A lot has happened in the last two months in Tassie with many AS courses being held and attended by enthusiastic participants. Thank you to everyone who has gained a new qualification and for supporting the courses being organised. We still have a few courses to go; Dinghy, Race Officer, Coaches, Keelboat Instructor. The links can be found below in this Update.

I would like to congratulate and thank the 2024/25 TAS Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) members who were elected to represent their sailing club and community. Each RAC Member has been allocated several sailing clubs that they will be in contact with and supporting. Communication and positive relationships are what Australian Sailing TAS is focused on to ensure that all clubs have the opportunity to contribute to ideas about sailing in Tasmania.

Regional Advisory Committee 2024/25 - Chris Symonds (WYC) – Chair, Danny Cunningham (BYC), Barrie McIndoe (PDYC), Samantha Dobie (DSS), Stephen Miller (MPYC), Ross Mannering (RYCT)

Please visit  TAS NEWS  for updates on Tasmania and National News for all Australian Sailing Updates and News.  

2024 TAS Sailing Awards

With nominations now closed for the State AS Awards, the RAC will also be involved in the voting process of deciding the winners for 2023/24.

Last year’s Awards event was very successful with approximately 100 people attending. This year we are hoping to have similar numbers and enjoy the new venue at the Maritime Museum of Tasmania on Saturday 7^th September at 5.30pm.

All sailors are welcome to attend, and I encourage you to join us. Let’s celebrate sailing in Tasmania! Registration is now open!

  CLUB ACTION -  Register to attend the TAS Sailing Awards - Australian Sailing 

Child Safe Practices

The Children and Young People Safe Practices exist to identify and prevent behaviour that may be harmful to children and young people participating in sport. The Practices are defined in our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, so compliance with them is compulsory (as well as being a vital step in protecting children in sailing).

Here are two articles that will support your club and sailors to ensure that they are safe at all times.

 Changing Room Arrangements

 Online Communication

Grant Opportunities

There are currently no infrastructure open in TAS

Outdoor Furniture Grant for Sporting Clubs

TasPorts Community Grant

Healthy Focus Grants

Ticket to Play

Local Sporting Champions

National Representative Fund 

  CLUB ACTION: Read and share information with your members

2024 Coach Development Webinar Series

Encourage your club and class association coaches to register for the 2024 Australian Sailing Coach Development Webinar Series. Led by Performance Pathway coaches, these webinars are specifically designed to enhance the skills of accredited coaches who are working or volunteering at clubs or within class associations.

As leaders, your support is crucial in helping your coaches to fully benefit from these professional development opportunities. By investing in their growth, you directly enhance the quality of training provided to your members, improve the learning environments at your club or class association, and contribute to the overall success of your programs. Well-trained coaches improve the learning experience, attract, and retain sailors, and foster a vibrant and thriving sailing community.

These sessions offer actionable insights and the latest coaching techniques, helping your coaches enhance their practices and remain effective in their roles.

Action Item: Encourage your coaches to register for the 2024 Australian Sailing Coach Development Webinar Series. Your leadership and support are essential for their success and the continued excellence of your programs.

For more information and to register for each webinar follow the link below:

https://www.sailingresources.org.au/training/coach-dev-series 

Coach Course - RYCT 31st August & 1st September (NB: New dates) 

Keelboat Instructor Course - Bellerive Yacht Club 31st August & 1st September 

Dinghy Instructor Course/Assistant Instructor Georges Bay, St Helens 21^st & 22^nd September

  CLUB ACTION: promote in your club newsletter to share with your members.