Our Purpose
The Athlete Leaders Network (ALN) is a sector-wide independent athlete voice mechanism connecting sports and its athlete leaders across Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth member federations in high-performance sport.
The primary focus of the ALN is advocacy, leadership and well-being across the high-performance system, providing equitable support and access to serve the needs of diverse sports, athletes and funding levels. We are also committed to empowering athlete leaders with the appropriate skills in order to better serve and advocate for their sporting community.
What we will do
Grow more sport leaders
Cater to diverse sports and levels of resource
Connect athletes and other sports in order to share knowledge and identify gaps
Provide education and experience to enhance athlete voice and its influence across the system
Champion athlete wellbeing and support any safeguarding concerns where required
How we will do it
Through active engagement
Creating greater visibility
By establishing and providing a trusted platform
Through the effective resolution of issues
Advocating for athlete rights
Working in collaboration across the network
Our Mission
To increase the strength and mana of the athlete voice in New Zealand whilst advocating for change, from within the sporting system.
BY ATHLETES. FOR ATHLETES.
