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corporate team building
Train With Us
We have developed a holistic approach to our work with the community. At the heart of our approach has been the ability to cultivate and develop relationship with members of the community in a culturally appropriate manner which has enabled us to build strong relationships through working in groups.
Moreover, we believe that bringing people together from different communities will give them an opportunity to know and appreciate the history and culture of others, address isolation, improve self-confidence and improve over health and wellbeing.
Corporate dragon boat training is all about team building and having a good time – so while the sport can be highly competitive and physically challenging at an elite level, don’t worry…you’re here to have fun! And we’re here to help you do just that.
A typical corporate training session lasts for two hours. Experienced Shadwell Dragon members will take you through a safety briefing, warm up, the basics of paddling technique and of course, you'll get training time on the water. We will provide a boat, life jackets and paddles, and you'll receive quality training and expert instruction.
We’ll guide you through everything step by step when you arrive for your first session with us. Just bring a change of clothes, your smile and prepared to have loads of fun :)
TRY IT
We run regular new paddler sessions. On the day, you will be met by one of the team who will give you a safety briefing and a brief overview of the session, including an introduction to our paddling technique.
All of our training sessions start with a land based warm up followed by a team brief from one of our coaches. We will then do a water warm up, technical session and a few race pieces to finish.
Once we’ve packed the boats away, we warm down and have tea & cake. We’re a pretty friendly lot so that’s a great opportunity to get to know the team and get a feel for the club. We provide all the equipment you need to get you started.
Will I get wet? Probably! Dragon boat racing is a water sport, therefore, its highly likely that you will get splashed. Bring a spare set of clothes and a towel. We have changing rooms and showers on site and there’s always a brew waiting for you at the end of training to warm you up!
What should I wear or bring? Work out clothes you don’t mind getting wet, old trainers or boat shoes and a waterproof jacket in winter. Bring a water bottle, sun screen, change of clothes, a towel and loose change for tea and cake.
Do I have to be super fit? Not at all! When it comes to racing, you’ll need to have a reasonable level of fitness, but stamina is something you’ll build over time when training with the crew. Whatever your level of fitness when you join, we’ll work with you to identify your training goals in a friendly and supportive environment.