Training Location
Delfin Compound
Lake Orr
Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes
Gold Coast
Our race calendar starts in June and runs through until April, ending with the Australian Championships, so training reflects the race calendar.
We are currently training Tuesday nights (on the water for 6pm) only during the winter months.
Newcomers are most welcome and it is the perfect time to start. This part of the training plan is all about back to basics! Technique will be our focus but mostly it will be all about having fun on the water!
If you want to try us out best to contact our coaches (0420 403 087).
If you have any questions about training or cross training activities, please chat to one of our very approachable coaches – Ian , Helen or Barry.
What to Bring/Wear
Most paddlers wear a singlet or wetshirt and wet-suit pants, but during winter, a thermal is very handy. When you are trying out dragon boating for the first time however, a t-shirt and shorts will suffice.
As much as we don’t like to admit it though, sometimes we do get wet. So make sure you bring a towel and a warm change of clothes.
A water bottle is also essential due to the length of the training session. Other essentials include cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. All other equipment is supplied.
Costs
When a person is interested in trying out dragon boating, they can “come and try” and attend three training sessions, before having to pay any fees. On the completion of 3rd training sessions, they will need to make a decision on whether they would like to join up as a member of Gold Coast Dragons.
NB: Unfortunately after the 3rd paddle, we will not be able to allow non-members in the boat due to insurance reasons.
One of the best things about Gold Coast Dragons is our coaches. Unlike many other clubs we do not have one coach, but rather a team of coaches. This makes sure that there is always someone on hand to provide guidance and lead the training sessions. Our coaches never ask anything of us that they aren’t prepared to do themselves. They are some of the fittest members of our crew and all have represented Australia in successive World Titles. The following paddlers make up our coaching staff but are also supported by a number of long standing paddlers
Ian Peters: Head Coach
Barry Young: Assistant Coach
Helen Freeman: Assistant Coach