SD Weekly Digest 5/1/13

The Space Between

Races are an opportunity to showcase your hard work. But once the races are finished and the celebrations are over, we find ourselves in a place where we can reflect and start training for the next one. Welcome to The Space Between.

1.  Baby LB 

-   GREAT JOB ALL!!! 

-   The 12 college and HS boats, combined with only a single seeding heat, created quite a challenge. And we all stepped up!

-   Thanks to event coordinator Carolyn and all who brought supplies to keep us all fed and hydrated.  Hope you enjoyed the post-race cake!

2.  SPACE DRAGONS 2013 YARD SALE –  Coming on Sat May 11th!

-   Did you Mark your calendars last week? No? Then do it NOW!

-   Start collecting your quality items to Donate quality items to the team for our annual Yard Sale!

-   Spend a few hours helping us make $$$ to keep dues and fees as low as possible!

-   Will need support for Early and Late morning shifts

-   We encourage everyone to participate somehow: donations, salesmanship, logistics, any or all!

-   $ell, $ell, $ell

-   Stay tuned for shift signup Evite!

-   Practice is still on if enough sign-up, but we need (at least) 8-10 people manning the sale in each shift

-   Practice credit for those that sacrifice practice to work the Yard Sale

3.  PRACTICE - Sat/Sun 9am, Wed 5:30p-Sunset

   - Wed night practice (5:30p-sundown) has started!  The Sunset paddling has been beautiful!

   - Practice Poll Reminder: Be mindful of the practice poll. We need your poll responses for Sat/Sun practice by Wed 7p to properly notify SCDBC, later responses, while helpful to coaches and captains, do not help us satisfy our obligations to the association, beach monitors and the greater DB community.

 ** Wed/Sat/Sun Practice Poll (fill it out and keep it updated with changes)!

3a.  SPECIAL BOAT

   -  Fill out the Poll.

   -  Sat only til June 7:45a, before normal practice (8a ON THE WATER)

   Please be on time, we only have 1hr!

   -  Usually a smaller group, so an accurate practice poll is extremely important.  Please keep this poll updated! Don't be "that guy" who signs up and then doesn't show up!

4.  2013 Dues and Tournament Fees

-   As always, cash or checks payable to Space Dragons, give to Denise, Marina, Roger or Robert

-   NOW you can pay with CC to Robert or Roger OR directly from your smart phone with Square Register App!   (3% Square service fee applies)

      -   If you need to make installment arrangements, contact captains, we are very flexible! DO IT NOW

5.  2013 Alcan Dragon Boat Festival (VANCOUVER) – Fri Jun 21 – Sun Jun 23 

-   Still a few slots left!  Sign up! Before it’s too late!

-   We have 2 mixed boats REGISTERED! Plus genders =)

-   WAIVERS: Stay tuned for on-line waiver signing

-   ACTION ITEMS:

    LODGING! (DO THIS NOW)

    * Gather your roommates: ???

    * Fill out the form: Sent out previously! and email to Zina!

6.  Big LB – Sat/Sun July 27-28 

-   Evite is up!  Sign up!

-   3 Mixed boats, Genders, Masters, 500m and 200m races

7.  2013 PDBA CLUB CREW QUALIFIERS (Oakland) – Aug 10-11

-   Evite is up!  Check it out and sign-up if you are interested

-   Winners of these races get the opportunity to represent the US in Italy 2014!

-   Remember the Big Picture!

8.  2013 Treasure Island Dragonboat Races – Sep 14-15

-   Evite is up!  Check it out and sign-up if you are interested

-   Space Dragons Traditional season ender!

-   Remember 2012?  …  Work Hard Play Hard

-- Your Captains