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25.01.2022 Please support one of the Ice Dragons generous sponsors ...

25.01.2022 We’re monitoring the weather for training ... please stay tuned it is clearing

25.01.2022 The Ice Dragons Come & Try Day is on Saturday 3 October 2020, 11.00am to 1.00pm, Commonwealth Place (near the flags). Beaten by the weather last weekend, sunshine and 25 degrees is forecast for Saturday - perfect! Free sausage sizzle, mixed lollies and chocolates while they last. No cost, no need to register, all equipment provided, COVID safety protocols in place ... just get down to Lake Burley Griffin at Commonwealth Place! Come and meet our club members, learn about dragon boating and hit the water. Keep up to date with the Ice Dragons through our Facebook page or by visiting our website www.icedragons.com.au

24.01.2022 Wednesday evenings the lights go on the dragon boat as darkness descends, and the Ice Dragons hit the waters of Lake Burley Griffin ... come and see the national monuments under lights

23.01.2022 Mid-week pre-season training starts tonight as the Ice Dragons turn on the lights. Each Wednesday 5.45pm warmup to be on the water at 6.00pm for a session of around one hour The first three sessions are free with all equipment provided. Look out for the Ice Dragons in our black & white uniforms near the dragon boats at Lotus Bay/Canberra Yacht Club

22.01.2022 Come along to social/pre-season Ice Dragons training on Saturday mornings and see whether you've got whatever it takes! 9.45am warm up 10.00am on the water... First 3 sessions free, all equipment provided, no need to register just rock up to the Canberra Yacht Club at Lotus Bay in Yaralumla and look out for the Ice Dragons in our black & white uniforms

22.01.2022 More awesome conditions on the lake for dragon boat training. As the Ice Dragons prepare for the regatta on Saturday, the session focussed on race starts, 500-metre distances, yin & yang and finished with a 200-metre race. We paddled 6.4 kilometres

22.01.2022 Conditions were as good as it gets for Ice Dragons dragon boat training on Lake Burley Griffin this afternoon. A mix of experienced and new paddlers notched up 6.1 kilometres focussing on technique as part of yin & yang, race starts and finishing the session with a 200-metre race. The Ice Dragons are a diverse club who welcomes paddlers new and old, and focuses on all age categories: youth, premiers and masters. New paddlers are welcome to attend any of our training sessions..., we train Mondays & Wednesdays 5.45pm warmup, 6.00pm on the water, and Saturdays 8.30am warmup, 8.45am on water (no training Saturday 28 November 2020 due to DBACT regatta 3 at Grevillea Park). All equipment provided, first 3 sessions free. Follow us on Facebook for more information or visit our website www.icedragons.com.au

21.01.2022 Summer in the capital turned on beautiful conditions for the Ice Dragons’ return to Lake Burley Griffin for the second half of the 2020-21 season. Bright sunshine and smooth waters were the backdrop for a 7.9-kilometre paddle to the West Basin. In preparation for the DBACT regatta on Saturday 16 January 2021, the session involved a series of 3-minute runs interspersed with ‘big 20s’, finishing off with a 200-metre race. Training at the normal time of 5.45pm to be on the water... at 6.00pm on Monday and Wednesday, no training Saturday due to the regatta. Great weather forecast for next week! We’re regularly seeing new paddlers come along to our sessions ... get yourself down to the lake and in a dragon boat.

21.01.2022 Do we have any past Ice Dragons dusting off their paddle and wishing to join us for the regatta and/Christmas party?

