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25.01.2022 ONLINE WORKSHOP - Last Chance to sign up for tomorrow nights Paddles Up! Online Workshop. This months topic is EVENT AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT at regattas. The session will be held via Zoom at 18:00 tomorrow (2 Sept). For more details and RSVP checkout the link below. https://www.dbnsw.org.au/events/73769

24.01.2022 Paddling into the weekend and todays feature for National Volunteer Week is: Name: Nicola Frowen Club: Pacific Dragons DBOCC... DBNSW Role(s): Board Director (current Chair) How long have you been paddling for? 14 years What made you get into paddling? A friend of mine wanted to try it so I tagged along to the clubs novice day and loved it and have been here ever since. What keeps you volunteering for DBNSW? So far Ive had a good time on the Board - we have a great and diverse team which has brought in many views to consider I feel like we have been able to make some changes that have benefited the paddlers and the sport which I am proud of there is still much to do to get us to where we want to be, and with what has happened to the 2nd half of the 19/20 season, we will be on the way and look forward to the next season. So, Ill keep coming back for now! What is your greatest achievement in the sport to date? As a paddler, I have been lucky to have been part of a lot of exciting and successful moments at my club but 3 very special DB highlights are: my club winning all 9/9 Premier Division Gold Medals at Nationals (I was in 6 of the 9 crews just not the mens crews!); winning a 500m Premier Mixed Crew Gold Medal at the World Club Crew Championships; being part of winning the Premier Mixed and Premier Womens crews at Chinese New Year 10 years in a row. Who is your inspiration and why? I dont have just one person to reference I get inspired by the people around me all the time. This sport lends itself to a big group of passionate and diverse people from all walks of life, who come together to make a team and I find this, and them, a constant source of inspiration (and wonder).

24.01.2022 What a time to be a Dragon Boater . Google has recognised the 2020 Dragon Boat Festival by having it as their banner. The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional holiday originating in China, occurring near the summer solstice. The festival now occurs on the 5th day of the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar, which is the source of the festivals alternative name, the Double Fifth Festival.

24.01.2022 GRASSROOTS SPORT FUND - As part of the NSW Governments Community Sport Recovery Package, up to $1,000 will be provided to eligible clubs and associations to help support the return to community sport. Applications for the Fund are now open and close 11:59 PM Sunday 26 July! All clubs have now been emailed with link to the application. If you have any questions on the grant please contact DBNSW directly at [email protected]

24.01.2022 Rise and shine! #happypaddling #staysafe

23.01.2022 REGATTA - Attention Clubs! If youre ready to hit the water put in a boat for the 10s Winter Warmer at Dobroyd (Sun 23 Aug). Entries via RevSPORT, closing next Friday (14 Aug). Questions? get in touch [email protected]

23.01.2022 An awesome PADDLES UP session on 'How to Leverage Social Media for your Club' was held on Tuesday. Access the recording and club toolkit. https://youtu.be/ycurNqimi1g https://www.dbnsw.org.au/our-clubs/resource-sharing/

23.01.2022 MONTHLY UPDATE - The June update is now available. This months update includes the return to paddle plan update, the latest from the board & office, community corner and more... Read the full update at https://www.dbnsw.org.au/news/dbnsw-june-update/

23.01.2022 FAREWELL - As highlighted in the recent August update we are saying goodbye to long term Sweep Coordinator Anni Yaringa (Camden Haven). Anni took great care of all things sweeping in the Northern Region (NR2) including training and assessing sweeps, supervising steerers at regattas, sweeping in multiple campaigns for the northern region state squads, serving as one of the NSW representatives on the AusDBF sweep group and an important member of the NSW Sweep Coordinator Group. Anni was a massive influence on our sport in NSW and her contributions will be greatly missed. DBNSW and on behalf of the clubs we thank you Anni for all you have done in your time with the sport and wish you the very best in your dragon boat retirement.

22.01.2022 Community spirit amongst our Dragon Boaters! The Sloths volunteering at Foodbank making Christmas hampers for those in need If your club is doing something in the community, let us know, we would love to share the spirit on our page!

