The RYA Club and Coach Conferences are aimed at all those with an interest or involved in delivering, planning or coordinating club training, racing and coaching for both juniors and adults.

Conference 2009 - Points from Group Discussion noted at this year's conference.

Conferences in Wales this year will be:

South Wales 5th December 2009 at Pembrokshire Activity Centre

North Wales 6th December 2009 at Plas Menai

The conferences should inspire committees, active volunteers and coaches with new ideas to start planning their new season’s programme.

There will be updates from your WYA High Performance Manager and WYA Regional Development Officers on what is new including essential information for your club on any funding available.

There will be a choice of workshops so you can select the one most relevant to your needs and guest speakers on specialist topics.

It is also an opportunity for coaches to revalidate their Level 2 Racing Coach Certificate.

It is free to Volvo RYA Champion Clubs or for clubs working with their Regional Development Officer to develop participation otherwise it will be £10 per person.

The conferences will run from 10.00 to 16.00.

To reserve a place go to www.ryaracingevents.org.uk and follow the link on the left hand side for coaching courses.

You can then fill in an online application for the conference of your choice.