Chicago Southland Dragon Boat Festival - Illinois

06/01/2019 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM CT

Location

SEPA Station 3
Blue Island, IL 60406
United States of America

Description

 

***Registration for this event is only for general volunteers!** Paddlers must apply for "Team Blue"  in order to attend the races.

 

 

DRAGON BOAT RACING IS BACK IN BLUE ISLAND IN 2019, AND IT’S BIGGER THAN EVER.

The Blue Island Park District presents the 4th annual Chicago Southland Dragon Boat Festival at the MWRD SEPA Waterfall & Park along the Cal-Sag, June 1, 2019, and includes practices, dragon boat races, music, vendor village featuring the Southland’s best food, craft beer, awards ceremony, and after party.

Expectations:

Must be able to self-transfer up or down by 12+ inches; swimming skills recommended; must be comfortable in close confines with other athletes in narrow seating; must be 18 years or older to participate.

What is Dragon Boat Racing?

Dragon Boating, a sport founded in China over 2000 years ago, started as an international sport in 1976 in Hong Kong and has worldwide participation of over 50 million competitors.  Dragon boats are fast and powerful recognized for the camaraderie, strength, and endurance fostered amongst the team.

 The crew for the Hong Kong class dragon boat is typically 22, made up from 20 paddlers in pairs facing toward the bow (front) of the boat, 1 'drummer or caller' at the bow facing toward the paddlers creates the heartbeat and rhythm of the boat, and 1 sweep (steerer) standing at the rear of the boat controlling its track.

 

Benefits of Dragon Boat Racing

Dragon Boat racing is a fun team-building activity and participating in a dragon boat event can benefit warriors, family, caregivers, and others in numerous ways.


- Dragon Boating creates an inclusive environment.

- People of all ages and fitness levels can participate.

- The nature of the sport emphasizes unity and working together.

- Driving towards the finish line produces energy, enthusiasm, and motivation.

- Paddlers communicate by cheering each other on.

- The sport encourages leaders to move to the forefront.

- Twenty paddlers in one boat = increased camaraderie.

 Sign Our 2019 Waiver

Dragon boat races feature an exhilarating combination of premier sports competition in concert with an entertainment showcase for corporations, community organizations, and families.  This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of representing warriors and disabled veterans and their supporters.

  

                            

 

 

Questions? Please contact, Greg Zbrzezny at Greg@adaptiveadventures.org

or

(847) 533-2060

 

 

 

 

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