General Manager - Tasmania Monthly Update February 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.
General Update
Another month has flown by, and we are well into the sailing season. So much is happening around the state with club and class regattas being held in many different parts of Tasmania. These events only occur when there is good teamwork and communication. Recently, AS held a 3-day workshop for all GM’s and CSO’s, with one of the main discussions being around teamwork and working positively with our clubs and classes. In Tasmania, this has definitely been a focus in the last 12 months for me and Laila; working as a team, building connections, listening and being proactive, while understanding how we can better support you. The AS Club Survey was recently sent to all clubs and is a valuable feedback opportunity for you to share what has worked well and what still needs more work in Tasmania. Please take the time to complete this survey with your board or committee, as only one response per club/class is required. If your club has not received the link, please let me know.
To help us build connections and work as a team, I am available to attend club committee meetings to share information about how AS can help you, as well as answer any questions. If you are interested, please contact us to discuss when this would work for you.
Below is AS information that can be shared with your members and used for your newsletters.
This Month’s Update: FEBRUARY 2024
Save the Dates for 2024
TAS Child and Youth Safe Organisation Framework update
TAS Grant Opportunities
AS Courses in TAS
Concussion in Sport
Sponsorship – Clubs Tasmania
Foil-Lab TAS
e-Learning Courses
Alignment of accreditation dates
Updating Club Contacts
Keep in Touch
Save the Dates in Tasmania
• Sailing Summit: Saturday May 18th @ Derwent Sailing
• State Sailing Awards: Saturday September 7th @ Maritime Museum of Tasmania
• Training in Focus - Live: Sunday September 8th @ Derwent Sailing Squadron
• Zhik Youth Sail TAS: 10th – 13th October @ Sandy Bay Sailing Club
To view other State’s events click here
Action Item/s for Club: Add these dates to your calendar
TAS Child and Youth Safe Organisation Framework update. Is your club ready?
The appointment of the Independent Regulator of the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework has been announced. The Attorney-General announced the appointment of Ms Louise Coe: Independent Regulator to help keep Tasmanian children and young people safe - Premier of Tasmania
The Independent Regulator oversees Tasmanian organisations required to comply with the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.
With all sporting clubs/associations requiring to comply with the new regulations by July 1st, please visit the link to view all information Child and Youth Safe Framework
Action Item/s for Club: Share information and review Child Safe Policy
TAS Grant Opportunities
1. 2023-24 Community Support Fund Grants Program Closes 1 March 2024
Tasmanian community organisations are invited to apply to the 2023-24 Community Support Fund (CSF) Grants Program.
You can apply for a grant www.dpac.tas.gov.au/gambling/grants.
Grants will be assessed and funded ongoing on a “first in” basis. - Small grants of up to $10,000 (plus GST).
2. Active Tasmania Equipment Grants Program - Closes 8 March 2024
The 2023-24 Active Tasmania Equipment Grants Program provides sport and active recreation clubs with grants of between $2,000 and $30,000 to assist with the purchase of additional or replacement equipment. Applicants are required to contribute at least 30 per cent of the total cost of purchasing the equipment.
Eligible equipment will:
The program guidelines are available here (PDF), the application form is available here.
For further information please contact Active Tasmania on info@active.tas.gov.au
3. Junior Travel Assistance Program - Closes 30 May 2024
The Junior Travel Assistance Program 12-18years, (JTAP) provides financial assistance to help alleviate the costs of competing in national sporting championships.
The maximum funding limit is $250 per championship up to a maximum of $250 per athlete per financial year. Apply online here.
Action Item/s for Club: Read and share information with your committee
Upcoming Courses in TAS
Regional Judge Course:
Dates: 21st March
Regional Judge Course - PDYC
Dinghy Instructor and Assistant Instructor Courses:
Dates: 13th & 14th of April – North TAS
Dinghy Instructor and Assistant Instructor Courses:
Dates: 13th & 14th of April – North TAS
Dinghy Instructor Course - Port Dalrymple
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Port Dalrymple
Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation - Port Dalrymple
Dates: 25th & 26th of May – South TAS
Dinghy Instructor Course - Sandy Bay
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Sandy Bay
Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation - Sandy Bay
Dates: 25th & 26th of May – South TAS
Dinghy Instructor Course - Sandy Bay
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Sandy Bay
Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation - Sandy Bay
Dates: 15th & 16th of June – South TAS
Dinghy Instructor Course - Kingston Beach
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Kingston Beach
Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation - Kingston Beach
Dates: 27th & 28th of July – South TAS
Dinghy Instructor Course – RYCT
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course – RYCT
Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation - RYCT
Dates: 21st & 22nd of September
This date is for any club that wishes to hold a course. It will require a minimum of six participants. Please contact us if you would like a course at your club.
Powerboat Instructor Courses:
Dates: 11th & 12th of May – North TAS
Powerboat Instructor Course – Wynyard
Dates: 17th & 18th of August – South TAS
Powerboat Instructor Course - RYCT
Keelboat Instructor Courses:
Dates: 8th & 9th of June – North TAS
Keelboat Instructor Course - Port Dalrymple
Dates: 31st August & 1st of September – South TAS
Keelboat Instructor Course - Bellerive
Action Item/s for Club: promote in your club newsletter to share with your members
Foil- Lab TAS – We have new Foil-Lab Coaches!
With the ever-increasing explosion of foiling into the sailing community Australian Sailing is working to develop programs and resources to support coaches, sailors, and clubs to get involved in this new and exciting space. The first step on the foiling journey for any sailor, windsurfer, wingsurfer or kiteboarder who wants to experience foiling is to participate in a Foil-Lab, delivered at a club, by an accredited Foil-Lab Coach. Tassie now has 2 accredited Foil-Lab Coaches, Hugo Allison and Rohan Langford, who are excited to be part of delivering this course. If you would like more information about holding a Foil-Lab, please contact us.
Action Item/s for Club: Share with Committee and organise a Foil-Lab!
Concussion in Sport
Concussion affects athletes at all levels of sport from the recreational athlete through to the professional. Here is the link to an excellent article on the topic that has been written by the Australian Institute of Sport - Concussion in Sport
Sponsorship – Do you need to know more?
Clubs Tasmania is offering a FREE face to face/Online session on Wednesday 6th March, 6-7.30pm on Sponsorship. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/3w6GXwM
This session is a fantastic way to learn and expand your knowledge on how to use a variety of digital platforms such as Facebook to your clubs’ advantage when it comes to sponsorship.
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.
Action Item/s for Club: Encourage your race management and volunteers to do the e-learning courses and share link in the club newsletter.
Alignment of accreditation dates for multi-qualification holders
What it means for you and what you will see – Read about the changes HERE
Action Item/s for Club: Share the information in your newsletter.
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.
Action Item/s for Club: 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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