22.01.2022 ONLINE WORKSHOP - If you missed last weeks Paddles Up! Online Workshop on Risk & Safety you can view the recording and the presentation on the dbsnw website at the link below under Risk & Safety. https://www.dbnsw.org.au/our-clubs/resource-sharing/

22.01.2022 MEMBERSHIP - Attention paddlers! The extended insurance period for 19/20 members is now over. If you wish to continue to paddle now is the best time to sign up for the 2020/21 season. Get in touch with your club on how to register.

22.01.2022 UPDATE - DBNSW is happy to the launch the Return to Paddle Plan (RPP). This plan has been built to align with current government restrictions and advice from relevant sporting authorities. You can find this Return To Paddle Plan as well as a number of supporting resources on the DBNSW website at the link below. Since the development of the RPP, there have been several new announcements from the NSW Government, with the most recent that community sport will resume on July 1. D...BNSW will now start to work towards launching Level C of the Return to Paddle Plan in the coming weeks as restrictions start to ease and further advice is provided. Until then all requirements outlined in the RPP will remain in place. We would like to thank everyone in our community for their patience during these challenging times and a special thanks to those who contributed to the plan. https://www.dbnsw.org.au/covid-info-hub/

22.01.2022 MONTHLY UPDATE - The May update is now available. This months update includes the return to paddle plan, the latest from the board & office, community corner and more. View the full update at the link below. https://www.dbnsw.org.au/news/dbnsw-may-update/

21.01.2022 Its National Mens health week. Why is Australian male health so in need of attention? Why work on mens health? More males die at every stages through the life course, more males have accidents, more males take their own lives and more males suffer from lifestyle-related health conditions than females at the same age.... Meanwhile, men are less frequent visitors to general practitioners, and the perception is that they dont care about health or that health services are not well-prepared to interact with men effectively. Mens Health Week provides a platform for challenging and debating key issues in mens health and to raise the profile of men, their health outcomes and health needs around the country.

19.01.2022 As many in our community would now be aware the NSW Government recently announced that both junior and senior sporting training, competitions and contact activities may resume from 1 July. In response, DBNSW is able to confirm that from Wednesday 1st July our sport will now move to Level C of our Return to Paddle Plan (RPP). Full the full story visit - https://www.dbnsw.org.au/n/return-to-paddle-update-level-c/ The COVID hub with latest info - https://www.dbnsw.org.au/covid-info-hub/

19.01.2022 Happy Monday. Hows your week looking?

18.01.2022 Congratulations to all competitors, volunteers and officials on Round 3 Regatta, 200m racing at Dobroyd! Great weather, the usual afternoon Dobroyd breeze and the ever receding tide and mud made for an interesting afternoon of racing following the perfect morning conditions. Race Results are attached below.

17.01.2022 REGATTA - Attention Clubs! Category entry for Race 1 (2km) at SIRC, Penrith (Sat 12 Sept) closes this coming Friday. Unfortunately due to current COVID-19 restrictions entry is limited to clubs in the Greater Sydney Region. More information can be found at the link below. Questions? get in touch [email protected]... https://www.dbnsw.org.au//nsw-health-recommendations-for-/

17.01.2022 WE HAVE ALL THE VOLLIES WE NEED, THANKS EVERYONE. Round 5 Regatta this weekend, Sunday 17 January at Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre. Located at Kanangra Drive Gwandalan, on the Central Coast. (NOT Wollstonecraft North Sydney)... 14 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to make this regatta happen. You can put up your hand and register here ... https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/Ddn2dTle1JO90 Just a reminder, that if your club is racing, you should be providing at least one volunteer for the day. Half day volunteering is also possible. DBNSW value's your assistance in helping us to run our events smoothly and safely.

17.01.2022 We couldn't run our events without our great partnership with Surf Life Saving NSW and our team of officials #covidsafe #dbnsw #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #dbnswround3 #watersafety

15.01.2022 DBNSW has been congratulated by Revolutionise Sport as their 45th governing body installation. Contact DBNSW if your club is not already using the website function for your club on RevolutioniseSport or if you need any assistance in making better use of this integrated system.

