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Getting the Word out to the Sailors!

1. Firm up your dates as early as possible.
2. Announce dates of next year’s event at this year’s event – send participants home with a flyer: “Mark your calendar for next year…”
3. Put your date on every possible calendar, newsletter and web site (request
   links to your web site):
   
   • Regional sailing associations current list on US SAILING web site: www.ussailing.org/csa/Areas_&_Regions/
   • Yacht clubs (get list/labels from your regional sailing ass’n secretary)
   • Class associations (see “Class Contacts” in the Fun & Learning section) – regional sailing magazines (2-3 month lead times – you can never
   give them dates too early).
   
   • US SAILING will add your event to their web calendar
4. Put your NOR flyer and entry form on your club’s web site early. (US SAILING will link to your web site.)
5. Send a mailing to junior program directors in your area.
6. Send a mailing to all your sailing program kids.
7. Keep a mailing list of past participants; send 2 NORs and entry forms and ask them to bring a friend.
8. Get/purchase mailing lists from class associations – see contacts in the Clinics/Learning section.
9. Advertise in class newsletters, local papers, etc.
10. Closer to the event, call the junior program directors and/or instructors and coaches; ask them how many kids they plan to bring.
11. Contact your Regional Training Coordinator (www.ussailing.org/training/RTC/rtclist.asp), and ask them to contact head instructors and coaches in the area.

Attracting New Sailors Is a Key Part of Junior Olympic Sailing!

1. To attract new sailors for your festival activities, invite the local Boy and Girl Scout troops.
2. Contact your local Parks & Rec. Dept., YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, etc. Encour-age coaches and parents to bring soccer/little league teams for a free sail.
3. Put a poster up at the YMCA and other youth hangouts. Be sure to say that nonsailors are welcome.