SYC SQUAD Program 2015

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Welcome to the Southport Yacht Club Squad 2015

In this information booklet you will find detailed descriptions of what’s in store for the Team in 2015. We urge you to please keep this booklet handy as it will have all the information required for the year ahead.

There are certain requirements that are implemented this year to encourage additional commitment as we strive to support and encourage every individual sailor to be the best that they can be.

Term Dates, training sessions and Squad Training Camps are all set in advance for this year and can be found in this booklet. In doing this we in return expect squad members to allocate their time accordingly and be able to attend.

Welcome to the Team and all the best for your 2015 sailing season.

Kind Regards,

Yassmina Hamie Sailing Academy Principle

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Table of Contents

WELCOME TO THE SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB SQUAD 2015 ...... 2

PAYMENT: ...... 4

DUE DATE FOR PAYMENT: ...... 4

COST: ...... 4

INCLUSIONS: ...... 4

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: ...... 5

REQUIREMENTS: ...... 5

PARENT INFORMATION BBQS: ...... 5

TERM DATES AND TRAINING SCHEDULES: ...... 6

TERM 1 2015 ...... 6

TERM 2 2015 ...... 6

TERM 3 2015 ...... 6

TERM 4 2015 ...... 6

WEEKLY TERM TRAINING SCHEDULE ...... 6

SYC COACHES: ...... 7

JOEL TURNER ...... 7

TOM SIGANTO ...... 8

SOPHIE LAHEY ...... 9

PETER AUSTIN...... 10

SQUAD TRAINING CAMPS 2015 ...... 11

SQUAD TEAM UNIFORM ...... 12

REGISTRATION FORM ...... 13

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Payment:

Payment is to be made on a term-by-term basis. Payment must be made prior to the term commencing to secure a spot within the Squad. Sailors are encouraged to attend all training sessions to maximize benefits gained, there will be no payment exceptions or exceptions made to those who only attend a few sessions.

The squad agreement commences at the start of every term, sailors are not obligated to a whole year’s commitment, instead we are flexible to term by term registration however we recommend the full 4 term registration to gain maximum benefits.

Due Date for Payment: Term 1 Friday the 6th of February 2015 Term 2 Friday the 17th of April 2015 Term 3 Friday the 10th of July 2015 Term 4 Friday the 2nd of October 2015

Cost: $230.00 per term per sailor $780.00 per annum

Inclusions:  Training to all specific fleet sessions for each week of the school term Training will be on regardless of weather conditions as coaches will adjust lesson plans (please see training schedule on page 6)  Open self-training sessions for all fleets with a roaming coach on water to provide minor support (please see training schedule on page 6)  Squad Uniform (please see page 12)  Training Book and rules book  Parent information BBQs each term (please see page 5)  Opportunity to be selected to become a part of the SYC Mentor Program  SYC Squad Team photo each term  Guest Coaches training sessions  Eligibility to apply for club funding (conditions apply please see application form)

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Optional Extras:  Private Training Sessions: It is recommended that private training sessions are one-on-one however we can incorporate up to 3 sailors per group should parents wish to split the cost.

o $60.00 per hour minimum two hours (own sailing gear and boat) o $70.00 per hour minimum two hours (using club boats and gear)

 Squad camps on during school holidays twice a year (Please see page 11)

Requirements:

 Southport Yacht Club membership  Participate in club racing  Attend training sessions  Sign in and sign out of all training sessions  Attend rules nights  Take part in Sail Past  Be present at Sailing Presentation  Bring one family member or friend to one Funsail session per term (complementary- pass included in pack)  Assist in Discover Sail Days  Abide by the SYC Code of Conduct. Breach of the code may result in permanent dismissal from squad

Parent Information BBQs:

