Programme Purpose

Entry level development for athletes with a passion for the sport and future potential to NZ Junior team selection
Talent Identification

Selection Criteria

• Under 18
• Podium performance at NZSS and/or NZ National Championships 
• Evidence based tracking to achieve NZ Junior team selection standards in the next 12 months
• Application (commitment) and coach endorsement required (attitude, potential) 
• 6 monthly reviews to retain Academy membership
• 8-12 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)
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Access to subsidised water sessions at Wero (aligned to Podium sessions)
• Domestic Camps (4 camps)

 Kouraura/Bronze Academy Coach

Josef Prochazka

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

Academy News and Updates

Camp Dates and Venues

2023 

15-17 December Camp @ Wero

2024

4-6 January (optional coaching) @ Tekapo

3-5 Feb TBC race prep camp @ Wero

7-8 Feb TBC race prep camp @ Wero

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2023/2024  Kouraura/Bronze  Academy Athletes