13.01.2022 MONTHLY UPDATE - The July update is now available.This months update includes an update on the Winter Warmer, SGM, the latest from the board & office, community corner and more... Read the full update at https://www.dbnsw.org.au/news/july-update/

12.01.2022 REGATTA - We regret to annouce that due to a lack of interest the decision has been made to cancel the 10s Winter Warmer at Dobroyd that was due to take place Sunday 23 August. Unfortunately entries for the event were at a point where the event was not viable due to the lack of competition, racing opportunities and financially was not feasible. We now look forward to Round 1 of the Regatta Series taking place at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Saturday 12th Septemb...er. Club entries are now open via RevSPORT. We look forward to seeing you there! Kind Regards, DBNSW Team

12.01.2022 Rise and shine to bring on hump day

12.01.2022 ANNUAL REPORT - The 2019/20 Annual Report is now available and can be viewed on the dbnsw website below. https://www.dbnsw.org.au//201920-annual-report-now-availa/

12.01.2022 Any creative/marketing gurus in our community? AusDBF would love you help!

11.01.2022 TRAINING PSA - We are thrilled to see over 50% of our clubs have now been approved to get back on the water! An important reminder that social distancing must be observed when on land during training. Clubs must also have a safety plan, record everyones attendance, practice proper hygiene and follow the mantra... "Get in, Train, Get out!"

11.01.2022 GRANT REMINDER - Attention Club Committees! A reminder that applications for the Grassroots Sport Fund close next Sunday evening (26 July). We encourage all clubs to apply if they have not done so already. For more information about the Fund > https://www.dbnsw.org.au/news/grassroots-sport-fund/ For link to the application please email [email protected]

11.01.2022 Happy Friyay Our great partners at Team Elite Merchandise are now taking orders for team uniforms. Jump in early before the mad rush starts and lets support those who support our sport.

11.01.2022 After a Challenging 19/20 season, bring on 20/21!

11.01.2022 VIRTUAL SERIES - Starting tomorrow...the very first race of the virtual dragon boat series begins! This competition is all about the fun and bringing our paddling community back together. Clubs will race in their own backyards by recording their times then submitting them online to see how they stack up against the very best. Virtual races will run through out the season with each event building up to the next in person regatta. For further details checkout...... https://www.dbnsw.org.au/events/76047/ See more

11.01.2022 The preview of the 2020/21 season is out now! Check out all of the regatta dates, fees, membership, insurance info and much, much more. https://www.dbnsw.org.au/news/202021-season-preview/

10.01.2022 200m Racing this weekend! #dragonboatregatta

10.01.2022 Dont forget, nominations for DBNSW Board Positions and Constitutional changes are open and close this Sunday! If you think you have the skills to help drive the sport forward, please take a look at the nomination form and get in before its too late : https://www.dbnsw.org.au//preliminary-notice-of-2020-annu/

09.01.2022 DBNSW is hosting educational upskill sessions called Paddles Up during the first week of each month. This Month we talk all things Safety and Emergency Management at Regattas with CEO of Risk Intelligence Stephen Leahy. Steve will cover all things risk, how to try and keep your event going even with challenges and how best to respond should something go majorly wrong! We will also take a deeper dive by giving members a chance to ask questions about how to handle certain situations. Numbers are limited so register at https://www.dbnsw.org.au/our-events/events/ and join us next week at 6pm on Wednesday September 2.

08.01.2022 COACHING COURSE - For those on the North Coast Sunday is your last chance to register for the level 1 coaching course at Mylestom on 5/6 December. Further info and registration here > https://www.dbnsw.org.au/events/80823/

08.01.2022 Its #RUOKDay, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation. Over the past 12 months its been an even more challenging time for some, so reach out to your fellow paddlers and check in - it could change a life!

07.01.2022 Typhoon 8 will also be at Point Wolstoncroft this weekend, make sure you say hi

07.01.2022 Are you aspiring to be a Dragon boat Coach? Registrations close Sunday 15 Nov for the Sydney Ausdbf Level 1 Coaching Course . Sydney - 28-29 November 2020 #dragonboatcoach Register at https://www.dbnsw.org.au/events/80820/

07.01.2022 To be a successful, well-run club, you need a clear idea of where you stand, and where you could be . Last year a number of club committees got a better idea of where they were at by undertaking a club health check, with some implementing changes to support and grow their club. If your club hasnt yet undertaken its annual health check, please consider it. It doesnt take long and can really help create a strong and vibrant club in the future. Once your club completes it, send the results to DBNSW so we can look at building resources to support you on this continual improvement journey

