The Athlete Leadership Group provides an athlete voice into Canoe Slalom New Zealand.
The group acts in an advisory capacity, supporting communication, feedback, and athlete wellbeing across the sport.
We:
-> Represent athletes from clubs, academies & performance pathways
-> Gather feedback through surveys, forums, and safe channels
-> Advocate for athlete needs to CSNZ management and board
-> Shape decisions on programs, policies and athlete experiences
-> Support fellow paddlers as a role model and mentor
-> Report annually to the board on key athlete perspectives
-> Provide a place for athletes and parents alike to communicate and ask questions regarding CSNZ
This gives us an opportunity to:
Influence real change in our sport
Develop leadership skills
Connect with paddlers nationwide
Ensure all voices are heard
Nick Collier (National Performance Academy)
Central Otago Whitewater/Waikato University
ALG Chair
Finn Anderson (National Performance Academy)
Tamaki Paddle Sports
ALG Deputy Chair
Finn Butcher - Olympian
Central Otago Whitewater
Sophie Tasker
Hawkes Bay
Eva Guccione
Canoe Slalom Bay of Plenty/Otago University
Kahlia Cullwick
Canoe Slalom Bay of Plenty/Waikato University
Ali Goudswaard
Waikato Canoe Club
Trillian Trust Wero Whitewater Park
770 Great South Road
Wiri, Auckland
P O Box 305
Tauranga
Email: admin@canoeslalomnz.org.nz