Free Access to Club Spot program.
Eligible sport and recreation clubs and organisations can access FREE training and resources through Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance and Club Spot.
Through various forms of feedback provided via clubs and observations of visiting clubs over the last few years it has become apparent that many clubs are struggling with good governance and strategic planning. To help, we have formed a partnership with TD Solutions and Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance (AQIA) to pilot providing some governance training and strategic planning assistance to clubs.
This years Queensland Instructors Conference will be conducted on the Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May at Southport Yacht Clubs Oxenford Watersports Facility.
This years Queensland Club Conference will be conducted on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July at Brisbane Sailing Squadron. This year’s conference will have the focus areas of club governance and membership retention and growth strategies. A full agenda will be provided to clubs in the coming months.
On Saturday 19th October 2019, thanks to the Queensland Government’s Female Facilities Grant of $329,825, the Darling Point Sailing Squadron unveiled new showers, toilets and change rooms facilities.
Australian Sailing has employed the first ever North Queensland Club Services Officer. Mathew Himson started with Australian Sailing on the 1st of September and will be playing an active role in the grass roots development of sport in North Queensland.
To keep our sailing club community informed I will aim to communicate through the Monthly Club News letter my top 5 topics for clubs to be aware of – LIVE TOP 5. By Ben Callard
Over 60 participants from 53% of the Queensland Sailing Clubs participated in this years Queensland Clubs Conference making it the biggest conference yet. It was a great weekend full of presentations from industry experts, case studies of success stories shared by fellow clubs and insights and updates on relevant topics from key Australian Sailing Staff.
The Queensland Sailing community celebrated its night of nights with glitz and glamour at the 2019 Queensland Sailing Awards. Hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on Saturday 21st July 120 guests celebrated the success, achievements and contributions of 63 finalists across 17 award categories.
As a new initiative to keep our sailing club community informed I will aim to communicate through the Monthly Club News letter my top 5 topics for clubs to be aware of – LIVE TOP 5, by Ben Callard