Welcome to the new addition of Performance Pathways News in focus.  The aim is to provide youth sailors with updates from the Performance Pathways team.  We will deliver critical updates in brief and give links to read the story in full published on the AS website.

Sports Integrity

Sport integrity is a key component of Sailor’s enjoyment and success on the water. To maintain high levels of sport integrity, Youth Sailors should recognise related policies within the sport. The recent update on the AS Anti-Doping Policy is a timely reminder for youth sailors to be aware of the AS Anti-Doping policy and other Sports Integrity policy documents.

Australian Sailing recommends you read the policy documents for your benefit.

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World and Youth World Sailing Championships postponed

In light of this announcement, Australian Sailing shall postpone releasing the Australian Sailing Youth Team (ASYT) selection policy until details regarding the 2021 Youth World Championships are confirmed. The selection policy for the 2022 Youth World Championships in the Hague will be released following confirmation of the 2021/2022 national regatta schedule.

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Australian Sailing Awards

The 2020 Australian Sailing National Awards are almost upon us, with award announcements scheduled for the Youth Sailor of the Year on the 22 October at 3 pm. The line up of Youth Sailors nominated in each state, and for the National Award is impressive, and we would like to congratulate all youth sailors nominated. The nominees for Youth Sailor of the Year are:

Youth Sailor of the Year

Michael Compton - Fremantle Sailing Club/South of Perth Yacht Club

Ethan Galbraith & Charlie Zeeman - Sandy Bay Sailing Club

Daniel Links & Jack Ferguson - Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

Scott Whitehead - Townsville Yacht Club

Good luck to all finalists with the national awards.

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Staff Update within Performance Pathways

Welcome to Shane Smith who has stepped into the role of Queensland Academy of Sport Sailing Head Coach replacing Ash Brunning. 

Ash Brunning has moved within Australian Sailing to the new role of National Pathway Manager; we welcome both Shane and Ash into their roles.