2008
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2007
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SD Host The Back On My Feet Club On October 20, 2008, the Schuylkill Dragons invited the men of Back on Feet to enjoy a day of paddling and picnicking. Back on My Feet is a non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of Philadelphia's homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. Despite some initial apprehension, the new paddlers enjoyed the teamwork and camaraderie of dragon boating. The two clubs capped off the afternoon with a picnic on the shores of the river. |
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SD Women Compete as part of Team USA in Australia “Congrats to all the SD's who endured blood, sweat and tears in an effort to make the Team USA. I am very proud of all my teammates who persevered and didn't quite make it. Just remember; every experience, negative or positive, contributes to one's growth and further accomplishments. Win or lose, mutual respect and support keeps our team spirit strong.”—Joyce Barnes, aka “Battling Barnes” Teams from eighteen countries met in Sydney, Australia, in September 2007. Team USA won the Nation’s Cup, and the USA Open Team set a new world record in the 500 meter distance. |
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Cheering SheRox Triathletes From the Dragon Boat Team members cheered…The first Sunday morning of August the Schuylkill River is alive, not with dragon boats, but with triathletes.
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Dashing for Democracy and More ...As part of their devotion to cross-training, a group of Schuylkill Dragons and friends participated in the Dash for Democracy 5K Run/Walk in Philadelphia. For some of the group the Dash marked their first 5K and started a growing interest in a new-found sport...
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Why I Paint Bridges I am an artist and a dragon boat racer.
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2006
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December 2006
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November 2006 Dragon Boat teams are fairly large groups whose members devote significant time and effort to achieve the strength, timing, and coordination to get the most out of their dragon boats and themselves. It’s hours of practice and out-of-the boat exercise, and the mental preparation that builds to race times. Races are intense competitions, raw bursts of synchronized power, exciting to watch with thrilling victories, photo finishes, and some losses on which to reflect and build. Associated with these dragon boaters are friends and family who support and take delight in these efforts. |
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November 19, 2006 A group of SDs and friends assisted the Valley Forge Striders Runnning Club at the 5 mile water stop. The 6:30 am meeting time was bright and early and the chilly temperatures motivated the group to set up and clean up in record time. It was a fun morning and a great way to support the running community. |
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September 5, 2006 On August 27, 2006 Dragon Spirit a women’s dragon boat team won the U.S. National Dragon Boat Championship held in Tampa Florida, competing against some of the best paddlers in the nation.
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Great White North Dragon Boat Dragon Boat Camp During the first two weeks of April, ERDBA sponsor Great White North held its annual Dragon Boat Training Camp in Indian Harbor Beach, Florida. Members of several ERDBA teams kicked off the season among the dolphins and manatees in the warm waters of the Banana River: DC Dragons, Hope Afloat, NCAWPA, Philadelphia Flying Phoenix, Schuylkill Dragons, Wall Street Dragons, and Women in Canoe. Click on the photos, right, for two different perspectives on "My Week at Camp." |
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Dragon Fever:
For Marlene Bronstein Dubin '62, dragon boating provides a bridge between body and soul. By Jan T. Trembley '75 |
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DC Races, Reflections from a Wet Newbie With each dragon boating experience, there seems to be volumes of information to absorb (pun intended)! “It’s a water sport… |
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