Tackers Summary Tackers Summary - November 2011- November 2011• Yachting Australia preferred national junior (under 12s) sailing
program.• Major component of Yachting Australia funding from Australian
Sports Commission for Participation 2011-2014.• Target 5,500 kids per year in 3 years and 10,000 in 5 years.• Four years of development and piloting in Victoria 2007-11.• Yachting Australia now rolling-out with other States - Tasmania &
ACT in 2011.
The objectiveThe objective
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 main levels, then non competitive participation, and long term club membership.
Why? Victoria 2005Why? Victoria 2005
• Stagnant (at best) participation in sailing - declining junior & youth. • Over 80 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 & youth were highest priority.
Why - National 2011?Why - National 2011?
• Australia Bureau of Statistics and Australia Sports Commission data confirms sailing is under-represented in young age groups.
• gemba Project confirms
- Lack of children
- Sailing starts too late as a sport (compared to other sports)
- Strength of other sports junior programs
- Expectations of existing club members – they want juniors targeted
- Building a fan base for life needs to start early • Resources available from Australian Sports Commission funding
How? Tackers DevelopmentHow? Tackers Development• Methodology
- Research with other sports, & overseas
- Piloting of concepts & ideas
- Initial 3 locations now 18 (varying sizes of clubs)
- Improvements will be completed with Australia Sports Commission funding
- An overarching Tackers Mission & Eight guiding Tackers Values• Funding in the past
- VicHealth - $300k +
- Australian Sports Commission, Australian Sports Foundation, several private donors & Yachting Victoria - $100k +
Tackers Values Tackers Values
1. Kid centric - recognizes kids’ learning styles & behaviors are different to adults
2. Non competitive - fun & social
3. Professional young instructors
4. Program delivery consistent at every location
5. Branded modern presentation - in all regards
6. Targets kids outside existing club membership
7. Value for money relative to other sports - all inclusive fee
8. Graduated pathway over several steps & seasons - fundamental skills foundations & enthusiasm for long-term participation
What is Tackers?What is Tackers?
• Different to other junior learn to sail programs
- Targets younger - 7 year olds for Tackers
- Games-based learning
- Young professional instructors
- Contemporary presentation & branding• Similar to YA ‘Get into Small Boat’ sailing
- Must be a YA Training Centre
- Core syllabus = YA Small Boat (GISBS) = adapted = Tackers
- Multiple levels - Pathway based, Tackers 1,2 and 3 - each 20 hours leading to Green Fleet
Ozi Optimist is the preferred Ozi Optimist is the preferred boat but - boat but - It’s not about the boat!It’s not about the boat!
• For non-sailors its like Ikea - out of the box, available to buy online • Affordable - inexpensive!• Colorful - no white sails!• No Maintenance• Universal - identical for everyone • International - Provides a pathway to Optimist or others• Modified to suit the program - 20% < sail and 20% more hull weight
than Optimist, modified to fit 2 + kids
The Victorian experience The Victorian experience
YV Tackers numbers – Pilot Program
2007-083 Clubs
Total
2008-095 Clubs
Total
2009-107 Clubs
Total
2010-1110 Clubs
Total
Tackers 1 286 292 694 884
Tackers 2 40 30 245 356
Tackers 3 - - 110 158
Total 326 322 1049 1398
Add for 2010-11 Little Tackers Pilot (4-6yo ) = 73Tackers Introduction = 2579 Note the Boat Shed incl . Mobile = 50% = 663
Where to after Tackers Where to after Tackers = The Pathway= The Pathway• Ideally start at 7 years old (no later than 12).• Clearly defined & well communicated pathway. • Kids progress at own pace - one level per season. • During Tackers kids practice between levels.• Green Fleet (Level 4) - After Tackers 3 & before Club Racing (ISAF
Modified Rules for introductory racing - No Blue Book, & OziOpti). • After Green Fleet = recreational sailing or club racing (Level 5) in
any class of boat.
Tackers - other points 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 Intro’ 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 for programs to be $300 (+/- $50). In survey of
customers in Victoria 95% said this was good value.
What do Tacker’s Clubs Commit What do Tacker’s Clubs Commit to?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 Club Leader who will liaise with State
Tackers Leader. • Free Temporary Club Membership Category for participants for the
duration of the program (e.g., 8 weeks for an 8 week program).• At least 100 students per year.
Other benefits to Clubs Other benefits to Clubs
• Youth retention & engagement as they enjoy & earn income from the Tackers Instructor Pathway.
• Community & government profile as being active in encouraging junior sport.
• Involvement of non-sailing families in the club. • Range of local marketing materials. • Profitable to run & return from membership.
Yachting Australian Training Yachting Australian Training Centre Guidelines Centre Guidelines • Risk Management & Insurance. • Safety & safety boats. • Qualified (including Assistant) Instructors. • MyCentre - entry of all students & issue of merchandise and
certificates. • The YA Small Boat (GISBS) syllabus.
Fees & Costs to ClubsFees & Costs to Clubs• Supply of OziOpti’s - minimum 6 ideally 10 or more.• Supply of Safety Boats - fuel etc… • Instructor & Assistant Instructor qualifications • Instructor uniforms (approx. $27 per instructor) • Tackers fee to Yachting Australia for 2011-12:
- Tackers 1 = $80 plus gst, Tackers 2 = $75 plus gst, Tackers - 3 = $75 plus gst.
- Includes insurance, kit & certificate for participants (different at each level)
- Instructor Manuals & resources
- Includes for Club promo materials such as posters, banners, activity sheets etc…
- 5% on line enrollment fee (optional)
What do Instructors Commit to?What do Instructors Commit to?
• Having Fun • The mantra “I want kids to come back”• Tackers guidelines (Instructor Manuals) • Completing the Tackers Instructor & Assistant Instructor Induction • YATC requirements • Tackers advocates & ambassadors • Wearing the Tackers outfit & having a nickname!• (Victoria has inducted over 100 young instructors and helped retain
them in sailing).
Parents & familiesParents & families
• Tackers is about attracting families to clubs. • Parents are not encouraged to be directly involved in delivering the
program.• Possible involvement as a Tackers Club Leader.• Provide a social viewing environment - at least an
espresso machine.• If they want “kid” sitting - provide it. • School holiday programs are important & very popular.
The Yachting Australia The Yachting Australia Roll-out Roll-out • States have a Tackers Agreement with YA (as Clubs have with
State Association).• There will be a passionate Tackers Leader in each state (as at
each club). • Australian Sports Commission via Yachting Australia is helping fund
the State Tackers Leader. • The values and guidelines will not be compromised but will be
continually improved. • Yachting Australia will be providing all State Tackers Leaders with
training & support & conduct the initial Tackers Instructor & Assistant Instructors Inductions.
Next DevelopmentsNext Developments
• All current materials updated for Yachting Australia.• More guidelines on Green Fleet & the Sailing Pathway. • Better IT support as part of MyCentre re-development:
- Online entry.
- Customer surveying & research.
- Online Shop for all materials, merchandise, & boats. • Increased marketing presence
- National plan materials & website • Little Tackers - 4-6 year old program, guidelines, resources, &
support.
More Information?More Information?
• See ‘Tackers Information and Application Guide 2011-12’• Email Daisy Brooke, Participation Manager, Yachting Australia