National Federation Development Program
Dale Neuburger FINA Vice President & FINA Development Commission Chairman
Punta del Este, Uruguay September 27, 2010
National Federation Development Program
MISSION
The mission of the FINA Development Program is to elevate the importance of swimming by providing a framework for: • Increased participation
• Enhanced promotion
• Global competitive success in the sport
National Federation Development Program
THREE PRIMARY GOALS
1) To increase the proficiency and effectiveness of Continental Associations and National Federations
2) To provide progressive educational opportunities for officials, judges, referees and coaches in all five disciplines
3) To enable athletes in all five disciplines to reach their full competitive potential
National Federation Development Program
SEVEN PRINCIPLES (1‐4) 1) Inclusion of all five aquatic disciplines
2) Participation by all five continents, but with recognition of different needs and methods
3) Program recognizes the specific characteristics of each Continent and the unique needs of each National Federation, within a consistent framework
4) Use of non‐FINA resources, including the International Olympic Committee and Continental Olympic Associations
National Federation Development Program
SEVEN PRINCIPLES (5‐7)
5) Utilization of globally‐respected coaches and technical officials with established, consistent curricula
6) Administrative support provided by FINA staff members, with necessary accountability of FINA funds
7) Appreciation of technology and optimization of Internet resources
National Federation Development Program
FOUR TARGET AUDIENCES
1) Leaders/Administrators of National Federations
2) Judges/Referees/Officials
3) Coaches
4) Athletes
National Federation Development Program
TARGET AUDIENCE 1
Leaders/Administrators of National Federations •
FINA Sport Administrator courses
•
National Federation management initiatives
•
FINA World Aquatics Convention
•
FINA National Federations Development Book
National Federation Development Program
TARGET AUDIENCE 2
Judges/Referees/Officials •
FINA Clinics
•
FINA Schools (diving, synchronized swimming, water polo – swimming and open water swimming to be added)
•
FINA Worldwide Seminars for Officials
•
FINA manuals for officials
National Federation Development Program
TARGET AUDIENCE 3
Coaches •
FINA Clinics
•
FINA Coaches Certification courses (currently for swimming, with other disciplines to be added)
•
FINA scholarships for coaches
•
FINA Worldwide Seminars for Coaches
•
FINA manuals for coaches
National Federation Development Program
TARGET AUDIENCE 4
Athletes •
FINA “Stars” Circuit
•
FINA scholarships for athletes for the FINA World Championships
•
FINA team support grants
•
FINA training camps prior to the FINA World Championships
National Federation Development Program
An ambitious plan for all disciplines and all major constituents!