Presentation: Portfolio Committee on Sports & Recreation South African Parliament

Introduction ASA reinstated to international competition – 1992 Have had team representation at all World Championships, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games & AAG since 1992 Won medals at all international competitions since 1992,except in –Black athlete medallists, JOSIA THUGWANE HEZEKIEL SEPENG MBULAENI MULAUDZI KHOTSO MOKOENA GERALDINE PILLAY Core Business –Team preparation for international competition –Medals for South Africa

ASA Properties Road Running –Mass participation, reaching over 200,000 athletes. –100,000 athletes registered with clubs, the other 100,000 are temporary licensed athletes –1012 clubs, predominately road running. –820 road races held across the country annually

Properties Cross Country –Mass participation –ASA talent identification programme –Linked with ASA middle and long distance programme –No facilities required –All ages (age 6 +) –Rural and Township friendly –Inclusion in schools programmes

Properties TRACK AND FIELD ASA Flagship code Olympic Games Flagship code Limited clubs – only 10% belonging to tertiary institutions Spectator friendly (3,000 – 10,000) Role model / Heroes Inclusion in school programmes

Commercial / Challenges Pre 1992 – Strong sponsorship programme supported by large corporations supported by the government of the day 1992 – White CEO – ASA financially sound 1996 – Black leadership – no sponsor renewals Lack of confidence in the leadership of ASA because of colour? Current corporate support of “white federations” (cricket) Continual television support of the big five professional codes –Television coverage –Lack of support for airtime in athletics –Live coverage of World Championships / Olympic Games

Political Challenges Transformation of Road Running –Two Oceans Marathon –Too many long distance races –Athletes over competing –Mediocre prize money Individuals cashing in on the sport –Race organisers / Clubs –Nothing back into the sport Transformation of provincial executives

Olympic Games Project Athlete identification, performance objectives Current performance levels Entry Standards for competitions Targets for the 4 year cycle and forecast of results

Athlete’s Identification –Senior athletes-40 –Junior athletes-50 –Youth athletes-50

Training & Development Athletes Assistance Coaching Structure Training Camps Competition Programme Medical & Scientific Assistance Anti-doping programme International Courses opportunities to send administrators to IAAF RDC, Kenya

Athletes Assistance Performance related scholarships Incentives 2006 Commonwealth Games GoldR30,000 (5x) Silver R20,000 (7x) Bronze R15,000 (2x) Total = R320,000 Improved / Equal prize money

Coaching Structure Organisation of elite coaching Employment of a Chief Coach to oversee our preparation. Scholarships for personal coaches to further their coaching skills and expertise. 100 affiliated coaches at national level 500 affiliated coaches at provincial level National Coaching Symposium

Training Camps Programme of specific camps for different groups. Jumps Throws Distance Events Sprints Utilise training centres inside and outside the country. Regular assessment and evaluation of athletes’ performances.

Competition Programme Pre-season planning meeting-All parties Sign agreements which include an annual plan of competitions for each athlete Changes to the agreement only dictated by injuries or special cases. Competition opportunities for up and coming athletes through a pre-programme track and field meetings TRACK & FIELD 6 x ASA Challenge Meetings 2 x National Championships

Competition Programme ROAD RUNNING Nedbank City Marathon Series – Highest prize money Short distance series – highest prize money National Championships x 3 CROSS COUNTRY 5 x Series events Prize money 1 x National Championships

Medical Assistance Basic screening for all elite athletes Record keeping & tracking of athlete condition Medical insurance scheme

Anti-doping programme Testing programme –In all ASA events –Out of competition – Athletes whereabouts (IAAF/SAIDS) Education programme Continuous growth of out of competition testing programme

2008 Olympic Games 1 Gold 2 Silver medals 3 Bronze medals 4 Finalists R60 Million Targets for the 4 year cycle 2004 Olympic Games 2 Silvers 4 finalists R30 Million

IAAF YOUTH PROJECT Schools PE IAAF (clubs, etc…) World Championships Area Championships National Championships Team Championships Event Groups Kids’ Athletics years High School Competitions’ Programme Kids’ Athletics years Basic Techniques Age High School Middle School Primary Clubs School Sport Groups & Clubs School Sport Groups

Mass Participation Provincialization Lack of proper direction Lack of direct funding to federations

Team demographics EVENTMENWOMENAFRICANWHITECOLOUREDINDIAN 2005 World Youth Champs African Junior Champs Commonwealth Games World Junior Champs (Prov) Zone Six Games World Cross Country SR Youth Champs SR Junior Champs SR Cross Country

Facilities ASA philosophy Every soccer/rugby field should include an athletics track Opportunities Building for sport & recreation programme Threats No consultations about upgrading the facilities for 2010

Special projects Middle and long distance squad National and provincial level Failed to make impact on the World stage in X-Country and M & L events on the track. ASA aspirations Establish itself as a force in World athletics Explore & exploit all the potential at its disposal Investment in X-country & M &L track events Increase the possibility for medals Address team demographics Produce scores of quality marathoners Marathon athletes will graduate to dominate ultra- marathons

Special projects Field events project Target disadvantaged areas Train and employ full time coaches specializing in these events

Projected costs Olympic Games project – R 10 million Schools project – R 5 Million Facilities – BSRP Special project – R 5 Million TOTAL = R 20 Million

Thank You For you Time!