Documents & Resources
Race Team Resources
Contact coaches for password to Private Team Resources.
Private Team Resources is a detailed page that includes:
Regatta Sign Ups
Communication Info (how to sign up for Remind text app)
Coaching resources and videos of sailors
Team Gear
The OCS Race Program Packet is a comprehensive document that includes:
Parent and Sailor expectations
OCS Programs - race teams, learn to sail, etc.
Race Team Info - how they operate, what team sailors should join, rules and eligibility, what regattas look like, etc.
Instructing sailing (and Junior Instructors)
Race Team Forms
Below are documents and forms for Race Team Sailors. Most forms need to be completed once per calendar year (Code of Conduct, Medical & Liability Waiver, Chaperone Policies, Driver’s Agreement, SafeSport).
Chaperones & Drivers
Chaperones: any individual who is in charge of a sailor other than their own child at a regatta, clinic, or other OCS-sanctioned event is considered a Chaperone (including drivers).
Drivers: any individual who is driving a child other than their own to or from a regatta, clinic, or other OCS-sanctioned event.
Definitions
SafeSport Youth Protection Training: SafeSport is US Sailing’s standard for youth protection and is free for any individual associated with US Sailing (AKA anyone associated with OCS!).
Background Checks: All Chaperones should submit a background check. Background checks are processed by a Board member who is not a parent of a race team sailor and details are not shared with staff.
Contact Board member Katie Hurley (katiehurley@comcast.net) to start the Background Check process.
Details
Definitive rules and policies can be found for Chaperones in the Chaperone Policies and Guidelines document, and for Sailors in the Code of Conduct document.
Coaches are in charge at regattas, parents need to support coaches by making sure sailors are healthy, prepared, and have needs like food, warm drinks, etc met. Please refrain from "coaching" your or other sailors. Always let the coach know of any issues, especially but not limited to, safety, well being, etc. if it appears the Coach is not aware.
Coaches are NOT responsible for sailors post-racing activities even if they are still present. Chaperones are.
Never be alone with a sailor that is not yours. Always use the buddy system.
If your sailor is at a regatta (and you are not attending) and has behavioral or misconduct issues you may be asked to come collect your sailor at your time and expense.
Chaperone Policy Highlights
Sailors
Race Team Code of Conduct: This code of conduct covers behavior and conduct for both parents/guardians and race team sailors. Sailors and parents/guardians should conduct themselves at all regattas, clinics, and OCS-sanctioned events in the spirit of the code of conduct.
Medical & Liability Waiver: This should be submitted once per year, or upon changes to a sailor’s insurance, medical history, medications, etc.
Details
Definitive rules and policies can be found for Chaperones in the Chaperone Policies and Guidelines document, and for Sailors in the Code of Conduct document.
Sailors are expected to participate in all scheduled activities and communicate with coaches if they are not able to attend.
Sailors will not engage in unsportsmanlike behavior, physical contact, harassment, bullying, or abusive behavior.
Code of Conduct Highlights
Resources for New Race Team Sailors & Parents
Below are some resources for sailors and parents that are new to racing sailboats, or new to OCS!
New parents and sailors should read through the below information to familiarize themselves with how OCS operates youth race programming. Specific details for each season (practice and regatta dates, coach information, etc.) will be posted with registration.
OCS’s Guide to Downtown Olympia
Are you visiting Olympia to attend one of OCS’s regattas or clinics? Check out this guide to find out more about the wonderful amenities in downtown Olympia. See our favorite restaurants, activities for everyone in the family (free ones too!), and places to stay.