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The expectations of those selected in the Academy Programme is as follows:


The Academy is announced at our Awards Function at the end of each year, following an application process which opens around September/October.


2017 ACADEMY ATHLETES & COACHES

















HISTORY OF THE ACADEMY PROGRAMME
The Academy Programme was established in 1998 by Ben Lucas (Paralympian and ParaFed Canterbury Sports Manager at the time). The programme has supported over 100 athletes and coaches since that time, including 33 athletes who were or have gone on to become New Zealand Paralympians.

Academy - Level 1
Scott Martlew - Para canoe
William Stedman - Para athletics
Sholto Taylor - Wheelchair rugby
Mike Todd - Wheelchair rugby

Academy - Level 2
Thomas Chin - Boccia
Jono Nelson - Para cycling
Anthea Dixon - Para equestrian
Celyn Edwards - Para swimming
Curtis Smith - Wheelchair basketball

Junior Academy - Level 1
Christina Shepherd - Para athletics
Ieuan Edwards - Para swimming
Ella Benn - Para swimming
George Adam - Para swimming

Junior Academy - Level 2
Lillian Exton - Boccia
Grace Johnstone - Para swimming
Lily Hovell-Allomes - Para cycling
Lily Wildbore - Para swimming

PNZ Cyril Smith Legacy Coach Scholarships
George Edwards - Para athletics
Andrea Hall - Para athletics
Paul Odlin - Para cycling
Kayne Tukapua - Para swimming

Academy Alumni
Click above to view all our past Academy Athlete Paralympians.

Alumni ACADEMY PROGRAMME

The goal of our Academy Programme is to have more Canterbury athletes and coaches feeding through to High Performance Programmes and representing New Zealand at World Championships and the Paralympic Games.

Those selected in the Academy Programme will receive a funding grant, attend sports education seminars (ie: drug free sport, nutrition, sponsorship), receive assistance with individual sports plans and have their achievements promoted throughout the year.



Do you have any questions about the Academy Programme?

Hadleigh Pierson
Sports Manager
022 064 3001
Email