20.01.2022 The Ice Dragons are overjoyed to welcome so many new paddlers to our club this season. With 500-metre regatta this weekend, a distance that will test us, the training session focussed on paddling technique. We practiced drills designed to ensure the first movement is down & the paddle blade is fully buried in the water before driving, locking shoulders to maximise power, and fast returns. The session also included race starts and some 200-metre racing. Summer-like conditions ...continued as two crews paddle a shorter 5.2 kilometres due to technique work. DBACT regatta 3 on Saturday 28 November 2020 and it’s going to be hot! The Ice Dragons are a diverse club who welcomes paddlers new and old, and focuses on all age categories: youth, premiers and masters. New paddlers are welcome to attend any of our training sessions, we train Mondays & Wednesdays 5.45pm warmup, 6.00pm on the water, and Saturdays 8.30am warmup, 8.45am on water (no training Saturday 28 November 2020 due to DBACT regatta 3 at Grevillea Park). All equipment provided, first 3 sessions free. Follow us on Facebook for more information or visit our website www.icedragons.com.au

19.01.2022 As ACDC PWRUP for a new album the Ice Dragons powered up the lights on Lake Burley Griffin for a 7 kilometre training session. A break in the rain provided wonderfully calm conditions on the lake for dragon boating. A crew took a boat to the East Basin past the Kings Avenue Bridge focussing on using the resistance of the water to kick off the back of the stroke to set up for a strong catch and drive. Some yin & yang, and a 200 metre and 500 metre race filled out the sessi...on. Weather is looking awesome for the Ice Dragons Come & Try Day following training on Saturday 3 October ... come down to Commonwealth Place to meet some of the club members, learn about dragon boating and get out on the water. Free sausage sizzle, and lollies & chocolates while they last. All equipment provided, first three sessions free! Training from 9.45am at Lotus Bay, Come & Try Day 11.00am to 1.00pm at Commonwealth Place

19.01.2022 You've liked us on Facebook, we'd like you to come and paddle with us! Could you please take a moment to complete a short survey to help us make a great club better. The Canberra Ice Dragons Dragon Boat Club is gearing up for the 2020-21 dragon boat season and wants to improve the dragon boating experience of its Members and attract new Members. As someone who likes the Ice Dragons' Facebook page we'd like to know a little about you and whether you're interested in donning the black & white and becoming an Ice Dragon. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XHKDCJN

19.01.2022 Gloomy conditions weren’t enough to stop the Ice Dragons from lighting up the lake at dragon boat training. A 6.95 kilometre paddle to the Kings Avenue Bridge and back to Lotus Bay with focus on the back of the stroke, front-half/back-half, yin & yang, and some 500 metre and 200 metre racing Pre-season training is on Saturdays (9.45am warmup, 10.00am on the water) and Wednesdays (5.45pm warmup, 6.00pm on the water). All equipment provided, first 3 sessions free, no need to register ... just rock up to Lotus Bay/Canberra Yacht Club and look for the Ice Dragons in our black & white uniforms

17.01.2022 Due to the weather the Ice Dragons have had to postpone our Come & Try Day scheduled for 26 September 2020 ... it will now be held on Saturday 3 October 2020. Dragon boats and strong winds just don't mix! Please stay tuned to our Facebook page for details we are hoping to hold it at the same location but first need to confirm site availability. Apologies for the inconvenience, and we hope that we can see you at the rescheduled event!

15.01.2022 Magic conditions on Lake Burley Griffin for Ice Dragons’ dragon boat training this morning. Two crews paddled 6-7 kilometres comprising 30-40-50-40-30 stroke pyramids, 3-minute runs, yin & yang and 200-metre racing. A big thank you to Frances Heaney from Diamond Phoenix and John Corcoran from Navmat for sweeping the session for us. Also welcome to new & returning paddlers joining us through Open Arms ... we’re looking forward to more news on veterans paddling with us in comin...g months. The Ice Dragons focus now is on the Wodonga Cross Border Championship on 16-18 April 2021. A combined team will be competing in premier and senior racing over 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 metre distances. Fundraising BBQ at Bunnings Tuggeranong tomorrow ... huge thanks to those helping out, and Royal Australian Airforce flyover social paddle 10am to 12 noon Wednesday ... details for both on our Facebook page.

