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Squaringthe PyramidAmerican Sailor News and Informationfor US Sailing MembersA New Modelfor Youth SailingSquaringin America.the PyramidA New Model for YouthSailing in America.1 Roger Williams University Way, Bristol, RI 028091 Roger Williams University WayBristol, Rhode Island rg
It’s Time to Square the PyramidA New Model for Youth Sailing in AmericaThe Pyramid: the sporting model for generations. A widebase of new participants narrows quickly, and only theelite competitors climb to the top of the pyramid.But what about everyone else?The pressure to climb the pyramid,at the expense of long-termparticipation and well-roundedskill development, has parents,instructors, and programleaders looking to US Sailingfor guidance and a differentapproach. They’ve seen too manykids drop-out, and they’re not alone.A fewget to sailSome get to sailEveryone gets to sailThis concern exists in almost every youth sport and the impact is real.Sports participation in America is declining.Without positive sport experiences, we see less demand for sportprogramming, fewer opportunities to participate, declining activity,and the absence of valuable life lessons that kids learn throughsports.Sport organizations such as the U.S. Olympic Committee, AspenInstitute and professional leagues like the NHL, NBA and MLBhave recognized the need to rethink how weorganize, operate and execute sportactivity in America.When USA Hockey implemented a new model for youthhockey development, the American Development Model(ADM), they discovered that widespread adoption movesslowly at first. But, steady and consistent outreach achievedcritical mass over time, and the results speak for themselves!115,694Record number of first-year8U participants52,0762016-17Record number of returning8U participants102,9562012-1363,6182013-142014-15 2015-162016-178-and-Under Participation Totals .“The record numbers also reflect thesupport of the NHL, its member clubs andthe NHLPA, along with initiatives like TryHockey For Free Days and our AmericanDevelopment Model, which provide ageappropriate fun and skill development forplayers throughout the country.”-Pat Kelleher, USA Hockey
Youth Sailing.It’s just the beginning!Sailing into AdulthoodUS Sailing is on a mission to buildconfident, adaptable sailors with wellrounded skills who can sail any kindof boat safely and successfully. YouthSailing is just the starting point – thepoint where a lifelong passion is born.We believe . . .A model that starts with fun and ageappropriate trainingTaught by well-prepared and enthusiasticinstructorsEmpowered with modern teaching toolsGuided by consistently high curriculumstandards at every levelThat offers progressively advancedchallenges at the right timesIn a variety of sailing disciplines andboatsWill keep kids sailing throughchildhood and into adulthood.
Skill Levels and Sailing ingLevel 5HighPerformancePhoto: Courtesy Community Sailing Center, Burlington, VTApproximateAge BenchmarksKidsTeensLevel 4NationalRacerLevel 3 SmallboatSailingLevel 5OffshoreLevel 5Coach or DirectorLevel 4IntermediateCoastalLevel 4 Coach orProgram DirectorLevel 3Beginning CoastalLevel 3 Coach orHead InstructorLevel 2Intermediate SailorLevel 2 InstructorLevel 1Beginner SailorLevel 1 InstructorUS Sailing Student LevelsUS SailingInstructor/CoachCertificationLevels
tning and Deraef L centered sailing exp velooerie pms outhencgyeneAges 19 aAt“Lifetime Sailors”SSkills learned as youth sailorsproduce adaptable, flexiblelifetime sailors.Ages 0-12Discover, Learn, and Play“Fun, Safe, and Social”Discovery of sailing and theboating environment in a safe,social setting.Learning through games,deliberate play, and freesailing.Develop “physical literacy”fundamental movement skillssuch as agility, balance, andcoordination.Frequent access to a variety ofsports and activities to improvedevelopment and stay fresh.Confident and competent – ableto sail any kind of boat in anyconditions.Multi-discipline participationthat evolves throughout a sailor’slifetime.Grounded in the time-honoredprinciples of solid seamanship.Ages 10-16Develop and Challenge“The Golden Ageof Skill Development”Skills and technique develop atan accelerated pace.Instructional focus on learning awell-rounded skill set.If competing, emphasize skilldevelopment over competitivesuccess.Participate in a variety ofsports and activities to improvedevelopment and stay fresh.Ages 13-19Train for Mastery“Refine & Specialize”Physical and mental growthprovide an opportunity totry new sailing disciplinesand learn new skills.Instructional focus is onlong-term mastery.If competing, maintaina healthy practice tocompetition ratio.Participate in a variety ofsports and activities toimprove development andstay fresh.
Participation in youth sports is declining across the country,and the root cause is not just video games and mobile devices.US Sailing is collaborating with youth sportsorganizations and experts across America todevelop a youth sailing model with the power tokeep kids active and engaged.But we can’t do it alone. To create the depthof content and comprehensive instructiontools that will truly transform youth sailing,we need to raise significant funding toaccomplish our goals.As the National Governing Body for Sailing, weare in the singular position to drive the change byredefining standards in education, upgrading skilldevelopment models, and utilizing technology todeliver educational content on next generationdigital platforms.2018 Beginner Sailor 125,0002019 Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Sailor 125,0002020 Youth Coastal/Offshore Sailor 135,0002021 Youth Racing Sailor 135,0004-Year Investment Total 420,000Course Materials & ToolsCourse Materials & ToolsOver the next four years, US Sailingwill be investing significant resourcesto upgrade existing training programsand create new ones at every level ofyouth sailing.Course Materials & ToolsCourse Materials & ToolsPlease consider a one-time gift today or a 4-year pledge of support to provide the resources neededto build-out a new Youth Sailing Model in only four years. Your support today has the power to builda generation of highly skilled sailors who will lead the sport of sailing into the future.Make a donation today atussailingfoundation.org8%27%16%Contact: Georgia McDonald401-342-7922Photo: Courtesy Bic SportProgram Informationyouth@ussailing.org9%16%24%2018 - 2021Four-Year Investment8%27%16%Education ConsultantsContent DevelopmentInstruction Materials - Printing9%16%24%Instructional Materials - Video AnimationDigital Education PlatformOutreach & PromotionEducation ConsultantsContent Development
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