CrewLAB and Rowing New Zealand Launch Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Talent Pathways for All National Teams

September 27, 2024

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – September 27, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – CrewLAB, a leading sports technology company, and Rowing New Zealand (RNZ) today announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at transforming the talent pathway system for rowing in New Zealand. This collaboration will leverage CrewLAB’s cutting-edge technology and data intelligence to enhance athlete development, streamline selection processes, and optimize performance tracking across all RNZ’s age group and development teams.

Simon Hoadley, Head Coach and founder of CrewLAB, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “As a proud Kiwi, I’m thrilled to bring Silicon Valley technology to New Zealand rowing. Our team at CrewLAB is committed to elevating the sport we love and supporting the next generation of rowing champions. This partnership with Rowing New Zealand is a perfect opportunity to make a significant impact on our national rowing program.”

David Meates, CEO of Rowing New Zealand, highlighted the strategic importance of this collaboration: “The capabilities of CrewLAB’s system are simply too good to pass up. We believe this partnership will provide us with a competitive advantage on the global stage. By implementing this advanced technology, we’re investing in the future of New Zealand rowing and setting a new standard for talent development in our sport.”

Janey Charlton, Rowing NZ Athlete Development Manager, shared her excitement about the potential improvements to the current system: “CrewLAB is going to revolutionize our processes, making our athlete pathway more sophisticated and, importantly, more human-centered. This technology will allow us to focus more on individual athlete development while streamlining our administrative tasks. It’s an exciting step forward for our program.”

The partnership between CrewLAB and Rowing New Zealand is set to roll out over a two-year implementation period, with the goal of having a fully automated, AI-ready system in place by 2026. This collaboration aims to support Rowing New Zealand’s aspirations for success at the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

For more information about CrewLAB and Rowing New Zealand, please visit their respective websites at www.crewlab.io and www.rowingnz.kiwi .

About CrewLAB: CrewLAB is a sports technology company specializing in advanced analytics and talent development systems for rowing and other endurance sports. Founded by former athletes and tech industry veterans, CrewLAB is committed to enhancing athletic performance through data-driven insights and innovative software solutions.

About Rowing New Zealand: Rowing New Zealand is the governing body for the sport of rowing in New Zealand. It is responsible for the high-performance program, talent development, and the promotion of rowing at all levels throughout the country. Rowing New Zealand has a proud history of international success and is dedicated to maintaining New Zealand’s position as a leading rowing nation.

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