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Team Membership
Train With Us
Joining Us
Come join the Shadwell Dragons, whether you are a social or experienced paddler, we welcome you to our family! All events we participate in are usually fun charity race competitions and the more competitive ones tend to be hosted by the BDA, which is renowned association here in the UK. At our organization, we extend a warm welcome to everyone. Whether you have experience with paddling or are simply connected to the human race, we consider you our kind of person. Below, you will find more information about our values, but in essence, our ethos can be summarized as follows:
1. If you are coming from another National League crew and choosing to join us, we wholeheartedly welcome you. Your decision is undoubtedly a wise one.
2. If you are new to dragon boat racing, we offer you a doubly warm welcome. Becoming a part of our team could potentially be the most transformative, emotionally freeing, and physically rewarding decision you'll ever make.
Your Membership
The annual membership fee is £100.00, which covers the following benefits:
- All race fees for the year 2024
- Access to all training sessions across the year
Membership fees are typically paid on an annual basis (£100 per year) to the Shadwell Dragon account. The account details can be found in your membership pack. Alternatively, if you prefer a more flexible approach, we offer a 'pay as you go' option, allowing you to participate in SD activities as desired.
For each training session, the fee is £10, and race events are typically priced at £15. Payments are collected by the Treasurer, or in the absence of the Treasurer, one of the other Committee members.
We also offer special rates for student members (£60.00 per year) and under-16s, with an incredibly affordable fee of only £20 per year.
To initiate your membership, please download the membership form provided below.
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We are thrilled to have you consider joining our team, and we look forward to embarking on an exciting journey together. Should you have any further inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out.
One off payment to be made:
Bank details;
Shadwell Dragons
S/C: 30-99-50
AC No: 37595168
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.