When does Dragonheart practice?
Dragonheart holds practice 3-4 times a week. You do not have to come to every practice. Pick or choose the time or times that work for you. As we grow, our practice times have been changing to accommodate everyone. We do hold a Newbie Night each week. Paddling a dragon boat feels awkward at first. By the end of the first session, you will begin to get the hang of it. We ask that new people try dragon boating twice and then decide if they want to join the team. As a member, we have an online member practice board to view the team’s practice schedule and to sign up for a seat on the boats. Do I need to be athletic or have paddling experience? No and no! The beauty of dragon boating is that just about anyone can do it. It is not how strong or skilled you are. It is all about how well you paddle in time with your neighbors. The boat won’t go unless we are all paddling together. This is where practice comes in! The first time you go our paddling, it will fill awkward. You be asked to engage