Agenda Oficial Simposio World Sailing 2017

Rob / Abbie

·         World Sailing Training and Development Team

·         Federation Argentina de Yachting President; Luis Velasco

·         Federation Argentina de Yachting Head of T&D;

·         Run through the agenda and what will be covered during the Symposium

·         Complete a short questionnaire on Symposium expectations

Rob / Eduardo

This presentation will introduce you to the structure of World Sailing, the structure of the Training and Development Department, the programs and courses we deliver as well as the events. This presentation will conclude with each MNA having a clear understanding of who to contact within World Sailing and how to create a development plan to enhance sailing back in their home nation. (Small chat from Eduardo introducing himself and his vision)

Luis V

A presentation from Luis Velasco on Sailing in Argentina within the last quadrennial and moving forward (Their Development)

NOC Rep

Developing and maintaining a strong relationship between the National Olympic Committee and your MNA is essential. The Argentinian National Committee will present on how they develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement in their country

Tim / Eduardo

How can structuring the development of sailing coaches in both ‘Participation’ and ‘performance’ domains, aligned to the World Sailing Coaching Framework, provide benefits to the National Sail Training Program of a National Federation? (What we are looking for each nation to have)

*Discussion and hand out what does there’s look like now – compare, does your local club adhere to this

SA Rep

A session conducted by UNISEF expanding on the importance of Safeguarding and protecting Children in our sport.

Discussion on a chosen topic from the pre-symposium questionnaire

We all understand the importance of coaches but how do we keep them progressing? The International Council for Coaching Excellence will deliver a presentation and case studies on coach development and the effect it has on performance.

*Group Discussion on this area (what your MNA already does – how it could improve)

World Sailing recognizes the importance of establishing a pathway for you sailors and coaches but have they considered Race Officials? World Sailing will give a presentation on how your MNA an increase its number of Race Officials to ensure performance Sailing is Key in your country and region

*Group Discussion on this area (incorporating it into your development plans)

An introduction to Para World Sailing Programs and best practise examples

To hear from the Argentinian Para Olympic coach about the PDP program 2017

*Break out groups to discuss Para World Sailing in your MNAs to identify potential      within your MNA (equipment, coaches, sailors)

An over view of the Emerging Nations Program (ENP). The structure of the program and how it can benefit Emerging Nations, the effect it had in 2016 and what we hope to achieve in the future for sailor’s coaches and their MNAs. 

A presentation of how World Sailing is moving forward with sustainability, incorporating World Wide Case studies and ideas (11^th hour / homemade)

*Break out session identifying what your MNA already does and what it could incorporate into its programs.

What you, your MNA, Coaches and Sailors should be aware of

The World Sailing team invites all delegates to ask questions and give feedback