PADDLING PROGRAMS

PADDLES UP!
BEEN MEANING TO TRY DRAGON BOATING? THIS IS YOUR YEAR!

Paddles Up Every Sunday! These $10 community paddling sessions provide the public with a unique chance to get out on the water and learn about the exciting sport of dragon boating. (Participants must be over 4'10" so they can use a paddle effectively.) Come and check out this affordable on-water paddling experience.

Start Date: Most Sunday's starting April 3rd, 2010.
Cost: $10.00/session for adults, 5$ kids 12 years of age and under
Time: 1pm & 2:30pm
Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.
Location: At the Dragon Zone trailer and dock, just south of Science World. Look for the ferry dock and all the dragon boats tied up to the dock on the water.

• Want to be on a dragon boat team but don't know where to start?  Find out how you can join a team and get out on the water now!  Call Alexis at 604.688.2382 for more information.
• Looking for a fun day of activities for your employees or
  colleagues? We'll take 14 people or we'll take 200.
  It's affordable and believe us - there's nothing like dragon
  boating to build a team! Call Alexis 604-688-2382 for more information.
• Got a keen group at work and want to paddle this season?
  Want a turn-key package that gives your corporate team
  festival registration, jerseys, weekly practices and and 8 sessions with a coach? Leave the fuss to us. Call Alexis 604-688-2382 for more information.

Our new sport development program is in full swing - come join us. Paddles up!

PADDLES UP! SCHOOL PROGRAMS
PADDLING FOR KIDS AND YOUTH

There are three different programs available to schools; a one day, On-Water Paddling Experience, a one month, Competitive Youth Paddling Challenge and the Standard Youth Program.

All options include instruction, race management, and the use of all equipment (boats, paddles, personal floatation devices (pfd)).

Two locations are available: False Creek in Vancouver and Richmond Yacht Club in Richmond.

Program Overview

One Day On-Water Experience This program is for elementary school children and their teachers who just want a fun and rewarding experience on the water. Cost is based on a per child basis. Minimum number of children per program is 16. Price includes use of all equipment, instruction, steers person and safety staff.

Cost: $10 per participant.

Competitive Youth Paddling Program: This program is for the high school paddling team that desires a more intensive training plan designed to maintain an excellent fitness level, refine their paddling skills, and provide an opportunity for competition. This program will participate in the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival, June 19 and 20, 2010 and the Dragon Zone Junior Regatta in May 2010.

Standard Youth program: This program is for high school students who have already formed their team, and have their coaches and their sponsors, and do not need any further development help from The Society. Participation in the Ria Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival Races is free of charge to these Junior teams. There is a charge for the Dragon Zone Paddling Club practices and the Dragon Zone Junior Regatta in May 2010 but the cost are much lower relative to the adult fees.

Because of the preparation for these regattas, paddlers in this program must be willing to commit to attending all practices, except for cases of injury or illness. The competitive program will not be capped, but coaches will later select paddlers eligible to compete at the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival. The number of Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival participants will be determined in part by the number of interested and qualified paddlers available.

Cost of program: $1000 per team includes 8 practices, instruction and coaching, use of coach boats and all other equipment, registration in the Dragon Zone Junior Regatta and the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival races.

For more information please call: 604 688-2382 or email at alexis@dragonboatbc.ca

PADDLES UP! CORPORATE PROGRAMS

There are two different programs available to corporate teams; a one day CORPORATE PADDLING DAY, and a one month, CORPORATE PADDLING CHALLENGE.

Both options include instruction, race management, and the use of all equipment (boats, paddles, personal floatation devices (pfd)).

Two locations are available: False Creek in Vancouver and Richmond Yacht Club in Richmond.

CORPORATE PADDLING DAY

This option is for companies seeking a good team building activity. Your staff will benefit from the expertise of Dragon Zone Paddling Club coaches to help build the qualities of cohesion, cooperation and strength of spirit that are typical of high performance teams.

Held weekdays during the months of May through to September, the day includes instruction, coaching, team building exercises, and snacks. If the group is big enough, the day will culminate in a series of races.

Cost is based on a per person basis: Average cost is $50 per person. Minimum number of people: 12

Available at an extra cost: Special catering and Custom-made Team Jerseys are available if given enough notice.

CORPORATE PADDLING CHALLENGE

TURNING INDIVIDUALS INTO TEAMS

Dragon Zone Paddling Club can help you achieve a sense of personal satisfaction that you may have thought was beyond you.

Your staff will benefit from the expertise of Dragon Zone Paddling Club coaches to help build the qualities of cohesion, cooperation and strength of spirit that are typical of high performance teams.

We have created a training and competition program that will enable a select number of people to learn, or refine, their paddling skills.

The training component will help to develop the skill and fitness levels of your staff.

The competition phase will provide the opportunity for your crew to compete against other local business crews for recognition as the ultimate team players.

Training sessions will be held up to 12 weeks depending on your needs. Sessions will involve instruction in aspects of fitness, paddling technique, ergometer work and race tactics. Your team will take part in the mid-program regatta, racing over a 500m course, so that benchmark performances can be established. A rating system will operate to ensure that all crews are competitive. The program will culminate at the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival, June 19 and 20, 2010.

Cost: The cost of participation is $3900.00 plus gst, including up to 8 practices with coach, use of all necessary equipment, custom made team jerseys, and registration in the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival and the Dragon Zone Regatta.

CONTACT US:
For more information call: 604 688-2382
alexis@dragonboatbc.ca