We will be holding Parent Information Night BBQs once a term as an opportunity for everyone to get together and discuss the term’s training plans. It is highly recommended that parents attend as these will be great opportunities to stay well informed of what is going on within the Squad. The dates for the parent nights are as follows: - Term 1: Thursday the 5th of February at 6:30pm at Hollywell Bar+ Bistro - Term 2: Thursday the 23rd of April at 6:30pm at Hollywell Bar+Bistro - Term 3: Thursday the 16th of July at 6:30pm at Hollywell Bar+Bistro - Term 4: Thursday the 8th of October at 6:30pm at Hollywell Bar+Bistro

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Term Dates and Training Schedules: Term 1 2015 February 2nd  April 3rd Total 9 weeks of Training Term 2 2015 April 20th  June 26th Total 11 weeks of Training Term 3 2015 July 13th  September 18th Total 10 Weeks training Term 4 2015 October 6th  December 11th Total 10 Weeks Training Weekly Term Training Schedule

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Optimist Group A- Group B- (Beginner/Intermediate) Sabot (Advanced) Time slots Club Training available Racing Training for private 4:30pm-6:00pm 4:30pm-6:00pm training

sessions Group A- Open self- Group B- Open self- training training session 4:30pm-6:00pm session 4:30pm-6:00pm

BIC Time slots available Training Open self-training session Club for private 4:30pm-6:00pm Racing 4:30pm-6:00pm training

sessions Laser Time slots available Training 4:30pm-6:00pm Open self-training session Club for private 4:30pm-6:00pm Racing training sessions

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SYC Coaches:

Joel Turner

Work until your idols become your

Rivals.” unknown

Classes of boats raced: What I enjoy most about sailing:

Sabot, Laser Radial, Blazer 23, Keel Boats, Sailing provides me with a goal driven lifestyle that takes me Sports Boats, 29er, Hobies, Nacra F18, 49er. around the world doing what I love. The harder I work in training, the more I get to travel and the more sailing I get to do. Sailing for me is both a relaxation and stress-release activity as well as an extremely competitive part of my life. Top Achievements:

 Gold in 49er Nationals 2015 What I hope to pass on to the Squad:  Silver in Sail Melbourne World Cup Event 2014 I spend my life surrounding myself with high performance  Gold in Sail Sydney 2014 coaching and training which teaches me about sailing in  Being selected into the Australian general but also life experiences. I am able to reconfigure

Sailing Squad after sailing 49er for the theories and techniques that I learn through the only 5 months. Winning U21 Junior Australian Sailing Program and pass on to the sailors that I World Championship in the 49er class coach. Sharing my own sailing knowledge with the juniors I

(2014) believe will be an important step up to push them towards  Representing Australia at the Youth their next level of their sailing. World Championships (placed 6th) 7 | P a g e

Tom Siganto

Top Achievements: Classes of boats sailed: 1st 29er Australian Youth Nationals, 2015 Sabot, Optimist, 29er, Farr 40, Etchell, Blazer, Melges, Sydney 38, Shaw 650, Blazer23 3rd 29er Open Nationals 2014

2nd 29r Sail Melbourne 2014 What I enjoy most about sailing? 4th Sail Sydney 2014 I love the water, I love the speed and the challenge that sailing has to offer especially at a high level of competition. The competition is one of 1st 29er Open Nationals, 2013/14 my greatest motivators to be the best at what I do. 5th 29er Open World Championship, 2013

What I hope to pass onto the Squad: 6th 29er Youth World Championship, 2012 My knowledge and passion for the sport, to help motivate and excite the 1st 29er Youth Nationals, 2011 juniors to become competitive at a high level in their chosen class. To also ensure that the aspect of fun is being placed into every training rd 3 Sabot 1up Nationals, 2010 session and every away regatta is a positive one. nd 2 - Sabot 2up Nationals, 2008 I am excited to be a part of the coaching team at Southport Yacht Club and look forward to producing top athletes within the sport of sailing.

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Sophie Lahey

Classes of boats sailed: What I enjoy most about sailing?

