CRNZ will be running the National Performance Assessment (NPA) on the 1^st and 2^nd October 2020 at the HPTC in Karapiro. The assessment will comprise a number of on-water and off-water assessments.  As a guide testing includes the following:

• 2km TT (timed using Rovers)
• 300m Test (timed using Rovers)
• 30sec wingate erg test
• 1rm max bench press and pull
• 60s max reps bench pull

The purpose of the National Performance Assessment is to;

• Provide a learning opportunity for athletes and coaches
• Benchmark athletes across the performance pathway
• Gather data to help inform selection for HP squads
• Analyse and track athletes’ progress over time

The NPA is an important part of the CRNZ performance program and is open to CRNZ Paddle ID, Performance Development, High Performance program athletes and to athletes who are invited by CRNZ based on an application process.

If you have any athletes in your club that are outside of the CRNZ performance pathway programs (PID/PD/HP) that you believe are tracking towards HP program inclusion, could you please complete the attached link or encourage your athlete to complete the form by September 14^th 2020. Athletes in PID, PD and HP squads will receive an invitation and do not need to apply.  Following the application process athletes will be invited based on, previous results, current performance levels, capacity and CRNZ approval.

If you are interested in attending the NPA as a coach or in a coach development capacity please get in contact with me. NPA testing is part of the wider PID/PD camp from the 30^th September – 4^th October 2020.

Further information regarding the NPA will be in the invitation letter.

Please feel free to contact aaron.osborne@canoeracing.org.nz or polly.powrie@canoeracing.org.nz for further information.

We are implementing a quarterly forum for Club Presidents/Chairs (or their nominee club representatives). Three out of the four annual meetings will be held via Zoom. One meeting each year will be held on the Sunday evening following the Blue Lake 2 in Rotorua (venue tba).

The online forums will be held on Tuesday evenings every three months, with the first of these being held at 7pm on Tuesday 15 September 2020. We will set an agenda in advance of each meeting, which will be forwarded by email (with a Zoom link) to club admins a fortnight prior to each meeting. 

The purpose of this initiative is to build the connection between CRNZ and our clubs, and to create a regular opportunity to discuss ideas and strategies. Part of each meeting will be devoted to updating our community on CRNZ activities, with the remainder of time to be spent on hearing feedback and discussing ideas from our clubs. 

We would particularly like to focus on how we can assist clubs to build the sport at a participation level – matters regarding coaching and performance are certainly not off the table but may be better addressed through dialogue with our Performance Development Manager, Aaron Osborne, and our Development Coach, Craig Mustard.

We are happy to hear suggestions re items for discussion at the first meeting. Please forward these suggestions to CE Tom Ashley.

The 2020 – 2028 CRNZ Strategy sets out a clear vision ‘To be the World’s Best Paddling Nation’

To achieve our vision, we must have in place a strong performance system with a clear athlete pathway. A structured athlete pathway enables us to identify, track and support athletes as they transition from club paddler to podium performer. The aim of the CRNZ Performance Pathway is to ensure athletes are in the right environment, receiving the right support, at the right time, in order to maximise the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

The pathway programs has a series of opportunities that give athletes the opportunity to develop and help prepare them to one day transition to the high performance program. Athletes across the pathway will benefit from the provision of coaching expertise, training opportunities, performance support, athlete education, and exposure to high performance environments and practices.

The key competencies of the Foundation, Paddle ID and Performance Development programs are focused around:

·         The CRNZ Technical Competencies

·         Team Boat Fundamentals

·         Building Fundamental Movement Patterns, Sport Specific Strength, Power and Endurance

·         Understanding and practicing performance psychology, nutrition and athlete life strategies

Further information on the CRNZ Performance Pathway can be found: https://www.canoeracing.org.nz/high-performance/athlete-pathway

Due to the challenging start to the year we have revised the delivery plan and will continue to adapt throughout 2020-2021. We will be delivering many of the learning opportunities online, while still adapting the face to face training opportunities to maintain safe practices.

Congratulations to the following athletes below who have been selected for the following programs. Additional athletes may enter squads or progress within the pathway throughout the year. Additional athletes may also be invited into training camps throughout the year.

