Climbing New Zealand – National Selection Panel Member
We are seeking expressions of interest from suitability qualified individuals for a role on the National Selection Panel. This role operates as a part of a panel of 3 selectors, the other two being the current National Youth Coach and current Opens Coach. The selection panel selects Youth, Open and Para teams and development squads, guided by the Selection Policy.
Key attributes:
A passion for the sport of Sport Climbing, and a desire to it grow and thrive in New Zealand;
Ability to work with young athletes and identify talent;
Ability to analyse results and apply quantitative and qualitative assessments as required;
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills;
Highly respected amongst the Climbing community;
Understanding of IFSC international regulations and rules of the Sport.
Expectations:
Able to attend National qualifying competitions and events as required.
Participate in selection meetings or online calls.
Support meeting key decision timelines.
This is an un-paid volunteer role, with expenses reimbursed. Appointment is for one year to appoint teams for 2021.
Please submit expressions of interest with background and qualifications to by the 20th of May 2020, or contact Richard Waldin on 0274972677 for more information
After consultation with the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), the Oceania Council has announced that the Oceania Combined Championships which was postponed from March 2020 will take place on the 19th and 20th of December 2020.
Hello from UK where I am in 12-week isolation with mum and dad helping them get through the crisis.
With the lockdown restrictions in place in NZ and amid the rapidly evolving Covid-19 pandemic CNZ management committee recognises the importance of keeping you all promptly informed and updated on our action plans for the coming months.
A quorum of the committee met yesterday (Sunday eve) and we would like to update you on the following:
National Events 2020
· Lead has been postponed with no date fixed as yet.
· We have yesterday, made the decision to postpone Youth and Masters Bouldering until later in the year – on top of health and safety concerns, the lockdown means that athletes’ training schedules are severely affected.
· Open Bouldering – we will make a decision at least six-weeks before the date (end of July).
Other Events
· World Youth Champs – IFSC has made no decision to postpone/cancel yet and has announced no cut-off date for a decision. Dion will be communicating directly with team members as news comes through. I understand that this is not reassuring and appreciate the logistical difficulties families are facing as well as the negative impact on athlete training that this uncertainty effects
· Oceania Champs – is postponed until Oceania Council has a date for the Tokyo Olympics (2021). So we are waiting on the IOC for this one sorry.
· World Cups – events scheduled for April, May and June are postponed
· Aus Youth Champs – is still scheduled for end of May with no official announcement yet of postponement. Again Dion will be in touch.
· NCAL – no news
Training at home
I know that a lot of you will be following training programs at home and I hope you’re finding fun things to do! Rob and Sarah T are planning on putting together a short video this week which we’ll put up on our FB. Just a reminder though for those of you who are under 16 to particularly avoid campus board/fingerboard exercises especially with weights. Look after your precious fingers guys!
Selection Policy Review
New committee member Mike Birchler (Dynomites), Rob and Pete are meeting this week to get this process underway. I do acknowledge that it has been a difficult and challenging policy to implement and appreciate all your feedback over the past few months.
AGM
Just a reminder that the AGM will be held by Skype Sunday April 19th. All are welcome. Shane will be arranging a link to join the meeting. We have changed the start time – it will now be 8pm NZT (gives me a chance to wake up!). Nominations for Exec and Athlete Rep are now open and will close midnight April 9th. Please send nominations and any supporting statements (eg. bios) to Shane –
Finally I hope you’re all safe and well and I’m looking forward to seeing you all later on in the year!
CNZ committee met last night and foremost on the agenda was
a discussion on action planning for this year given the effect that the Covid-19
pandemic is having on community health and sporting events in particular.
Given the significant health risks involved in gathering
groups of people together, particularly indoors, and the likelihood of
tighter government restrictions being imposed over the coming weeks the
committee voted on and agreed that:
The National Lead Champs (scheduled for May at Panmure) is to be postponed. Discussions will be held with the facility around possible dates for the event later in the year but the event may well be cancelled for 2020.
For the other National events: CNZ committee will make calls on postponement/cancellation at least 6 weeks prior to each event. We would advise everyone to hold off on booking arrangements for these events for the time being.
We will be communicating regular updates to you all as they
come in.
As of 18th March, Sport NZ advice for you all – especially when you’re thinking about organising local events is: “At this stage there is no necessity to cancel any event below 500 people, however guidelines for smaller gatherings are expected to be available shortly. The health and safety of all those involved in the event – including employees, athletes, spectators and volunteers – should be of primary importance. It is recommended that all individuals and organisations in the play, active recreation and sport sector continue to follow the advice of the Ministry of Health who are able to share the latest information on a range of topics from travel to holding public events and mass gatherings.
