Programme Purpose

Entry level development for athletes with a passion and promise in the sport
Talent Identification

Selection Criteria

Under 18

• Capable of safely navigating a national standard course
• Application (commitment) and coach endorsement required (attitude, potential)
• 6 monthly performance tracking and reviews to retain Academy membership
• 12-16 Athletes

 Programe Delivery / Benefits

• Dedicated Bronze Kouraura Squad Coach (Regular athlete contact, liaison with club coach)
• Regional / Club based training / coaching
• Bronze/Kouraura (Introduction) Academy Curriculum (IPP introduction, Tech/Tact, Balance is Better)
• HP Athlete Coaching and Mentoring
• Domestic Camps (4 camps)

Bronze / Kouraura Academy Coach

Callum Gilbert/Matt McKnight

E:  bronze@canoeslalomnz.org.nz​​​​​​​