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ACC
Developing
Programme
There are costs and risks to a programme of action, but
they are far less than the long range risks and cost of
comfortable inaction” - JFK
Version: 1.5
Final Revision: Sep 09th, 2013
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Table of contents
Title
Foreword ............................................................3
Summary ...........................................................4
Introduction .......................................................4
Mission Statement ............................................5
Where are we now? ........................................... 6
Where do we want to be? .................................7
How are we going to get there?........................8
Action Plan ....................................................... 12
Appendix 1 (ACC Structure) ..........................14
Appendix 2 National Canoeing Academy ..... 16
Appendix 3 Current PositionReport ..............18
Preparation Team Members:
Director:
Dr. Ahmad Donyamali
Members:
Erfan Karami
Hassan Teimourtash
Daniar Adeli
Dr. Hamid Agha Alinejad
Mohsen Milad
Reza Sohrabian
Mehran Ghezelbash
Saeed Pirmahmouei
Graphic & Arts:
Hesam Sahami
Amir Alizadeh
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Masanori (Shoken)
NARITA
ACC President
Ahmad Donyamali
Continental
Representative Asia
Foreword
ACC is confident that Asia has the resources
and commitment to enable it to play a leading
role in the canoeing world. ACC board of mem-
bers can play a significant role in helping de-
velop and enhance the Asian canoeing portion
of its residents in the canoeing world of today
by this programme.
Through this programme we have made a
strong commitment to encourage, develop and
enable opportunities for canoeing participa-
tion in all disciplines throughout the continent
among all national bodies and clubs.
This programme, including a report on the po-
sition of Asia in the canoeing world and its inner
situation,has been written at ICF continental
representative office of Asia.
We are determined to the successful develop-
ment of this initiative and to a motivated canoe-
ing community and work with a variety of human
resources and organizations to achieve this.
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Summary
This document is a development guideline
for ACC and a sample to unify the approaching
strategies for national federations which will be
reviewed and revised by ACC members and
committees annually to meet Asian canoeing
requirements. This process will be continued
to equalize Asia proportion in canoeing world
(Based on ICF disciplines) along with other con-
tinents.Affiliated national federations are govern-
ing and responsible for leading the program in
their country.
Introduction
ACC Developing Programme is about
providing opportunities for people of all ages, re-
gardless of gender, race or ability, to participate
in canoeing at a level that is appropriate to their
ability – from beginner to world class performer.
This programme clearly sets out the aspirations
of the Asian Canoeing Representatives in as-
sisting Asia to create pathways and setting up
structures that enable canoeing performers to
get started, keep going, get better and be the
best!
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Mission Statement
We are committed to maintaining and
improving the provision of canoeing activity in
Asia through affiliated national federations, act-
ing as an enabler, working in partnership with
relevant organizations and as a coordinator and
consultant, maximizing available resources in a
sustained way.
Strategic aims
GET ACTIVE
Get more people involved in canoeing
Work with targeted groups
Support new and innovative ideas to engage
people
Increase the workforce to meet the canoeing
needs of Asia
Support official, coach and athlete pathways
Work in partnership with a variety of organisa-
tions and agencies
Promote opportunities in the natural environ-
ment
Raise the profile of canoeing in Asia (Media
Support)
Recognise and build on success
GET INVOLVED
GET INSPIRED
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Latest Olympic portions
Number of participant Asian countries and
individual participants
Number of medals achieved
Latest World Championships Portions
Number of participant Asian countries and
individual participants
Number of medals achieved
Latest Asian Games Results
Number of participant Asian countries and
their individual participants
Portion of each country in terms of Athlete
number, Medals achieved
Asia population and ICF Member coun-
tries relative to other continents
ACC needs to monitor statistical data
pertaining to the following elements through
an online database on ACC website.
