This manual has been put together primarily for the benefit of new owners in the class and others interested in purchasing a dragon or improving the overall racing performance. Do 2 sets of 10 repetitions for each exercise the first week and thereafter do 3 sets of 10 repetitions. This canada boating handbook is also available in a free pdf version. Welcome to the false creek racing canoe club 2000 technical coaching manual for dragon boat paddling. Procedures manual for dragon boat operation in the berkeley marina august 2014 revision about the berkeley marina the berkeley marina, directly across the bay from the golden gate bridge, is the largest municipal marina in the bay area. They travel to races in china, hong kong, canada, australia, england. Select and manage coaching staff that will help implement the coaching strategy and communicate a unified and consistent direction for the team. This steering manual provides essential information for anyone taking on the responsibility of steering a dragonboat. Life vest canada dragon boat life jackets lifejacket. Dragon boat racing is a sport that demands team coordination and simultaneous action of all the crew. Lake lure dragon boat manual for novice teams the hickox code kamini jain stroke technique the dragon boat stroke dragon boat injury prevention an article dragon boat warmup exercises dragon boat technical coaching manual basic instructio n. In 2016 the level 2 course was updated in the same format. Canada with thousands of people competing and many more taking part as.
Find out more about the proceedings of a traditional boat race event. When a boat needs to make an immediate quick maneuver, responding timely to commands will. The technique that will be discussed is based on flatwater sprint canoe style used by the two time international dragon boat champions the canadian mens dragon boat team. Dragon boats typically hold 10 or 20 paddlers, with a caller in the front and a steersperson in the back. Use by itself in gps mode or connect to an impeller impeller and wiring sold separately for additional accuracy in moving water. Dan fedoruk from the hong kong island paddle club has written a training manual for dragon boat paddling, as well as for outrigger. There is a tremendous amount of documentation available for sports such as canoeing, kayaking and for general fitness, however, little specifically targets training for dragon. Dragon boat coaching manual engineered athlete services. Level i coach course may 2, 2020 pan am dragon boat.
Reading the manual carefully ensures an understanding of boating rules. Imagine a professional soccer player hopping on the dragon boat. Training guide abreast in a boat abreast in a boat. The maximum allowable coach boat athlete ratio is 118 for experienced crews in a structured program, or 110 for less experienced crews in a structured program. The university of north carolina, frank porter graham child development institute, national professional development center on autism spectrum disorders. Bemidji dragon boat coaching tips timing at the start of a race, all paddlers sit ready, with paddles positioned just above the water. Through its coaching education, research, and advocacy programs, the cac promotes safety in sport, works to increase diversity and inclusion within canada s coaching community, and strives to enhance the sport. Each member of dragon boat canada is responsible for knowing and adhering to the transport canada regulations, especially those applicable to dragon boating. Contact your regional course facilitators to inquire about courses. Rowings most popular performance monitor, the speedcoach gps 2, offers athletes critical information about boat speed split, stroke rate, distance, and time. By rachel nielsen staff writer, puget sound business journal.
Control helm, steer, cox a dragon boat up to and including competition in an informal. Paddling essentials and drills river spirit dragon boat team 2016. A steer must understand the water, rules of the waterways, basic safety, how to seat and balance a boat, and know how to respond to unexpected situations. Dragon boat coaching manual dragon boat, boat stuff, boating, canoe, kayaking. He or she has incredible fitness, but has no idea of the technique necessary to propel the boat. Your coaching style brought me to an ah hah moment for my paddle strokesonja fuller im available for team training, corporate competitions, and oneonone specialization. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf coaching masters dragon boaters. Fort langley canoe club dragon boat steering manual. Coach ken gene will answer any training questions asked mailto. Feb 09, 2016 why amazons dragon boat delivery program could be a huge boon for seattle. This project was in response to the demand from dragon boat coaches for coaching resources.
Upon registration, a package will be sent to the team manager which will include the crew and race forms for teams to complete. Option to register online, or send the pdf document fillout by hand with a check. This class is for the community certified coaches interested in coaching competitive dragon boat teams. False creek training manual hong kong training manual.
