Development for athletes with a passion for the sport and athlete benchmarking against the Sport’s Picture of Performance (POP) provides evidence that athletes are demonstrating future podium potential characteristics the performance attributes, attitudes, and ambition to perform at future Benchmark (World Championships) and Pinnacle (Olympic Games) events.
· Competition readiness, physical development, and performance behaviours
· Increased individualisation and accountability
Athletes considered by Application (and coach endorsement where required (attitude, potential))
National Performance Academy Coaches
Martina Wegman + Irene Egues Arregui
academy@canoeslalomnz.org.nz
2026/2027 Hiriwa Athletes
Hiriwa News/ Updates
Congratulations to 2025/2026 Academy athlete Finn Anderson selected for the 2026 NZ Senior Squad
Congratulations to Charlie Evans selected as reserve for the 2026 NZ Senior Squad
Academy Camp Dates
10-12 April (AUT Millennium/Wero)
9-10 May (Kaituna)
Trillian Trust Wero Whitewater Park
770 Great South Road
Wiri, Auckland
P O Box 305
Tauranga
Email: admin@canoeslalomnz.org.nz