The Performance Pathway allows sailors to develop their racing skills and ultimately supports potential sailors to go on to National Squads and possibly an Olympic Pathway.
The RYANI
Youth Performance Programme is a fundamental step on the RYA Performance Pathway.
For selection, consideration will be determined on
the basis of a sailor’s performances at class
events, the RYANI Youth Championships
and observation at Open Pathway Training.
Ages
Youth is classified as under 18 years and Junior as under 15 years in the in the year of selection.
Classes
The RYANI support selected Pathway classes, dependant on numbers and the nature of sailing in the province, Ireland and the UK. These classes are those deemed as ideal for sailors to learn key skills as they mature and could potentially lead them to the Olympic classes (of which there are 10).
Currently the programmes are run in Topper, Laser, 420 and 29er
Funding
Funding comes from the Sport Northern Ireland. to support training and competition for those showcasing themselves on the Pathway. Sailors will need to contribute to all RYANI programmes.
The dual nationality of our sailors means that they are free to consider which country they wish to compete for internationally.
Selection Policy
Selection for the programme normally takes place in October each year with sessions taking place over the autumn and winter period.
Selection Policy (pdf)
Online Application
Sailors seeking to apply for a place must fill out the Online Application Form before the start of the Open Training and Selection weekend in their class.
Training Dates
These are provisional and may be subject to change:
Topper
| Session |
Date |
Venue |
| Open Pathway Training/ Selection |
7th & 8th October |
EABC |
| Physical Profiling |
TBC (October) |
UUJ |
| Topper 1 |
4th & 5th November |
RNIYC |
| Topper 2 |
25th & 26th November |
KYC
|
| Topper 3 |
February |
TBC |
| Physical Profiling 2 |
February |
UUJ |
| Topper 4 |
March |
|
| Topper 5 |
March/ April |
|
| Topper 6 |
TBC |
|
Laser
| Session |
Date |
Venue |
| Open Pathway Training/ Selection |
14th & 15th October |
BYC |
| Physical Profiling and induction |
October TBC |
UUJ |
| Laser 1 |
11th & 12th November |
BYC |
| Laser 2 |
2nd & 3rd December |
BYC |
| Laser 3 |
TBC |
|
| Physical Profiling 2 |
Feb/ March |
UUJ |
| Laser 4 |
March |
|
| Laser 5 |
March/ April |
|
| Laser 6 |
TBC |
|
420/29er
| Session |
Date |
Venue |
| Open Pathway Training/ Selection |
21st & 22nd October |
EABC |
| Physical Profiling & Induction |
TBC |
UUJ |
| 420/29er 1 |
18th & 19th November |
EABC |
| 420/29er 2 |
2nd & 3rd December |
EABC |
| 420/ 29er 3 |
TBC |
|
| Physical Profiling 2 |
|
UUJ |
| 420/ 29er 4 |
February |
|
| 420/ 29er 5 |
March |
|
| 420/ 29er 6 |
TBC |
|
Programme Sailors 2017-18
Further Information
RYANI Code of Conduct
Anti Doping Information
Safeguarding Information
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