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Nationals Champs

NZDBA National Championships

National Dragon Boating Champs for the 2010-11 season were at the Blue Lakes near Rotorua on Saturday 26-March-11 (Adults and Schools).

Summary of results:

Click here for the Full Regatta Results.

Adult mixed - 500m

1 Kiwi Paddling Club
2 Hamilton City Watersports
3 Fresh on the Boat

Breast Cancer - 500m

1 BoobOps (Tauranga)
2 Busting With Life (Akld)
3 Pink Dragons

Women - 500m

1 CS Wairarapa
2 The Jafftettes
3 Paddlebops

Note, while Currumbin (from QLD) posted a faster time, overseas teams do not qualify for NZ National Champion status. Moreover they do not take the trophy (just the glory!)

Schools - Girls - 500m

1 EGGS (Auckland)
2 Marian College (Chch)
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Schools - Mixed - 500m

1 Heretaunga
2 Upper Hutt Storm (Wgtn)

Schools - Boys - 500m

1 Shirley Boys

Meanwhile, see Newsletter #6 for stories on:

  • race format and distances,
  • racing divisions, including "Women Paddling for Women"
  • take a peek at the layout of the lake and race lanes, circuit for the 2,000 m race.
  • Some details of the After Party and Prize Giving venue (RSA) - don't forget to order your meal
  • BCF/Nationals Breakfast
  • Dragon Boat Event Category system
Click here for teams who have confirmed entry.
 
 
 

In association with RDC

Brought to you in association with the Rotorua District Council, and Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust.

In association with Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust

Brief results from 2010 (Ashburton):

  • Hamilton City Watersports are the 2010 "Champion of Champions"
  • Tu Meke Dragons (Christchurch) are runners up (Adults)
  • Ridge Riders Under 23 (Christchurch) - third place (Adults)

Christchurch Schools cleaned up the Secondary Schools Championships:

  • Shirley Boys
  • Christchurch Girls High
  • Hillmorton High School - Mixed
 
 

Teams were sent a preliminary "Race Information Pack" in December to assist with their planning, and then an updated Pack sent 21 March 11.

NZ Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Council host a Breakfast meeting on Sunday 27-March. More....

NZ Breast Cancer Federation

Click here for the deadlines for registering for events, affiliation etc.

Officially Sanctioned by NZSSSC

Sanction of NZSSSC is 'pending'
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