Dragon Boat USA, 2010 ICF World Championships

Dear Dragon Boater,

Dragon Boat USA is in the process of establishing National Crews to compete at the 2010 ICF World Championships in Budapest, Hungary - August 27 - 29, 2010.

The 2010 ICF World Championships are planning to race both 10 and 20 person boats in separate divisions.

If you are interested in trying out for a seat on one of these Dragon Boat USA National Crews, please contact Dragon Boat USA at:

Administrator@USACK-DragonBoatUSA.com

National Crews being established for the 2010 ICF World Championships in both 10 and 20 person boats are the following:

1. Youth Open, Mixed and Women ages 15 to 18 (attained age during 2010)
2. Master Open, Mixed and Women ages - ALL
3. Senior Open, Mixed and Women ages 40 and over (attained age during 2010)

Distances Contested

100m (possibly)
200m
500m
1000m
2000m

Clubs

For clubs taking advantage of the Dragon Boat USA Mini Camps, all attendees will be assessed and given the opportunity to make, or asked to be a part of, the 2010 National Team with the use of State of the Art Coaching and Individual Feedback tools such as the Merlin Data Acquisition Paddle.


Training for Every Level Paddler

For Teams and Clubs looking for that extra edge on race day, Dragon Boat USA offers a series of customized, state of the art, training camps that come to you.

The camps are managed by some of Dragon Boat USA's top coaches. Mini Camp Coaches work with your coaches - our goal is to help your coaches and crews achieve your objectives.

This training camp is suitable for all ages and levels.

We hope your club takes advantage of this unique opportunity to host this state of the art Mini Camp in your home town so your club can start the season off with a bang.

Dragon Boat USA's Mini Camp will effectively improve your club's paddling, drumming, steering, and coaching.

State of The Art Coaching and Individual Feedback

Dragon Boat USA will utilizes the state of the art Merlin Excalibur Data Acquisition paddle combined with video feedback at your Mini Camp.

Each participant will receive a detailed computer measure and analysis of their stroke while actual paddling in a Dragon Boat!

You and your coach can view your files in a graphic format. You can run the analysis program that will enable you to compare the actual scores for things like maximum power, impulse power, average work effort and best timing.

This information is invaluable in helping you make adjustments in strength training, conditioning (aerobic and anaerobic) and technique to get the most out of your stroke.

Excalibur is a great tool for team selections, Stroke adjustment, and paddler positioning. It provides coaches with objective and reliable data about each paddler.

Merlin Excalibur Data Acquisition Paddles

Reduced prices will be made available for those who hold a camp and the club becomes a member of Dragon Boat USA.

Dragon Boat USA Mini Camp Registration

Member: Non-Member:
Two Day $140 $180

Three Day $ 200 $240

Winter Special: Camp Registration by
March 22
(members only - so sign up now!)

Two Day $100

Three Day $150

Sincerely,

Dragon Boat USA
National Organizing Committee - USA Canoe/Kayak

Please visit our website at www.USACK-DragonBoatUSA.com or email us at Administrator@USACK-DragonBoatUSA.com.

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