YSF October School Holiday Squad: Performance - CYCSA

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Event

Tuesday, October 11-October 14
  • 9.00-12.00 pm
  • Crusing Yacht Club South Australia
YSF October School Holiday Squad: Performance

The CYCSA YSF School Holiday Performance Squad

The CYCSA Performance Squad is aimed at sailors who graduate from the Winter Development Squad and who are committed to performing at a high level.  The Performance Squad focusses on high level coaching and race tactics with the goals of competing at national and international events. The program provides excellent opportunities to continue refining keelboat racing skills to compete at the highest levels.

Performance Training Program – School Holiday (1300-1700) Tuesday 11th October – Friday 14th October 

Performance squad members are invited to help out with the Development Squad in the morning session 0900-1200  Tuesday 11th – Friday 14th October.

Performance Squad Objectives

  • Provide coaching, theory, and training for sailors to refine their sailing skills for keelboats.
  • Introduce fitness and nutrition concepts.
  • Fine tune fleet racing skills using Elliott 7’s.
  • Develop a higher level of boat handling skills using both asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers.
  • Develop deeper knowledge and understanding of Racing Rules of Sailing.
  • Refine tactics used in both fleet racing and match racing.
  • Develop and build upon match racing knowledge.
  • Gain valuable teamwork experience.

The School holiday Performance Squad incorporates both on and off water training included fitness and nutrition goals tailored towards the sailors’ goals and ambitions.  Each session will start with a fitness session and will include testing days during the program.  Sailors will nominate two key positions for the training period to build skills sets in designated positions.

Eligibility

Sailors who want to join the Development Squad must be aged between 16-25 years old and have demonstrated sailing ability at club level.  Submit an application of 200 words or less outlining your achievements, sailing goals, and ability to commit to the program addressed to Maddy Salter –  [email protected]

Squad fees – $400 inc. GST.

Includes all boat use, coaching throughout the program, YSF Squad Team Shirt and CYCSA Junior Membership valued at $90.00.  Junior members receive club access, 10% discount on food, drink and merchandise.  Members also receive a 10% discount on future courses.