Why this Seminar will benefit members of SAS and affiliated Clubs and Classes.

Concept:

The Seminar will be conducted as a Discussion Workshop and following the lines of the ISAF International Race Officers seminar.

Goal:

Ensure a good understanding of Race Management

Improvement of the understanding of Race management techniques on a National level and thus give you the skills to play a meaningful role in this field

To give you the proven experience and qualifications to run Racing on a National level and provide you with the knowledge to successfully pass the National Race Officers qualifying exam which is the first step in becoming an accredited National Race Officer

Method:

By participating in the discussion session and reaching consensus on the adaptation of Race management techniques for the particular event.

The use of Case Studies based on actual occurrences will enable you to better understand the techniques required.

A comprehensive set of notes, Questions, Appeal Cases and Case Studies will be provided to all participants. A set of documents comprising answers and actual Appeal Case decisions will also be provided. These will be useful as reference works and in Race Management.

It is recommended that all participants bring along an Exam Pad to take notes and a SAS Rule Book.

Participants are also encouraged to raise their own cases for discussion. Beginners also welcome. Please bring some money for a light lunch on Sunday

National Race Officers Seminar

Venue: ZVYC

Date: 6th and 7th June 2009

Times:
Day 1 - 1400 to 1730, Seminar
Day 2 - 0900 to 1300, Seminar; 1300 to 1400, Lunch; 1400 to 1500, Exam (totally optional)

Presenter: Di Hutton-Squire
WC Race Officers Association, SAS WC Exco
Cell: 082 826 0973

Please reply to Wendy at SAS (saswc[at]sailing.org.za) and please indicate if beginner and if lunch is required.
Telephone (Int +27) 021-671 8669 Fax (Int +27) 021-674 6343