Tampa Dragon Boat Kickoff Dinner and Informational - Florida
Location
1001 N Blvd
Tampa, FL 33606
United States of America
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As the Coronoavirus (COVID-19) expands across the United States, there is a chance that programming and events with Adaptive Adventures may be impacted.
For the health and safety of all involved in our programs, we ask that if you are not feeling well to please refrain from attending the program. We are working diligently to help stop the spread of seasonal illnesses within our community. Please make sure you are registering ahead of time for programs. This will help ensure you receive updates from us and will help us be prepared to serve you.
Detailed information about transmission, symptoms, current situation and preventative measures to be taken can be found at the CDC Website. We recommend taking the following steps to help safeguard your health and wellness, as well as those around you:
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NOW RECRUITING IN TAMPA BAY !
***By Registering Today, you are applying for a position on the team. We will be in contact with you shortly for a brief interview***
Veterans and Civilians with physical disabilities, we want you to join our newest “Team Blue” Adaptive Dragon Boat Team, in collaboration with Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Club and the Bay Pines VA.
- Kickoff Informational and Dinner April 3rd 6:30pm at TBD (We provide dinner and presentation) VERY IMPORTANT TEAM GATHERING!!!
- Kickoff Practice April 4th 11:00am at Tampa River Center (in water practice on a real life dragonboat)
- Final KIck Off practices April 5th 1:30-3:30pm (time trial foundations and understanding what advanced dragon boat will look and feel like as races approach)
- ********* Please do not attend if you're feeling ill or not in good health. We can find a way to link you in this evening or any camp days via web link********
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.
No water or paddling experience is necessary, but a commitment to your team, training, fun, and adventure is. We invite you to apply for the 2020 Dragon Boat family. Volunteers are needed at various levels and will be a part of our competition team at regional festivals.
By registering you will continue to recive event specific details.
This team will race over the follwing months Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Festival and in May at the Sarasota Dragonboat Festival. Be a part of the world class para-dragon team!
You Team Blue beginning video- Our Team Blue Foundation
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 warriors, family, caregivers, and others in numerous ways.
- Dragon Boating creates an inclusive environment.
- People of all ages and fitness levels can participate
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- The nature of the sport emphasizes unity and working together
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- Driving towards the finish line produces energy, enthusiasm and motivation
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- Paddlers communicate by cheering each other on
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- 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?
Our season kickoff will be Friday April 3rd for an informational and dinner, followed by on-water training from 11am-1:00PM on Saturday, April 4, and the final session Sunday 5, April from 1:00-3:00 PM at the River House. Expect to progress in your skills learning 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.
You will need to sign a contract of commitment for the 2020 season that states you will be able to attend 90% of the sessions.
Our team coach and mentors will provide the resources and skills necessary to reach to the highest levels. Adaptive Adventures, Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Club and Bay Pines VA healthcare system are coming together to build an adaptive dragon boat community in Florida. We will also have multiple others assisting in the development and sponsorship of this team including Triwest HealthCare Alliance, and DAV Charitable Service Trust.
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