Strategic Goals OW 25-28 - draft 082925.xlsx

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1	Strategic Goals for Open Water Aruba - Period 2025-2028
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8	Governance & Compliance	Improving the goverance structure	Fully functional Open Water Swimming Committee with clear roles and responsibilities	Very partial governance compliance	100% compliance with AAF governance standards		LOW/TC
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13	Infrastructure Investments	New facilities in Savaneta and Noord	Investment in floating dock	Research done, no funding received	Request funding for a 10mx2m floating dock	To request pricing and add to the subsidy overview for 2026 of OW	TC	Pricing received - aded to subsidy request
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18	Developing Talent Swimmers	Identify and develop promising athletes early, ensuring progression to regional and international competitions	Develop training program focused on Open Water.	In development, lack of structural support	Operational national Open Water program for developing swimmers and elite swimmers.	To set up a plan for bi-weekly OW trainings in the ocean (Mangel halto) To discuss with stakeholders to request coach support Head coach needs to prepare the training plan, including coach schedules TC OW needs to check if any permits are necessary	LOW/TC	Plan discussed with all Presidents and head coaches. All are positive To write out the startgey of the training and discuss with Ismael the possible set up and training structure
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23	Enhance Sport Performance	Improve Training methods and match preparation to strengthen regional and international competitiveness	Plan for implementation of Open Water Training for existing club swimmers	No Open Water training	Fully operational Open Water Training schedule with training structure and assistance from all club coaches coordinated by AAF trainer	In combination with the BI-Weekly OW training to determine athletes interested to excell in OW Athletes to be supported during these OW trainings Athletes need to be supported by their club coach, to adapt training based on long distance	TC/Club	To be incorporated Bi-Weekly and in regular training sessions with coaches
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28	Enhance Sport Performance	Improve Training methods and match preparation to strengthen regional and international competitiveness	Plan and organize trainings with National and International Open Water Specialist (swimmers, coaches, dieticians etc.)	No specific workshops or sessions	Organization of at least 1 training session or workshop per year to all club swimmers focused on Open Water	Organize clinic with Sharon van Rouwendaal in 2026 Organize 2 info sessions with Daexo Croes in 2026	TC	Information Sharon received based on other clinis. Details to be discussed
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33	Enhance Sport Performance	Improve Training methods and match preparation to strengthen regional and international competitiveness	Further develop existing Open Water officials and attract new ones	No specific workshops or programs	Further colaboration with international organizations and provision of certification courses and development course to officials.	Bert as PAQ official will give a 2026 refresher course OW To determine steps to take for new potential officials To entice volunteers to become officials - e.g. organizing course evenings in groups	TC	In Subsidy request
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38	Expanding Sports Participation	Increase swimmer retetion ad participation in both competitive and recreational aquatics, Close the gap to Learn-to-swim programs and Aquartics disciplines	Organization of recreational open water swims, recreational, non-competitive, fun and safe, organization of a "fun day" for swimmers and parents/family, create Open Water open day in coordination with learn-to-swim program organizers, Splash and Dash	No recreational open water swims	At least one recreational swim per year to promote Open Water swimming	To discuss with Sandy the possibilities to work together with EZ To approach IBISA to see if we can work together on a project Ask clubs for involvement (older athletes), volunteers needed to help organize - potential new club members	TC	To organize 1 to 2 recreational events, added subsidy request
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43	Expanding Sports Participation	Increase swimmer retetion ad participation in both competitive and recreational aquatics, Close the gap to Learn-to-swim programs and Aquartics disciplines	For competitive events creation of a annual point system to promote "return visits"	Limited numbers of return swimmers, occassional swimmers	Create a point system to allow to follow OW swimmers through the year and obtain points with an award at the end of the season	Research existing point systems (Triathlon? Patrishi Sports for running) to facilitate system in OW.	TC	Costs for awards and Awards night are added to the subsidy request
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48	Expanding Sports Participation	Increase swimmer retetion ad participation in both competitive and recreational aquatics, Close the gap to Learn-to-swim programs and Aquartics disciplines	For recreational events, create more age categories and/or more distances to entice more participation	Age categories for masters are limited to 19+, gap between 1km and 3km is very big for young swimmers	Create 1 or 2 compititions per year with more recreational value and provide for more age categories in the 1km events.	Research costs of expansion of age categories and suitable events	TC	To organize 1 to 2 recreational events, added subsidy request
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53	Expanding Sports Participation	Increase swimmer retetion ad participation in both competitive and recreational aquatics, Close the gap to Learn-to-swim programs and Aquartics disciplines	Provide for an annual awards ceremony and thank for the volunteers in organizing the events.	No ceremonies or out of competition OW events from AAF	Create annual event to provide for the "point awards" and certificates of thanks to celebrate the volunteers.	Research costs of setting up such event and possibilities	TC	Costs for awards and Awards night are added to the subsidy request
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58	Plan and Coordinate	Develop a yearly planning for Local, regional and international competitions	Develop overview of International Open Water competitions for developing and elite swimmers	Planning very much on a case-tot-case basis, funding relies on personal contributions of the swimmers	Full assistance to elite swimmers in planning the International Open Water calendar and qualifiers, provide for further subsidies to travel expenses	Subsidy request each year needs to have preselection OW swimmers added to the overview to request funding for international meets		Subsidy request for OW filled in
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63	Sustainable Infrastructure Use	Optimize use of existing facilities and negotiate towards the integration of sustainable technologies	Reduce the ecological impact of open water swimmiong and raise awareness	No actions	Use of environmentally friendly products, waste reduction and standard clean-up efforts after each Open Water competition, organize workshops and colaborate with environmental protections organizations.	Organize one Ocean Clean up Day per year (AAF Complete) Collaborate with a environmental organization that can explain about ocean life forms and sustainability	AAF/TC
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68	Effective Communication and Collaboration	Strengthen partnerships and enhance the AAF’s visibility locally, regionally, and internationally.	Organize international competition in Aruba	No recent OW international competition	Organization of at least 1 international competition every (2?) years	Organize PAQ OW qualifier in 2026	TC	PAQ Presentation almost ready, missing finalized budget
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73	Developing External Comunication			Limited communication through a variety of media	Consistent communication for the oustide world by use of social media, website, newsletter and traditional and online media	Started with consistent social media Newsletter has already been published twice in 2025 Nee to improve the traditional media - placement remains difficult when presenting English releases Website update started but needs to get an major overhaul.	LOW	Use part of the OW budget to promote OW competitions on social media
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