Newcastle Dragon Boat Club
Corporate & school paddles
Is your team up for the challenge?
Dragon boating is becoming one of the fastest growing sports in Australia and has been called the “ultimate team sport” because of the high importance for every crew member to be able to work together as one unit in order to collectively achieve.
If you’re looking for a fantastic, fun and energetic activity for your corporate training or team bonding activity, look no further than dragon boating. Newcastle Dragon Boat Club personnel have been successfully facilitating corporate training and team building sessions for many years. Whether you are preparing to enter a corporate dragon boat regatta, or simply after a one- off team experience, we are more than happy to cater to your requirements. No experience is necessary. The qualities of an efficient crew on the water are the same as those in a productive team in the workplace.
Team building benefits:
- Create a memorable experiences with your colleagues Illustrate the importance of individual team member roles
- Take participants out of their comfort zone
- Manage resistance to change
- Boost team motivation and retention levels
- Improve communication and collaboration skills
Your team will have the chance to recognise and grow these key qualities in an enjoyable and relaxed environment
through our sport. With up to 20 paddlers on board a boat, participants cannot help but embrace the social aspect of this sport as
well as the element of team work. For some, it may even spark their inner competitive spirit towards the end of the session. Good harmony within a team as well as the health benefits of a social physical activity has been well recognised by many corporate companies and institutions.
We have the beautiful Newcastle waterways to explore and a grassed area outside our club house in Carrington for BBQs and
socialising afterwards.
What’s included:
- All equipment including paddles and life jackets
- A Level 2 or 3 accredited Sweep to manage each boat
- Event Co-ordinator
- Level 1 or Level 2 Coach
We will work with you to format the session ie paddle technique, 200m races, tug-o-war etc.
Dragon Boating for Schools
Newcastle Dragon Boat Club is proud to offer exciting opportunities for school groups to experience the thrill of dragon boating! Students aged 12 years and older can participate in fun and engaging Come and Try sessions, where they will be introduced to the basic skills and techniques of dragon boating in a supportive and safe environment. These sessions are perfect for building teamwork, fitness, and confidence while enjoying the unique challenge of this dynamic water sport.
We are also proud to support the Australian Dragon Boat Federation’s (AusDBF) Dracademy initiative. The program teaches students the basic skills of Dragon Boating through a range of activities, games and challenges. We offer program as for Years 7 – 8, with a look to expanding to Years 9 – 10 in the future. The program comprises a series of sessions designed to afford students the opportunity to learn paddling techniques, understand the importance of teamwork, and develop leadership and participation skills with a number of different exercises which also concentrate on the development of resilience, endurance and strength. Coaches are specifically selected for their ability to work with young people and training is provided to coaches to make sure they have the resources and confidence to run these programs.
Dracademy is a great way to begin a dragon boat program within a school environment, to gauge interest and get students excited about the sport of dragon boating.
Schools interested in participating in the Dracademy initiative should get in touch with the person at AusDBF responsible for the Schools Program at schools@ausdbf.com.au.
Schools can apply for funding through the ‘Sporting Schools Program’ through the Australian Sports Commission, by contacting support@sportingschools.com.au
Join us on the water and discover the energy, excitement, and camaraderie that dragon boating brings to school communities!
Contact: Peter Irvine pirvine.ims@bigpond.com