Coaches of athletes in each squad are encouraged to attend the training opportunities/workshops that their athletes are selected for

Performance Development (ex Pathway to Podium Program) 

Paddle ID

Foundation

25 November 2019

CRNZ are seeking expressions of interest for any coaches or managers who would like to be involved in the CRNZ Pathway Program for 2020.

The purpose of these programs is to ensure athletes are in the right environment, receiving the right support, at the right time, in order to maximise the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

The main purpose of the coaches roles is to support and develop the Foundation, Paddle ID and Pathway to Podium Squad athletes during a structured program.

The main purpose of the Managers role is to support the coaches by administrating the program/camps and ensuring the objectives of the program are met.

Both manager and coach roles may involve one or more of the following opportunities;

• Domestic camps/workshops
• Asia Pacific Sprint Regatta
• U18 World Championships Regatta

Note that these are voluntary positions. However, we are committed to exploring funding options to assist the successful coaches and manager by offering some form of remuneration/stipend. Expressions of interest close 12th January 2019.

Successful candidates will be subject to NZ Police Vetting for child protection and CRNZ policies and procedures.

Please email CRNZ Performance Development Manager, Aaron Osborne, at aaron.osborne@canoeracing.org.nz, stating what role and any tour that you may specifically be interested in. Expressions of interest close 12th January 2019.

25 November 2019

The CRNZ Canoe Sprint competition rules have been updated to align with the new ICF rule book as they apply to the racing environment in New Zealand.  The CRNZ rules contain variations to the  ICF rules as marked up in blue.

CRNZ Rules

25 October 2019

CRNZ are looking at a proposed new strategic direction to promote participation in paddling. We believe this responds to the wishes of our members and fulfills our responsibilities as set out in CRNZ’s Constitution. It will also help us to become a more sustainable organisation, less reliant on HPSNZ funding. We believe that we can continue to do what we currently do well (that is, high performance sprint kayaking, and running great sprint kayaking events in NZ), but also build a strong, vibrant sport. In order to do this, we are proposing a new strategy with three pillars: Performance, Participation and Engagement/Connectivity.

We seek input from our sporting community by 20 November 2019.  All feedback welcome.  

2020-30 Strategy Consultation 

25 October 2019

Tickets are now available for the Canoe Racing annual Sports & Recognition Awards to be held at the Holiday Inn, Tryon Street, Rotorua on Saturday 7 December.

The list of sports awards finalists includes: 

Lisa Carrington, Caitlin Ryan, Aimee Fisher, Kayla Imrie, Scott Martlew, Kurtis Imrie, Mark Watson, Gavin Elmiger, Garth Spencer, Andrew Mowlem, Teneale Hatton, Jack Wilkinson, Sam Ferkins, Olivia Brett Sean Murphy, Matt Archer, Glenn Muirhead, Daniel Brown, Gary Waller, Lynette Imrie, North Shore Club, Hawkes Bay Club.

Recognition awards will also be awarded. 

Function details are below. Please contact karen.simpson@canoeracing.org.nz for tickets.  Earlybird price of $55pp by 24 November. 

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Long-serving elected CRNZ Board Member Matt Warren will complete his second term as a Director at the upcoming AGM in February. As our constitution allows a maximum of two three-year terms on the Board, we will be seeking nominations for this elected position from November this year ahead of the election in February 2021.

Our Board is responsible for the effective and responsible governance of CRNZ, with a focus on driving progress towards our vision of becoming “the World’s Best Paddling Nation” through our three strategic pillars of Participation, Performance and Engagement as set out in the 2020-2028 CRNZ Strategy. In addition, elected Board Members serve the important function of representing our community to the Board (and via the Board to CRNZ management), and of representing CRNZ within our community. 

If you are interested in becoming a CRNZ Board Member, or you believe that another member of your club would make a good addition to our Board, please feel welcome to contact our CE, Tom Ashley, or our Chair, Jan Shearer (jan@snowsports.co.nz) for further information.

Further information on the nomination and election process will follow by way of an official notice before 20 November 2020.