Availability:

Yr: 9, Yr: 10, Yr: 11, Yr: 12, Yr: 13

Dragon Boating was introduced at Sacred Heart in 2021 and was a huge success. In 2022 we entered a senior and a junior team and will be doing the same again in 2023. A high level of fitness is required but no experience is necessary. Each boat has a coach who will teach you to paddle and a sweep who will steer the boat and give instructions on the water. Students must be able to swim and commit to attend all trainings and events. Don't sign up if you can't commit. The registration fee covers all trainings and two events. 

Update on 19 Jan 2023: we have 48 Students registered, registrations are now closed. If you want to go on the wait list please visit the Sports Office once school starts. 

NOTE: We need 25 students per team (20 plus subs), if we do not have sufficient registrations then your fee will be refunded in full. Entries will be taken on a first come first served basis, payment is required to secure your place in the boat. 

• Trainings: Mondays AND Wednesdays, starting Mon 30 January to Wed 1 March 2023 - compulsory to attend BOTH sessions each week.
• Training Times: B Team: 5.00pm to 6.00pm - Starts Monday 1 February
• Training times A Team: 6.00pm to 7.00pm - Starts Monday 1 February
• Venue(s): Frank Kitts Park in Wellington.
• Transport: Students must make their own way there. Most students get the public bus from Queensgate to Wellington train station, and walk to Frank Kitts park (a 10 min walk). 
• Event 1: Saturday 11 February 2023 - Harbour Fun Day
• Event 2: Sunday 5 March 2023 - Wellington Secondary Schools Festival: 
• Uniform: Singlets provided, students provide own black polyprop and black shorts.
• Equipment: Paddles and buoyancy aids are provided for all students
• Ability: Students MUST be able to swim 50m with a buoyancy aid. No previous Dragon Boat experience is necessary 
• Fee: $65 
• Closing Date: 2 February 2023 (for registration and payment - no registration will be taken after this date)

Commitment and Communication

When you join a sports team, you must be fully committed to the team and attend all trainings and games. You are expected to tell your coach/manager if you are unable to attend a session.