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.
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 dates will be confirmed along with venues over the coming month:
Please be aware the 'Land Day' or 'Induction Day' for sailors and parents will be a half day dedicated to informing all about the plans and expectations of the Youth Performance Programme. This will take place on the 4th of November at the Jordanstown University Campus.
Laser and 420 sailors and parent(s) are expected to attend from 10am - 1pm.
Topper sailors and parent(s) are expected to attend from 1pm - 4pm.
Topper
| Session |
Date |
Venue |
| Open Pathway Training/ Selection |
20/21 October |
CSBC |
| Land Day |
4th November |
UUJ |
| Topper 1 |
24/25 November |
RNIYC |
| Topper 2 |
22/23 December |
TBC |
| Topper 3 |
26/27 January |
TBC |
| Physical Profiling 2 |
February |
UUJ |
| Topper 4 |
23/24 February |
TBC |
| Topper 5 |
30/31 March |
TBC |
| Topper 6 |
20/21 April |
TBC |
Laser
| Session |
Date |
Venue |
| Open Pathway Training/ Selection |
20/21 October |
BYC |
| Land Day |
4th November |
UUJ |
| Laser 1 |
17/18 November |
BYC |
| Laser 2 |
8/9 December |
TBC |
| Laser 3 |
5/6 January |
TBC |
| Physical Profiling |
February |
UUJ |
| Laser 4 |
16/17 March |
TBC |
| Laser 5 |
6/7 April |
TBC |
| Laser 6 |
4/5 May |
TBC |
420
| Session |
Date |
Venue |
| Open Pathway Training/ Selection |
13/14 October |
EABC |
| Land Day |
4th November |
UUJ |
| 420 1 |
17/18 November |
RNIYC |
| 420 2 |
8/9 December |
TBC |
| 420 3 |
19/20 January |
TBC |
| Physical Profiling |
February |
UUJ |
| 420 4 |
9/10 February |
TBC |
| 420 5 |
9/10 March |
TBC |
| 420 6 |
13/14 April |
TBC |
Programme Sailors 2018-19
Further Information
RYANI Code of Conduct
Anti Doping Information
Safeguarding Information
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