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. 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. Team usa coach, former team canada coach, multiple world championships, idbf level i official, dragon boat canada level ii official. Dragon boat provides a great core and upperbody workout in a fun onwater team environment. Procedures manual for dragon boat operation in the.
This class is for the community certified coaches interested in coaching competitive dragon boat teams. 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. The canada boating safety handbook boat ed official. Dan fedoruk from the hong kong island paddle club has written a training manual for dragon boat paddling, as well as for outrigger. 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. Teaching people to steer and paddle and educating future coaches is part of building the sport of dragon boating infrastructure in your community. Steering is not an easy job, but its a really rewarding one.
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. 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. As the sport of dragon boat racing grows, more and more information is available. Sun life stanley international dragon boat championships. Provide clear instructions about the mechanics of the teams dragon boat stroke and the race strategies. 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. Kalkomey is a private organization dedicated to providing boating education courses and certification and publishing boating safety education materials. Training guide abreast in a boat abreast in a boat.
Team canada the latest information on the national team process of selection. Add the optional training pack features to program any workout ahead of time, start and record pieces. 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. In order to qualify all members of the team must have a current individual membership to dragon boat canada. All participants and coaches will receive comprehensive. Timing starts with the first stroke, is extremely important throughout the entire race. Dragon boat steering training and certification program. Download and read free online paddles up dragon boat racing in canada by arlene chan, susan humphries. Feb 09, 2016 why amazons dragon boat delivery program could be a huge boon for seattle.
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. 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 boating and to take part in a dragon boat competition. They travel to races in china, hong kong, canada, australia, england. Thoughts regarding the fcrcc dragon boat coaching manual read 4048 times flameboy54. Dragon boating utilizes a special forward stroke technique, where all paddling takes place ahead of the paddlers spine. Select and manage coaching staff that will help implement the coaching strategy and communicate a unified and consistent direction for the team. In canada, sport coaching certification programs are often under the umbrella of the national coaching certification program nccp. Design and deliver, in collaboration with the coach and captain from each boat, the water. Training ideas paddling in tens its not easy to take 20 people, stick them in a long skinny boat, and have them paddle together. 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.
Life vest canada dragon boat life jackets lifejacket. Dragon boat canada says to avoid using selfinflating and beltpack pfds, even for practice sessions. Each member of dragon boat canada is responsible for knowing and adhering to the transport canada regulations, especially those applicable to dragon boating. Ive been fortunate to have been invited to coach teams all. Dragon boat programs have a coach athlete ratio of 126. Dragon boat training exercises strength training may to june. To increase strength, flexibility, and speed skills for dragon boating season as a continuation from weight training and cardio. Dragon boat training dragon boating is not only a traditional race, but also a beneficial activity for physical agility and building up team spirit. Dragon boat coaching manual engineered athlete services. Glossary of dragon boat terms and commands dragon boat racing requires a high degree of responsiveness from all members for safety and competitiveness. Dc dragon boat club training outlines each team is allotted 3 training sessions, each session is 1 hour water time. Coach ken gene will answer any training questions asked mailto. Perspectives from a coach and an athlete conference paper pdf available august 2015 with 95 reads. Find out more about the proceedings of a traditional boat race event.
Now your coach can see whats going on in the boat, speed, distance, time, average speed and stroke rate and can make appropriate coaching. 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. Fort langley canoe club dragon boat steering manual. Bemidji dragon boat coaching tips timing at the start of a race, all paddlers sit ready, with paddles positioned just above the water. Rowings most popular performance monitor, the speedcoach gps 2, offers athletes critical information about boat speed split, stroke rate, distance, and time. Control helm, steer, cox a dragon boat up to and including competition in an informal. Other than a pfd theres no special clothing required. 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 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. Do 2 sets of 10 repetitions for each exercise the first week and thereafter do 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Canada with thousands of people competing and many more taking part as. Paddling essentials and drills river spirit dragon boat team. Imagine a professional soccer player hopping on the dragon boat. Upon registration, a package will be sent to the team manager which will include the crew and race forms for teams to complete.
Level i coach course may 2, 2020 pan am dragon boat. The university of north carolina, frank porter graham child development institute, national professional development center on autism spectrum disorders. Dragon boats typically hold 10 or 20 paddlers, with a caller in the front and a steersperson in the back. Crew maximum is 30 people and race roster maximum is 26 people. Dragon boat racing is a sport that demands team coordination and simultaneous action of all the crew. Reading the manual carefully ensures an understanding of boating rules. If youre interested in upping your dragon boat game, get in touch and let me know how i can help. Kristin stickels is a threetime team usa member of the us national dragon boat racing team. 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. 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.
