participation and training chris kameen training new people: the life blood of the sport what does...
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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