Katharine is a member of the Snow Sports NZ Strength and Conditioning team. Her work is mostly focussed on the development athletes in ensure they are strong and fit for on snow training and performing to the top of their ability.
Katharine is interested in the balance of high performance and the younger athlete, to ensure the athletes wellbeing is always at the forefront of their time spent as part of the Snow Sports NZ programme.
Katharine is also a physiotherapist, working with Snow Sports NZ athletes (such as at the Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympic Winter Games) and as part of the team at Wānaka Physiotherapy. She is a former athlete herself and represented New Zealand in Skeleton at the 2024 Sochi Olympic Winter Games.
Passionate about all sports, you can always find Katharine in the outdoors somewhere with her family, although she does admit her children are getting harder to keep up with on their bikes and skis!