Carleton Place Canoe Club 2016 Annual General Meeting Head Coach Report
Overview What to expect Introduction Programs Review Equipment The Big Picture 2016 Overview CKC Updates
Introduction The purpose of this report is: To review current practices from both coach and athlete perspective To identify and outline specific areas of strength and/or areas to improve for each paddling program To assess our current status in relation to our direction, and To capture the big picture of our club within the sport of canoeing and kayaking
Programs Review
Elementary School Field Trip (ESFT) Program ESFT Participants ESFT Participants 804 450 601 517 576 650 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (target)
ESFT Continued Strengths 0f the program Exposure is excellent great recruitment stream Very efficient source of revenue Additional staffing opportunity for university students early in the season Areas to improve/recommendations Logistics for booking provide swim test morning of, or work with the pool Insufficient equipment for larger groups Means for evaluating recruitment effectiveness (survey or registration question)
Canoe Kids Weekly Program 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 CK Participants by Week Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 2012 2013 2014 2015 229 220 CK Season 184 193 156 180 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (TARGET) CK Season
Canoe Kids Weekly Continued Strengths of the program: Introductory program successful in building foundation for age group 6-9 Recruitment stream Entry level in athlete pathway Great revenue stream Areas to improve/recommendations: Program needs more variety Equipment is limiting factor for this program Improve advertising strategies (find new source for recruiting participants)
Canoe Kids Full Summer Program New program in 2016 What went well? 23 participants great start Recreational participants become more engaged Affordable full summer camp Challenges: Variety need to find more effective seasonal progression model Logistics of additional group were difficult with equipment limitations Wide age range and ability range
Regatta Ready Weekly Program 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 2012 2013 2014 2015 83 Participants Season 97 73 72 86 90 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (TARGET) Participants
Regatta Ready Continued Strengths of the program Very successful recruitment stream (pathway leads into competitive full summer) Provides low commitment option for new members Provides flexibility for families looking to book a limited number of weeks Areas to improve: Regatta participation Track numbers and see increase in regatta attendance Equipment can be a limiting factor for this program Participants are absorbed by Competitive Youth Racing program
Competitive Youth Racing - U11/U13/U15 Particpants 94 100 82 80 75 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (TARGET) Particpants
Competitive Youth Racing Continued Strengths of the program: Very appropriate level of programming - building for long-term athlete success Knowledgeable staff leading the way Equipment situation is significantly improving Practice precedes performance Regatta burgees for banner year Areas to improve: Equipment management and availability still needs to improve (on-going) Regatta communications to improve as a sport and a division Coach fatigue needs to be addressed provide opportunities for recovery
U15 Junior High Performance New Program in 2016 What went well? 14 participants Increase in numbers from 2015 U15 Competitive (up from 7) Athletes responded well to HP format Results were outstanding (5 at NTLs) Assistant Head Coach provided routine and structure progressing through pathway (prepared them for success in HP environment) Areas to improve: Equipment This group is going to see increasing participation moving forward and equipment will be needed to support and facilitate growth and quality Year-round training opportunities a growth in resources will be required for future success
U17 and Senior High Performance 21 High Performance athletes in 2016 Strengths of this program: Performance (NTTs, OTTs, Olympic Hopes, Canada Cup Tour, National and Provincial Teams) Foundation for long-term success in producing well built young athletes Doing it right Areas to improve: Resources Equipment and space Increased training opportunities (Florida, camps, travel, etc.) Better coach: athlete ratio (more coach time)
Adult Canoe Kayak Strengths of this program: Knowledgeable and experienced staff Bounce back year in numbers and quality Feedback was positive Increase to 20 participants in 2016 (15 in 2015) Winter program is expanding Areas to improve: Lack of beginner appropriate equipment is very limiting and creates logistical challenge Need to better promote active for life stage of athlete pathway
Adult Dragon Boat Strengths of this program: Friendly and social atmosphere Great coaching Areas to improve/recommendations: Improve recruitment strategy Begin dragon boat replacement plan boat is in bad shape Seek out commercial team rentals (new boat needed)
Paddle ALL Strengths of this program: Great community involvement program Amazing staff and volunteers Sarah Murphy-Burke was exceptional Provides competitive and recreational opportunities Areas to improve/recommendations: Expand into para canoe Seek out grants for specific equipment Improve staff/volunteer recruitment streams to improve ratio
Equipment
Equipment Continued We are an equipment based sport We rely heavily on have sufficient amount of equipment as well as fully functioning equipment Appropriate equipment what does this mean? Updated relevant as technology and design has evolved Age and stage of development appropriate Consistent with athlete ability and size Sufficient amounts of equipment allow for appropriate equipment
Equipment Continued Recently Purchased (2014-16) $25,187 2 x Hody Mini K4 4 x Mini K2 (3 x Hody, 1 x Kape) 3 x Vajda Mini K1 (Supersonic) 2 x Kape Mini C1 1 x Hody Stable K2 (Marlin) Weight Room Equipment Future Considerations (2017-19) $77,988.62 ($106,238.62 with WC) Development K1 s HP K2 s Mini K4 Mini C2 s Mini C1 s & K1 s Canoe & Kayak Racing Paddles Stable K1 s (ACK, Para, Paddle ALL) Development K2 & K4 (Hody Orca)
The Big Picture The journey to success is beneath the surface
2016 Successes Gananoque overall points burgee North Bay overall points Burgee Carleton Place U15 overall Burgee EOD Championships U11 Men s Burgee EOD Championships U11 Women s Burgee EOD Championships U11 Overall Burgee EOD Championships U13 Women s Burgee 3 Nationals Medals 20 top 9 finishes 3 Athletes nominated to the Ontario Regatta Tour Team 2 athletes nominated to the National Regatta Tour Team 3 Athletes names to the Olympic Hopes Regatta Team 3 athletes nominated to the Canoe Kayak Canada Junior Academy team 2 athletes nominated to the Ontario Quest for Gold Program 3 athletes nominated to the Ontario Development team John Edwards nominated for World Paddle Award
Canoe Kayak Canada Updates Organization undergoing management changes CKC to hire new Chief Technical Officer CKC to hire new Director of Domestic Development CKC to hire new Head Coach Frank Garner attended CKC Summit with news from ICF John Edwards presented update on Para Canoe