the following: The ability to podium at the Tokyo Olympic Games Potential to podium at the Tokyo Olympic Games Or contribute to Cycling New Zealand s outcomes in Tokyo 9. Direct Athlete Funding: Funding Option Value Requirements for Consideration PEGS Minimum In Targeted Track $25,000^ gross per Squad annum pro-rated In targeted MTB, Athlete Training $25,000^ gross per Road, or BMX Grants* annum pro-rated Individual Campaign Athlete $12,500^ gross per To assist targeted Development annum pro-rated HP development Training athletes transition Grants* to the HP Programme Notes Cycling New Zealand reserves the right to top up the PEGs amount and/or underwrite for multiple years * These Training Grants will be awarded at the sole discretion of the HP Director. ^ Withholding tax will be deducted from the gross monthly payments. 10. Carding Criteria Overview: Carding Level Classification Level 1 The ability to podium at the Tokyo Olympic Games Level 2 Potential to podium at the Tokyo Olympic Games Level 3 Potential to perform on the world stage beyond Or contribute to Cycling New Zealand s outcomes in Tokyo 11. Performance Hubs: a) Objectives i) The overarching objective for the Cycling Performance Hubs (Hubs) is to systematically increase the quality and quantity of riders available to the Cycling New Zealand High Performance Programme. ii) The Hubs will also: Support identified Under 23 development athletes as they prepare for the High Performance Programme. Support identified Junior/Under 19 development athletes as they prepare for the High Performance Programme. Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Page 4
Support High Performance Programme athletes regionally who are working outside of the programme to provide a return pathway to the High Performance Programme. Enable clear pathways towards Junior & Elite programmes for age group athletes Assist with the development of key regional coaches. Provide a pathway for coaches as part of HP succession planning. Assist regional organisation with athlete and coach development in the youth space. b) Support i) Cycling New Zealand s High Performance Programme will provide the Hub coaches with a high performance training blueprint to be used as a basis for their Hub training programme and integrated with athletes Individual Performance Plans (IPPs). ii) Athlete Performance Support (APS) such as strength & conditioning, and including educational components such as nutrition and psychology will be planned by the Hub coach in conjunction with Cycling New Zealand s High Performance Programme and are to be fully integrated in the athletes IPPs. iii) Other APS such as reactive medical and physiotherapy requirement will be at the discretion of Hub coach. iv) Where possible APS delivery will be linked with the P2P (Pathway to Podium) and HPSNZ Athlete Carding system. v) Other requirements will be on a case by case requirement and at the discretion of Hub coach and Cycling New Zealand s High Performance Programme. 12. Pathway To Podium Support (these athletes will be 3-5 years from podium) a) Description: i) Pathway to Podium is a nationwide talent development programme helping emerging athletes (usually in their late teens) and coaches be better prepared for the demands of a life in high performance sport. b) Details: i) Cycling New Zealand select the athletes that are demonstrating potential to be future high performance athletes (that is, likely to be carded in the next 1-3 years). High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) and each Cycling New Zealand agree on the number of athletes that will join the programme, and Cycling New Zealand then applies our selection criteria to determine what they are looking for in athletes at that particular stage of development. c) Athlete Support: i) Each athlete receives an individualised performance plan (IPP). This plan outlines process and performance goals, milestones and key development areas. In the development of their IPP, services and resources that will support the athlete to achieve their goals are assigned. ii) Athletes, coaches and parents will also attend a series of educational workshops in key athlete performance support areas that will assist the athlete s development and growth. The workshops give the athletes tools and strategies to experiment with and Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Page 5
use in training and competition. A big focus of the programme is developing self-driven athletes demonstrating positive self-management. iii) The primary Athlete Performance Support areas within Pathway to Podium are: Athlete Life Performance Psychology Nutrition for sport Strength and Conditioning Regionals may also provide additional workshops that the athletes, coaches and parents can benefit from. 13. Prime Minister s Scholarships a) Objectives i) Prime Minister s Athlete Scholarships allow athletes to undertake tertiary study and vocational qualifications while pursuing elite level sport at the same time. ii) The programme supports the achievement of tertiary and vocational qualifications while pursuing excellence in sport. The programme provides support in: a) High performance planning, including career advice to assist recipients to make wellconsidered decisions regarding Study Plans and workloads, and manage their lives effectively in the pursuit of sporting excellence. b) Financial contribution to academic fees (up to a maximum of $10,000 per year including GST if applicable). c) Financial contribution towards other study costs (up to a maximum of $5,000 per year