General Manager - Tasmania Monthly Update July 2023
Last month, we spent considerable time reviewing the Discover Sailing Centres and completing our visits to all the Tassie sailing clubs. It was been wonderful meeting so many different people from the various clubs and learning about what the different clubs need to help them continue to provide opportunities for people to learn to sail. Last weekend, we held two Official’s Information sessions, one at Mersey Yacht Club and the other at Montrose Bay Yacht Club, to share information about the different courses that AS offers. I would personally like to thank volunteers Nick Hutton and Jonathan Rees, for giving up their time to talk at these workshops and answer questions from interested people.
As clubs are now organising their calendars for the next season, please can you ensure that the following information is considered and included in your club calendars. Any of the information below can be copied into your club newsletters to be shared with your members so that they know what sailing is happening in Tasmania.
Please promote the Australian Sailing – Tasmania Facebook page, as this also includes all the up to date AS News, both Nationally and State.
This Month's Update
- TAS Sailing Awards – Open!
- Training in Focus – LIVE! (Instructor’s Conference)
- TAS Youth Sail
- Upcoming Courses in TAS
- Discover Sailing Day
- E-Learning courses
- Updating Club Contacts
- Keep in touch
TAS Sailing Awards – Now open for nominations!
Key dates for this year’s process include:
- Nominations open: Friday 2 June – Monday 31 July
- State Winners announced: August and September
- National Finalists announced: Monday 2 October
- National Winners announced: Friday 4 November
- Visit the Prepare your nomination page for all the information you will need to collate your nominations, including the criteria for each award category.
- Click here to nominate for Club of the Year (Category A & Category B) and here to nominate for any of the individual/team awards.
- CLUB ACTION - Discuss club nominations and submit before July 31st.
Training in Focus – LIVE! – Sunday 10th Sept, Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
The 2023 Training in Focus - Live event will provide a great opportunity for Instructors, Discover Sailing Centre Principles and Training administrators to receive hands-on learning via workshops and practical on water activities, with plenty of time to share ideas and best practice amongst peers.
Accredited Instructors who attend the Training in Focus – Live event this year, will automatically have their qualifications extended for a further 12 months.
CLUB ACTION – Promote in club newsletter and encourage all Instructors and Discover Sailing Centre Principles to attend.
TAS Youth Sail 2023 – Registration is open! REGISTER HERE – TAS Youths
Sailors from around the state are invited to take part in the 2023 Youth Sail TAS event taking place between October 12-15 at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. There will be great coaches organised and we are offering a Green Fleet coaching clinic for all your sailors.
CLUB ACTION – Promote in your club newsletter and add to club sailing calendar to encourage sailors to enter.
Courses in TAS
Race Officer Course 26th and 27th August at RYCT. Does your club require a Race Officer? The Regional and National Race Officer Seminar is aimed at educating Australian Sailing members in principles to conduct consistent, fair and safe racing.
Race Officers play an important role in sailing by enabling competition at all levels. They do this through assisting the regatta planning process and conducting quality racing for club through to championship events. Registration link - Race Officer Course
Keelboat Instructor Course September 7&8 at Derwent Sailing Squadron – Do you need a Keelboat Instructor at your club? This course aims to teach instructors how to deliver the introductory courses of the Keelboat Program including Start Crewing and Start Helming. Participants will learn and practise effective techniques for theory and practical instructing with continuous feedback and support. September 7&8 at Derwent Sailing Squadron - REGISTER HERE.
Is your club thinking about having a Discover Sailing Day? We would love to support you. CLICK HERE to view the great Discover Sailing Day resources and please let us know if you would like us to be involved with organising and marketing.
e-Learning Courses
The Australian Sailing myLearning portal has a catalogue of free and useful online courses created by Australian Sailing and Sport Integrity Australia that could benefit clubs, members, volunteers, administrators and instructors.
CLICK HERE to browse all courses from Australian Sailing, or CLICK HERE to browse all courses from Sport Integrity Australia..
How to access the e-learning platform once landed on the login page:
- Existing Users: enter your email address and password. If you don't remember your password click on 'Forgot your password?' to receive a password reset email (check your junk folder too).
- New Users: click on 'Register' and type your information in the sign up fields. Your login credentials will be sent to you via email. Use them to access online courses in the future.
Note that the e-learning platform logins are different from the revSPORT ones. If you require technical assistance please contact training@sailing.org.au.
We are pleased to announce the release of new Race Officer training for club and class volunteers. The entry level training is now via free online courses for Mark Layers and Committee and Finish boat volunteers.
To access AS free e-learning courses, simple 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 volunteers to do the e-learning courses and share link in the club newsletter.
revSPORT System Support
If you require support with revSPORT there are numerous support guides that you can access. Click HERE.
Updating Club Contacts
Have you had an AGM recently and need to update your contacts?
CLUB ACTION -
- Check your Club’s contact details in the Account details section of revSPORT
- How to Update Club ContactsShape
Please get in touch – We would love to visit your club! If you would like us to visit your Club, attend a Committee meeting or help you with organising an event, please contact us.
Laila and I are available to answer your queries by phone, face to face or to meet via Teams online.
Felicity Allison – TAS
General Manager
Email: Felicity.allison@sailing.org.au
Mobile: 0438 279761
Laila Grafton - TAS
Club Support Officer
Email: Laila.grafton@sailing.org.au
Mobile: 0487 403800
You can find a full list of Australian Sailing Contacts at the link below:
