pdbc U23
2012 Season Plan
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Regatta Schedule
Registration
Important Dates
Program Goals
- To develop athletes capable of competing for pdbc premier and Team Canada U23 programs
- To maintain and increase the sport specific skills and enjoyment and of the sport amongst local post-secondary athletes
- 2:05 or better @ Canadian Championships
Expected Roster Size
20 - 24 athletes, 1 steersperson
In 2012 this will be an open crew and all interested athletes will be selected (nobody will be cut from the team) in the event of more than 24 athletes the athletes which provide the team the best possible opportunity to achieve its stated goals will be selected to compete in Canadian Championships. Rosters for each regatta will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
2011 Race Results
| Event | Time/Distance | Place (final) |
| Pickering Festival | 2:16:05, 500m | 18th overall sport |
| Cdn Champs | 2:12:70, 500m | 3rd overall u23 |
| Cdn Champs | 0:50:98, 200m | 4th overall u23 |
Training Schedule
Sundays 7 – 9pm
Mondays 7 – 9pm
Wednesdays 6:15 – 8am
Fridays 6:15 – 8am
Start: Monday April 23rd
End: Friday August 24th
2012 Regatta Schedule
June 2nd: Pickering Dragon Boat Challenge
July 21: GWN Sport Regatta
July 27 – 29: Canadian Championships, Montreal, Quebec
August 18th: Quinte Sprints, Belleville, Ontario
2012 Important Dates
March 3/4: Fitness Testing at Excel Fitness
March 31st: PDBC 10th Anniversary Party @ The Lake House
April 23rd: 1st On-Water Practice of Season
May 6th: PDBC Season Kick-Off Meeting
May 12 - 13: PDBC Spring Training Camp (ending early afternoon on Mother’s Day)
August 24th: PDBC End-of-Season Banquet, Forestbrook Community Church, Ajax
August 25/26th: Guinness Book of World Records 24hr paddle
Registration
Cost: $400 + HST =$452
Includes:
Practices
Coaching
Pickering Dragon Boat Challenge
GWN Sport Regatta
Spring Training Camp
DBC Insurance
Banquet Ticket
Does Not Include:
Racing Jersey
Canadian Championships Fees
Two steps to register:
1. Email the team manager of your crew (Alex Hennig: alexandra.hennig3@hotmail.com) with your name, email address, phone number and date of birth
2. Payment via Paypal or Cheque made out to Pickering Dragon Boat Club (1383 Fordon Ave. Pickering, L1W 1K1)
Interested in Joining?
The pdbc U23 crew is always looking for quality athletes that are interested in joining one of the top u23 programs in Canada. If you feel that your paddling goals are aligned with the team's objectives, please contact Scott Murray (scott.murray@pdbc.ca) for further information.