Other effects the pandemic is having internationally include:
IFSC Plenary Assembly (Cyprus) – postponed until November 2020
Oceania Champs (Sydney) – postponed and new date tbc
IFSC events in Asia and Europe – postponed until further notice
It is likely
that the Youth Worlds and Australia Youth Champs and New Caledonia competitions
will also be postponed or cancelled. We will keep you informed as the news
comes in.
Last night the
committee also discussed planning for NZ team selection 2021 in the event of
2020 championship events being cancelled. We will be drawing up a number of
options and keeping you up to speed on this.
Finally I’d
just like to say take great care of yourselves and your family and friends –
especially your old folks. I’m still in the UK where the country, like many
others, is in the process of shutting down in an effort to stave off the
worst.
Climbing New Zealand is seeking applications from people interested in the position of New Zealand Youth Team (NZYT) Head Coach for 2020/21.
This position is for a 2-year term, subject to review following the 2020 WYCH.
Successful applicant must be available to travel to the Youth World Champs to be held in Voronezh (Russia) 23-31 August 2020. Applicants may, in addition, be asked to travel to events in Australia and New Caledonia in which NZ Youth Team athletes are competing.
Please refer to the Job Descriptions below for further information.
Please note there is no remuneration attached to this position, however travel and accommodation costs will be incorporated with the team travel and reimbursement of expenses relating to these positions will be made by CNZ.
Parents/guardians, or any person who has a direct family relationship (including relationship partners) with any NZYT member may not be considered for this position.
Please apply to:
Application closing date: Jan 7th 2020
Interviews will follow and CNZ will aim to confirm appointments as soon as practicable.
Position Title: NZ Youth Team Head Coach
Reports to: NZYT Manager
Functional Relationships: CNZ Executive Committee
CNZ Management Committee
NZYT Managers and Assistant Coaches
NZYT Members, Parents/Guardians and Coaches
Staff Responsibilities Nil
Position Summary
This position is responsible for creating the environment for the 2020/21 NZYT which will enable NZYT to achieve to the highest level possible.
Type:
This is a non-funded position for a two-year term with review after WYCH 2020.
Key Objectives
Performance Indicators
Relationship Management and Communications
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communications with: NZYT members and parents/guardians Individual Members’ Coaches Other NZYT Management CNZ Management CommitteeÂ
Logistics Management
Facilitates training opportunities for NZYT members Facilitates training opportunities for other NZ coaches Actively involved in Selection Event/s for World Youth Championships and Oceania ChampionshipsÂ
Attributes
Technical Expertise Excellent people skills Proven competition climbing coaching record Proven Youth Coaching Experience Excellent knowledge of IFSC Climbing RegulationsÂ
Communication and Relationship skills Experienced and effective in relating to and communicating with young people Maintains effective relationships with individual NZYT members’ coaches Promotes a credible image and inspires confidence Actively shares information, ideas and experience Works to build trusting relationships with stakeholders Treats people with respect and courtesy Brings conflict into the open and facilitates resolution Encourages the expression of differing and opposing viewsÂ
Decision making Skills Works effectively with others to solve problems Effectively balances key priorities when making decisions Reads the situation and carefully considers problems before making a decision Consults, when possible, with relevant stakeholders before taking action
Accountability Takes personal responsibility for achieving desired outcomes Reinforces Climbing NZ values and leads by example Supports and advocates Climbing NZ’s position on all issues Acts ethically and with integrity Leads by example, practices cooperation, self-control, respect for others, and maintains high standards of performance, behaviour, language and dress amongst athletes.
Leading and Motivating Motivates and inspires athletes to achieve optimal performance Promotes a positive attitude towards change Encourages teamwork and cooperation Promotes and models a strong team focus Â
Climbing New Zealand are pleased to announce the IFSC Oceania Open Combined Team to contest the Olympic 2020 qualifying event.
The event is being hosted in Sydney, Australia on the 28th and 29th of March 2020. The top male and female from this event earns an Olympic qualifying place to be considered by the National Olympic organisations.
Congratulations to the following climbers.
Men: Chase Gatland, George Sanders,Tom Waldin,Alexander Kiechle-Cornish,Caleb Bryant, Jake Townshend, Luke Gardner, Henry Booker, David Sheppard, Matthew Jones
Women: Cirrus Tan, Sarah Tetzlaff, Erica Gatland, Amanda Speed, Rochelle Andrews, Phoebe Kenderdine, Kiri Shibahara, Abby Gebert, Kim Forde, Tayla Manning
Non-travelling reserves: Kyle Langstone, Kade Allen, Sarah Hay, Sian Moffitt