Broadwater Dragons Blog!

From: Susan Doel
To: QDBF Members

Hi everyone

This may be another call asking for paddlers to do something, but it is aimed at individuals not at clubs so I am sincerely hoping that you will pass this message on to your members.

Bundy Dragons is a very new club that is in the process of getting set up and running.

They are holdling a Come Try on 6 July, and QDBF are supporting this by taking up some paddlers to work with their very new team and giving members of the public a dragon boat experience.

Programme for the day is 11 am – 12 pm Training with Bundy Dragons, 12 pm – 2 pm Come Try and Sausage Sizzle.

The venue is the Bundaberg Sailing Club ie good facilites and lovely setting.

So we are looking for paddlers happy to have a day out at Bundaberg, all costs funded by the Development Grant. Going up on Saturday could be an option if people are interested. They tell me it is still summer in Bundaberg.

Please let me know if you are interested as soon as possible, so that we can get transport arranged.

Regards

Susan Doel
Administration Director
QDBF

http://www.broadwaterdragons.com/

A HUGE THANK YOU
To all the paddlers, friends, and partners and children who have helped Broadwater with their fundraising efforts in the past few months.
By volunteering our time -The Supersprint Triathlon raised $675, and the two Bunnings Sausage Sizzles raised $2200- for our Club.
A huge effort, Thank you and well done to all who assisted.
Our next Bunnings Sausage Sizzle is in August, at Nerang.

PRESENTATION NIGHT
A great night out at the Royal Pines Resort saw all the guys and gals dressed in their splendor, to celebrate the end of the 07-08 season.

Congratulations to Phil King for being awarded the “Club Person of the Year”, for his never ending assistance with the boats, trailers, sweeping, fund raising, and for being just a really great Club person. Jono and Dion were each awarded the Coaches Trophy, for their outstanding achievements at State, National and World levels in the 07-08 season.

COMING EVENTS-

“ON Q” CORPORATE COME & TRY SOCIAL DAY- SUNDAY 29TH JUNE
Cheryl and her workmates at ON Q are having a regional social get together at Emerald Lakes on Sunday 29th June, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. using our dragon boats for a fun, team building day of social competition. Approx 40 to 60 are expected to attend. We need 4 of our paddlers to assist on the day, with Paul, Phil and Karen sweeping. Please let Karen know if you can assist. (0407 445 774).

TIN CAN BAY WEEKEND – Sat/Sun-19th/20th July-
“The Sleepy Lagoon Hotel Regatta” will be raced on Sunday 20th July- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Travel time to Tin Can Bay- 3 ½ hours.

Accommodation is booked at the Sleepy Lagoon Cabins (same as previous years), @ $30 per head, for both Friday & Saturday nights. Race entry fee is $10 per person for the day’s racing.

This is a fantastic weekend where all clubs get to socialize, party, have a great night out, then compete on the Sunday in a friendly regatta over 200m racing.

Please email Karen or text on 0407 445 774 or see her at training THIS WEEK if you are going as numbers must be finalized by this weekend for rooms, team entry, etc. Also add on any family members, friends, etc who will be keen to tag along. Car pooling will be arranged to keep travel costs down.

The team travelling to Penang will not be going to Tin Can Bay this year, as some of these paddlers cannot afford to go, others are spending their weekend at home with their family before departing, and the team needs to have a full on training session 2 weeks out from the Club Crew World Championships.

CLUB CREW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS- PENANG
1st, 2nd & 3rd August
Broadwater Dragons qualified for this Championship by being placed 3rd in Australia at the Nationals in April in Perth, 08. Twenty five paddlers and two supporters are travelling to Penang to compete, leaving on Saturday 26th July, returning 5th August.
The Club wishes all good luck, “Paddle with Heart”, make Broadwater proud.

NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASED
A 3rd Champion Boat, with delivery in 2 to 3 months time, has been ordered. A double decker 2 boat trailer has also been approved, with John and Beau looking into the costings, quotes, etc.

An Equipment Storage Trailer for all the Club’s equipment-tents, heads, tails, drums, paddles has been approved for purchase, using the Gold Coast City Council Equipment Grant of $3,500 approved to the Club in May. This will make it much easier for storing and transporting our Club’s equipment, as everything will always be in this one trailer.

NEW RACE UNIFORMS
After almost 7 years of wearing our race singlet in its current design, the committee has decided on a change. New sun smart t-shirt style race shirts have been designed and ordered for the start of the 08-09 season. Cost will be approx $47 each, and all paddlers will be required to purchase their own race shirt prior to Tewaka’s regatta in August. New dress shirts are also being made (cost approx $30). Sports bags (orange and blue) can also be purchased, with our dragon logo-$35 each.