15.01.2022 How’s everyone doing?

15.01.2022 One of the Ice Dragons’ junior paddlers is shaving her head for a cure ... Hi all,I hope you are doing well! This year, I am going to be participating in the World’s Greatest Shave to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. I am going to be shaving my head for leukaemia awareness on the 26th of March. Along with shaving my head, I will be collecting money to donate to the Leukaemia Foundation. ... Please sponsor me for this year’s worlds greatest shave, anything will be more than enough! It is all for a very good cause. https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au//FundraisingPage Thank you so much for your time! Please spread the word for more sponsors! I shall provide final figures at the end. Lots of love from Javeria Aamer

15.01.2022 The Ice Dragons are hitting their stride as we look ahead to the 2020-21 regatta season. New paddlers and 10s & 20s boats out on the water this morning paddling 8.4 kilometres around the West Basin of Lake Burley Griffin. Looking to improve our return stroke with some distance runs, and a 500 metre and 200 metre race to finish the session. The Ice Dragons Come & Try Day is on 11.00am to 1.00pm at Commonwealth Place near the flags on Saturday 26 September 2020. This is an exce...llent opportunity to find out about and give dragon boating a go. Free sausage sizzle Training is on every Saturday (9.45am warmup, 10.00am on the water) and Wednesday (5.45pm warmup, 6.00pm on the water) during preseason. First three sessions are free, no need to register jyst turn up to Lotus Bay/Canberra Yacht Club and look for the Ice Dragons in our black & white uniforms

14.01.2022 Blue skies and sunshine for Ice Dragons’ dragon boat training this afternoon. Some new paddlers and rookies allowed us to split crews with one focusing on Saturday’s regatta and the other crew focusing on technique. The experienced crew practiced kicking off the back of the stroke to get a fast return, turns racing with front half/back half, and 200-metre racing. We paddled 6.5 kilometres during the session. 2km & 200m regatta on Saturday at Grevillea Park (roll call at 7.00am), followed by our Christmas party (around 1.00pm) ... Ice Dragons past & present, family & friends welcome, don’t have to have competed in the regatta to come along. No training Saturday

11.01.2022 Do you want to be an Ice Dragons Coach? One of the key tasks to prepare for the 2020-21 season is the appointment of the Ice Dragons Coaching Team. The Ice Dragons are seeking to appoint a Coaching Team that promotes the values of the club, and who will bring out the best in our Members. Members of the Ice Dragons Coaching Team will work together with the Ice Dragons Committee to provide the desired dragon boat experience to the club’s Members, and abide by the club’s Code o...f Conduct and AusDBF's Coaches Accreditation and Currency policy. If you are interested in being a part of the Coaching Team as the Head Coach, Coach or in a support role could you please provide the Ice Dragons Committee with an expression of your interest by completing the survey through the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTD2M82 Please note that expressions of interest are required by close of business 30 September 2020. Further information on the roles and the process is available by contacting [email protected]

10.01.2022 The Ice Dragons is holding its Come & Try Day on Saturday 26 September 2020 from 11.00am to 1.00pm and would like your help to promote the event. Please find attached a flyer to spread the word about the Come & Try Day to stick up on notice boards etc Thanks in anticipation

10.01.2022 Whilst there was a violent storm, it had well and truly past by the time training started providing great conditions for the session. Two Ice Dragons crews focussed on 500-metre racing ahead of DBACT regatta 3 on Saturday 28 November 2020. The Ice Dragons are a diverse club who welcomes paddlers new and old, and focuses on all age categories: youth, premiers and masters. New paddlers are welcome to attend any of our training sessions, we train Mondays & Wednesdays 5.45pm warm...up, 6.00pm on the water, and Saturdays 8.30am warmup, 8.45am on water (no training Saturday 28 November 2020 due to DBACT regatta 3 at Grevillea Park). All equipment provided, first 3 sessions free. Follow us on Facebook for more information or visit our website www.icedragons.com.au

