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First Day Both Practice Types
First Day Both Practice Types
Meet the Coaches & Captains
Introductions
Orientation to paddle commands and technique
Safety review
Waivers (If not already completed)
Meet the Team
Meet our current Dragon Boat Team and occasionally our alumni, who assist in things like practice videos
Phoenix Dragon Boat Practice Types
Phoenix Dragon Boat Practice Types
WATER SEASON (OUTDOORS)
WATER SEASON (OUTDOORS)
What to Expect
Warm Up/Shore Exercises
Paddling Outdoors in a Boat
Cool Down Stretch
What the Team Provides
A PFD (Personal Floatation Device)
A Paddle
As available/optional Dragon Boat Seat Pad
What to Wear
Moisture Wicking/Quick Dry Athletic Clothing
Water Shoes or Foot Wear Shoes/Sneakers (that you do not mind getting wet)
Sunscreen (Strongly Recommended)
Hat (Personal Preference)
Bug Spray (Optional)
What to Bring
Water Bottle
Any medications you may need instant access to such as an inhaler or EpiPen
We strongly recommend putting in a double Ziploc Bag or water proof pouch to protect it from water
Recommendations for After Practice
A Towel ( You may get wet)
What to Leave Home or Off the Boat
Anything you would grieve to lose to the river's depths
Anything you refuse to surrender to the current forever
What About the Weather
Rain or Shine and Hot or Cold we practice on the water
Practice will be canceled or stopped in the event of adverse weather conditions that include but are not limited to Lightening, High Winds, Low Visibility, Extreme Temperatures or River Conditions
You will be contacted as soon as the Steersperson or Team Management has determined conditions will not allow us to practice on land or paddle
We recommend bringing additional clothing for the weather
Running Shoes/ Shoes You Can Run In, the Team may warm up running or do Land Training if water conditions are unsafe
While capsizing is rare, in cold weather we highly recommend wearing clothing that is as lightweight as possible. Heavy fabrics absorb water and make swimming difficult in the event of an emergency.
LAND PRACTICE: POOL PRACTICE
LAND PRACTICE: POOL PRACTICE
What to Expect
Warm Up
Paddling Seated at the Edge of the Pool (no boat in the pool)
Cool Down Stretch
What the Team Provides
A Paddle
As available/optional Dragon Boat Seat Pad
What to Wear
Moisture Wicking/Quick Dry Athletic Clothing
Water Shoes or Foot Wear Shoes/Sneakers (that you do not mind getting wet)
What to Bring
Water Bottle
Any medications you may need instant access to such as an inhaler or EpiPen
Amenities
Changing Room/Bathroom/Showers
Locker Room (Bring your Own Lock)
Warm Up Room
Recommendations for After Practice
A Towel ( You may get wet)
LAND PRACTICE: RUN/OTHER
What to Wear
Athletic Clothing
Running Shoes
Membership Policy
Membership Policy
The first two practices are free to allow for you to try out the sport and meet the team; there is no obligation or pressure to join.
After the trial period, we hope you are:
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