Aquatics & Recreation Victoria

Day 1

Friday 1 October

From 8.30am

Registration

9.30am - 10.30am

Opening and Keynote Speaker

Grant Thomas

10.35am - 11.20am
Health Club Sales and E-Marketing Jenni Sullivan Premier One Training health club sales and impact on your business use of marketing and what it means	Duty Managers vs Aquatic Supervisors Adam Luscombe State Sport Centres Trust what's involved in their roles essential training how can current duty managers get the most from their role identifying future duty managers in your organisation

11.20am - 11.35am

Morning Tea

11.40am - 12.25pm
Health Club Retention Jenni Sullivan Premier One Training what are the secrets to maximising your retention of health club members	Customer Service and Creating a Team Culture Margaret Smith Inspirational Coaching how can you create an effective team culture that delivers exceptional customer service

12.25pm - 1.10pm

Lunch

1.15pm - 2.00pm
Understanding Health and Fitness Trends Emmett Williams Creative Fitness and Marketing contracts outdoor training quality of instructors and trainers	Multi-Sports Hall Management Tom Zappulla City of Banyule developing partnerships and hubs of activity maximising both your community and revenue opportunities

2.05pm - 2.50pm
Personal Training and Building an Effective Business Travis Bell New Level Personal Training how to get your personal training business on the right footing building and maintaining your business	Inclusive Leisure Project Cindy Needham Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Paul Dunn Transition Concepts overview of ARV and Inclusive Leisure Victoria's project how to maximise your community involvement using inclusive leisure principles and tips (case study)

2.55pm - 3.15pm

Afternoon Tea

3.20pm - 4.20pm
New Ideas for Your PT Clients Simon Bryson City of Monash Danny Kennedy Suspension Training Systems keep your clients motivated and achieving results with new exercise ideas using cases studies for: one on one, group personal training, outdoor training	Attendant Support Program, Grants / Sponsorship Opportunities Andrew Jeffrey Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre Kristina Mitsikas Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre hear an overview of the Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre's Attendant Support Program and explore grant and sponsorship opportunities

4.30pm - 5.30pm

Cocktail Function and Networking

Day 2

Saturday 2 October

From 8.30am

Registration

9.30am - 10.30am

Opening and Keynote Speaker

Sue Stanley

World Aerobics Champion

10.35am - 10.50am

Morning Tea

11.00am - 11.50am

Stream 1

Aquatic Education Scenarios

Katherine Georgiou

Life Saving Victoria

work through everyday problems common to swim schools including parents, participants and other staff members
learn to achieve positive outcomes for all

Stream 2

Aquatic Education

Leanne White

Facilitator

activities in action including poolside open water activities, learn how to simulate open water environments and develop a challenging and adventurous program

Stream 3

Industry Collaboration - Projects

Victorian Water Safety Certificate

Brooke Irvine

Life Saving Victoria

overview and application to your program

ARV, LSV & Victoria University
FUSE Project

Loretta Konjarski

Victoria University

an update on schools' Aquatic Education DEECD project

Watch Around Water - Your Child Your Focus

Sharon Brasher

Aquatics & Recreation Victoria

Sarah Grace

Life Saving Victoria

facility showcase

Stream 4

WETS Systemised Showcase

(wet practical session)

Jennifer Schembri-Portelli

Water Exercise Training Services

Claire Sawatzky

Water Exercise Training Services

Be one of the first to experience the WETS Systemised Aqua Programs for Mainstream, Children and Older Adults.
These programs have been specifically devised, tested and approved by Industry leading trainers and stakeholders.
These revolutionary classes will be released to the aqua community later in 2010 offering instructors and facilities the complete package to create successful aqua classes.
Discover for yourself what all the hype is about as you experience these programs first hand delivered by a team of leading Australian Aqua Presenters.

12.00pm - 12.50pm

Stream 1

Generation Y and
Work Force Commitment

Brett Lavale

Monash Sport

how to engage Gen Y staff and stakeholders
take away tool - "conversation cafe methodology"

Communicating with

Staff and Customers

Nada Delich

YMCA Victoria

what are the most effective methods of communicating with both your staff and customers

what are the different approaches

Stream 2

Aquatic Education

(wet practical session)

Liz Tesone

Janelle Falkingham

Facilitators

learn how to develop fun games and activities for intermediate to advanced aquatic education classes

Stream 3

Water Safety Week Showcase

Karen Franceschini

Facilitator

investigate theming opportunities for your water safety week activities
look at successful promotion and delivery and how to engage the community

Stream 4

Communication Skills
and Class Management

Jennifer Schembri-Portelli

Water Exercise Training Services

obtain advice and tips on the best methods of communicating and managing your 'wet' or 'dry' classes

1.00pm - 1.50pm

Lunch

2.00pm - 3.20pm
Stream 1 Aquatic Education and Facility Pathways for Staff Martin Sheppard Smart Connection Company hear an overview of available training options including the new Certificate 3 and Certificate 4 aquatics qualifications and funding for staff aquatic training Alternative Activities and Classes Post Learn to Swim Andrew Jeffrey Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre Elissa Smith ideas, activities and solutions for students after they finish your learn to swim program	Stream 2 Multi Cultural Engagement Kiemi Lai Western Bulldogs how to use aquatic education to engage with the multi-cultural community hear first hand the impact and success of engaging CALD communities in aquatic education and programs. discover what you need to do to attract and sustain the participation of individuals and groups from CALD communities Western Bulldogs and New Hope Foundation Inclusive Communication Gail Dimitriadis Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre use of communication cards
Stream 3 Managing and Staging an Open Water or Long Distance Swim *Adam Luscombe* State Sport Centres Trust managing risk associated with staging an open water or long distance swim how can you make the most from these types of events	Stream 4 Aqua The Individual Way (wet practical session) Anke Wagner Water Exercise Training Services Simone Garrett Water Exercise Training Services Each year enthusiastic and driven aqua instructors have the opportunity to become first time presenters. This year our presenters will exhibit individual skills and creativity that they have accumulated over the years. Different styles, personalities and concepts complement each other in this aqua session.

3.30pm - 3.45pm

Afternoon Tea

3.50pm - 4.50pm
Stream 1 AUSTSWIM Matters Kirsten Kruse Aquatics & Recreation Victoria tips on self evaluation updates and candidate tools	Stream 2 50 Not Out Julia Wood Facilitator fifty teaching points for all six strokes body, legs arm, timing, breathing teaching points and feedback
Stream 3 Aquatic Education (wet practical session) Nic Baker Facilitator	Stream 4 Dig Deeper (wet practical session) Marietta Mehanni Water Exercise Training Services Melissa Cameron Water Exercise Training Services This session explores the art of teaching deep water exercise with and without equipment. Utilising an interval based approach take a splash and experience the WETS Systemised method of instructing successful, enjoyable and effective deep water aqua.

5.00pm - 6.00pm

Cocktail Function and Presentation

Victorian AUSTSWIM Presenter of the Year
and Outstanding Contribution Awards