Affiliated national federations
Associations
Clubs
Coaches and their qualifications
Judges and their qualifications
Athletes
International medals
Boats (different types) and equipment’s
Active and potential canoeing courses
(Lakes, Rivers)
Active disciplines and annual competi-
tions
Where are we now? *
In terms of resources:
In terms of outcomes:
*. Go to reports (Appendix 3)
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Wheredowe want to be?*
In terms of outcomes:
Next two Olympic visions (2016, 2020)
Next five World Championships visions
Next two Asian Games visions (2014, 2018)
In terms of resources:
Activating the passive resources, targeting the
active ones and upgrading the quality of resources
below
Affiliated national federations
Associations
Clubs
Coaches and their qualifications
Judges and their qualifications
Athletes
International medals
Boats (different types) and equipment’s
Active and potential canoeing courses (Lakes, Rivers)
Active disciplines and annual competitions
Vision
Asia will be a continent where every-
one has the opportunity to participate in
and benefit from canoeing whether it is for
fun, for health, to enjoy the natural envi-
ronment, or excel to professional level.
*.This part requires this programme gets approved and the
board members define the next target for each element via
Action Plan.
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To achieve desired outcomes, we need to
consider the following topics and their sub topics in
the action plan.
Revisingthe ACC administrative structures,
including committees*
Revising the statute periodically to meet the
Olympic charter
Allocation of tasks/workload, and voluntary input
Defining decision-making processes
Developing management annual review (This
document)
How are we going to get
there?
Determine the types of membership for
Countries, Institutions, Manufacturers or indi-
vidual coaches or officials.
Let the members know about the benefits of
membership. (News letters, Coaches and of-
ficials profiles access in the web site, etc.)
Continental leagues
Competitions (Asian Games/Championships)
International tournaments
Regional championships
University and military competitions
Supporting Competitive Structures
Membership
Management and Administration
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Focus and advice to run clubs with complete
autonomy over the operation through national
federations
Engaging grass roots by foundation level and
family programmes
International common camps to share experi-
ences
Activity in schools and youth clubs
Offering introductory courses/schemes
Equalize the chances for men and women based
on their Olympic quota for Olympic disciplines
Engage people with disabilities
Increasing Participation
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Coaching /Officials Education
Performance and Excellence
Facilities
Defining the coaching courses in national
and international levels
Specializing coaches for specific targets. (i.e.
Sprint, Slalom, Marathon and Weight training)
Continuous education program on yearly
basis to upgrade the coaches/officials with the
latest knowledge and skills/rules and regula-
tions through seminars and webinars
Policy on recruiting coaches (including those
groups under-represented e.g. women and
young coaches)
Employment/Deployment of coaches
Establishment of coaches associations
Upgrade experienced coaches/officials to
local and interna tional instructors.
National Canoeing Academies establishment*
Talent identification and development
programmes
Performance assessment and evaluation
Engage and support academic aspects
including sport psychology, sports medicine,
anti-doping, etc.
Make connection with sport universities for
canoeing purposes
Identify manufacturers to provide suitable
equipment and possible donations.
Modern facilities provision. (Ergometers,
Electronic devices)
Extending the community use of existing
facilities.
*. Go to Appendix 2
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Media management
Media Production
Bilingual Publications (English, Local)
Handbook
Bulletins
Newsletters
Press/media coverage
TV/Radio
Web news
Establishment of marketing committee
Product licensing
Retail sales
Advertising in continental events
Sponsorship
Fundraising (Government, Supportive
organizations, etc.)
Affiliation fees
Grant aids
Improving methods of control
Identify the key partner organisations and make
relations with them.
Interact with other sport confederations and
organizations to get their possible useful methods
and ideas.
Information, Publicity, and Promotion
Finance
(Rising revenues and Optimizing expenses)
External Connection and Communication
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Action Plan
To create the action plan in details, this pro-
gramme needs to get approved and then we need
to identify the in charge persons and priorities to set
needed time and budget aside.
This section will lay down courses of action, and
the targets that need to be achieved in order to
meet the objectives and recommendations high-
lighted in the earlier sections.
For each target there is a need to identify:
a.The action required
b.Responsible committee/position in ACC
c.The level of priority (e.g. high, mediumorlow)
d.The timescale, to include any phasing
e.Costs and outgoings
The most important point is monitoring the works
which has been done and updating this document
each year.
To find the right person, we need to ask the com-
munity members (Board members) to find out in
which section they can help and take part?