Why amazons dragon boat delivery program could be a huge. New for 2006, the speedcoach xl harnesses the power of knowing your boat speed, and transmits that information wirelessly to the coach s launch in real time. In canada, sport coaching certification programs are often under the umbrella of the national coaching certification program nccp. Progress to dragging blade over the sur face of the water straight through vertical blade 1. Dbc provides support and services designed to foster the orderly development of the sport in canada. Kalkomey is a private organization dedicated to providing boating education courses and certification and publishing boating safety education materials. Dragon boat basics dragon boat racing is a tradition more than 2000 years old, coming to us from china. Design and deliver, in collaboration with the coach and captain from each boat, the water. Participation in all classroom and water sessions successful completion of all homework assignments intermediate coaches training require successful completion of the previous coaching level or previous dragon boat coaching experience that has been approved by the instructor. Dragon boat canada s coaching community dragon boat level 1 with a pleasure craft operators license attendance at a clinic or workshop within the last three years provided by an instructor who is knowledgeable of the activity for example, appropriate skills and progressions and. Intermediate coaches training require successful completion of the previous coaching level or previous dragon boat coaching experience that has been approved by the instructor. Team usa coach, former team canada coach, multiple world championships, idbf level i official, dragon boat canada level ii official. This technique is comprised of at least 4 motions, and some coaches will teach it as a.
Dragon boating utilizes a special forward stroke technique, where all paddling takes place ahead of the paddlers spine. All teams of the stratford dragon boat club train throughout the whole year. Dragon boat training dragon boating is not only a traditional race, but also a beneficial activity for physical agility and building up team spirit. Over the past ten years our db coaching manual has spread globally and is now used by over 500 coaches on every continent except the super cold one way down south. Dragon boat technical coaching manual basic instruction. To increase strength, flexibility, and speed skills for dragon boating season as a continuation from weight training and cardio. Strategic plan student athletes coaches manual university tickets game day information. Dragon boat paddling techniquedragon boat paddling technique square in the air this is the setup or prep phase of the stroke, in which the body and balance of the athlete, plus the paddle, are positioned to begin the stroke, height of the blade above the waist is approximately 1220 cm, with the blade sq and. Notes taken by leslee at the april 7, 20 paddling clinic with the gorging dragons paddling essentials those always things. Dragon boating and to take part in a dragon boat competition. Dragon boat training exercises sport specific training developed by lori chaki. Usdbf fundamentals of dragon boat coaching designed to benefit dragon boat coaches of crews from novice to competitive, it will serve as the classroom component for usdbf coaching core certification. Dc dragon boat club training outlines each team is allotted 3 training sessions, each session is 1 hour water time. The national coaches awards scheme manual is designed to provide idbf members with the information necessary to develop an awards scheme, at national or territorial level, which will impart the knowledge and skills necessary to.
Dress for the season and the weather and wear clothes that allow movement and that breathe. Work with the coaching staff to instruct members in proper techniques, rules of dragon. Dragon boat canada dbc is the official governing body for the sport of dragon boat racing in canada, and is recognized as such, internationally, by the international dragon boat federation idbf. Starbuck dragon boat coaching tips from bemidji dragon boat festival timing at the start of a race, all paddlers sit ready, with paddles positioned just above the water. Safe dragon boating guide singapore dragon boat association. Other than a pfd theres no special clothing required. By being modular, the scheme can be delivered both in a club situation or in a more formal course based format.
Timing starts with the first stroke, is extremely important throughout the entire race. The combination of fitness and performance are crucial to success in dragon boating. Kristin stickels is a threetime team usa member of the us national dragon boat racing team. The coaching association of canada cac educates and certifies coaches and celebrates their achievements at all levels of sport. Perspectives from a coach and an athlete conference paper pdf available august 2015 with 95 reads.
Ausdbf coaching video presented by serghei cucsa youtube. The official dragon boat page for the brock university badgers. This steering manual provides essential information for anyone taking on the responsibility of steering a dragon boat db reading the manual carefully ensures an understanding of boating rules and fort langley canoe club flcc safety guidelines and policies. Ways to improve your paddling when you arent on the water whether you plan to try out for your countrys national team, or you simply want to feel stronger on the boat, training sessions are essential for your paddling development. Dragon boat coaching certification program based on the nccp model. The penticton dragon boat festival is a premier summer dragon boat festival that takes place annually in september in beautiful penticton, bc, canada at skaha lake park. This is the third edition of this manual and while there are a number of. As the sport of dragon boat racing grows, more and more information is available. In all cases of accident involving injury or property damage a representative of the clubcrew, or event organizers shall notify the dragon boat canada national office in writing immediately. Dragon boat programs have a coach athlete ratio of 126. Training ideas paddling in tens its not easy to take 20 people, stick them in a long skinny boat, and have them paddle together.
Teaching people to steer and paddle and educating future coaches is part of building the sport of dragon boating infrastructure in your community. Dragon boat is among the fastest growing water sports in the world and it is gaining popularity as a teambuilding activity for all age groups children and families through to corporate teambuilding activities. Paddling essentials and drills river spirit dragon boat team. Dragon boat technical coaching manual engineered athlete. Core certification requires completion of followup work for assessment which will be made available to class participants postcourse. National coach accreditation australian dragon boat federation. Sun life stanley international dragon boat championships. Stay safe when youre out on the water by shopping for life vests with western canoe kayaks today. Pool paddling takes place at the stratford ymca in march and april before getting on the water.