07.01.2022 It might be the last day of National Volunteer Week, but its never the last day for our volunteers. Our members dedicate countless hours to improve their club, members and state. From everyone at DBNSW, we thank all of our volunteers for all that they do. Today is our final bio: John Holgate Club: Nature Coast ... DBNSW Role(s) Southern Region Coordinator, Manager Southern Region Team, 6 years on Nature Coast committee (5 years as President) How long have you been paddling for? Just over 7 years What made you get into paddling? My wife Therese started paddling with Nature Coast and encouraged me to join. We had previously played several sports together and it was great to find another sport that we could enjoy together. What keeps you volunteering for DBNSW? I enjoy the the role and dragon boating generally because of wonderful people that I have met in the Region. It is a pleasure to work with them. What is your greatest achievement in the sport to date? Being part of the Southern Region team that won gold at the Sunshine Coast in 2014. Who is your inspiration and why? I am inspired generally by so many people in Dragon Boating who freely devote so much of their time and energy to the sport they love. As a coach Chris Cheung is both inspiring and a great teacher. I am inspired also by our regional paddlers who travel hundreds of kilometres to compete or just to attend regional training. If you had one wish, to change the world for the better what would it be and why? The misuse of power at any level because of the resulting injustices and inequality.

06.01.2022 Race 5 is coming up on Sunday 17 January. Registrations close tonight! So get into RevSport to enter your crews. Many volunteers are needed for this regatta! All racing crews should be submitting at least one vollie. Volunteer registration is here https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/Ddn2dTle1JO90

06.01.2022 Got LinkedIn? Got Insta? Then come on over and follow us: LinkedIn: Dragon Boats NSW Instagram: @dbnsw Help us build our followers to become Australias most followed Dragon Boat Organisation.

05.01.2022 MONTHLY UPDATE - The August update is now available. This months update includes the latest info on events including AGM and regattas, summary of recent meetings, farewell to a Sweep Coordinator, Western Region Virtual Challenge, the latest from the board & office and more. dbnsw.org.au/news/dbnsw-august-update/

04.01.2022 Got the Monday Blues ? Us too. But with so many clubs returning to paddle safely, it makes us that little bit more excited.... Dont forget its season 20/21 now so make sure you renew your membership with your club. For more information check out our season preview: https://www.dbnsw.org.au/news/202021-season-preview/

04.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT - Due to a number of factors DBNSW has made the decision to postpone the 2020 Corporate Regatta that was due to be held on October 10. For the full story visit > https://www.dbnsw.org.au/news/corporate-event-postponed/

03.01.2022 Sport Australia has recently released a great tool kit to support organisations and clubs get back to sport. It includes registers, COVID safety plans and much more. In anticipation for our Return to Paddle Plan, clubs should check out this great resource, as we prepare for the new normal. https://www.sportaus.gov.au/return-to-sport

03.01.2022 For those at the Point Wolstoncroft Regatta this weekend, be sure to stop by the Merlin stand for any paddle gear you require. They will be onsite from 10am.

02.01.2022 COMMUNITY AWARD - DBNSW would like to congratulate Shirleen Ho (Dragon Sports Association) on being the NSW recipient of the AusDBF Education and Upskilling Grant for 2020. Shirleen will be looking to obtain a Level 2 Coaching Accreditation thanks to her winning submission. Congratulations Shirleen!

02.01.2022 At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them #RemembranceDay

02.01.2022 Remember, for up to the minute live race results, check online throughout the day! https://www.dbnsw.org.au/regattas/

01.01.2022 REGION V REGION - Event Details for the upcoming Region v Region Competition taking place on Sunday 28th March 2021 are now available! This event will bring together paddlers from across the state to represent their local regions and battle against each other across across multiple race distances. We are also now calling for Expressions of Interest in Coaching and Team Manager roles for each region. For further details visit the dbnsw website at the link below.... Please note that this event has been swapped with the State Championships that will now take place on Saturday 27th March 2021. https://www.dbnsw.org.au//region-v-region-competition-eve/