High performance investment
Between August and November 2009 SPARC is implementing the fourth year
of the High Performance Project Based Investment process. During this
process project investment for 2009 is reviewed, and decisions on 2010
investment made.
2009 High Performance Project Based ‘Contestable’ Investment Process
This year’s process will be similar to that implemented in 2008, with applicants asked to complete and submit a summary application form. A fully detailed High Performance Plan is not required.
Investment process
Following receipt of applications, face-to-face meetings may be arranged between applying National Sport Organisations (NSOs) and the SPARC investment panel. In these meetings NSOs have the opportunity to present the key components of the project plan, and address any questions that the panel may have. The meetings are scheduled between 12-23 October, and are likely to be held in both Auckland and Wellington. The application template outlines the process for submitting an application.
The SPARC investment panel will also meet with those sports on multi-year investment agreements between 12-23 October. This process replaces the previous use of status reports.
Criteria for investment
To be considered, applications must contribute to one or more of the following high performance outcomes:
- Creditable Olympic Games performances (ability to move beyond first round for team sports, top 16 placing for individual sports)
- Medal winning world championship / world cup performances
- Medal winning Paralympic Games performances
- Medal winning Commonwealth Games performances
- Creditable Winter Olympic Games performances.
All applications are weighed in relation to each other, and their ability to deliver on outcomes aligned to SPARC’s high performance strategy. An ability to meet the above criteria does not guarantee investment. Final decisions are at the discretion of the SPARC Board.
Over recent years applications have increasingly focused on campaigns only. While campaigns will remain a major component of the investment, sports are reminded that high performance projects that help lead to the achievement of the outcomes listed above are all eligible for consideration, and may include (for example only) talent transfer, accelerated athlete development, coaching, etc.
2009 Key Dates
| Dates |
|
| 5 October |
Deadline for submission of applications |
| 12-23 October |
Meetings between NSOs and the investment panel (if required) |
| 11 November |
SPARC Board to review investment recommendations |
| 18 November |
Communication of investment decisions |
| From 1 January 2010 |
New investment begins |
Updated | 30 Jul 2009.
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