Dragon Boat Day

This event is organised in collaboration with One World Spirit Association Ltd.

Dragon boat racing is not only a popular annual event, but also an inclusive sport that promotes both physical fitness and mental wellbeing. It is a beneficial activity for physical agility and building up team spirit. Apart from providing regular practice for racing-oriented teams, One World Spirit (OWS) also provides non-racing-oriented training services to interested parties.

Since the original Dragon Boat Training event scheduled in March had to be postponed due to the fifth wave of COVID-19. GCC and OWS will be organising a trial day of dragon boat training and fun for members and friends of the chamber in June instead. If the event is met with a positive response, we may consider organising a series of regular training events.

Event Objectives:

1. Team building to enhance cohesion between members and friends
2. Recreational gathering with fun water sports
3. Surveying the interest from members for regular dragon boat training sessions

Coach Experience

• Raymond Chan, Coach Advisor: Over 35 years dragon boat experience, previous trainer of Hong Kong Police Force
• Shirlee Dickert, Coach: Over 20 years dragon boat experience, Hong Kong Junior Chamber of Commerce, North West Wolf, Lantau Boat Club, Charis
• Hans Dickert, Team Manager: Over 20 years dragon boat experience, Lorelei, Lantau Boat Club

Language: English

Remarks:

• Minimum number of participants: 16 (max. 35).
• Advanced registration is required. Booking priority to members on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Participants with basic swimming skills are preferred. Non-swimmers are required to wear a PFD vest.
• Participants are solely responsible for their own insurance and safety during the training event. The organiser bears no responsibility for any injury or loss incurred or borne by members of a team or competitors.
• GIC/GCC is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation. Health precaution and social distancing measures will be observed. This event follows the Government's Vaccine Pass requirement. Only attendees who meet the requirement will be admitted to join this event in person.
• To be considerate to others, in person participants are required to take a rapid antigen test within 24 hours before the event.
• Masks must be worn at all times, except during exempted circumstances.

About Our Partner:

One World Spirit Association (OWS) was established on 13th August 2020. OWS aims to promote multiculturalism and harmony in diversity by organising courses and cultural events. Click here to read more about OWS.

Registration Deadline: Monday, 6 June 2022

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