Sabot, 29er, Elliot 5.9, Elliot 6, Etchell, Blazer 23

I love the social aspect of sailing, meeting lots of people Top Achievements: from all over the world. I love that each and every time you head out on the water you learn something new. 29er - 6th Youth Nationals 2010 You never stop learning about the weather, the Match Racing - 96th ISAF Ranked Female 2012 location or your boat; Always pushing the boundaries Match Racing - 1st Marinassess Women's Regatta 2012 to see what you can improve. Match Racing - 1st Women's Harken International Regatta 2011

What I hope to pass onto the Squad: I hope to pass on all my knowledge and skills in sailing to the junior class, and to see them continue sailing well into the future, either competitively or socially! I hope to share my love for sailing with all and hope that they too will love the sport as much as9 | I Pdo! a g e I look forward to coaching the squad and having lots of fun with you all!

Peter Austin

Classes of boats sailed: Top Achievements: Optimist, Topper, Laser, 420, 470, Etchells, 2nd European Match Racing Championships ¼ Tonners, Melges 32, Blazer 23 Two time 3rd European Match Racing Championships

British team for Red Bull Youth Americas Cup

What I enjoy most about sailing: What you hope to pass on to the squad: I hope to be able to offer sailors structured sessions in order to maximise their time on the water and I enjoy the different disciplines learnt through work towards their individual goals. From my sailing. I also enjoy high level events as once on experience with large sailing programs, the water, you push yourself and your boat to the organisation and preparation before events is limits, even though you have rivals on water, I critical. I want to be able to pass the importance of enjoy the fact that off water you can all be mates. this this on to my sailors when helping them prepare for their events.

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Squad Training Camps 2015

Costs: $250.00 per sailor per camp

Dates: April 15th, 16th & 17th September 30th, October 1st & 2nd

Times: 9:00am-3:00pm

Inclusions: Morning Tea and Lunch provided on all 3 days

Please visit the below link to book: http://www.southportyachtclub.com.au/sailing/sailing-academy/sail-racing-squad/

The camps will be dedicated to improving the skill set of every individual sailor wanting to improve club-racing results and compete in State and National regattas.

Some Topics that will be covered: - Physical conditioning - Training Techniques (individually and with other sailors) - Regatta preparation - More advanced technical sailing skills - Rig set up to suit conditions - Race start practice - Race rules

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Squad Team Uniform

We encourage all squad members to wear their squad uniform while at training, participating in club races as well as representing the club during away regattas. Uniforms must be worn during the Team Photo.

Each squad member will receive the below uniform items (per annum): 1x SYC Squad T-Shirt 1x SYC Squad Bib 1x SYC Squad Hat 1x SYC logo Sticker to be placed on boat (optional)

Please complete the below uniform order to allow us to order correct sizes.

Uniform Order:

Sailor’s Name:

Squad Member During (please circle):

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 All Year

Shirt Size: Bib Size:

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Registration Form

Squad Member’s NAME

GENDER Male ( ) Female ( ) DOB __ / / ______POSTAL ADDRESS: E-MAIL ADDRESS: HOME PHONE WORK PHONE MOBILE PHONE

KNOWN MEDICAL ALLERGIES & TREATMENT CONDITIONS

Optimist Sailors Please specify what training group you would like to be in (please circle below) Group A Group B

WAIVER OF INDEMNITY I agree to release, indemnify and save from harmless from all liability, loss, suits, actions, demands, proceedings which arise directly or indirectly out of or are associated with my attendance on and activities with Southport Yacht Club Inc. and any associated sponsors from any responsibility, liability and/or accountability concerning loss or injury or damage while attending the Southport Yacht Club Inc. except in respect of loss or injury due to or resulting from an act of negligence or breach of duty on the part of Southport Yacht Club Inc. or its Officers, Staff or Instructors. I also understand that sailing can be a strenuous activity and I declare that I am physically fit to participate in every aspect of the activity and that I am aware of and accept all the risks of doing so. I agree that this indemnity extends to all officers and agents of the Southport Yacht Club Inc. and all organisations and authorities connected or concerned therewith.