SASCOC Mandate National Sport and Recreation Act, 1998 ( Act No.110 of 1998, as amended )

1. South African Sports Confederation and Olympic CommitteeTubby Reddy, CEOEzera Tshabangu, Gen.Man HPD

2. SASCOC Mandate National Sport and Recreation Act, 1998 (Act No.110 of 1998, as amended) • Promote and develop high performance sport • Act as a controlling body for the preparation and delivery of Team South Africa to multi-coded international games, including but not limited to Olympics, Paralympics, World Games, Commonwealth Games, All Africa Games.

3. Pre London Games • Focus on the 2009 –2012 quadrennial was: • SASCOC Structure • Opening up Communication • Co-ordination of all resources • Athlete identification and preparation

4. Pre -London Games • Key Milestones Achieved • Financial support for elite athletes 3 years prior to the next Olympics and Paralympics (additional funds required). • Co-ordinated with the identified NF’s 3.5 years in advance in preparation for Olympic/ Paralympic Games. • Secured, 3 years in advance Pre-Games Training Camp venues for 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. • Appointed Chefs de Missions for all the Games till 2012.

5. Pre -London Games • Key Milestones Achieved • Launched the South African Coaching Framework • Obtained Lead Partner Status with the International Council for Coaching Excellence • Introduced the sport-specific Long Term Participant Development Models

6. London 2012 Games • Final Team Size – Olympics • 125 athletes • 46 Coaches/Managers • 9 General Team Management • 12 Medical Team • 17 sports codes

7. London 2012 Games • Final Team Size – Paralympics • 62 athletes • 29 Coaches/Managers • 6 General Team Management • 10 Medical Team • 7 sports codes

8. Performances at the London 2012 Games – Olympics Medal return • 6 medals • These Games were the most successful for the Olympic Team since readmission to international sport in 1992. • RSA ranked 23rdon the medal table with 3 Gold medals, number 1 in Africa.

9. Performances at the London 2012 Games – Paralympics • Only 3 sports (athletics, cycling, swimming) brought back medals • 19 athletes won the 29 medals • 12 athletes finished in the top 8; 3 World Records; 2 Paralympic Records • The team finished 17th on the medal table.

10. Road to Rio 2016 • IOC/IFs, and NOC Qualification Standards • General Selection & Eligibility Criteria • Analysis of IF sport-specific selection policies • Meetings with NFs • Finalising of Sport-Specific Selection Policies • “Negotiation/Appeals” Period • Board Ratification • Signing • Publication of selection policy on SASCOC Website

11. SASCOC Mandate as contained in the NSRP: • Talent Identification and development • Athletes and Coaches Support Programmes • Recognition system (national colours) • Academy system • Team Preparation and Delivery • Geopolitical boundaries • Coaches Development • Clubs • Sports Confederations • Setting up of Athletes, Coaches, Technical Officials and Administrators Commissions

12. Partnerships • SASCOC signed an agreement with Gemona del Friuli, Italy in 26 November 2013. • This was coupled with a short training camp for 5 sports: athletics, boxing, canoeing, judo, swimming • The following athletes attended the camp and signing ceremony:

14. Gemona Agreement Main agreement include exchange programmes on the following: • Training bases/ training camps • Athlete Support • Coaches Support • Medical and scientific support

15. National Training Centre • The NFs will access the Centre’s training facilities at no cost • The NFs will receive scientific and medical support services from qualified and experienced support staff • The support staff will work closely with the NFs’ technical and coaching teams to develop and enhance the performance of athletes • The Centre will function under the guidance of the High Performance Advisory Committee

16. Network of Partners • SASCOC will continue working/ forge new alliances with the following partners: • SANDF • Universities • FETs • Academies • Schools

17. Operation Excellence • OPEX commenced in June 2009 in the previous quadrennial; • 93 athletes supported through OPEX between June 2009 – Aug 2012; • 47 athletes supported between Oct 2012 – March 2013, with only 15 being new on the programme; • Of the 51 Olympic athletes supported, 24 did not qualify; • Of the 24 that did not qualify, 6 retired and 3 were ruled out due to injury; • 52% qualified for the Olympic Games;

18. Eligibility The athlete shall, over and above the below stipulated tiered criteria: • Be a South African Citizen, with a valid RSA passport; • Be a registered member of a recognized club affiliated to a National Federation, recognized and affiliated to SASCOC; • Be eligible for qualification for Rio 2016 in line with IF rules; • Observe the SASCOC’s Articles of Association and Policies; • Enter into an OPEX Agreement with SASCOC and his/her National Federation which will govern his/her participation in the support programme; • Observe and abide by the Rules and Regulations of his/her National Federation, and International Federation, including participation at the National Federation’s National Championships.

19. Support Services The support services offered to athletes through the programme: • Living expenses • Medical aid • Transport for training sessions • Access to training facilities • International camps and competitions • Local camps and competitions • Coaching Fees • Scientific and medical support services • Technological services • Sport specific Equipment

20. Operation Excellence Olympics • 6 medals (23rd position – 204 countries) 50% from target • All 6 medals won by athletes on OPEX programme (100% OPEX) Paralympics • 29 medals (18th position – 164 countries) • 28 medals won by athletes on OPEX (97% OPEX) • Various athletes on OPEX did well in 2013

21. Operation Excellence (Coaches Support) • Coaches monthly fees • Contract with Swim SA and Rowing SA for Head Coaches • Coaches travel with athletes to training camps and competitions • Support to attend Technical Courses for Coaches – through Olympic Solidarity

22. Capacity Developer Programme • Busy with: • Recognition of Prior Learning • Capacity Developer Programme • Long Term Participant Development • Long Term Coaches Development • Provincial Coaching Commissions in place in all 9 provinces

23. Current Bursary Recipients • Mr Katlego Sotsaka Rowing • Mr Akani Simbine Athletics • Ms Maite Makola Football • Ms Kristen Matthews Fencing • Ms Suzaan Broodryk Athletics • Mr Jacque Joubert Athletics • Ms Justine Palframan Athletics • Ms Nthabiseng Matshaba Football • Mr Johannes Lodewicus Pretorius Athletics • Mr Landelani Welani Ngubane Basketball

24. Key Games delivery for 2014 • Commonwealth Games • Qualification Top 5 in the Commonwealth, individual and Team • Queens Baton Relay • 10 – 13 February 2014 • Team Contingent – 253 • 17 sporting codes • Objective – retain top 5 position in the CG

25. Key Games delivery for 2014 • 2nd African Youth Games • 22 to 31 May 2014, Gaborone, Botswana • 21 sporting codes • RSA Team Contingent – 192 • 14 to 18 year olds • RSA won 93 medals and was second overall out of 51 African countries

26. Key Games delivery for 2014 • 2nd Youth Olympic Games • 16 to 28 August2014, Nanjing, China • 28 sporting codes • 14 to 18 year olds • 4 NFs indicated non participation (archery, basketball, rugby, volleyball) • 80 possible team contingent • Young Ambassadors Programme – Reabetswe Mpete

27. Key Games delivery for 2014 • African Union Sport Council, Region 5 U/20 Games, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe • 05 – 14 December 2014 • 8 sporting codes • 304 possible team contingent • Objective – retain first position in the region

28. Communication Strategies • Website • Social media • Quarterly Magazine • Road shows • Press Conferences • Presentations

29. Budget

30. Admin 16%

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