including GST if applicable), referred to as the Study Support Allowance (SSA), which may include living expenses, study expenses (for example, exam-related fees), and books. b) To be eligible the applicant must satisfy all of the following criteria: i) Be a New Zealand citizen. ii) Be identified by HPSNZ as one of the following: a) A Carded Athlete b) An athlete who is likely to become carded within the next 6 months and as agreed by HPSNZ. c) The proposed study must fit within the athlete s Individual Performance Plan (IPP) for the next 12-month period, with study requirements that do not restrict the athlete s ability to commit to their agreed national training and competition plans. d) Submit a complete application. e) Be endorsed by Cycling New Zealand and HPSNZ leading up to and during the scholarship, which includes having an agreed study plan and/or development plan. f) Have met all athlete requirements whilst studying under the scholarship in the previous 12 months, unless HPSNZ agrees otherwise (athletes re-applying for a scholarship only). c) Cycling New Zealand is required to prioritise applications and will do so in the following order: i) Carded Level 1 ii) Carded Level 2 iii) Carded Level 3 iv) Hub riders / Pathway to Podium Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Page 6
14. Individual Campaign Support (MTB, Road, BMX) a) Background: i) For the Olympic cycle through to the Tokyo Olympic Games, Cycling New Zealand is intending to have a centralised high performance programme for Track cycling, and provide individual campaign support for targeted elite athletes that compete is MTB, Road, and BMX. b) Objectives for campaign support: i) The objective of this support it to assist athletes to achieve the agreed objectives through to and including the Tokyo Olympic Games. c) Support structures: i) Each athlete / campaign will be considered on a case by case basis taking into consideration the following factors: (1) The campaign/athletes ability to achieve an outcome in Tokyo (2) Their agreed IPP (3) Their annual financial needs (4) The financial ability of Cycling New Zealand to contribute d) Mechanisms: i) Cycling New Zealand will meet with athletes prior to the key dates below to work through their campaign plans and confirm support levels if applicable. ii) Cycling New Zealand however reserves the right to add or adjust campaigns or support levels at any time it deems necessary (such as deviations from IPPs, loss of funding to Cycling New Zealand etc.) Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Page 7
15. Key Timeframes: The dates below are indicative timeframes, and will be updated from time to time as we gain more clarity on events and dates: Code Track Squad 2017-2018 Track Squad 2018-2019 Track Squad 2019- BMX Campaign Athletes 2017 BMX Campaign Athletes 2017-2018 BMX Campaign Athletes 2018-2019 BMX Campaign Athletes 2019 - MTB Campaign Athletes 2017 MTB Campaign Athletes 2017-2018 MTB Campaign Athletes 2018-2019 MTB Campaign Athletes 2019 - Pinnacle Event Dates 2017 Track Champs 12-16 April 2018 Track Champs dates and 2018 Commonwealth Games 4-15 April 2019 Track Champs dates 2017 BMX Champs 26-30 July 2018 BMX Champs 21-27 May 2019 BMX Champs dates 2017 MTB Champs 5-10 September 2018 MTB Champs 4-9 September 2019 MTB Champs dates Indicative date to be Support Indicative communicated timeframe Track 1 May 2017 15 May 2017 to 12 May 2018 29 April 2018 13 May 2018 12 May 2019 30 August BMX 27 January 2017 30 January 2017-26 August 2017 13 August 2017 27 August 2017-23 June 2018 Notes 10 June 2018 24 June 2018-30 August MTB 27 January 2017 30 January 2017 7 October 2017 24 September 2017 8 October 2017 6 October 2018 23 September 2017 7 October 2018-30 August Date subject to Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Page 8
Code Road Campaign Athletes 2017 Road Campaign Athletes 2017-2018 Road Campaign Athletes 2018-2019 Road Campaign Athletes 2019 - Pinnacle Event Dates 2017 Road Champs 17-24 September 2018 Road Champs 23-30 September 2019 Road Champs dates Indicative date to be Support Indicative communicated timeframe Road 27 January 2017 30 January 2017 15 October 2017 9 October 2017 13 October 2017 28 October 2018 15 October 2018 29 October 2018-30 August Cycling Performance Hubs Hubs Squads 2017/18 May 2017 1 May 2017-30 April 2018 Hubs Squads May 2018 1 May 2018 30 2018/19 April 2019 Hubs Squads May 2019 1 May 2019 30 2019/20 April Pathway to Podium 2017 intake April 2017 1 April 31 March 2018 intake April 2018 1 April 31 March 2019 intake April 2019 1 April 31 March Prime Minister s Scholarship 2018 30 November 20 December applications to outcome advised by HPSNZ close HPSNZ 2019 30 November applications to HPSNZ close 30 November applications to HPSNZ close 20 December outcome advised by HPSNZ 20 December outcome advised by HPSNZ Notes Finalised at the conclusion of the Age Group Road Nationals Nominations to HPSNZ Note: there will possibly be a midyear intake at the discretion of HPSNZ Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Page 9
16. HPSNZ Links: Carding - http://www.hpsnz.org.nz/athletes/carding PEGs - http://www.hpsnz.org.nz/funding/who-we-invest/performance-enhancement-grants PM Scholarships - http://hpsnz.org.nz/investments-and-scholarships/scholarships/athletescholarships 17. Cycling New Zealand Internal References: a) Cycling New Zealand Carding Guidelines doc ID 21380 & 19636 b) Cycling New Zealand Athlete Agreements doc ID 23550 c) PEGs and Training Grant Procedures ID 19636 Athlete Funding and Support 2017- Page 10