Triathlon New Zealand's 2012 High Performance Squads:
Junior Development:
Sam Ward
Mikayla Nielsen Subject to passing swim TT by July 20
Maddie Dillon Subject to passing swim and run TT by July 20
Elise Salt Subject to passing run TT by July 20
Aaron Barclay Subject to passing run TT by Oct 20
Andrew Ranford Subject to passing swim TT by July 20 and run TT by Oct 20
Development:
Sophie Corbidge
Bryce McMaster
Simonne Ackermann Subject to passing swim and run TT by July 20
Rebecca Kingsford Subject to passing run TT by July 20
Teresa Adam
Tom Davison Subject to passing run TT by July 20
Olympic Development:
Clark Ellice
Tony Dodds
Debbie Tanner
Nicky Samuels
Ryan Sissons
Kris Gemmell
Kate McIlroy
Olympic Podium:
Bevan Docherty
Andrea Hewitt
Triathlon Coach Support for the Olympic Team
Greg Fraine is the team leader and the support team is announced as follows;
Stephen Sheldrake
Tim Brazier
Chris Pilone
Thank you to all who applied, we had a great number of good quality applicants to select from.
Squad Selection
Hi everyone, naming of the squads was due out April 18th, due to Olympic Selection announcement the naming of the squads has been delayed slightly.
U23 Triathlon World Champs Team Announced (Provisional)
Female Team
1. Simone Ackermann
2. Sophie Corbidge (subject to time trial)
3. Rebecca Kingsford (subject to time trial)
1st reserve. Teresa Adam (subject to time trial)
Male Team
1. Tom Davison (subject to time trial
2. Bryce McMaster (subject to time trial)
1st reserve. Mike Phillips (subject to time trial)
Triathlon New Zealand is requesting applications for the following position to support the New Zealand Triathlon Team for the 2012 London Olympic Games:
Triathlon Coach Support
This role supports preparation of the NZ Olympic Triathlon Team for the 2012 London Olympic Games from 20th April through completion of the Games.
Applicants who consider they are eligible and able to meet the requirements for the above position can view further information via this link
E-mail applications only accepted – please forward to:
Rachel.brown@triathlon.org.nz by April 20th
The time commitment required for these roles is significant and must not be underestimated.
· The athletes selected for the Olympic Team will play a role in the selection of this candidate
· The selection will be ratified by the Tri NZ Board
Download the Position Description here
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Position Description |
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Title: High Performance Coach Support |
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Responsible to: National Coach |
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Role Type: Contract from April 20th to August 14th |
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Works with: High performance team, HPSNZ providers and athletes |
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Staff responsibility: Nil |
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Location: N/A |
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Purpose: To create an environment for Triathlon New Zealand's Olympic Games Triathletes to maximise their performance in London 2012. The Support Coach will work closely with the Triathlon New Zealand National Coach to plan all aspects of the New Zealand team's involvement in the 2012 Olympic Games including pre-event preparation, requirements in the UK and race requirements. |
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Key responsibilities
Liaise with the National Coach, New Zealand Coaches and their athletes before and during the camp and build-up. Coordinate and liaise with appointed HP Sports Physiotherapist and relevant Medical support personnel of Tri NZ and the NZOC.
Liaise with the squad in the coordination of group training sessions and oversee specific sessions when required by individual athletes and their Coaches. Conduct, when required specific monitoring and testing of athletes.
Liaise with National Coach and carry out all logistical support necessary to assist in team members travel, meals, medical support as necessary ie must be prepared to drive athletes from/to training, make medical bookings, take to grocery stores, take to social outings etc
Within 21 days of completion of the Olympic Games, the Support Coach will be required to submit a detailed report summarising their role and input during this campaign.
Ensure all team members are familiar with drug testing procedures and attend drug tests.
