Lion Foundation Youth Yachting Scheme Swot Analysis

Strengths

What have been the strong parts of the scheme over the last year?

What parts of the scheme have worked for you?

 The scheme has a strong vision which is clearly communicated.

 The scheme has a three year plan, that it is implemented and reviewed.

 The scheme is inclusive of sailors irrespective of the where they sail and their ability.

 The programme is well organised.

 The programme is transparent and flexible.

 The programme is broad and regular.

 The programme takes into account the other demands on the sailor’s time.

 The scheme is affordable and seen as good value for money, with flexible options for paying.

 The organisers of the scheme are seen as passionate.

 The quality of coaching provided is seen as high across the fleets.

 The scheme brings sailors from different classes together under one umbrella.

 The scheme provides a focal point for youth sailing in the region.

 The scheme makes good use of web, text and email to communicate scheme goals, objectives and activities.

 The scheme provides quality off the water coaching elements such as goal setting, sport psychology, hiking analysis, rules sessions, fitness testing, etc.

 The scheme runs quality holiday coaching clinics.

 The scheme provides weekly coaching at different venues which makes it easier to access by a greater number of sailors.

 The scheme facilitates guest speakers such as those from Emirates Team New Zealand.

 The scheme is not just coaching the elite but is inclusive in its focus.

 The scheme offers sailors good support as they build up to major events.

 The scheme provides an opportunity for sailors to network with each other and with some of the leading sailors in the nation.

 The scheme fosters camaraderie between sailors from different clubs in the region.

 The scheme provides the opportunity for sailors to take on a leadership role in a team which in turn fosters the development of communication and interpersonal skills.

 The scheme provides the opportunity for sailors to try different classes.

 The scheme gets more sailors into competitive sailing when they might not previously have had a chance.

 The scheme provides access to high quality equipment and the opportunity to compete in match racing regattas.

 The scheme provides resources and opportunities that are beyond the scope of individual clubs to provide (e.g. NZAS sport science input)

 The scheme exposes youth sailors to international competition.

 The atmosphere is friendly, supportive and family inclusive.

 The scheme is fun.

Weaknesses

What have been the weak points of the scheme over the last year?

What parts of the scheme have not worked for you?

 Need to provide more support for e6 teams that weren’t selected to compete in the match racing regatta programme.

 Need to make it easier for boats, particularly the 420s, to move between clubs.

 Need to make sure there are more alternative programmes for when sailing is cancelled due to weather (perhaps not all sessions but at least many).

 Need to place more emphasis on what to do with technical feedback such as the hiking simulator results.

 Need to provide a programme for P and Starling sailors that want to carry on in these boats in the second half of the season.

 Need to provide a programme of week by week coaching