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May 5, 2010

SD Digest 5.5.10

Space Dragons,

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

1. 2010 TOURNAMENT EVITES
Please check all your Evites to ensure you've RSVP'd
-- Boston (June 12 & 13)
-- Big Long Beach (July 31 & Aug 1)
-- Lake Gregory (Aug 14)
-- San Francisco (Sept 25 & 26)

2. BOAT MAINTENANCE THIS WEEKEND
We're partnering with Rouge Warriors & Thunder Dragons this weekend (Sat & Sun) on Boat #8. We'll sand, seal, varnish

Shifts:
-- Sat 8a-10a
-- Sun 8a-10a
-- Sun 12:30p
-- M-Th anytime

Need equip:
-- power sanders
-- extension cords
-- tents
-- ear & eye protections

Please RSVP via Evite & let us know if you have equipment to lend.

3. PRACTICE
All practices canceled this weekend (5/8 & 5/9). In lieu of practice, please help out with Boat Maintenace (see above).

(Today's Wednesday evening practice is still on).

4. BABY LONG BEACH RECAP
Congratulations to all for a great tournament! Big thanks to Jeremy S. for coordinating all the logistics as touney manager! Thanks to all for all the yummy food! Great job to all the first time tournament paddlers!

This is a preview of what Big LB will be, make sure to get on the roster for Big LB via Evite.

5. BOSTON (June 12 & 13)
Roster spots (20) are filled. If interested in going, Arizona Gila Dragons are looking for paddlers. Email Jackie if interested.

6. COACHING CLINIC (May 22 & 23)
SCDBC is hosting a 2-day clinic with Coaches Blake Hara & Konrad Doerrbecker from Toronto. First day will be lecture at the South El Monte Training Facility. Second day will be on-the-water at Mother's Beach. Cost is $100/person.

Blake Hara is head coach and president of National Dragonboat Club, former national premier team coach and athlete with 16 IDBF World Championship Gold Medals and 2 Nations Cups Trophies.

Konrad Doerrbecker is the former publisher/editior of Dragon Boat World, coach/athlete with over 30 IDBF World Championship Gold Medals, coach/paddler of 3 IDBF World Club Crew Gold 2009 and coach/paddler for the Canadian National Senior Champion. Email us if you're interested.

Much love,
-- Pearl & Tran