Triathlon New Zealand HIgh Performance Programme Squad Selection Policy
To become a member of the High Performance squad you must meet the selection policies below and;
- You must be a current TRIBE member
- You must be in good standing with Triathlon New Zealand
- You must consent to submit to all requirements of the doping control programme of World Anti Doping Association (WADA) and Drug Free Sport NZ (DFSNZ)
Effective February 3, 2012
INTRODUCTION:
This purpose of this document is to outline the selection policies for Triathlon New Zealand's High Performance squads effective of 3rd February 2012. This selection policy is designed to provide an appropriate pathway for athletes to reach world championship and Olympic level success.
The first squad selection will be on the 18th April 2012. Post this selection, Triathlon New Zealand (Tri NZ) reserves the right to alter this selection policy document.
Following the ITU World Triathlon Series Finale in Auckland, squads will be reviewed and reselected. This squad selection process will begin on the 26th October 2012. This selection of athletes will be based on results achieved from the period 1st April 2012 - 21st October 2012.
In reaching the performance criteria outlined in this document, the athlete and coach will be sent an IPP document and induction information. To qualify for selection to Triathlon New Zealand's High Performance squad the athlete's IPP document must be signed off by Triathlon New Zealand's High Performance coaches.
The IPP document represents:
o A demonstrable intent to train and race domestically and internationally
o A commitment to attend national camps both domestically and internationally
o A commitment to learn and develop
o A commitment to work within the Tri NZ team culture
o A willingness to engage transparently with Tri NZ High Performance staff
o A willingness to assist Tri NZ to grow the sport
Below represents the timeline of selection and requested document delivery:
SQUADS AND CRITERIA:
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DEVELOPMENT SQUAD |
AGE: 15-18 on entry To be eligible for selection into this squad an athlete must meet one of the below performance criteria and the TT Criteria. Performance Criteria: 1. 2012 U19 Oceania/NZ Triathlon Championships – within 2% of the winner. 2. 1st U19 NZL Male and 1st NZ U19 Female at 2012 Kinloch OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup. 3. 2011 U19 World Championships – within 3% of overall winner's time. TT Criteria: · Meet the swim and run TT criteria for this squad as per the TRI NZ High Performance 2012 Squad TT Policy. TRI NZ HP U19 Discretionary Considerations:
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OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT SQUAD |
AGE: 17-20 on entry, 19-24 on exit U23 Performance Criteria: To be eligible for selection into this squad an athlete must meet two of the below criteria and the TT Criteria:
TT Criteria:
TRI NZ HP U23 Discretionary Considerations:
**U23s meeting elite criteria below can use these criteria as one of their two selection criteria. Elite Performance Criteria: To be eligible for selection into this squad you must meet two of the below criteria:
TRI NZ HP Elite Discretionary Considerations:
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OLYMPIC PODIUM SQUAD |
Performance Criteria: To be eligible for selection into this squad an athlete must meet two of the below criteria: 1. 2012 Sydney WTS race or any 2011 WCS race; Top 10* 2. 2012 Mooloolaba World Cup or 2011 World Cup podium * 3. 2011 ITU Points list WR of Top 16 or better Your two criteria can be from 2x WC Podiums or two x WTS top 10s TRI NZ HP Elite Discretionary Considerations: · Injury or illness but has previously met discretionary or performance criteria. · An athlete whom may aid Tri NZ HP to meet the strategic objectives for a pinnacle event. |
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MULTIPLE OLYMPIAN SQUAD |
Performance Criteria: · Ability to repeat/improve on Top 8 Olympic Performance. |
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NB: WTSF: World Triathlon Series Finale, WR: World Ranking, WC: World Cup, WCS: World Championship Series ( 2011 terminology), WTS: World Triathlon Series, TT: Time Trial |
Triathlon NZ High Performance 2012 Time Trial Policy
2012 Development and Olympic Development Squads
1. Time Trial Criteria
1.1 This time trial policy is for athletes who have already achieved the performance criteria in the nominated selection races (see separate squad selection policy).
1.2 To confirm selection for the Development and Olympic Development squads all athletes must submit a 400m swim (50m pool – no wetsuit) and a 5km track run time trial result to National Coach or Assistant National Coach by the 16th April 2012.
1.3 These time trials (TT's) need not be performed on the same day but must be completed before the 16th of April 2012 and be endorsed by a credited person set by the National Coach or Assistant National Coach.
1.4 As it is a big step up from racing U19 sprint distance to U23 Olympic distance we recognise there needs to be a progression, therefore the TT times are slightly easier in your first year out of U19s.
1.5 In order to be eligible to be considered for selection into the squads, athletes must achieve the following minimum results in the TT's below in both the swim and run. However, if they are world class at this stage of their triathlon development (world class is considered as a performance within 15% of the world best) in either 400m swim or 5km run and within 4% of the swim time or 2% of the run times (see world class times below in 1.7) they will be considered for selection. This is aligned with our discretionary criteria as stipulated in our squad selection policy:
Development Squad
Male
Female
400m swim (50m pool) no wetsuits
4.45.00
5.00.00
400m swim (25m pool) no wetsuits
4.38.20
4.53.20
5km track run
15.45.00
17.45.00
5km 'Grass Track' run
16.04.00
18.04.00
Olympic Development Squad 1st year out of U19s
Male
Female
400m (50m pool) no wetsuits
4.43.00
4.57.00
400m swim (25m pool) no wetsuits
4.36.20
4.50.20
5km track run
15.40.00
17.40.00
5km 'grass track' run
15.59.00
17.59.00
Olympic Development Squad
Male
Female
400m swim (50m pool) – no wetsuits
4.40.00
4.55.00
400m swim (25m pool) - no wetsuits
4.33.20
4.48.20
5km track run
15.30.00
17.30.00
5km 'grass track' run
15.49.00
17.49.00
Note: 1. For the swim TT the swimmer must be in a lane on their own and is allowed to have a dive start, they may have a pace maker in a lane next to them.
Note: 2. For the run TT the runner will be allowed a pace maker however, the pace maker is not allowed to touch the athlete attempting the TT in any way.
1.6 If an athlete fails either/both TT's the first time, they will have one more chance (maximum of two chances per discipline) as long as it is done before the 16th of April 2012.
1.7 World Class triathlon times:
Development Squad World Class
Male
Female
400 swim (50m pool) – no wetsuits
4:25.00
4:43.00
400m swim (25m pool) - no wetsuits
4.18.20
4.36.20
5km Track Run
14:48.00
16:42.00
5km 'Grass Track' run
15.07.00
17.01.00
Olympic Development Squad World Class
Male
Female
400m swim (50m pool) – no wetsuits
4:13.00
4:35.00
400m swim (25m pool) - no wesuits
4.06.20
4.28.20
5km track run
14:48.00
16:42.00
5km 'grass track' run
15.07.00
17.01.00
