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The Pickering Dragon Boat Club (pdbc) fall program is designed to prepare each member for optimal dragon boat performance. This program will emphasize several pillars of performance development including: dragon boat technique, flexibility, off-season fitness orientation and 2010 orientation . This program is designed to simultaneously act as a means for existing athletes and crews to maximize off-season improvement and provide the optimal setting to introduce new members to the sport.
The 2009 fall training program has been designed with the following goals:
The fall training program features 5 components:
This program is administered by P3Yoga director Suzanne Hennig and features customized yoga programming designed specifically to prepare and enhance muscles used for dragon boat racing. These sessions have been extremely well-received by pdbc athletes during the past 2 seasons and have been a vital component of success at both the 2007 World Championships in Australia and 2008 World Club Championships in Malaysia.
Athletes will participate in 8 weekly 1hour yoga sessions administered by Suzanne. Athletes will have the option of selecting 1 of 3 weekly classes that are offered (see registration form).
www.p3yoga.com
Location 1895 Clements Rd. Unit #156, Pickering
Phone: (905) 409-8861
Email: contact@P3Yoga.com (Please do not email to register as registration takes place on this page. Email with questions and inquirys only.)
Yoga Timeslots:
Athletes select one timeslot of their choice (selected in registration form below).
1st session: October 27th
Last session: December 17th
Note: Athletes must only attend their selected session as all sessions will reach registration capacity.
This program will allow athletes to participate in 12 x 90 minute paddling sessions in groups that are customized by age and experience. These sessions will emphasize technical development, endurance and team building. Located at the Pickering Dragon Boat Club on Frenchman’s Bay.
Individual dragon boat racing and Outrigger Sprints racing regatta in which an individual athlete will be declared winner in each category: dragon boat, OC-1 basic, OC-1 elite and OC-2 elite.
www.alkame.ca
Location: Victoria Park, Belleville, Ontario
The pdbc operates out of the Frenchman’s Bay Marina located at the south end of Liverpool Road in Pickering, just metres north of Millennium Square and the Waterfront Trail Boardwalk. Our practice location is easily accessible by vehicle and is approximately a 2km walk from the Pickering GO station.
The following Google map shows the Pickering Dragon Boat's location. Several placeholders (blue) show key locations such as our Docks, Parking, Millennium Square, and Progress Park. Click on a placeholder for more information on a particular location and use the Google Map engine to search for directions. To view a full page map on Google.com click here (or on the "View Larger Map" link below the map).
The cost of the pdbc's 2009 Fall Training Program is $241.50 (includes GST).
The Pickering Dragon Boat Club only accepts payment by cheque for its club programs. If you require an alternate payment method due to special circumstances please email us at pdbc@pdbc.ca.
We strongly prefer to receive your cheque by mail (as opposed to receiving payment in person at practices). Please mail all payments to:
Pickering Dragon Boat Club
ATTN: Fall Program
1383 Fordon Avenue
Pickering, ON, L1W 1K1
Note: this address will be emailed to you for your convenience upon submitting online registration (below).
To register for the pdbc's Fall Program please fill out and submit the online registration form.
Q. I'm new to dragon boat paddling, what should I wear to practice and what should I bring with me?
A. Proper attire for dragon boat paddling depends largely upon the time of year, mainly the air temperature, water temperature, and wind conditions of any particular day. In general, it's best to dress in layers of quick-drying material. After attending one or two practices you will quickly learn about appropriate attire from your crewmates (ask around and you'll get plenty of advice). We recommend attending one or two practices before you purchase dragon-boat-specific attire for this reason.
In cold conditions, especially April and May, it is highly recommended that paddlers wear an outermost layer of waterproof/water-resistant and windproof material. This is usually in the form of a jacket and pants. Wearing a hat or toques is also recommended.
In warm conditions such as June, July and August, paddlers will often wear shorts and a t-shirt, though it is wise to always be prepared with an extra layer of clothing since air temperature is usually 5-10 degrees cooler by Lake Ontario.
It is also recommended that paddlers always have fresh drinking water on hand. A sturdy, re-useable water container such as a Nalgene bottle is a great, cost efficient solution.
Other than clothing and water, the pdbc provides everything else you'll need to participate. It should be noted that you will get wet at practice, so it is wise to pack a towel and/or a change of clothing.
Q. I'd like to register for the pdbc's Fall Program, but it's well past the program's first week. How late is too late?
A. We accept new members throughout the entire duration of our Fall Program. The best thing to do is to register with our online form and show up at our next scheduled practice. We'll be happy to do everything we can to get you into a dragon boat, paddling, and having fun!
If you have any questions regarding the pdbc Fall Program please email us at pdbc@pdbc.ca.
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