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General Manager - Northern Territory Monthly Update February 2025
Published Fri 14 Feb 2025
Exciting Updates to Australian Sailing’s Education & Training Programs
As part of the ongoing Instructor, Coach, and Official Development Strategy update, Australian Sailing is modernising its education and training programs to create a more streamlined and effective learning experience.
A key part of this initiative is the transition to a new Learning Management System (LMS), which will integrate seamlessly with Australian Sailing member profiles, making access to online courses more efficient.
To support this transition, the Australian Sailing Resources website will undergo maintenance until early March 2025. During this period, some resources—primarily used by Discover Sailing Centre Principals, Instructors, and Coaches, including the Training Hub—may be temporarily unavailable.
To assist with enquiries, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section will be available on our website, and further updates will be provided to stakeholders over the coming weeks and when the LMS goes live.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to delivering an improved learning experience for everyone involved in delivering sailing through clubs and class associations.
VOLUNTEERS
NT Sports Volunteer Network
NT Sport & Recreation has created the NT Volunteer Network. Here you will find valuable resources and be able to connect with other sports volunteers in the Territory.
ATHLETES
Futures Programs
The NT Sports Academy runs Athlete Development Programs that compliment club coaching programs. The Futures programs are accessible to all identified sports within the NT and have an emphasis on personal growth & and athletic development.
NT Sports Academy Network
The NT Sports Academy has created a network for coaches, officials and athletes. Here you will find information, resources, calendars and registrations for upcoming events.
INSTRUCTORS, COACHES & OFFICIALS
Updated LMS & Courses
The updated LMS and courses will be released prior to the Dry Season. Keep an eye out in your emails for the release date for more integrated and relevant training for instructors, coaches and officials.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NT Sailing Summit
The Sailing Summits bring together Clubs and Classes from across the NT and is a great way to engage with the sailing community's decision makers and Australian Sailing. All Club and Class Association flag officers, committee members, key officials and management are encouraged to attend.
Date: Sat 15 March
Time: 0900-1400
Training in Focus – Volunteers
An opportunity to develop your race day volunteer skills in a variety of areas all at once. The morning comprises of introductions to race-day volunteering then moves onto specific stations. Stations will be on a rotation so attendees can have a go and learn about some of the specific tasks involved. Topics that will be covered include flags, start timer app, Buoyzone app, scribe & processing results. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend, registration is not mandatory but will assist us with planning.
Date: Sat 22 March
Time: 0900-1130
Race Officer Course
Following on from the volunteer skills training we will be holding a Face-to-Face Race Officer Course. Anyone assisting in running races as a member of the Race Management Team or acting as Race Officer in club racing is encouraged to attend. The course will incorporate three of our existing online courses into one package. Registration is mandatory.
- Introduction to Safety & Risk Management
- Race Officer - Introduction
- Race Officer - Committee Boat & Finish Boat
Date: Sat 22 March
Time: 1230-1600
POWERBOAT HANDLING CHANGES
Due to legislative changes MAST will no longer be issuing Recreational Boat Licences to NT residents. We are working on a solution and will communicate it once we have something in place.
AUSTRALIAN SAILING RESOURCES
The Participation Hub houses all sorts of resources to help your club grow and retain its membership. You don’t have to be a Discover Sailing Centre to find resources that will be helpful. Check out the link here https://www.sailingresources.org.au/participation/.
