Young People in Sailing Seminar
The Irish Sailing Association is hosting a one day seminar on Saturday 17 April 2004 on 'Young People in Sailing' which will explore and discuss the following:
The Irish Sailing Association is hosting a one day seminar on Saturday 17 April 2004 on ‘Young People in Sailing’ which will explore and discuss the following:
– Strategies to introduce young people to sailing and retain them in the sport
– The role of competition within these objectives.
The seminar is aimed at representatives from:
– Irish Sailing Association Clubs, Recognised Teaching Establishments and Class Associations responsible for, or with an interest in, working with young people in sailing.
– Club and Class Association Children’s Officers
– Coaches and Instructors
Programme – Saturday 17 April
0930 – 1000
Registration, Tea & Coffee
1000 – 1015
Welcome & Introduction
Kalanne O’Leary Pat Duffy
1015 – 1130
The Development of the young athlete. Fundamentals & other key stages.
Istvan Bali, National Coaching & Training Centre
1130 – 1145 Break
1145 – 1230
Over-training of young sailors
Frank Newton, Royal Yachting Association
1230 – 1240
Questions and answers
Frank Newton, Royal Yachting Association
1245 – 1300
Sailors Pathways in Ireland and international comparisons
Bill O’Hara, Irish Sailing Association
1300 – 1400 Lunch
1400 – 1500 Workshops
1500 – 1600
Reports from Workshops Chaired Q&A session with speaker panel
1600 Finish