YSF - WINTER HOLIDAY DEVELOPMENT SQUAD PROGRAM
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YSF WINTER HOLIDAYS DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
The CYCSA Winter Development Squad
The CYCSA Spring Development Squad offers sailors a valuable introduction to the Youth Sailing Foundation and the opportunity to build essential skills and knowledge aboard our fantastic Elliott 7 keelboats. The program is run and coached by the YSF coach with additional Australian Sailing (AS) coaches also involved.
This program is designed for active club sailors as well as those looking to join the Development Youth Squad or advance their existing skills within the squad. It provides a supportive environment to further develop keelboat sailing techniques, along with a deeper understanding of racing strategies and tactics.
Held over two days, the program delivers a fantastic opportunity for sailors to enhance their abilities, work towards performance squad selection, and continue progressing in their sailing journey while enjoying the experience and making new friends along the way.
Development Squad Objectives
- Provide coaching, theory, and training for sailors to develop their sailing skills for keelboats.
- Improve fleet racing skills using Elliott 7’s.
- Build a better level of boat handling skills using both asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers.
- Develop sound knowledge and understanding of Racing Rules of Sailing.
- Improve tactics to enhance fleet racing skills.
- Introduce basic match racing concepts.
- Gain valuable teamwork experience.
Day 1 Training Program – Thursday (10:00 - 16:00)
- Sail prep including rigging.
- Crew roles and boat mechanics
- Basic boat handling fundamentals
- Sailing ropes and knots
- Theory/Practical - rules of the road, basic rules of sailing
Day 2 Training Program - Friday (10:00 - 16:00)
- Develop crew role and boat mechanics
- Boat control
- Boat speed and handling - slow speed, build and fast modes
- Spinnaker training with asymmetrical sails
- Further develop crew role and boat mechanics
- Spinnaker training with asymmetrical sails
- Further develop boat control
- Further boat speed and handling- slow speed, build and fast modes.
- Fleet racing starts.
- FIne tune
Eligibility
Sailors who want to join the Development Squad must be aged between 13-18 years old and have demonstrated sailing ability at club level, through a sailing course or sailed in general. Submit an application of 200 words or less outlining sailing goals and previous sailing experience and ability to commit to the program addressed to Luke Allison - ysf.coach@cycsa.com.au
Cost
- $300 – Standard Price
- $250 – Current CYCSA Members
- $100 – Current YSF Squad Members
Discounts
- YSF150 – $150 off for YSF Squad Members
- YSFS10– 10% off for CYCSA Members
- SportsV100 - $100 off Sports Voucher
- SportsV200 - $200 off Sports Voucher
Discounts are not transferable and cannot be combined. The highest eligible discount will be applied.
Sports Voucher Excepted!
https://www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au/
NOTE: Sports vouchers must be attached at the time of registration and sent to ysf.coach@cycsa.com.au to be accepted.
Other Information
The program includes access to all boats and club equipment, personalised one-on-one coaching throughout the course, and your very own YSF Squad Team Shirt!
After completing the course, sailors interested in continuing with the YSF Program can find a brief overview below of what the program includes throughout the year and the events we train for.
For more information, please contact the YSF Coach. ysf.coach@cycsa.com.au
Program Focus:
The Intermediate Fleet Program includes scheduled and regular coaching. Allowing you to practice and race in club and class association programs at clubs.
At Intermediate Fleet level you may remain active- for-life, and enjoy lifelong activity which can cross multiple disciplines, and class of boat or board.
During the Intermediate Fleet Program, there is continued freesail opportunity to support further enjoyment in the sport and environment.