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Australian Dragon Boat Championships 2015AUSTRALIAN DRAGON BOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS 1 • Wide range of accommodation • Award winning restaurants • Boutique wineries & brewery • Art galleries & unique villages • Vibrant shopping centres • Araluen Botanic Park WESTERN AUSTRALIA • Fresh fruit orchards • Hills, valleys, dams, walk & bike trails • Picnic areas • Festival & fun Visit our website for free booking of accommodation and tours www.visitarmadale.com.au Ph: +61 (08) 9399 0410 BR01676 Contents Message from the Minister for Sport and Recreation ii International Dragon Boat Federation IDBF Presidents Welcome iii Message from Australian Dragon Boat Federation Board iv Presidents message v Event Directors message vi Event details 1 Event schedule 2 Opening Ceremony 3 Map 4 The history and traditions of dragon boating 6 Australian Championships’ history 7 AusDBF Honour Roll 8 State by State 11 Australian Capital Territoy 12 New South Wales 14 Queensland 16 South Australia 18 Tasmania 20 Victoria 22 Western Australia 24 Dragons Abreast 26 Northern Territory 27 Club team profiles 29 Notes 58 Message from the Minister for Sport and Recreation Welcome to Western Australia and to the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre for the 2015 Australian Dragon Boat Championships. We are delighted that some 2,000 competitors from 50 clubs, many from all parts of Australia, will be here for this exciting and spectacular event. These numbers, and the level of competition available for crews at these Championships is indicative of the strong growth in participation and profile of the sport of dragon boat racing in Australia over the past decade or so. When Perth first hosted these national titles, held on the old Canning River rowing course in April 2004, there were 600 competitors - but even then it was predicted the success of the event would be the forerunner to national and state growth. Thanks to the proactive work by Dragon Boating WA, as well as athletes and administrators from the other state and territory bodies and of course the Australian Dragon Boat Federation, the sport has evolved and matured into a well-organised and popular participation sport. The Western Australian Government is committed to supporting active and healthy sports such as dragon boat racing and through the Department of Sport and Recreation was pleased to provide funding assistance to stage this event. It’s an important event for the sport in Australia given the champion crew will qualify to represent Australia in the World Club Crew Championships in Adelaide next year. Congratulations to all who have been involved with organising and running this event. We are proud of this aquatic sport facility at Champion Lakes and I know all who take part will appreciate the venue. On behalf of the Western Australian Government I wish all competitors, officials, their supporters, and in particular overseas representatives and those from the International Dragon Boat Federation, welcome and good luck. Hon Mia Davies MLA Minister for Sport and Recreation ii International Dragon Boat Federation IDBF Presidents Welcome Once again it is an honour for me to welcome the Australian Dragon Boat paddling fraternity to the 2015 Australian National Championships on the outstanding Champion Lakes Regatta Centre in Perth, Western Australia. I would like to acknowledge the considerable and positive contribution Australia has made to the development and promotion of the sport of Dragon Boat racing, as founding members of the IDBF. Since 1991 Australia has been instrumental in promoting the sport not only within your own country, but in your local Oceania and Trans-Tasman region, in South East Asia and around the globe. Your consistent presence at regattas across the world proves what everybody knows about Australians… you love competition and a challenge. Already the dominant nations in our sport, Canada, China, USA and Germany have a very keen eye focused on Australia, and just like you dominate sports like rugby, cricket, swimming, hockey and netball I am certain it will not be long before we see you consistently taking your place on the podium in Dragon Boat Racing. Next year will see Australia host the 2016 Club Crew Championships, Trans-Tasman and Oceania Championships and the Asian Dragon Boat Championships, a trifecta of regattas which will without doubt firmly place you on the map for our sport. A task I am certain you will complete with the highest level of professionalism, energy, and competence. I wish all paddlers, officials, crews, and volunteers the very best of luck for the regatta. May the fire of the dragon burn strongly for you all. iii Message from Australian Dragon Boat Federation Board What an exciting time to be a part of the world’s fastest growing team water sport? Here in Australia, as is the case across the globe, the sport of Dragon Boat Racing, our sport of Dragon Boat Racing