Paralympics New Zealand announces Bike Performance Coach

Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) has secured the services of Paralympic cycling coach Jono Hailstone as Bike Performance Coach.

Hailstone, who most recently coached Fiona Southorn to an outstanding bronze medal performance at the London 2012 Paralymic Games, has had many successes as a cycling coach.  In 2011 he was the New Zealand National Junior Road Cycling Coach.  Under his tutelage his athletes achieved Junior World Championship placings and Australian National titles.

Hailstone has a passion for Paralympic cycling and development of his athletes.  He has a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Exercise Science) and is looking forward to continuing to work with Bike Head Performance Coach Brendon Cameron, to grow the talent base within Paralympic cycling in New Zealand.   

PNZ High Performance Director Malcolm Humm is delighted to have secured Hailstone as part of this strong coaching team.

“Jono’s knowledge of Paralympic cycling that he gained from his experiences with the London campaign will be invaluable to our programme leading up to Rio 2016,” he continues, “his knowledge and skills will ensure that our athletes have the best possible leadership and support.”

Mr Hailstone himself was equally excited by signing with PNZ.

“New Zealand Paralympic cycling is going from strength to strength and I am very excited about building on that success.  Our focus will continue to extend to development athletes coming through the programme and build the number of high performance para-cyclists in New Zealand,” said Hailstone.

Jono Hailstone commenced his role in January 2013.