13. And don’t forget that all
these efforts and plans end
to make ATHLETES!
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14. ACC Director
Standing Committees
Title Period Country
Canoe Sprint Com.
Canoe Slalom Com.
Canoe-Polo Com.
Canoe Marathon Com.
Dragon Boat Com.
Sea Kayak Com.
Wild Water & Rafting Com.
Sports for All
Medical and Anti-Doping
PR/Media Com.
Thailand
Chinese Taipei
Kazakhstan
Lebanon
Japan
China
Chinese Taipei
Singapore
Hong Kong
Thiland
India
IR.Iran
Myanmar
Malaysia
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
(2011-15)
(2011-15)
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
Appendix 1
(ACC Structure)
ICF Continental Representatives
Period Country
Japan
Indonesia
Uzbekistan
India
Korea
IR.Iran
Singapore
IR.Iran
Singapore
(2009-2013)
(2011-2015)
(2011-2015)
(2011-2015)
(2010-2014)
(2011-2015)
(2009-2013)
(2009-13)
(2009-13)
Title
Executive Members
ACC President
ACC 1st Vice-President
ACC 2nd Vice-President
ACC 3rd Vice-President
ACC 4th Vice-President (Asian Games)
ACC Sec. General
ACC Treasurer
Title Period Country
Title Period Country
ACC Director
ACC Director
ACC Director
ACC Director
ICF Continental Representative
ICF Continental Representative
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15. Canoe Sprint
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Canoe Slalom
Chairman
Canoe Marathon
Chairman
Dragon Boat
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Sea Kayak
Chairman
Wild Water & Rafting
Chairman
Sports for All
Chairman
Members
Members
Members
Medical and Anti-Doping
Chairman
Public Relations and Media
Chairman
Canoe Polo
Chairman
Country
Japan
China
Hong Kong
IR.Iran
Macao
Country
China
Country
Chinese Taipei
Country
Singapore
Country
Hong Kong
Singapore
Thailand
Macau
India
Country
Thailand
Country
India
Country
IR.Iran
Hong Kong
Macau
IR.Iran
Country
Myanmar
Country
Malaysia
ACC Standing Committees
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To develop the scientific approaches in canoe-
ing
To improve the canoeing in the Asia and in the
World
To develop research and education of canoe-
ing
To provide facilities for talent identification of
canoeing
To provide the latest canoeing knowledge for
national canoeing managers, staffs, coaches
and referees
To educate canoeing lecturers to accelerate
the process of coach and referee education
To educate specialist coaches for conditioning
and talent identification
To increase the number of educated coaches
and referees
To cooperate with education organizations and
universities to hold educational courses
To hold different workshops on conditioning,
nutrition, psychology and sport injury for canoe-
ing
To research on different aspects of canoeing
To assess and monitor the athletes in different
performance level
To hold scientific seminars and congresses
To cooperate with education organizations and
universities to research in canoeing
Appendix 2
(National Canoeing Academy)
Goals:
NCA Departments:
Education Dept.:
Research Dept.:
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To determine talent identification indices and
approaches for canoeing
To identify talented youth for canoeing at a
young ages and sustain with age-appropriate
programs
To monitor selected talents for canoeing to
reach peak performance
To provide opportunities to establish talent
identification centers in each country, state or
province, city and clubs
To assess the national athletes physiologically
for peak performance
To assess the health of the athletes for preven-
tion of injuries and chronic diseases, rehabilita-
tion after injuries and subsequently success in
modern canoeing
To monitor the nutrition situation of athletes and
provide proper diet design
To assess and monitor the conditioning level of
athletes
To assess the psychological fitness of athletes
To establish the specific multimedia and library
for canoeing
To establish canoeing data center
To publish the books and writing scientific mate-
rial of canoeing
To publish canoeing magazine electronically
Talent identification Dept.:
Assessment & measurement Dept.:
Data center & publication Dept.:
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Participant Countries in
Duisburg WCH 2013
ICF Memberships
Explanation:
- 84% of Asian countries are ICF members (37/44)
- 81% of world countries are ICF Member (158/194)