Stakeholder relations:
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Success Criteria / Performance Measures: The success of this role will principally be measured by: · Athletes lose minimal days of training due to injury · Athletes operational needs are met in a timely and supportive manner |
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Desired Capabilities / competencies: This role is critical to the continued success of triathlon on the world stage, and as such requires: · Leadership ability: can lead daily, or weekly training sessions through managing pool space, coordinating transport, running key sessions for athletes and directing sport science support (e.g. managing massage requests) · Superior speed and ability to learn: able to work independently has the ability to learn Tri NZ operating systems and puts these into practice immediately. · Planner: efficient and able to follow protocol and direction, but equally can show initiative and can communicate well, is efficient and able to follow plans yet has the ability to adapt to emerging and new plans while in the ‘field' · Team player: Non-invasive approach, relates well to others and understands that they are committing to something greater themselves and will always put the performance and ‘health' of athletes before personal gains. Furthermore, is able to manage or avoid conflict of interests. Doesn't over-identify their role in the athlete's performance. "Is available to the athlete but not in the way.” · Self-Discipline: for example, manages self through healthy day-to-day living (e.g., eats well, cleanliness in team accommodation). Creating the optimal environment for the athletes is paramount and an element of this is achieved by managing self well around athletes. · Self-Awareness: Relates well to others and is able to assess athletes and staff in pressure training or racing environments, and manage themselves appropriately. Shows emotion around celebration and commiseration but places this in context by providing the best environment for the athletes and staff. · Passionate: loves the sport of triathlon and loves High Performance. Loves Kiwis winning!!! · Adaptable and self-starter: doesn't require ‘handholding.' · Calm and positive: Under pressure can use humour, experience and evidence-based strategies to get the best out of the athletes in pressure Olympic environment. · Knows whole sport well: and has had considerable experience at the ‘coal-face' of elite triathlon. · Intuitive: Knows what needs to be done can see jobs and tasks that need to be done outside their daily brief (i.e., run sheets). · Knows what it takes to medal by working hard to provide the optimal Olympic preparation environment for Tri NZ athletes. · Humble |
In particular, the Support Coach must agree:
- To conduct themselves in a proper manner so as not to bring themselves, Triathlon New Zealand, the NZOC, IOC, HPSNZ or the Team into disrepute
- Not to make, comment, issue, authorise, offer or endorse any public criticism or statement having or designed to have a prejudicial effect on the interests of Triathlon New Zealand, the NZOC, the IOC, HPSNZ or the team
- To conduct themselves in such a manner as to obtain and maintain their best possible physical fitness and health to carry out their duties to the Team to the best of their ability.
Note: The athletes in the Team will play a role in the selection of this candidate
The Tri NZ Board will ratify the chosen candidate
2013 Elite Duathlon Selection Policy now available
see selection and carding section
U19 Triathlon World Champs Team Announced (Provisional)
Female Team
1. Mikayla Nielsen
2. Maddie Dillon
3. Elise Salt
Male Team
1. Sam Ward
2. Troy McAlister (subject to time trial)
3. Tom McLaughlin (subject to time trial)
Long Distance Duathlon Elite Team Announced
Melanie Burke
Tri NZ DUATHLON Elite Selection Policy
Please note updated deadlines:
Selection nomination forms by March 5th (process online) http://www.triathlon.org.nz/selection-applications-2012/Selection-Applications
Teamannounced 14 days later March 19th
Time trials completed by 15th June 2012 (all run time trials are now 5km, spikes allowed)
Triathlon New Zealand High Performance HP squad selection policy
Letter of intent
Tri NZ would like to inform you of the progressions that are taking place within Triathlon New Zealand's (Tri NZ) High Performance programme in regards to selection criteria, and how we support selected athletes.
Triathlon, as with most Olympic sports, is evolving fast. Over the past three years New Zealand has maintained its place as one of the top nations in triathlon - our aim is to be the leader.
To maintain and improve our ranking in the sport on an international level, Tri NZ needs to recognise shifts in performance within its selection criteria and organisational support structure. Therefore, from a philosophical perspective it is crucial we continue to take a dynamic and fluid approach to selection criteria, Olympic pathways and High Performance planning documents. This will promote and encourage a higher level of performance, which will in turn result in Kiwi athletes performing with distinction at pinnacle events.
You may be aware that a High Performance review is currently underway to assess whether we are supporting our athletes appropriately in development towards success at pinnacle events. This is the first step in our dedication to ensuring we are maximising available resources in developing New Zealand triathletes.
