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asctaINTERNATIONAL Singapore Conference 2017

* be Educated * be Entertained * be Inspired *


Laurie Lawrence’s love and passion for swimming has had major influence over the swimming industry, with his learn to swim methods being internationally recognised.

Laurie has many coaching achievements including 10 Gold, 11 Silver and 12 Bronze medals from swimmers he has directly assisted at Olympic level including Jon Sieben, Duncan Armstrong, Tracey Wickham and Steven Holland. Laurie has also been an integral part of the Australian Olympic team for his ability to unite, inspire,

motivate and relax the entire team.

Laurie has brought his influence and passion to the areas of baby swimming and drowning prevention, embedding him in the Australian swimming industry as a swimming and water safety guru.

asctaINTERNATIONAL Conference 2017Australian International School Singapore

13th - 15th JulyOrganised by the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA)this event is proudly supported by the Singapore Swimming Teachers Association.

Features Keynote Presenters Laurie Lawrence and John Stathis plus other international Presenters.

Keynote Presenter - LAURIE LAWRENCE

John has been coaching and teaching for over 25 years and is currently the Managing Director of Elite Swimming Performance which has 5 locations in Melbourne with over 3000 students.

John is a Course presenter of the Swim AustraliaTM Teacher Course and Swim AustraliaTM Teacher of Competitive Strokes Course. John has presented at ASCTA National Conference and is a FINA Expert Presenter.

John has a Bachelor of Business from Victoria University and is committed to the development of swimming.

Keynote Presenter - JOHN STATHIS



* be Educated * be Entertained * be Inspired * * be Educated * be Entertained * be Inspired *

Options: Conference delegates may choose to attend one, two or three days of the conference. Pool-based as well as lecture-based presentations are on offer. Attendees may mix and match whatever sessions they choose. Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch are provided for all attendees on all days.

Attendees wishing to gain accreditation in any of the four accreditation courses on offer will receive an enrolment plus the course resources and must attend a defined range of presentations. Please book early for the courses as a CD Rom or online theory can be delivered to you for pre-course theory work. (Note that these may also be completed post course if necessary).

Preferred Accommodation: Special discount accommodation package rates (including a daily buffet breakfast) apply for ASCTA Conference attendees at the suggested accommodation - the Park Hotel Farrer Park. This hotel is conveniently located close to the vibrant heart of Singapore and public transport. Travel is easy from the International Airport plus a wide selection of eateries and restaurants are close by.

Bookings must be made by the 30th June via [email protected] to guarantee the special conference room rate of $225 per night including breakfast. Of course you may also choose to stay elsewhere if you desire.

Schedule of presentations: The attached schedule is subject to change without notice.

To Register: Go online to https://ors.eventsair.com/asctainternational-2017/rego or complete and return the attached hard copy registration form.

Costs: 3 Days Conference USD $770 2 Days Conference USD $600 1 Day Conference USD $350

If you wish to gain accreditation, you only pay a course fee (unless other convention days selected):

Swim Australia™ Teacher (SAT) Course USD $430Swim Australia™ Teacher of Baby and Toddler (SAT B&T) Course USD $380Swim Australia™ Teacher of Competitive Swimming (SAT CS) Course USD $430Bronze Coaching Accreditation Course USD $600

… includes lunch and light refreshments

To register for asctaINTERNATIONAL Conference please visit https://ors.eventsair.com/asctainternational-2017/rego


* be Educated * be Entertained * be Inspired * * be Educated * be Entertained * be Inspired *

Learn to Swim Thursday 13th July 2017Time Presentation Room

8:30 Registration Opens

9.00 – 10.00 Introducing the Beginner to Water.* Shannon Townsend Pool

10:00 – 10:15 Refreshment Break

10:15 – 11:15 Teaching Basic Freestyle.* Gary Toner Pool

11:15 – 12:15 Teaching Basic Breaststroke.* Gary Toner Pool

12:15 – 1:15 Lunch Break

1:15 – 2:15 Teaching Basic Backstroke.* Gary Toner Pool

2:15 – 3:15 Teaching Basic Butterfly.* Gary Toner Pool


3:30 – 4:30 Teaching Personal Safety & Survival Skills.* Gary Toner Pool

4:30 – 5:30 Rescues.* Gary Toner Pool

5:30 – 6:00 Micro Teaching.* Gary Toner

6:00 Finish

Teaching Babies and Toddlers Friday 14th July 2017Time Presentation Room


8.00 – 10.00 Excellence is No Accident. Laurie Lawrence Classroom

10.00 – 10.30 Refreshment Break

10:30 – 12:00 Dry Skills for Babies and Toddlers.^ Shannon Townsend Pool

12:00 – 1:00 Dry Programming.^ Shannon Townsend Pool


1:30 – 3:00 Wet Skills for Babies and Toddlers.^ Shannon Townsend Pool

3:30 – 4.00 Refreshment Break

4.00 – 5:00 Wet Programming.^ Shannon Townsend Pool

5:00 Finish

Swim Australia™ Teacher accreditation Students - Attend all sessions above marked with a “*”, pay the course fee (includes ASCTA membership), complete a self-paced CD ROM and a competency signoff to gain the accreditation valid for 4 years.Attendee should also participate in the water.

Swim Australia™ Teacher of Baby and Toddlers accreditation Students - Attend all sessions above marked with a “^”, pay the course fee (includes ASCTA membership), complete a self-paced CD ROM and a competency signoff to the accreditation valid for 4 years. Attendee should also participate in the water.



Teaching Juniors Friday 14th July 2017Time Presentation Room


8.00 – 10.00 Excellence is No Accident. Laurie Lawrence Classroom


10:15 – 11:45 Competitive Freestyle.# John Stathis Pool

11:45 – 1:15 Competitive Backstroke.# Simon Watkins Pool


1:45 – 3:15 Competitive Butterfly.# John Stathis Pool

3.15 – 4:45 Competitive Breaststroke.# Simon Watkins Pool


5:00 – 5:30 Strategies for Individual Medley.# John Stathis Pool

5.30 – 6.00 Strategies for Squad Management.# John Stathis Pool

6.00 Finish

Swim Australia™ Teacher of Competitive Swimming accreditation Students - Attend all sessions above marked with a “#”, pay the course fee (includes ASCTA membership), complete a self-paced CD ROM and a competency signoff to gain the accreditation valid for 4 years.

Bronze accreditation Students - Attend all the sessions above marked with a “~”, pay the course fee to receive the online portal access, ASCTA Membership and upon the satisfactory completion of the workbook gain an International Bronze accreditation.

Coaching Juniors Saturday 15th July 2017Time Presentatio Rn oom


9:00 – 9:15 Welcome & Introduction.~ John Stathis Classroom

9:15 – 9:45 Questions From What Was Learnt Online.~ John Stathis Classroom

9:45 – 11:00 Program Writing.~ John Stathis Classroom


11:15 – 12:15 Program Writing Workshop & Facilitation.~ John Stathis Classroom


12:45 – 2:45 Practical Race Analysis, Freestyle & Butterfly.~John Stathis & Simon Watkins Pool


3:00 – 5:00 Practical Breaststroke, Backstroke, Starts, Turns & Finishes.~ John Stathis & Simon Watkins

Pool

5:00 Finish

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