Edmonton Dragon Boat Practice - Mon, Jun 9 2008

Edmonton Dragon Boat Practice (6/9/2008)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Rafter's Landing

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jun 9 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 31 2008 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

1.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark G
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is the official EOC Dragon boat festival team entry: Edmonton Outdoor Dragons

The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival Association (EDBFA) is a non-profit organization which promotes Dragon Boat racing and its multicultural celebration in the City of Edmonton.
Association Objectives:
- Promote the sport of Dragon Boat racing for fun and recreation in Edmonton
- Introduce Asian culture, friendship and promote multiculturalism Membership
The EDBFA welcomes any interested community members with passion for community involvement and dragon boat racing.

Please click HERE for more info.

Team practices will be held once a week for twelve weeks starting June 10 (weather and river conditions permitting). Currently we are booked for Tuesdays at 8:00 PM. Please arrive early for practices and at 7:00 PM for the first practice.

The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival takes place on August 22 to 24 / 2008, with one race on Friday night, and two on both Saturday and Sunday.

Paddlers must be prepared to paddle at least 4 races out of five during the festival weekend, and attend at least 50% of the practices.

All equipment, coaching and steering provided.

For more information: contact team coach Susan Robertson @ 780-240-6270 or email: snoozy2222@yahoo.ca

Click here for more info and tips on beginner technique for dragon boating from paddlesup.ca

Required Items to Bring:
-Desire to learn
-Sense of fun
-Team spirit

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Fleece jacket/sweater
-Sandals, or water-shoes. Feet will definitely get wet during practices and racing.
-Extra shoes (dry) for the ride home
-Wind and/or rain jacket and pants
-Sunscreen
-Insect repellent
-Towel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

EDBFA trailer. From 98 Ave, just east of the Low Level Bridge, turn north into the Edmonton Queen River Boat office area. Please click HERE for map and directions on where to park. We will be at the EDBFA trailer. See Mark's picture on the volunteer page.

TRANSIT: Please see the ETS Trip Planner for routes and times.

Notes:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the EOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where EOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you cancel.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Sat, May 31 2008.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!