is going from strength to strength. This year Australia hasenjoyed member numbers continuing to grow while we havewelcomedXXX new clubs to the sport from around the country. The 17th Australian National Dragon Boat Championships will see over XX clubs and XX paddlers represent all state sand territories, compete over a five day program, including the emotionally charged State Championship titles. As always we expect the regatta to deliver non-stop action from the opening ceremony on Tuesday 14April through to the last dance at the after party on Saturday 18April. This is the XX time Western Australia has played host to the Australian Dragon Boat Championships and the organising committee and team have been working tirelessly to ensure the success of the event. The first-rate facilities and championship race course at the appropriately named Champion Lakes Regatta Centre will provide the perfect venue to test the skills of our paddling fraternity, and provide world-class amenities for competitors and spectators alike. On behalf of the entire Australian Dragon Boat community, the Board of Directors of the Australian Dragon Boat Federation, wish to extend their sincere thanks to the Dragon Boat Western Australia organising committee, led by Barbara Clarkson for their work to deliver what will be another outstanding program of racing and celebration. Without a dedicated team of volunteers this event could not take place. We encourage you to express your thanks to the volunteers as you go about the race program….. look out for their distinctive uniforms and share a smile with them all. As we continue to work together to further promote the sport of Dragon Boat Racing in Australia, the Board thanks you for your ongoing support as we work towards 2016 and what will without doubt be an extraordinary time for our sport. We wish all paddlers, crews, officials and volunteers and outstanding fun, enjoyable, and safe week regatta. iv Presidents message On behalf of all members of Dragon Boating WA (DBWA), I extend a warm welcome to everyone who has joined us in Perth, Western Australia for the 2015 Australian Championships. Thank you to all the paddlers who have made the journey to WA to compete and thank you to all the coaches, club committees, families and friends who have provided ongoing guidance and support to the competitors so they might achieve their paddling goals. The DBWA membership is excited to be hosting the championships in Perth and we are proud to showcase the excellent race facilities at Champion Lakes. Those paddlers who attended the 2008 championships at Champion Lakes will notice the extensive improvements that have been made to the event centre over the last seven years. As we are all aware, events such as these do not magically appear. Rather, they are due to the concerted efforts of a dedicated team of people who work long hours to bring it all together in an organised manner. I would like to thank both the AusDBF and DBWA boards for their assistance and support in the preparation of the Australian Championships. It is at such times there are certain people who rise above the challenges and go the extra mile to get work done, resolve issues, or take on extra duties. It is with this in mind that I wish to recognise the extraordinary effort of DBWA’s Barbara Clarkson, Chair of the 2015 Australian Championships Organising Committee, who has devoted a vast amount of time and energy into organising this championship event. Likewise, I wish to recognise the excellent work and steadfast support of other key members of the Organising Committee, namely Christina Wohlsen, Victor Fazakerley, Martin Hastings and Lesa Horntvedt (all of AusDBF) and Paula Cottingham and Rex Tindal (both of DBWA). Thank you to all of you for your hard work and dedication to making this event the best it could be – you are all a credit to the sport and your devotion and professionalism to the job is of the highest calibre. Without a doubt, the efforts of the many people involved in running the event is of great significance. DBWA is deeply appreciative of the efforts of our many wonderful volunteers that come not only from WA but from across the nation and freely give their time to make the championships run smoothly for the paddlers. We are indebted to the talented officials who ensure the races are executed in a fair and consistent manner, which is no small task indeed. The officials are constantly required to be “on their game” and have to be able to make important decisions that are technically correct and delivered in a timely manner. It is a taxing role which deserves the utmost respect. So, if you see a volunteer or an official during your time at the championships, please be sure to stop and thank them for their hard work – they are doing it all for us, the paddlers! It is my sincere hope that all competitors have an enjoyable, fun and safe championship event and leave Perth and WA with fond memories.
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