Dragon boat paddling techniquedragon boat paddling technique. Designed to benefit dragon boat coaches of crews from novice to competitive, it will serve as the classroom component for usdbf coaching core certification. At the end of a training sessions or race days the dragon boats are rinsed off. Add the optional training pack features to program any workout ahead of time, start and record pieces. Input has been received from previous world champions, national champions and a former dragon sailor and olympic coach. Paddle chica hornet sting g17 dragon boat paddle idbf approved available in fixed or adjustable length with design on both sides. Dragon boat provides a great core and upperbody workout in a fun onwater team environment. Procedures manual for dragon boat operation in the. Crew maximum is 30 people and race roster maximum is 26 people.
Dragon boat training exercises strength training may to june. Its hard on them to paddle seemingly forever and hard for you not to fall off. Pan am provides full service with experienced coaches and staff, dragon boats and docks, and reasonable rates for accommodations. The canada boating safety handbook boat ed official. First international dragon boat race in 1976 in honk kong. Thoughts regarding the fcrcc dragon boat coaching manual. Do the hip dance as soon as you get into your seat on the boat so you get into the position where both hips are square and you are sitting tall. All participants and coaches will receive comprehensive. Ive been fortunate to have been invited to coach teams all. Thoughts regarding the fcrcc dragon boat coaching manual read 4048 times flameboy54. Australian dragon boat federation paddler pathways 4 introduction in 2011, the australian dragon boat federation ausdbf undertook a project to develop a formal coach education program, which provide all states with a consistent delivery and assessment resource. Saras dragon boat worktraining funmey at home workouts, gym workouts, work.
Amazons plan to disrupt the shipping industry amazons cost of shipping has continued to rise over the years and with two main players doing all of amazons deliveries, the ecom giant knew something had to change, now when you hear the term dragon boat, you wont think of boat races or cultural festivals, youll think. Team canada the latest information on the national team process of selection. Crew positions and clothing regulations learn about the different positions crew members take on in a dragon boat. We intend that this coaching manual be updated with additional material as you take the recreational and competitive dragon. Its also used by new and experienced dragon boat paddlers training to contribute the most they possibly can to their team mixed team usa midrace used to supplement onwater workouts and for offseason training by paddlers and by coaches for fitness checkins and team selection, the paddling adapter is a key tool in the dragonboat world. Video on dragon boat technique presented by serghei cucsa for the australian dragon boat federation ausdbf. If youre interested in upping your dragon boat game, get in touch and let me know how i can help. Lake lure dragon boat manual for novice teams the hickox code kamini jain stroke technique the dragon boat stroke dragon boat injury prevention an article dragon boat warmup exercises dragon boat technical coaching manual basic instructio n 10 tips to improve timing. Dragon boat steering training and certification program. Provide clear instructions about the mechanics of the teams dragon boat stroke and the race strategies. Some of the material covered in the course includes.
Dragon boat technical coaching manual basic instruction module page 2 dragon boat technical manual. Coaches manual 2019 2020 pdf brock university athletics. In order to qualify all members of the team must have a current individual membership to dragon boat canada. The canadian international dragon boat festival society dba dragon. Now your coach can see whats going on in the boat, speed, distance, time, average speed and stroke rate and can make appropriate coaching. Dragon boat canada courses all the information on dbc certification program. The 2day festival features millennium dragon boats and one of the prettiest race sites in bc. Dragon boat canada says to avoid using selfinflating and beltpack pfds, even for practice sessions.
A coach can work himself as a paddler on the boat or. Dragon boat coaching, steering and paddling clinics malia. Steering is not an easy job, but its a really rewarding one. Glossary of dragon boat terms and commands dragon boat racing requires a high degree of responsiveness from all members for safety and competitiveness. We intend that this coaching manual be updated with additional material as you take the recreational and competitive dragon boating modules. She is the coach of the miami team puff, the florida tarpons womens team and the local breast cancer. Photobooth props free download and tutorial pure sweet joy. Convey knowledge to and assess the competence of, those who wish to teach the basic skills required to introduce and supervise recreational dragon boating and to coach crews, at novice level, for informal competitive dragon boat racing. Dragon boat racing in canada pdf public ebook library. Therefore, apart from providing regular practice for raceoriented teams, our association also provides nonraceoriented training service to interested parties. Australian dragon boat federation coaching framework. Download and read free online paddles up dragon boat racing in canada by arlene chan, susan humphries. Zealand, south africa, canada, and malaysia have dominating effect upon other countries in. International dragon boat federation idbf documents.
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