**CANCELED** Chicagoland Dragon Boat Training - Illinois

07/19/2019 05:45 PM - 07:15 PM CT

Location

Frances Mennone Boat House
1020 W. Weed Street
Chicago, IL 60642
United States of America

Description

        

 

 

 

Adaptive Adventures Veteran Dragon Boat team is expanding in to fill a team in Illinois for the seventh year!  If you are interested in being part of the fastest growing watersport, enjoy being part of a team, are willing to commit to training and competing this may be the sport for you.  Our team will consist of, veterans, civilians with adaptive needs, their families, and volunteers.

We will be practicing on Friday evenings in Chicago and will continue running training sessions each Friday beginning on May 17th through July 27th as we train for local competitions.  In the 2013 Chicago International Dragonboat Festival our first ever Wounded Warrior Project and Adaptive Adventures team won over the hearts and a podium position of the festival. Prior Dragon Boat experience is not necessary, but a commitment to your team, training, fun, and adventure is. We invite you to register (again, for those who raced in 2017 and 2018) for the 2019 Dragon Boat family.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: We start practice on time and expect members to arrive promptly, ready to get on water at 6:00pm!

By starting promptly we are respecting your time, our coaches time, and the Greater Chicago Dragon Boat Club's time. 

 

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 a 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.

- 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. 

Dragon boat races feature an exhilarating combination of premier sport 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.

 

How will you train?

We will meet weekly for 11 consecutive weeks starting with our 'kick-off' training on Friday, May 18th. We will progress into how to paddle efficiently and effectively with your new unit, into phases of endurance and taking this new fitness and family into your at-home life. Together, we will learn how to improve our fitness, canoe stroke, power, and ability to feel the hull of that dragon boat move with speed and stealth.  

 

What to bring:

  • Drink bottle
  • Towel
  • Raingear
  • Change of clothes (just in case)

Sign Our 2019 Waiver

Questions? Please contact Greg Zbrzezny at:

Telephone: (847) 533-2060

E-Mail: Greg@Adaptiveadventures.org

 

 

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