Oct 14 2008
Broadwater Dragons Paddling Club Inc at Paradise Point.
To All,
Thank you to all of you for showing interest in starting up a dragon boat training arm of the Broadwater Dragons Paddling Club Inc at Paradise Point.
Now that the dust has settled, and we have all recovered from the awesome Peta-Kaye Croft Dragon Boat Challenge last weekend, we need to get together, discuss training session times and days, your expectations and that of the Clubs, fee structure, etc.
The group which trains at Paradise Point will be fully covered by Broadwater Dragon’s insurance cover (once fees are paid by individuals), and be totally a part of Broadwater Dragons and be included in all that the Club does- both socially and competitively.
Our goals are to promote the sport of dragon boating, recruit new Club members, increase our membership base in all age categories- from Juniors (12 years of age) to Grand Masters (Over 50′s), and to have fun with friendship. We cater for both social and competitive paddlers, with over 12 regattas a year to compete in.
Please have a look at www.broadwaterdragons.com <http://www.broadwaterdragons.com>
About The Club
Broadwater Dragons Paddling Club Inc was established in September 2001 and trains from the Royal Pines Marina on the Nerang River at Benowa. Through hard work, dedication and commitment by the members, the Club caters for Social, Competitive and Junior members. We are always ready to welcome new members.
As a Club, we are part of the Queensland Dragon Boat Federation (www.qdbf.com.au <http://www.qdbf.com.au> ). We race in many regional events and compete at State, National and International levels. In April 2008, we travelled to Perth for the National Championships, and qualified for the World Club Crew Championships in Penang in August, where we performed extremely well.
We train hard, with fun and enthusiasm, plus the Club has many social functions through the year.
Fee Structure
BDPC Membership- From July to June- $80.00 per adult (over the age of 17 years). Juniors-free Club membership
Queensland Dragon Boat Federation Insurance- $40 Seniors, $30 for Juniors.
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP FOR THE YEAR- $120-00 Adult, $30 for Juniors (12yrs to 17yrs)
Equipment
The Club provides the boat, paddles and coach. You just need to bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen and a cheap pair of sunglasses. In time, each paddler is encouraged to purchase their own paddle to their specific height requirements, costing from $70 for a wooden paddle to $199 for a carbon fibre paddle.
MEETING- On the Foreshore Park, The Esplanade- OPPOSITE ABALONE STREET. BYO chairs.
DATE- SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER, 2008
TIME- 2 P.M.
Everyone who is interested in being a part of this fantastic sport is invited to attend.
Thank you.
Paul Jarvis
President/Coach
Broadwater Dragons
0407 445 774