Our second step is to evolve our selection policies.
Over the past three years our selection policies have remained static, and we have seen growth in the High Performance squads as athletes have strived to reach these goals. It is fantastic to see athletes reaching higher levels of performance than what had been set in the previous Olympic cycle. However, these levels of performance are no longer tracking towards world class performances at the international elite level. Tri NZ sees it necessary to reassess the criteria for selection into the High Performance squads, and also World Triathlon Series events.
Recently, the Tri NZ High Performance team released revised squad selection criteria which will be actioned in April. This is stage one in aligning our selection policies with performances that are tracking towards distinction at pinnacle events. It also ensures that we are investing in talent - effectively quality over quantity. Criteria will be further progressed for our next selection dates and these will be released in due course.
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH OLYMPIC FESTIVAL 2013
Please see the selection policy for this festival in our selection and carding section
Please note the age restrictions and that this trip is self funded, we hope that like last time we will be able to reimburse some costs.
2012 ELITE AQUATHON SELECTION POLICY
The elite aquathon selection policy is finalised in the selection and carding section
Please note that the announcement of team date is not until 37 days out from the race and the appeal date is 4 days from the announcement date and MUST be sent in via email. The reason for this is the tight deadlines from the International Triathlon Union regarding entries.
2012 WELLINGTON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – CONTACT CUP (Elite/U23/U19)
You may or may not be aware that the Oceania Championships are being help in Devonport, Australia in 2012. The Oceania Triathlon Union's (OTU) mandate is to rotate it each year between NZ and Australia.
In 2012 Triathlon Australia (TA) awarded the event to Devonport. Tri NZ and TA discussed the need to ensure that there wasn't a clash with the Contact Cup in Wellington. Unfortunately, this transpired to be unsuccessful due to Tasmanian State government contracts with the event promoter.
Initial thoughts were that the number of athletes that would travel to Devonport to race would not dramatically affect the Contact Cup field for Wellington. However, what has recently emerged is that it is now a selection race for U23 and U19 athletes as well as an ITU Points race in Olympic year for elite. Consequently it has dramatically affected the number of athletes who will race in Wellington and therefore the viability of the race.
Therefore, and with regret, we have decided to remove the Contact Cup from the Wellington programme for 2012. In addition, the decision has been made to award the National Championship Elite Open, U23 and U19 titles on the Devonport races.
All other events at Wellington remain the same with an additional feature race; the ‘Team Triathlon. This is a new form of racing whereby teams of four will each swim bike and run through a short course, tagging their team mate at the end. If you feel that neither, the Age Group race or the team's event satisfies you, we will happily provide you with a full refund immediately.
Please contact Tri NZ Event Director Haidee Stratford (cc'd) to communicate which race, if any, you intend to now participate in so this change can be made. We also ask you to please contact us with any questions or concerns.
We apologise for this unfortunate but unavoidable situation.
Yours faithfully,
CRAIG WAUGH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Cc: Haidee Stratford
U23 selection policy is now complete, please click on selection and carding to view.
U19 Selection Policy for 2012 World Champs
Full criteria and information in the carding and selection tab in the elite section of the Tri NZ website.
Prime Minister Scholarships for 2012 applications online on the SPARC website
More information in the Scholarship tab in the elite section of the Tri NZ website.
World Champs Auckland 2012
The Auckland ITU World Cup 2011 is only open for entries into Elite Men and Women categories there is no Junior (U19) or U23 category in this event. Elite entry will be through the National Federation as per the ITU World Cup Qualification Criteria.
http://www.triathlon.org/images/uploads/ituevents_qualification-criteria-triathlon-world-cup-2011_2011-02-07.pdf
NZ athletes who wish to enter the World Cup in the Elite Category need to contact Tri NZ as below:
Non-HP Programme Athletes: claire.attwood@triathlon.org.nz
HP Programme Athletes: marlene.lucas@triathlon.org.nz
Athletes that don't meet the Elite Qualification criteria for the Auckland ITU World Cup 2011 should enter the Age Group event.
