NSW & ACT 9er Association 29er Development Squad 2018/19

Introduction The NSW 29er Development Squad is a NSW & ACT 9er Association endorsed development program to provide competent 29er sailors with high quality coaching and skill development. It is for experienced 29er sailors who wish to develop their skills to be competitive at club, State and National level competition. The NSW 29er Skiff Skills Program is a NSW 29er Association endorsed coaching program to provide new 29er and less experienced 29er sailors with professional coaching aimed at developing the skills specific to sailing and racing skiffs and in particular, 29ers.

Objectives The objectives of the NSW 29er Development Squad are to: 1. Develop the skills of experienced sailors to help them succeed at club, state and national level competition 2. Achieve selection into the NSW Youth Sailing Team 3. Provide a pathway for skill development in the absence of an established 29er club structure 4. Set examples and inspire younger 29er sailors The NSW 29er Development Squad provides squad based coaching support for appropriately skilled but developing sailors.

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NSW & ACT 9er Association 29er Development Squad 2018/19 Structure Coaching will be conducted by 9er Association endorsed Coaches to ensure high quality coaching for all sailors under the program in order to develop skills required to be competitive at Club, State and National levels. Coaching will be in groups of 5 boats with coaching week-on, week-off and with club racing on the intervening weeks. Should more than 5 boats apply selections may be required to determine the makeup of the squad. Should 9-10 boats apply consideration will be given to creating a second squad and adding a second coach. Sailors will be expected to commit to all coaching and club racing sessions as per the Development Squad Calendar. Commitment and dedication to training and learning are essential for success in this program. Sailors will need to financial member of a registered sailing club and a financial member of the NSW & ACT 9er association. Training and club racing will be on Sundays. Coaching will generally run from 10:00am – 3:00pm in winter and 11:00am - 4:00pm in spring/summer. Participants must be rigged and ready to sail at 10:00am sharp. Timing may vary subject to weather forecasts and the coaching program. Coaching will generally be broken into 2 x on water sessions of 120 mins plus briefings and a break for lunch. Lunch is not provided and participants are expected to bring their own food and water. All participants must be prepared to travel as the location will rotate between clubs across the season.

Cost The cost per participant i.e. the skipper and crew for the NSW 29er Development Squad is $1,200 ($2,200 per boat). This covers coaching (20 sessions and6 regatta day support) and coaching RIB hire & fuel. This does not include regatta support or participation in a holiday camp should one be organised. All participants will receive a NSW 29er Development Squad T-shirt.

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NSW & ACT 9er Association 29er Development Squad 2018/19 Applications Timeline 16 April,2018

Applications Open

11 May,2018

Applications Close

13 May,2018

Development Squad Try Out

14 May,2018

Notification of Development Squad Selection

18 May, 2018

Acceptance/Non Acceptance

20 May, 2018

Development Squad Induction Day

Application Form: https://goo.gl/VUxvki

Enquiries Please send enquiries to Michael Giffney via email [email protected]

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