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General Manager - ACT/NSW Monthly Update March 2023
Published Tue 14 Mar 2023
The latest updates from Australian Sailing's General Manager NSW/ACT – Emma Humphries
Click this link to go to all past NSW/ACT General Manager’s Updates
This month’s update:
- Sailing Summits
- Club Survey
- Her Sport Her Way Grant – encouraging women to lead
- Upcoming Courses
- Event Calendar
- Updating Club Contacts
- Keep in touch
Australian Sailing NSW and ACT Sailing Summits
All Club and Class officials and senior staff are invited -
The 2023 Sailing Summits will provide a great opportunity for clubs and classes to share information and ideas, allow Australian Sailing to hear directly from the community via workshops following on from the Club Survey and to receive an update on hot topics and the Australian Sailing strategic priorities.
The 2023 Sailing Summit dates and locations are:
NSW – Saturday 20th May – Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
ACT - Thursday 22nd June - Canberra Yacht Club
Action Item for Officials and Staff from Clubs and Classes:
Click here for more information and to register your spot
Annual Club Survey
Australian Sailing has just released our 2023 Club Survey. This is your club’s opportunity to provide feedback on your use of Australian Sailing’s programs, services, and support. We request only one response from each club so please ensure you consult with your club committee and respond accordingly.
The survey has 11 questions and should take no more than 15-20 minutes to complete. Individual responses to the survey will remain confidential.
The survey will be open until 5pm AEST SUNDAY 2nd APRIL.
Action Item for Clubs:
Please complete the survey. Please contact me if your Club did not receive the survey.
Her Sport Her Way Grant – Encouraging women to lead
Australian Sailing has been successful in securing a grant of $48,250 from the NSW Office of Sport Her Sport Her Way Grant program. We are using this grant to give 50% off all Instructor, Coach and Official’s courses for women and girls in NSW.
Action Item for Clubs:
Encourage women and girls to sign up for a course – see list below.
Upcoming Courses
Official’s Courses
- NSW Regional Judge seminar 13th May at Cruising Yacht Club of Australia - Register here
- ACT Regional Judge seminar 24th June at the YMCA of Canberra SC - Register here
- Other Official’s Courses - EOI for Officials Courses not yet scheduled
Sailing Coach Courses
- Sailing Coach Course 1-2 July at Woollahra Sailing Club – Register Here
Instructor Courses
- Dinghy Instructor Course 15-16th April at Woollahra Sailing Club – Register here
- Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course 15th April at Woollahra Sailing Club - Register here
- Dinghy Instructor Re-accreditation Course 16th April at Woollahra Sailing Club – Register here
- Powerboat Instructor Course 22nd-23rd April at Drummoyne Sailing Club – Register here
- Powerboat Instructor Re-accreditation Course 23rd April at Drummoyne Sailing Club – Register here
- Dinghy Instructor Course 6th-7th May at Drummoyne Sailing Club – Register here
- Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course 6th May at Drummoyne Sailing Club – Register here
- Dinghy Instructor Re-accreditation Course 7th May at Drummoyne Sailing Club – Register here
- Dinghy Instructor Course 27th-28th May at Drummoyne Sailing Club – Register here
- Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course 27th May at Drummoyne Sailing Club – Register here
- Dinghy Instructor Re-accreditation Course 28th May at Drummoyne Sailing Club – Register here
- Dinghy Instructor course 24th-25th June at Woollahra Sailing Club – Register here
- Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course 24th June – Register here
- Dinghy Instructor Re-accreditation Course 25th June – Register here
Action Item for Clubs:
Her Sport Her Way Grant - Encourage your female members to use the discount for instructor, coach, and official courses to receive a 50% Discount on course fees.
If you cannot find the course you or your members want to do in the Course Finder, please email Jess.tames@sailing.org.au
NSW/ACT Event Calendar
We have refreshed the event calendar and sent a link to all clubs so you can add and edit your major events. The calendar can be found here
Action Item for Clubs:
Add your events to the calendar, if your club doesn’t have the link to edit the calendar, please email Jess.tames@sailing.org.au
New Club Participation Resources
Our new Club Participation Hub is stacked with resources for clubs and classes to increase participation and enhance your activities. Please get in touch if you want guidance on how to utilise these resources for your club.
Click here for more information
Updating Club Contacts
Not Receiving Official AS Communications?
When Flag Officers change roles your club account details need to be updated, without key contact details, Australian Sailing cannot contact the right people.
Action Item for Clubs:
Check your Club’s contact details in the Account details section of revSPORT
Please get in touch
Craig, Jess, and I are available to answer your queries by phone, face to face or to meet via Teams online. The phone numbers below go to our mobiles.
Emma Humphries
General Manager - NSW/ACT
Direct Phone: (02) 9170 6926EMAIL
Craig Ferris
Club Support Officer - NSW/ACT
Direct Phone: (02) 9170 6906
EMAIL
Jess Tames
Club Support Officer - NSW/ACT
Direct Phone: (02) 9170 6948
EMAIL
You can find a full list of Australian Sailing Contacts – here.