NORTHERN SQUAD 2014
APPLICATION FORM
NORTHERN TERA SQUAD 2014 - INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORM
Following the success of the 2013 Northern Squad programme we will be offering a programme of
race coaching for Northern Tera sailors over the winter months. This will be in addition to the
normal coaching run across the region and within clubs over the summer months and is designed to
provide those who are already racing at regional and national level the chance to improve their
skills. The lead coaches will once again be Brett Cokayne and Bernard Clark and they will be joined
by Katy Phillips and our Youth Coach. We are very grateful to the RYA’s Regional HPM, Chris
Blackburn, for his ongoing support for our coaching programme.
Applications are to be returned to Nicky Leech by 29 September or at the Zone Championships.
Applications will be considered against the following criteria:
1. Proven race record at national/international level within the class (Sport and Pro sailors)
2. Proven race record at regional level in the class, or in the YHYSA or NEYTS series (Sport and
Pro sailors)
3. Assessment of ability at the Zone Championships (Sport sailors)
This coaching is not suitable for those who are new to the class and who have little or no experience
of racing. Coaching and support for these sailors will be provided by clubs when weather conditions
are more suitable. If there is sufficient demand for open coaching during the summer we will look at
organising sessions.
There is a limit of 15 places, and the coaching will be for both Sport and Pro rig sailors. You are
expected to have your own boat and for that boat to be set up with easily adjustable multi-purchase
kicker, downhaul, outhaul etc. You will need to be capable of sailing in both light and strong winds
and be prepared to get cold and wet. You should have a dry-suit or well fitting winter steamer
(summer wetsuits are not suitable for this coaching).
The coaching will follow a structured programme with on and off the water sessions, and as a result
of this participants are required to commit to attend all sessions. In the event that we receive a high
number of applications priority will be given to those sailors who meet the criteria above but are not
receiving coaching as a member of the RS Tera National squad.
The provisional programme for the coaching is shown below:
Session
1
2
3
4
5
6
Date
8 and 9 November 2014
15 and 16 November 2014
13 December 2014*
10 and 11 January 2015
7 and 8 February 2015
7 and 8 March 2015
Venue
Derwent Reservoir SC
Derwent Reservoir SC
Yorkshire Dales SC
Ripon SC
Ripon SC
Venue tbc
There will be a £150 charge per person for the coaching. We reserve the right to ask for additional
payments if these become necessary due to unexpected costs. If you want to be part of this
exciting development please complete the attached forms and send them to Nicky by the deadline.
NORTHERN SQUAD 2014
APPLICATION FORM
Sailor Details
Name
Date of Birth
Address
RYA Region
Yorks & Humb
NE
Sailing Experience to
date in the class
Other sailing
experience
Significant sailing
achievements during
2014
2014 Tera Events
Attended
Inlands
Nationals
Europeans
2014 Regional Events
YHYSA
Qualifier
NEYTS
Qualifier
Northern
Tera
Qualifier
What 3 skills do you
want to master or
improve if you join
the coaching?
Signed
NORTHERN SQUAD 2014
APPLICATION FORM
Parent Details
Name
Address
Contact telephone
number
Email address
Sailing qualifications
PB2
L2 Coach
Prepared to help
On the water eg
safety boat
On shore eg
launching
Other (please
give details)
Please give details of any other squads or class association training which your sailor has been
accepted for, or applied for and which will run over the 2014/15 winter coaching season. If the
application is ‘in process’ please let us know when you expect to be advised of the outcome of the
application.
I confirm that my sailor can attend all the sessions and that I will pay such dues as are required to
fund the coaching.
I understand that I am expected to assist with on-shore and on the water support during the
sessions and that I should attend the debriefing sessions each weekend in order to be able to
support my sailor.
Either I or my nominated representative will remain on site throughout the coaching. I accept full
responsibility for the behaviour of my child and understand that it is my responsibility to decide
whether or not they are able to cope with the conditions when sailing. If I am not on site I will
provide the organiser/Coach with details of who is taking responsibility for my child.
I will advise the Coach of any medical conditions which are relevant and understand that the RYA,
RS Tera Class Association and venue will rely on me to provide such information. I will provide
this information via the Medical Information form held on the rstera.org.uk website.
Signed
Date