General Manager - Tasmania Monthly Update August 2024
The latest updates from Australian Sailing's General Manager – Tasmania – Felicity Allison
Please click this link to find a copy of all past Tasmania General Managers Updates.
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A lot has happened in the last two months in Tassie with many AS courses being held and attended by enthusiastic participants. Thank you to everyone who has gained a new qualification and for supporting the courses being organised. We still have a few courses to go; Dinghy, Race Officer, Coaches, Keelboat Instructor. The links can be found below in this Update.
I would like to congratulate and thank the 2024/25 TAS Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) members who were elected to represent their sailing club and community. Each RAC Member has been allocated several sailing clubs that they will be in contact with and supporting. Communication and positive relationships are what Australian Sailing TAS is focused on to ensure that all clubs have the opportunity to contribute to ideas about sailing in Tasmania.
Regional Advisory Committee 2024/25 - Chris Symonds (WYC) – Chair, Danny Cunningham (BYC), Barrie McIndoe (PDYC), Samantha Dobie (DSS), Stephen Miller (MPYC), Ross Mannering (RYCT)
Please visit TAS NEWS for updates on Tasmania and National News for all Australian Sailing Updates and News.
2024 TAS Sailing Awards
With nominations now closed for the State AS Awards, the RAC will also be involved in the voting process of deciding the winners for 2023/24.
Last year’s Awards event was very successful with approximately 100 people attending. This year we are hoping to have similar numbers and enjoy the new venue at the Maritime Museum of Tasmania on Saturday 7th September at 5.30pm.
All sailors are welcome to attend, and I encourage you to join us. Let’s celebrate sailing in Tasmania! Registration is now open!
CLUB ACTION - Register to attend the TAS Sailing Awards - Australian Sailing
Training in Focus LIVE
If you are an Instructor, Assistant Instructor and Discover Sailing Centre this is a day of professional development filled with practical and useful information that will help you deliver the best possible courses for your participants. The Derwent Sailing Squadron will be hosting the event and Australian Sailing with provide you with engaging learning experiences that will keep you ‘on your toes!”. Registration is now open, and all attendees will again benefit from an automatic 12 month extension of their qualifications.
CLUB ACTION: Register to attend TIFL - TAS
ZHIK Youth Sail
The Zhik Youth Sail TAS 2024 event includes a two-day coaching camp with Tasmania’s top coaches, TAS Coach Amelia Catt, and special guest Olympic sailor Mara Stransky. Sandy Bay Sailing Club will be hosting the event and is sure to provide a great venue for the 4 days. The Green Fleet will be well supported, and charter boats are available. The coaching clinic and regatta are open to all junior and youth classes and will provide the opportunity to learn and refine new skills, make new friends and have FUN! Registration is now open!
CLUB ACTION: Register to attend YouthSail TAS
Child Safe Practices
The Children and Young People Safe Practices exist to identify and prevent behaviour that may be harmful to children and young people participating in sport. The Practices are defined in our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, so compliance with them is compulsory (as well as being a vital step in protecting children in sailing).
Here are two articles that will support your club and sailors to ensure that they are safe at all times.
Grant Opportunities
There are currently no infrastructure open in TAS
CLUB ACTION: Read and share information with your members
2024 Coach Development Webinar Series
Encourage your club and class association coaches to register for the 2024 Australian Sailing Coach Development Webinar Series. Led by Performance Pathway coaches, these webinars are specifically designed to enhance the skills of accredited coaches who are working or volunteering at clubs or within class associations.
As leaders, your support is crucial in helping your coaches to fully benefit from these professional development opportunities. By investing in their growth, you directly enhance the quality of training provided to your members, improve the learning environments at your club or class association, and contribute to the overall success of your programs. Well-trained coaches improve the learning experience, attract, and retain sailors, and foster a vibrant and thriving sailing community.
These sessions offer actionable insights and the latest coaching techniques, helping your coaches enhance their practices and remain effective in their roles.
Action Item: Encourage your coaches to register for the 2024 Australian Sailing Coach Development Webinar Series. Your leadership and support are essential for their success and the continued excellence of your programs.
For more information and to register for each webinar follow the link below:
https://www.sailingresources.org.au/training/coach-dev-series
AS Courses in TAS, 2024
Coach Course - RYCT 31st August & 1st September (NB: New dates)
Keelboat Instructor Course - Bellerive Yacht Club 31st August & 1st September
Dinghy Instructor Course/Assistant Instructor Georges Bay, St Helens 21st & 22nd September
CLUB ACTION: promote in your club newsletter to share with your members.
e-Learning Courses
CLICK HERE to browse all courses from Australian Sailing, or CLICK HERE to browse all courses from Sport Integrity Australia.
Note that the e-learning platform logins are different from the revSPORT ones. If you require technical assistance, please contact training@sailing.org.au.
To access AS free e-learning courses, simply register and login via the learning portal here.
Further details (Including policy) for Race Officer accreditation/reaccreditation is on the AS website here.
CLUB ACTION: Encourage your race management and volunteers to do the e-learning courses and share link in the club newsletter.
Tasmanian Sailing Calendar - View TAS Calendar
TAS Sailing Calendar is now available to be viewed by all. Your club has been sent access to this calendar to add your special events and see what is happening in your state. The Australian Sailing National Calendar is also available at https://www.sailing.org.au/events/
CLUB ACTION: Remember to add your events. Contact AS if you require help to do this.
Updating Club Contacts
Not Receiving Official AS Communications?
When Flag Officers change roles your club account details need to be updated, without key contact details, Australian Sailing cannot contact the right people.
CLUB ACTION: Check your Club’s contact details in the Account details section of revSPORT - How to Update Club Contacts
Keep in touchLaila and I are available to answer your queries by phone, face to face or to meet via Teams online.
You can find a full list of Australian Sailing Contacts – here. |
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