09.01.2022 Summery conditions as the Ice Dragons paddled 7.1 kilometres at dragon boat training this morning. With some rookies on board there was a focus on technique: practicing the kick off the back of the stroke, race starts and 200-metre racing. Gearing up for DBACT Regatta 3 on Saturday 28 November 2020 ... bring it on! The Ice Dragons are a diverse club who welcomes paddlers new and old, and focuses on all age categories: youth, premiers and masters.... New paddlers are welcome to attend any of our training sessions, we train Mondays & Wednesdays 5.45pm warmup, 6.00pm on the water, and Saturdays 8.30am warmup, 8.45am on water (no training Saturday 28 November 2020 due to DBACT regatta 3 at Grevillea Park). All equipment provided, first 3 sessions free. Follow us on Facebook for more information or visit our website www.icedragons.com.au

08.01.2022 Mid-week pre-season training starting ...

08.01.2022 The Ice Dragons were out lighting up the sky at dragon boat training tonight. Spring weather provided great paddling conditions as a couple of laps between the Commonwealth Avenue & Kings Avenue Bridges amounted to 8.7 kilometres of paddling. Come and join the Ice Dragons for pre-season training with a social focus. The first 3 sessions are free, all equipment provided, no need to register ... look out for the Ice Dragons in our black & white uniforms at Lotus Bay/Canberra Ya...cht Club Training is on: . Wednesdays: 5.45pm warmup, 6.00pm on the water . Saturdays: 9.45am warmup, 10.00am on the water More information on our website www.icedragons.com.au It’s great to be an Ice Dragon!

07.01.2022 Ice Dragons fundraiser BBQ at Bunnings Tuggeranong Sunday 28 March! ... please come down and grab a sausage or two to support the club

07.01.2022 Sunny and warming up as we hit spring ... get yourself to dragon boat training! Conditions are looking great for this afternoon Wednesdays 5.45pm warmup to get on the water at 6.00pm Saturdays 9.45am warmup to get on the water at 10.00am

07.01.2022 Calling all past Ice Dragons ... come and join us for a reunion regatta & Christmas party on 12 December 2020 at Grevillea Park in conjunction with DBACT regatta 4 Details in the flyer attached to this post as well as the associated event post on the club's Facebook page Please distribute to anyone who used to wear the Ice Dragons black & white

07.01.2022 The Canberra Ice Dragons Dragon Boat Club is proud to support the Clean-up Lake Burley Griffin Day. There will be a marquee set up near the boat jetty at Lotus Bay a little east of the dragon boats Please come and support this worthy cause!

06.01.2022 The Ice Dragons sold around 780 sausage sandwiches made from about 40 loaves of bread, 10 litres of sauce and 17 kilograms of onion, washed down with around 170 cans of soft drink today, raising money for our club at the Bunnings BBQ in Tuggeranong. A busy day on the grill but good fun had by all. A big thank you to our BBQ legends: Thelma & Peter Tokesi, Penny Zhao, Tony Paterson, Rini Kajairi, Bernadette Wheller, Christina Stebbing, Faye Pearse, Bronwyn Capon, Dolphina Zheng, Inga, Alex Wedutenko, Anita Reddy, Amita Monterola, Elizabeth Bott and Lucy Bott.

03.01.2022 Spring is warming things up and turning on some great conditions for dragon boating. The Ice Dragons put two crews on the water today for a paddle to the Kingston Foreshore and back. Looking to improve the speed of our return stroke we continued our focus on kicking off the back - using the resistance of the water on the blade to return the paddle. Also yin & yang over some distance runs before putting the boat on the tyre with a 200 metre race. Over 8 kilometres of paddling ...with great boat run. Come and join the Ice Dragons for pre-season training, the first three sessions are free and all equipment is provided. We train: . Saturdays: 9.45am warm up, 10.00am on the water for a hour session . Wednesdays: 5.45am warm up, 6.00pm on the water for a hour session Pre-season training has more of a social focus with brunch at EQ Cafe afterwards It’s great to be an Ice Dragon!