CORPORATE REGATTA- OCTOBER 5TH –SUNDAY- AT PARADISE POINT.
Please keep this day available, as all Club Members will be needed to make this a fantastic, well run, and successful event.

TRAINING
Training will continue all through the winter, as Broadwater is planning, recruiting, and aiming for the AusDBF National Championships being held in Caloundra next April, 2009.

On water- Tuesdays & Thursdays- at 5-30p.m. (Be there by 5-15 p.m. for warm up)

-Sundays- at 8 a.m. (Be there by 7-45 a.m. for warm up)

Out of boat training is always encouraged- gym, cycling, running, walking, etc.

Karen.

http://www.broadwaterdragons.com/

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From the President & Coach,
Broadwater Dragons has been to Tin Can Bay, had fun, socialised and relaxed, all in the spirit
of dragon boating in our “off” season, with many members also enjoying some much needed
time out to support their families, attend kid’s sports, and generally do their home
maintenance and mow lawns.

Now the fun begins, with our first “Sports” regatta- Tewaka’s- on at Varsity Lakes on Sunday
Aug 23rd. We need for you all to get back to training, as we have a reputation to uphold, to
gain in strength and experience, and to start our plan to qualify for Macau in 2010.
Now is the time to start our personal training programs- which involves fitness, strength and
commitment for the forthcoming season.

The Club’s A.G.M. is planned for Sunday 30th August, where all committee positions become
vacant. I urge all members to consider taking on a role- be it a committee position, or on a
sub committee, to lighten the load for a few, and for the growth and betterment of the whole
club. Be involved, see how the club works, and how it can continue to grow.
See you on the Water,

Paul

TRAINING-
SUNDAYS- ON WATER AT 8 A.M. TO 9-30 A.M. (Be there by 7-30 for warm ups and putting boats in water).
TUES & THURS- ON WATER AT 5-30 P.M. T0 6-30 P.M. (Be there asap).
SMS Karen on 0407 445 774 if you are coming but running late.

FEES ARE DUE-
Club membership is from 1st July to 30th June of each year.
If you pay full fees by 15th August 09- Adults- $120-00
-Juniors- $30-00
If you pay after 15th August 09- Adults- $130-00
-Juniors- $40-00

I.D. tags need to be printed and worn by all competitors at ALL regattas, with the 2009-2010 tags need to
be printed in time for Tewaka’s regatta.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON NOT JOINING BROADWATER DRAGONS FOR THE 2009-2010 SEASON,
PLEASE LET KAREN JARVIS KNOW ASAP ON 0407 445 774 BEFORE YOUR ID TAGS ARE PRINTED AND
PAID FOR.

APPLICATIONS FOR CLUB COACHING POSITIONS CALLED FOR- RSVP BY 9TH AUGUST
Please see attached information sheet. If you are interested or have questions, contact PT on 0410 483
569 or Paul Jarvis on 0418 931

TEWAKA’S REGATTA- SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST-
Everyone- all new and experienced paddlers are urged to come along, have fun, and start enjoying the
competitive side to dragon boating. Training is fun, being out on the water is fun, but only through
competition do we build in team spirit and motivation, with the urge to be better, get stronger.

BROADWATER DRAGONS A.G.M.
Sunday 30th August, 2009
10 a.m.
At the Community Room at Porto Bellago at Emerald Lakes
For all members.
Please bring a plate of food. Tea & Coffee will be provided.

All Committee positions will become vacant.
Please consider taking on a role within your club.

BUNNINGS BBQ FUND RAISING- Sunday 20th September
Helpers needed from 9 a.m. to 3-30 p.m. 3 people per session, maybe 4 over the lunch time rush.
Sessions-9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1 p.m. to 3-30 p.m.

Please reply to either Sylvia (0433 196 472) or Karen (0407 445 774) if you are able to help. For all our
newer paddlers, come and join in the fun.

******** UPDATE ON THE NIFSAN & EMERALD LAKES PROPOSAL ***********
Emerald Lakes and Nifsan have approached Broadwater Dragons to set up a permanent base
on Emerald Lakes, so as to fulfil their planning requirements to the Emerald Lakes community
in establishing and providing water sport activities on the lake.

Nifsan advised the Club on Tuesday 28th July that plans for a clubhouse/equipment storage
shed, toilets and fenced compound area for the boats is being developed, with the final budget
to be approved by Nifsan in Japan. We were told more information will be forthcoming by
Wednesday 5th August.

The club has trained on the lake, with the area Nifsan will allocate to the club explained to all
who were present. No final decision will be made till all members are advised of the
developments, and the committee is in full agreeance with all that the Club is being offered.
This is a very exciting time for our Club, as securing a long term permanent training and
storage facility has always been a top priority.

