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Participation and Training

Participation and Training. Chris Kameen. Training New People: The Life Blood of the Sport. What does Yachting Australia offer to new and existing participants entering the sport? A choice of pathways through… National Coaching Program National Training Schemes. Choice of Pathways.

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Participation and Training

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  1. Participation and Training Chris Kameen

  2. Training New People: The Life Blood of the Sport • What does Yachting Australia offer to new and existing participants entering the sport? • A choice of pathways through… • National Coaching Program • National Training Schemes

  3. Choice of Pathways CommercialCareer Instructor pathway Coaching pathway RYA YA Yachtmaster Student Racing Lifestyle – have fun!

  4. National Coaching Program National Coaching Program 3 levels of Coaching qualification that focus on racing skills: • Club Coach • State Coach • National Coach National Training Schemes

  5. What is Yachting Australia’s role? National Coaching Program • Coach course development • Coach course materials • NCAS Accreditation • Australian Sports Commission • Coach insurance when engaged by an affiliated club or class association National Training Schemes

  6. National Training Schemes National Coaching Program 5 schemes plus shore-based courses • Get into Small Boat Sailing • National Powerboat Scheme • Yacht Cruising Scheme  New National Keelboat Scheme • RYA Yachting Australia Yacht Training Scheme • Windsurfing Scheme • Shore-based courses: Safety and Sea Survival, Diesel Engine, Radar National Training Schemes

  7. What is Yachting Australia’s role? National Coaching Program • To manage a consistent structure • Network of inspected training centres • Trained personnel • Professionally developed resources • Examinations and Assessments National Training Schemes • To gain recognition for licencing purposes, & commercial operation and work with Maritime Authorities: • AMSA, NSW Maritime • To provide insurance for instructors • Maintainrecords of qualifications www.yachting.org.au/shop

  8. Coaching or Instructing – What is the difference? Instructing • Engaged by a YATC • Highly structured courses and learning • Recognised National Certificates for students • Focused on learn to sail or drive a powerboat • More costly to manage and administer Coaching • Engaged by a club or class • Structure is flexible • No formal recognition • Focused on developing racing skills • Less costly to manage and administer

  9. Summary Facilitate and encourage safe participation Clear managed pathways: • National Coaching Program • National Training Schemes Choice: • Start of a Career • Competition • Lifestyle

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