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…

1. National Coaching Program

2. National Training Schemes

Choice of Pathways

Student

Lifestyle – have fun!

RYA YA Yachtmaster

CommercialCareer

Instructor pathway

Racing

Coaching pathway

National Coaching Program

3 levels of Coaching qualification that focus on racing skills:

1. Club Coach

2. State Coach

3. National Coach

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What is Yachting Australia’s role?

• Coach course development

• Coach course materials

• NCAS Accreditation

Australian Sports Commission

• Coach insurance when engaged by an affiliated club or class association

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National Training Schemes

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

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What is Yachting Australia’s role?• To manage a consistent structure

• To gain recognition for licencing purposes, & commercial operation and work with Maritime Authorities:

– AMSA, NSW Maritime• To provide insurance for instructors• Maintain records of qualifications

– Network of inspected training centres

– Trained personnel

– Professionally developed resources

– Examinations and Assessments

YA Training

Chief Instructor

Senior Instructors

Instructors

Assistant Instructors

Instructors Instructors

Examiners Inspectors

www.yachting.org.au/shop

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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

Summary

Clear managed pathways:• National Coaching Program

• National Training Schemes

Choice:• Start of a Career

• Competition

• Lifestyle

Facilitate and encourage safe participation