Swimming South Africa Transformation of Aquatic Sport in South Africa November 2004

2 Transformation the Reality SSA recognises need to further transform the sport Reflected in strategy & resource allocation Significant progress made over the last 4 years and this will continue over the next 4 year cycle Major obstacles: facilities, finances, socio- economic situation and poor school swimming programme

3 Swimming South Africa Vision “Every Child a Swimmer” Provide growth and awareness throughout all communities from grassroots through recreation to elite competition, through effective skills development strategies Create growth and sustain the necessary infrastructure through programmes for the development of the sport at all levels Focus on the ongoing development of elite athletes Create and sustain effective leadership

4 Structure Executive: Elected Volunteers Policy & Strategy Full-time staff Management Implementation of strategy

5 Structure National Executive: 7 members 5 Black 2 Women Technical/ Selection Committees Min 30% representivity

6 Transformation Challenges 1999 Financial resources Lack of facilities (including heated) and/or poor maintenance Lack of coaching and technical skills Awareness (perception of swimming as a white sport) Lack of schools programmes in townships Talent Identification and nurturing

7 Transformation Strategy Developed 1999 Development of Human Resources Coaches, Technical officials, Administrators, Leadership Awareness Programmes Learn to Swim, Telkom Splash, Mass based programmes – Rural, Ocean, Recreational Club Development 25 across country Focused National and Provincial Programmes Facilities Development Increase funding from various sources

8 Strategic Approach: Mass Based to Elite Performance

9 Black Participation in Mass Based Events Recreational Galas Rural Ocean Aquatic Awareness12 611

10 Increase in Black Participation

11 Level 3 Age Group

12 Current Performance ’99 – ‘04 Instructors 71 to regional programmes – talent ID National Training Centre 40% Black athletes Participation in National (Snr & Jnr) Teams 5 to 17

13 International Team Representivity

14 Performance of Black Athletes

15 Mass Based - Learn To Swim Skills Development Instructor Courses Coaches Courses Technical Officials Courses Administrators Courses Event Management Activity Programmes Pool Splash (Recreational Galas) Ocean Splash Rural Splash Club (Community) Development Talent Identification and Development at entry level Sustainability of Clubs in townships

16 Club Development Focused skills development of youth in identified townships at 25 facilities across the country Renovating and heating swimming facilities in partnership with Municipalities, & Provincial Government 7 in last 2 years; target of 50 over next 5 years? Employment of youth at the facility to implement Learn to Swim programmes with the schools around the pool

17 Financial Sponsors : (1.8 for TV) SRSA: NLB: (4.9 for facilities)

18 Mass Participation: More People LTS Rural Splash LTS Ocean Splash

19 More people: recreation galas

20 More People: Club Development

21 Building Facilities

22 Targets 2008 Commitments Olympic Games 20% World Short Course 40% Commonwealth Youth Games 50% Africa Snr Champs 50% Membership

23 Facilities major obstacle

24 Challenges Facilities & Local Authorities Develop and maintain facilities Lotto Funding Partnerships Education & Training Partnership with THETHA Partnership with Education Departments Development of school swimming Socio Economic conditions Direct Support to needy talented Athletes Increased support to Black clubs Government support Form partnerships with provincial and national Govt. Dept. Development of RTC Increased financial assistance Media exposure (SABC) Funding Procure more corporate sponsors