General Manager - Tasmania Monthly Update November 2021

Australian Sailing National Awards 

• Congratulations to Chris Symonds and Duncan Hine taking out their categories in the Australian Sailing National Awards!  

• Para Sailor of the Year Winner – Chris Symonds, Wynyard Yacht Club 

• Offshore Sailor of the Year Winner – Duncan Hine, Derwent Sailing Squadron 

• Well done to Duncan, Chris and the teams around them for their continued success. This recognition is well deserved and a great sign for Tasmanian sailing.  

• President’s Award – Garry Langford, Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. 

• Garry has been an instrumental part of the sailing communities leadership for over 15 years. Previously a MYA president and now stepping down from the Australian Sailing Board of Directors after an 8 year tenure. Garry has taken on the most difficult tasks for the betterment of the sport, including his huge role in the One Sailing governance reform.   

• For the full coverage of the awards ceremony go to www.facebook.com/AustSail  
   

2022 Schools Teams Racing States - EOI 

• AS is now taking Expressions of Interest from clubs to host the 2022 event.  

• EOI close Monday 13th December 2021 

• For details contact events.tas@sailing.org or chris.jones@sailing.org.au  

• Related article Here 

SheSails in Tasmania 

• SBSC & BYC both getting behind SheSails by hosting events with strong engagement from their members and Discover Sailing participants.  

• See full article Here 

• What can your club do to improve gender equality?  

• To know more about SheSails go to www.shesails.org.au/about/  

Play By The Rules Online Magazine  

• Subscribe to this free online magazine published quarterly. 

• Designed for clubs admins covering a wide range of topics to better your club 

• Go to: https://playbytherules.net.au/magazines  

TAS Events Calendar 

• Very few clubs have utilised the state-wide events calendar designed to assist clubs/classes plan future events.   

• This calendar requires your input 

• TAS Events Calendar is available on the AS website 

Club Pathways  

• Resources are being developed with clubs from around the country to strengthen Club Pathways  

• Check out the Club Pathways Resource Hub  

Ticket to Play  

• Does your club provide more than 6 weeks of activities?  

• If yes, your prospective members on a Centrelink Health Care or Pension Concession Card are likely to be eligible for two $100 vouchers to discount their membership fees.  

• For more information Click Here  

CSR Coach Network Forum 

• Communities, Sport & Recreation are hosting their final coaches forum for 2021 

• Suitable for coaches, volunteers and clubs admins 

• Wed 1st December 10am -12pm at Glenorchy Football Club 

• Renowned guest speakers focusing on how to attract & develop female coaches 

• Register Here for FREE!