CSNZ ATHLETE LEADERSHIP GROUP

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


Meet our Athlete Leaders

​​​​​​​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