Performance sport can be tough so it’s vital that athletes are supported throughout their journey in sport. It takes a village to raise and support an athlete; not limited to clubs, schools, athletes, coaches (club and high performance), CRNZ,  and supporters. Wellbeing is important for ensuring sustainable transitions in, during, and out of athlete pathways and high performance programmes. 

If you’re worried about something or if you have a concern or question related to your involvement in paddling, we want to address it. Communication is essential for us to resolve problems, but also for us to be aware of and deal with potential issues before problems arise. If you have wellbeing matters you would like to discuss please:

• Talk with your coach
• Talk with CRNZ Athlete Voice representatives: Caitlin Regal, Hamish Legarth (Chair), Zac Franich, Lucy Matehaere (Ngati Raukawa) and Kurtis Imrie (Whakatoohea), directly or at: crnzathletevoice@gmail.com
• Talk with HPSNZ Performance Life Advisors and/or HPSNZ Clinical Psychologists
• Talk to the GM of Performance, or the CEO
• Talk with a CRNZ board member
• Contact our independent Member Protection Advisor (MPA) at: crnzmpa@outlook.co.nz 
• Contact the Sport Integrity Commission

• CRNZ Child Protection Officer, Danika Mowlem: Danika@crnz.org
• Oranga Tamariki or the Police

Some external resources include:

• HPSNZ Athlete Wellbeing
• Just A Thought NZ mental health resources.
• Mental Health Foundation NZ
• Sport Integrity Commission NZ
• WorkSafe NZ
• Employment NZ
• Human Rights Commission

We have a number of policies in place to support wellbeing including:

• CRNZ Code of Conduct
• CRNZ Complaints and Escalation Policy
• CRNZ Child Protection Policy