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COME and TRY Dragon Boating
Come and Try Days were held in August, September and October.
The first one was a beautiful spring day and 27 ladies enjoyed paddling out in
the lake and the BBQ. For the second one, lots of new paddlers braved the cold wind and choppy lake,
including the ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher. [view photos]
The third open day was rainy and cool, but a few more ladies came along to enjoy a taste of
dragon boat racing. The rookies boat even won a race!
If you missed out, come along to any training session. First 3 sessions are free.
[View the Chief Minister's Media Release]
Season Calendar
The Diamond Phoenix Calendar for 2011-2012 is now available [view calendar]. More social events will be added during the season.
Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
Ten DP paddlers went to Hong Kong in June - our first overseas dragon boating adventure! They were joined by Fi from Dragon Flyers, Deb from Navmat and Laura the drummer. The team paddled in very challenging conditions and won a 6th runner-up trophy in the Women's International Championship Small Boat Gold Cup Final.
[view photos on the Gallery page]
Season V
Achievements in Season V
- 2nd Orange Dragon Boating Regatta November 2010
- 4th 250m Jindabyne Flowing Festival February 2011
- 3rd 200m ACT Championships March 2011
- 3rd 500m ACT Championships March 2011
- 3rd women's crew in the ACT season on points
- 3rd 500m 10s Masters at Australian Championships
- 9th 200m Australian Championships
- 12th 500m Australian Championships
- 6th runner-up in the Women's International Championship Small Boat Gold Cup Final (Hong Kong) June 2011
- Nine team members were selected in the ACT Fire squad
International Women's Day Award Nomination
Diamond Phoenix was nominated for an International Women's Day Award for the ACT [view list of nominees]
Ausport Leadership Grant
Diamond Phoenix was selected by the Australian Sports Commission to receive a grant through the 2010-11 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women program [view article].
Achievements in Season IV
- 2nd 200m October 2009
- 3rd 500m October 2009
- 1st Orange Dragon Boating Regatta November 2009
- 4th 500m November 2009
- 9th 15km Challenge December 2009
- 3rd 200m 10s January 2010
- 2nd 200m January 2010
- 2nd 200m February 2010
- 2nd 250m Jindabyne Flowing Festival February 2010
- 5th 1000m February 2010
- 3rd 500m ACT Championships March 2010
- 2nd 200m ACT Championships March 2010
- 3rd 500m March 2010
- 2nd women's crew in the ACT season on points
- Competed in the Australian Dragon Boat Championships in 200m and 500m events
Achievements in Season III
- 2nd 10s 200m in October 2008
- 2nd 200m January 2009
- 2nd 250m Jindabyne February 2009
- 2nd 200m and 500m March 2009
- 2nd 200m and 500m ACT Championships 2009
- 2nd 500m March 2009
- 3rd for Points in the ACT
- 6TH BEST in AUSTRALIA !!!