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. He or she has incredible fitness, but has no idea of the technique necessary to propel the boat. Dragon boat coaching manual dragon boat, boat stuff, boating, canoe, kayaking. 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.
Coaches manual 2019 2020 pdf brock university athletics. Dragon boat coaching certification program based on the nccp model. This steering manual provides essential information for anyone taking on the responsibility of steering a dragonboat. 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. Stay safe when youre out on the water by shopping for life vests with western canoe kayaks today. Dragon boat technical coaching manual basic instruction module page 2 dragon boat technical manual. When the race official yells paddlers prepare to start, weve got our paddles in the water, were ready to go.
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. When a boat needs to make an immediate quick maneuver, responding timely to commands will. Progress to dragging blade over the sur face of the water straight through vertical blade 1. This is the third edition of this manual and while there are a number of. By rachel nielsen staff writer, puget sound business journal. Why amazons dragon boat delivery program could be a huge. National coach accreditation australian dragon boat federation. 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. The coaching association of canada cac educates and certifies coaches and celebrates their achievements at all levels of sport. 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.
At the end of a training sessions or race days the dragon boats are rinsed off. Paddling essentials and drills river spirit dragon boat team 2016. Dragon boat technical coaching manual engineered athlete. 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. False creek training manual hong kong training manual. Dress for the season and the weather and wear clothes that allow movement and that breathe. Dragon boat racing in canada pdf public ebook library.
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. Option to register online, or send the pdf document fillout by hand with a check. We intend that this coaching manual be updated with additional material as you take the recreational and competitive dragon. Pool paddling takes place at the stratford ymca in march and april before getting on the water. This project was in response to the demand from dragon boat coaches for coaching resources.
Notes taken by leslee at the april 7, 20 paddling clinic with the gorging dragons paddling essentials those always things. Input has been received from previous world champions, national champions and a former dragon sailor and olympic coach. The canadian international dragon boat festival society dba dragon. Thoughts regarding the fcrcc dragon boat coaching manual. First international dragon boat race in 1976 in honk kong. Ausdbf coaching video presented by serghei cucsa youtube. The 2day festival features millennium dragon boats and one of the prettiest race sites in bc. 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. Use by itself in gps mode or connect to an impeller impeller and wiring sold separately for additional accuracy in moving water. Some of the material covered in the course includes.
In 2016 the level 2 course was updated in the same format. Core certification requires completion of followup work for assessment which will be made available to class participants postcourse. Dbc provides support and services designed to foster the orderly development of the sport in canada. Video on dragon boat technique presented by serghei cucsa for the australian dragon boat federation ausdbf. Dragon boat technical coaching manual basic instruction. Zealand, south africa, canada, and malaysia have dominating effect upon other countries in. Photobooth props free download and tutorial pure sweet joy.
Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf coaching masters dragon boaters. The combination of fitness and performance are crucial to success in dragon boating. Intermediate coaches training require successful completion of the previous coaching level or previous dragon boat coaching experience that has been approved by the instructor. Paddle chica hornet sting g17 dragon boat paddle idbf approved available in fixed or adjustable length with design on both sides. 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. Dragon boat paddling techniquedragon boat paddling technique.
Welcome to the false creek racing canoe club 2000 technical coaching manual for dragon boat paddling. The official dragon boat page for the brock university badgers. Safe dragon boating guide singapore dragon boat association. By being modular, the scheme can be delivered both in a club situation or in a more formal course based format. Dragon boat training exercises sport specific training developed by lori chaki. 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. The purpose for this training manual is to develop a comprehensive information base addressing many of the aspects of dragon boat and outrigger training and racing. Dragon boat coaching, steering and paddling clinics malia. All teams of the stratford dragon boat club train throughout the whole year. Australian dragon boat federation coaching framework.
Dragon boat basics dragon boat racing is a tradition more than 2000 years old, coming to us from china. Designed to benefit dragon boat coaches of crews from novice to competitive, it will serve as the classroom component for usdbf coaching core certification. Therefore, apart from providing regular practice for raceoriented teams, our association also provides nonraceoriented training service to interested parties. Dragon boat canada courses all the information on dbc certification program. Work with the coaching staff to instruct members in proper techniques, rules of dragon. A coach can work himself as a paddler on the boat or. She is the coach of the miami team puff, the florida tarpons womens team and the local breast cancer. Crew positions and clothing regulations learn about the different positions crew members take on in a dragon boat. 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.
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