Availability:

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

All 50 spots for Dragon Boating 2025 are now filled. If you are interested in being put on the waiting list please contact Mrs Penney on [email protected]

In 2025 we will be entering two teams. 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. Please check the dates below and make sure you can commit to all the dates. The registration fee covers all trainings and two events. 

NOTE: Entries will be taken on a first come first served basis, payment is required to secure your place in the boat. If you have any outstanding sports fees you will not be accepted until those are paid.

We need 25 students per team (20 plus subs), if we do not have sufficient registrations then your fee will be refunded in full.  

• Trainings: Mondays AND Wednesdays, starting Monday 27 January until Wednesday 26 February 2025 - compulsory to attend BOTH sessions each week.
• Training times: B Team: 5.00pm to 6.00pm  - Mondays and Wednesdays 
• Training times A Team: 6.00pm to 7.00pm - Mondays and Wednesdays 
• 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 15 February 2025 - Harbour Fun Day
• Event 2: Sunday 2 March 2025 - Youth Racing
• Uniform: Singlets provided for race days, 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: $70 
• Closing Date: 6 December 2025 (for registration and payment - no registration will be taken after this date)

NOTE: Appropriate school behaviour and attendance standards are a requirement for a student to participate in extra-curricular activities.