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UPDATE FOR STATES - AUGUST 2011. Tackers Summary - August 2011. YA preferred national junior sailing program Major component of YA funding from ASC for Participation 2011-2014 Four years of development and piloting in Victoria 2007-11 YA now rolling out with initial States/Clubs.
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Tackers Summary - August 2011 • YA preferred national junior sailing program • Major component of YA funding from ASC for Participation 2011-2014 • Four years of development and piloting in Victoria 2007-11 • YA now rolling out with initial States/Clubs
The objective of the “Tackers” program is to attract a significantly increased number of primary school age children to sailing, especially those who would not otherwise, and have them participate in an initial “fun” sailing experience before progressing on a pathway, to a full learn to sail course over 3 levels, then non competitive participation, and long term club membership.
Why ? Victoria 2005 • Stagnant (at best) participation in sailing – declining youth and junior • Over 70 competitor sports - many with strong junior programs. Plenty of other leisure options • Fragmented approach – few clubs with junior programs and limited consistency or marketing. • Club junior programs generally not based on research or a sound child based strategy • Clubs said juniors and youth were highest priority
How ? Tackers Development to date • Methodology • Research with other sports, & overseas • Piloting of concepts and ideas • Initial 3 locations now 10 – continuous improvement • Latest version will be completed with ASC funding • Eight guiding values – see next slide • Funding • VicHealth - $300k + • ASC, ASF, Several private donors & YV - $100k +
Tackers - 8 Guiding Principles / Values • Kid centric – recognizes kids’ learning styles and behaviors are different to adults • Non competitive – fun and social • Professional young instructors • Program delivery consistent at every location • Branded modern presentation – in all regards • Targets kids outside existing club membership • Value for money relative to other sports – all inclusive fee • Graduated pathway over several steps & seasons – fundamental skills foundations and enthusiasm for long term participation
What is Tackers ? • Different to other junior learn to sail programs • Targets younger – 7 yo for Tackers 1 (Kids Centric)) • Games based learning (Fun) • Young professional instructors (Fun) • Contemporary presentation and branding (Fun) • Similar to YA Get into Small Boat sailing • Must be a YA Training Centre • Core syllabus = YA Small Boat (GISBS) • Multiple levels - Pathway based, Tackers 1,2 and 3 – each 20 hours leading to Green Fleet
Ozi Optimist is the preferred boat but It’s not about the boat ! • For Non sailors its like Ikea - out of the box • Affordable – inexpensive ! • Colorful – no white sails ! • No Maintenance – bullet proof • Universal – identical for everyone • International - Provides a pathway to Optimist • Australian Made • Modified to suit the program – 20% < sail and 20% more hull weight than Optimist, modified to fit 2 + kids
The Victorian experience • Add for 2010-11 • Little Tackers Pilot (4-6yo ) = 73 • Tackers Introduction = 2579 • Note the Boat Shed incl . Mobile = 50% = 663
Where to after Tackers = The Pathway • Ideally start at 7 y.o. (no later than 12) • Clearly defined & well communicated pathway • Kids progress at own pace – one year per level • During Tackers kids practice with Tackers Fleet • Green Fleet (level 4) - After Tackers 3 & before Club Racing (ISAF Modified Rules for introductory racing - No Blue Book) • After Green Fleet = recreational sailing or club racing (level 5) in any class of boat
Tackers – other points • Tackers 1 Having Fun is 2 kids per boat • Tackers 2 Tricks & Techniques and Tackers 3 Sailing Fast is 1 kid per boat • There is a Tackers Introduction Session of 2.5hrs • Has been trialed with Australian Sports Commission for their Active After School Program • Club expected to supply boats right up to club racing • Retail Price seems to be $300 (+/- $50). In Vic survey of customers 95% said this was good value
What do Tacker’s Clubs Commit to ? • Following the Tackers guidelines – strictly • Being a Yachting Australia Training Centre and following the requirements – strictly • Funding instructor training & uniforms • Providing the resources and infrastructure – including all boats, facilities organisation etc • Appointing a Tackers Leader • Free Club Membership Category = Tacker • At least 100 students per year
YATC Guidelines • Risk Management and Insurance • Safety and safety boats • Qualified (including Assistant) Instructors • MyCentre – entry of all students and issue of merchandise and certificates • The YA Small Boat (GISBS) syllabus
Fees & Costs to Clubs • Supply of Ozi - Opti’s - minimum 6 ideally 10 or more • Supply of Safety Boats – fuel etc • Instructor Training • Instructor Uniforms • Tacker’s Fees to YA for 2011-12. • Tackers 1 = $80, Tackers 2 and 3 = $75 plus gst • Includes for kid - cap, bottle, t-shirt etc • Includes for Club promo materials such as posters, banners, activity sheets etc • 5% on line enrollment fee (optional)
What do Instructors Commit to ? • Having Fun • The mantra “I want kids to come back” • Tackers guidelines (Instructor Manual) • Completing the Tackers Induction • YATC requirements • Tackers advocates and ambassadors • Wearing the Tackers outfit & Having a nickname ! • (Victoria has inducted over 80 young instructors and helped retain them in sailing)
Parents & families • Tackers is about attracting families to clubs • Parents are not encouraged to be directly involved • Possible involvement and qualification as Assistant Instructors or Coordinators • Provide a social viewing environment – at least an expresso machine • If they want “kid” sitting – provide it • School holiday programs are imporant
The YA Roll out • States will have to sign a Tackers Agreement with YA ( as Clubs have to with States) • There will need to be a passionate Tackers Leader in each state (as at each club) • The values and guidelines will not be compromised but will be continually improved.
Next Developments • All current materials being updated for YA • More guidelines on Green Fleet • Better IT support as part of MyCentre • On line entry • Customer surveying & research • On Line Shop for all materials and merchandise • Increased marketing • National plan materials & website • Little Tackers - 4-6 yo
More Information ? • See Club Information and Application Guide Booklet 2011-12 • Email tackers@yachting.org.au