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Sailability Conference Canberra March 26 & 27 2013

Yachting Australia Sport Development

Perspectives

Background

Yachting Australia’s perspective

Sailing in Australia

• Participation in sailing is stagnant at best over the last generation and decade

• Sailing ranks in the 30’s in terms of participation in around 90 recognised sports

• 350 yacht clubs belong to 8 State/Territory Associations, but only 120 have more than 100 members

• Yachting Australia (and maybe the sport) have not invested in professional sport development

• Until 2010 Yachting Australia had no budget for participation

Sailability - perspectives

• International Program • Unrealised potential for sailing

• to build community profile• a competitive advantage• 20% of population

• Absence of pathway - for sailors • Opportunities for economies of scale – at clubs • Volunteers – varying levels of skills and recognition • Risk Profile

The Plan …..

Sport Development Plan 2011-14

• Enabled by ASC Funding • Evidence based

• ABS statistics • gemba Report

• Other sports and countries • Built in collaboration with State Associations • Performance Measures

Planning process

2010 Watershed

• Australian Sports Commission Participation Funding • Yachting Australia applied & successful for three programs

• Additional ASC Funding for market research – especially

for the new Entry Program / Brand • gemba Report• Discover Sailing

Programs proposed to ASC

Discover Sailing – conduct market research and be guided by it , along the line of ‘go sailing’Tackers – Australia wide roll out of a successful Victorian pilot ProgramSailability – ask the Yachting Australia Sailability Committee for the priorities

The Yachting Australia Sailability Committee Plan – November 2011

“ high priorities identified by the committee were the -

•development of the Sailability website, •inclusion of the Sailability program into general club activities, and •development of instructor resources and an induction scheme”.

University of Technology Sydney Research Report 2010“Participation and non-participation of people with disability in sport and active recreation”

Researching more than 1000 people with disability, rather than relying on the assumptions from people within the sport sector.

Both participants and non-participants in sport and active recreation

Although a number of constraints affect the participation of people with disability, individuals did not regard their impairment as the major reason for non-participation.

Enablers to participation

providing easily accessible information on local sport and active recreation opportunities

reducing the costs associated with participation (e.g. transport, equipment, registration fees)

increasing staff training (to facilitate participation) integrating sports opportunities.

The ASC Funding Budget for Sailability - 2011-14 Three Years (expires next June ) - Income $150k

- ASC $75k- Other $75K

- Expenses $150k- Development Costs $50k- Club Resources $45k - Marketing Materials $55

- Need to source “other income”

Chance of Funding Renewal ?

• Measurement of Participation • Volunteers • Sailors

• Levels of Training Delivered • Other Funding Raised

Australian Sports Foundation Project • Allows tax deductible status for donations to

registered sports projects • Many clubs have existing projects and or TDGR• The Yachting Australia Project is open. Donor can

• Nominate purpose • Nominate club/program • Express interest in bequests

Some other perspectives

Benefits of Club Membership

• Inclusion • Options for involvement• Social Engagement • Pathways • Economies of scale • Connection • Communication

Reducing the cost …shared facilities

Risk Mitigation – shared resources

• Incorporated Association• Public Liability Insurance • Safety & Risk Management Plans• OHS Compliance • Personal Accident Insurance for sailors & volunteers• Commercial Vessels – any boat used for a fee for non

members • New national legislation & regulation • Unless a member of a community organisation

The Sailing Pathway

The future

Sailability Future

Conclusion

• We all want more people to discover sailing • Sailability currently comes in many flavours • The ASC is helping Yachting Australia help State

Association to help sailing and clubs be more inclusive in everything we do – we call it Sailability

Summary

Neil – Chair Sailability Australia Committee

“ we are all here to increase the opportunities for people to have a great time sailing”

“this conference is for the major players to create forward movement in a uniform way”

Hamish – Australian Sports Commission

“ there is huge potential for sailing”

“ the Australian Sports Commission is helping major sports increase participation, international success and sustainability, but they are accountable ”

Summary - David

“it’s about choice for the individual”

“inclusion vs segregation vs integration”

Summary

Ross – YA Sport Development Director

“ Yachting Australia Perspectives and particularly the importance of offering sailors (including all abilities) choice about progression on a pathway and social inclusion at clubs”

“ major mutual benefit of clubs and Sailability Programs working together”

Karyn - YA Board Member – “Thank you for your huge contribution to date. The Yachting Australia Board fully endorse the objective of increasing the inclusion of people of all abilities at clubs”

Summary

Graham – RPYC

“the pathway at the club,

recreational, intermediate,

high performance, for

diverse sailors using

diverse boats”

“sailability membership model”

“inclusion at the club”

Summary

Daisy - “ Aspirational” Sailability Committee Priorities

1. More consistent approach to more people of all abilities sailing and involved in all club activities

2. Increased awareness & education of inclusion at clubs

3. Attract & train volunteers

4. Enhanced on line communication with Sailability participants – volunteers and sailors

5. Significant increase in the number of people on the pathway

Summary

Nicola – YA Education & Training Manager

“the pathways in practice, and the learn to sail course at levels 1,2,3 on the pathway”

“the key role of instructors in retaining people in sailing”

“the learn to sail program is inclusive”

“it’s our attitude at the start of a difficult undertaking that will ultimately determine the outcome”

Summary Glen Stanaway – YA Sport Services Member

“safety first”

“positive attitude to safety rather than protectionist”

“membership protection ( avoiding discrimination & harassment) is part of safe environments”

“Yachting Australia aims to provide the resources, in both safety & risk management and membership protection templates to help clubs and programs that do not have them in place”

Summary

Terry Peek

“Special Olympics is a pathway, at the moment the only HP pathway for people with an intellectual disability . Encourage increased general participation with increased repetition, and time/support. Create opportunities for me to help you to do this”

Follow Up

• Resources on website by end April • There will be a satisfaction survey – so make sure your

State Sailability delegate has your email address

Communication

• Recognise Graham Adam• Annual magazine & quarterly newsletter • How do we get them to everyone ?• Word of mouth

• External communication ?

Thank You

Daisy Brooke

Neil and the Sailability Committee

Australian Sports Commission

Presenters

Vic Silk (photos & videos)

Resources

• Your State Association

• The Yachting Australia website for existing sailors

www.yachting.org.au/discoversailing/sailability

(will include all the conference materials & videos )

• The Discover Sailing website for potential new sailors

www.discoversailing.org.au/sailability

Thank you

Conclusion

• We all want more people to discover sailing • Sailability comes in many flavours • The ASC is helping Yachting Australia help State

Association to help sailing and clubs be more inclusive in everything we do – we call it Sailability

Good luck

To everyone sailing or supporting or officiating this weekend

Enjoy Canberra Yacht Club