Dragon Boat Camp – May 17-19, 2024

updated: April 22, 2024

Is your Club ready for the 2024 Dragon Boat Season?

Tom Arnold
Dragon Boat Canada

The Calgary Dragon Boat Society is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting another Advanced Paddling Clinic. Tom Arnold from Dragon Boat Canada, the Gorging Dragons and coach of the National Senior B team is returning as our guest coach again.

In 2023, Tom and Mallorie Nicholson lead our National Senior B Teams to 15 medals out of 16 races at the International Dragon Boat Federation Racing Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Come join Tom as he brings his level of experience to the waters of the Glenmore this summer.

New this year, we are offering a Dragon Boat Canada Steering Accreditation Course. The purpose of the course is to ensure a steersperson has the skills required to confidently steer races.  Is it recommended that you have participated in the Calgary Dragon Boat Society Steering Clinic or similar course. Theoretical classroom session to take place Friday evening with water time application throughout the 2-day Dragon Boat Sessions.

Our “Coach The Coach” session is returning on Saturday evening for our local coaches to ask Tom for advice on training tips, techniques and drills for the upcoming season. Video review of your Team during Day 1 of the Dragon Boat Sessions are also scheduled.

Like in past years, our Dragon Boat Sessions are made up of 2 Groups, i.e. A and B, with only 2 boats per session. Each day, i.e., Saturday and Sunday, you are on the water in a morning and afternoon session. Each session is for about 2-hours.

Lunch is provided on both days from a local vendor.

We look forward to hosting this event and helping you raise the level of competitive paddling in both Calgary and Alberta as a whole.

Contacts:

Stephen or Marc “Chewie”
paddling.camp@calgarydragonboatsociety.com

Dragon Boat Camp Sessions

Camp Session: “Advance Paddling”

When:

May 18, 2024 (Saturday)

Session A Paddlers
8:00am – Registration and Load Boats
8:30am – On the Water Training
12:00am – Lunch
12:45pm – Loading boats
1:00pm – On the Water Training

Session B Paddlers
9:45am – Registration
10:15am – Loading Boats
10:30am – On the Water Training
12:15am – Lunch
10:15am – On the Water Training
5:15pm – Returning Dragons Boat & Safety Boat

May 19, 2024 (Sunday)

Session A Paddlers
8:45am – Loading Boats
9:00am – On the Water Training
12:15pm – Lunch
1:15pm – Loading Boats
1:30pm – On the Water Training

Session B Paddlers
10:30am – Loading Boats
10:45am – On the Water Training
12:30pm – Lunch
3:30pm – Loading Boats
3:45pm – On the Water Training
5:45pm – Returning Dragon Boats and Safety Boat

*Coaches and Team Captains only are invited to a Video Review Session with Tom on their Paddlers. This Session starts at 6 pm Saturday Evening in the CCC Hall.

Full Timetable will posted within the CCC Hall.

PFD’s required while on the water.

What:

A chance to develop your skills for the upcoming Summer Season as a dragon boat steersperson. A fantastic opportunity to learn tips & techniques from a world championship paddler, drummer and steers.

*Coaches and Team Captains participating in the Coach the Coach Session will review video of their Team Boat with Tom.  This Session starts at 6 pm Saturday Evening in the CCC Hall.

Waivers;

Sent directly to the e-mail address that you registered under about 2 weeks prior.

Fees:

$145.00 per person (Credit Card payment only)
Payment will be done at your club or crew level.

Registration Date:

Registration Date: Opens for Coaches or Captains on April 18, 2024.

Contact your Club Captain or Coach for instructions. To ensure a majority of your Team members are on the same boat, we are asking Clubs to Register block of seats required vs. individually.

inquiries: paddling.camp@calgarydragonboatsociety.com

Dragon Boat Canada Steering Accreditation Course

When: Friday, May 17, 2024

Theoretical Clinic & Practical Water Application

  • Friday Evening: CCC Hall 6:00pm- 8 pm
  • Saturday: With your Club Boat
  • Sunday: With your Club Boat
  • If your Club Boat is not participating in the 2-day Dragon Boat Session, we will assign you to a Club Boat. Your Saturday and Sunday Schedule to be provided at the Friday Night Session

What: The theoretical application is applied while you are steering your Club Boat during the 2-day Paddle Boat Session.

The session features the following:

  • Low instructor participant ratio
  • In-class theory and on-water application
  • Learning to navigate a Dragon Boat in numerous situations on race day
  • Highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable facilitator

What will you take away from the session?

  • Building on the work completed in the CDBS Steering Clinic, the goal is to help you become better at steering (forward and backward), at turning (right and left), and departing and arriving at the dock.
  • Preparing your Team for racing situations:
    • Crew commands and vocabulary as you during your Team toward the starting line or gates.
    • Keeping your Boat focus while at the “start.”
    • Ensuring a clean and effective start to set the tone for your boat.
    • Keeping your Boat focused throughout the race during a series of racing situations.
  • This course is run by Tom who is a instructor certified by Dragon Boat Canada
  • Final Accreditation or official certification by Dragon Boat Canada will require fulfillment of these additional requirements:
    • Complete your first race at a regatta and notify to Tom.
    • Successfully complete your Please Craft Operations License https://www.boatsmartexam.com/ca/boating-license-alberta
    • Successfully complete your basic/ standard First Aid (Any First Aid Provided)
    • Successfully complete the online course, Safe Sport Training | Coach

Waivers Required by each person registered. Paddler/ Steering Waiver Form instructions provided after payment is received.

Fees: $150.00 per person (Credit Card payment only).

This includes Friday night session and on the water practice sessions throughout Saturday and Sunday Dragon Boat Sessions.

Register and Pay

Camp Session: “Coach the Coach”

When:

Saturday, May 18, 2024
6:00pm to 9:00pm

What:

What: A chance for coaches to ask Tom Arnold from Dragon Boat Canada, National Senior B Coach.

Participants will be able to submit questions ahead of time, so Tom has an opportunity to prepare a full response.  Please send an e-mail to Chewie and Steve at CDBS e-mail address above. This session is to be help continue to build your coach’s toolkit for developing high performing & successful teams.

Limited to 30 seats.

Fees: $60.00 per person (Credit Card payment only)

Waivers;

Sent directly to the e-mail address that you registered under about 2 weeks prior.

Register and Pay