The Canterbury Performance Centre (CPC) fosters and empowers athletes with the capacity to excel in the national senior and age group competitions. It offers a supportive environment that provides development opportunities for Canterbury CPL, Division One, and Secondary Premier League (SSP) athletes.

The Centre is closely aligned with Canterbury representative and Hockey NZ pathways. Canterbury Hockey Talent Development Manager, Chris Leslie, leads the programme with support from Hockey NZ Performance Network Coach, Aaron Ford and Canterbury’s leading Under 18 and Senior representative coaches.

Block One of the 2024-2025 Canterbury Performance Centre programme has now finished for the year. We now invite registrations for Block Two, scheduled for January and February 2025. Details about the program, along with a registration link, are provided in the following information. Given the usual high demand for Block Two, we may have to limit registrations, so it's advisable to register promptly if you're interested.

Sessions

The primary aim of the Centre is to develop well prepared athletes that are:

• Technically and tactically skilled
• Mentally prepared
• Physically capable
• Have life balance

Delivery

There are two hockey sessions provided weekly and advice on nutrition, mental skills and athlete life advice primarily around workload. Athletes can attend one or both sessions.

Sessions – Nunweek Park

Mondays: 13^th January – 17^th February

• 4:00pm – 5:30pm: Players at secondary school and playing SSP and or Division One.
• 5:30pm – 7:00pm: Division One & CPL players not at secondary school.

 Wednesdays: 15^th January – 19^th February

• 4:00pm – 5:30pm: Players at secondary school and playing SSP and or Division One.
• 5:30pm – 7:00pm: Division One & CPL players not at secondary school.

Eligibility Criteria

For athletes to join the programme you must be

• Residing in the Canterbury region or is a member of or affiliated to a club in the Canterbury region as defined by Hockey New Zealand.
• Intending to reside and play hockey in the Canterbury region in 2025.
• Athletes must be in good standing with their association and club (financial membership).
• Minimum age of 16 (as of 1st January 2025).
• You must have played CPL, Division 1 or SSP in 2024.
• Players involved in the 2024/2025 Canterbury RTE programme should not register.

Should circumstances allow, CPC may choose to consider athletes that fall outside of the stated criteria.

Fee Structure

Athletes attending one session per week – Total Cost $150.00

Athletes attending two sessions per week: - Total Cost $300.00

If you cannot commitment to all sessions, please contact Chris Leslie to discuss the fee structure.

Registrations

To register for the programme please FOLLOW THIS LINK

Registrations close Wednesday 8^th January 2025.

Further Information

Any questions you may have regarding the programme should be directed to:

Chris Leslie, Canterbury Hockey Talent Development Manager

Email: chris@canterburyhockey.org.nz | Mobile: 027 2933311