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
The Club always welcomes new and beginner paddlers of all ages, and now is the perfect time to start, to be
ready for the 09-10 season. Encourage anyone who is interested that NOW is the RIGHT time, and please
explain that for insurance purposes, there is a fee of $5 which covers their first 3 training sessions, which
must be paid at their first session.
The Club provides the boats, paddles, expert coaches and trainers, and a great fun and social life for all.

BROADWATER DRAGONS’ WEBSITE
Take a look at – www.broadwaterdragons.com
A huge thank you to Micah for his time and dedication in getting this up and running.
Also-

http://www.broadwaterdragons.com/dragonboat_member_profiles/index.html

Please complete a member profile and send to Micah to be put on the Club’s website.

UNIFORMS & APPAREL MANAGER
Jayne Moore has taken on the job of the Club Uniforms and Apparel Manager. If anyone is needing any
item, please see Jayne at training or SMS on 0402 403 557.

Please note- Only the CLUB RACE SHIRT is compulsory for you to buy for when you compete at
regattas.

Prices-
Club race shirt- $55-00 Sportsbags- $28-00
Dress polo shirts- $35-00 Backpacks-$23-00
Stickers- $3 Sweat Bands-$3
Paddles-Wooden Grey Owl- $75-00
Carbon Fibre “Typhoon”- $225-00

*****SPECIAL WINTER OFFER FOR “TYPHOON”PADDLES- $195-00 for (Small and medium
lengths). The Club has bulk purchased 12 paddles at a discounted price –
(normally $225-00 each). Available at this price till Sept 30th,2009.

CLUB INSURANCE REGISTRAR
Judy Swanton is responsible for all insurance matters concerning the Club, equipment, paddlers’
insurances, and membership registration forms. Please advise Judy if your personal details change-
address, mobile phone number, email address, etc.

BUSINESS REGISTER OF CLUB MEMBERS
Within the Club we have – domestic cleaner, window cleaner, mobile hair dresser, IT specialists, air
conditioning installers and technicians, electrician, gardiners, brick layer, carpenter, teachers, nurses,
handy men, etc, etc. Many are not aware of other Club member’s occupations, and have been
disappointed at not having given the club members jobs above strangers.

IF YOU ARE KEEN TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, please see Karen and we will start a Club Business
Services Directory with contact details.

EMERALD LAKES COMMUNITY/CORPORATE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-
SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER, 2009
Broadwater Dragons is holding our bi annual and very successful community and corporate
dragon boat festival. This is our major fund raising event for the Club, and ALL club members
are needed on this day.

The festival is being held on Emerald Lakes in Carrara and is proudly supported by Nifsan and
the Emerald Lakes community. A beautiful calm lake, manicured parklands, ample parking- all
creates the perfect atmosphere for a fun, social day.

If you are interested in entering a team, or know of a workplace which is looking for something
different for their staff picnics, then this event is ideal. Team entry fee is $300 and covers
insurance, one training session prior to event and all equipment is supplied.

The Corporate/Community dragon boat festivals are all about having fun, promoting team spirit and
participation as well as introducing the wider community to the sport of dragon boating.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS & NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS- 2010
The State Championship date has yet to be decided. But they will definitely be in
Caloundra at Stockland Park.

In 2009, with two nights accommodation and race entry fee, and fund raising-
Cost per paddler-$85-00 Once the date is announced, accommodation will be booked at Grand Pacific Breakfree Resort
in Caloundra for all paddlers.

AUSDBF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS- ADELAIDE- 2010
Thursday 22st April, 2010- State vs State Championships
Fri- 23rd April to Sun- 25th April 2010- Club vs Club National Championships

All paddlers need to arrive in Adelaide by 2-30 p.m. on Wednesday 21st April 2010 for a
training session at 3-30 p.m.
Accommodation is booked at Quest on Sturt- fully self contained two storey apartments.
See www.questonsturt.com.au

We all need to start budgetting for the Nationals next year, and also to plan for the State
Championships in March in Caloundra. The Club will be fundraising to assist all paddlers with
their expenses-through sausage sizzles, etc, and if anyone has any fund raising ideas, please
see Sylvia, or any committee member.

Air fares from the Gold Coast to Adelaide are very inexpensive right now, but please be aware
teams will not be selected till early 2010. If you book now and do not make a team, you are
very welcome to come as a team manager, supporter, etc. Or you can transfer your flight to
another time to suit for a small fee.

The Club would like to enter Premiers, Masters, and
Juniors, and it is up to everyone to actively encourage and recruit on behalf of the Club to
achieve this.

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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

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