Dates to remember for 2012 - see Calendar for more
February 29th Captain/Managers Meeting 6p-8p Choices Market
Saturday April 14th Coaches Seminar 9am - 3pm
Saturday June 2nd Steering, Drumming and Race Strategy Clinic 9am - 5pm
Saturday June 23rd KDBC Sprints and Family Picnic - Peachland
July 28 & 29 Kelowna Dragon Boat Club Festival
Saturday April 14th Coaches Seminar 9am - 3pm
Saturday June 2nd Steering, Drumming and Race Strategy Clinic 9am - 5pm
Saturday June 23rd KDBC Sprints and Family Picnic - Peachland
July 28 & 29 Kelowna Dragon Boat Club Festival
Try Dragon Boating in 2012 - Dates in May to be announced
You've seen the boats on the lake full of keen paddlers, and heard the drum beat echo on the water. You've always wanted to try the sport of dragon boating, and here is your chance!
Dragon Boating 101 will start on the boardwalk with a lesson on the history of the sport, water safety and a warm-up, and take you through your first practice on the water! We'll start with the basics, so you won't feel out of place on a boat full of experts... everybody will be literally "in the same boat" :) We are going to have some fun playing in the water!
Please RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KelownaDragon
Or send us an email
Dragon Boating 101 will start on the boardwalk with a lesson on the history of the sport, water safety and a warm-up, and take you through your first practice on the water! We'll start with the basics, so you won't feel out of place on a boat full of experts... everybody will be literally "in the same boat" :) We are going to have some fun playing in the water!
Please RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KelownaDragon
Or send us an email
Registration for Spring 2012 programs is now open and you can view the City of Kelowna Leisure Guide online at kelowna.ca/recreation!
Sport Education Workshops – BCRPA Credits available
Fundamental Movement Skills Series – SportFit Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Explosive Muscle Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
BC Winter Games: Guide to the Games Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Mental Training Tactics – Visualization Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
NCCP Coach Certification Courses – BCRPA Credits available
Fundamental Movement Skills Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Introduction to Competition (PART A only) Multiple Dates!
Introduction to Competition (PART B only) Date: March 3 & 4, 2012
Introduction to Competition (PART A&B Combo) Date: March 2-4, 2012
XploreSportZ Program
XploreSportZ Sport Discovery Spring Break Camps
· Multiple Dates!
· Camps offered in Kelowna, Vernon & Penticton
Funding Opportunities
Win $1,500 For Your Sport!
Local Sport Program Development funding available!
*** Resources from the Sport Education Workshops and Conferences are available online, go to the Resource Center or here website.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kelowna, BC – The Gingerbread House Event is very happy to announce that $375 was raised to support the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs “Cool Moves” Program. In addition, hundreds of dollars worth of food and toys were collected for the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs Christmas Hampers. The funds, food and toys go a long way in supporting kids and families of the Okanagan Valley.
At the 2nd Annual Event, held on November 27th, 2011, Kelowna families built a village of over 75
gingerbread houses and more than 400 people came to marvel at the beauty of gingerbread. Families, adults and youth competed for cash prizes of up to $300. The grand prize winner for 2011 was the Okanagan Roller Derby Association with their Gingerbread Roller-skate and Club House Entry.
The 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Event will be on Dec 16th, 2012 at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. The event committee is being formed and has already started planning for the 2012 event with some exciting improvements. Anyone interested in helping organize this year’s event can find more information and contact the chairman at www.gingerbreadevent.com.
About The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs: The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs is a leading provider of
programs to children and youth that support the healthy physical, educational and social development for over 6,000 young people and families each year throughout the Okanagan valley. Each center creates a safe, supportive environment where children and youth experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. Our programs focus on an individual’s strengths and capabilities, and all programs embrace the principles of equality and inclusion. They help young people grow healthy, happy and safely from birth to adulthood, and are a resource and support for parents throughout their family’s involvement with us.
About the Red Hot Chili Paddlers Dragon Boat Team: The Red Hot Chili Paddlers are a co-ed recreational dragon boat team with the Kelowna Dragon Boat Club. The team is comprised of
fun loving, active, outgoing paddlers from their 20's to their 60's from many walks of life who share one goal: To Have Fun! In 2010 the Red Hot Chili Paddlers undertook the planning and production of the 1st annual Gingerbread House Event with a vision of creating a premier event, a Kelowna family tradition, and an annual fundraiser to support the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, and the local community.
At the 2nd Annual Event, held on November 27th, 2011, Kelowna families built a village of over 75
gingerbread houses and more than 400 people came to marvel at the beauty of gingerbread. Families, adults and youth competed for cash prizes of up to $300. The grand prize winner for 2011 was the Okanagan Roller Derby Association with their Gingerbread Roller-skate and Club House Entry.
The 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Event will be on Dec 16th, 2012 at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. The event committee is being formed and has already started planning for the 2012 event with some exciting improvements. Anyone interested in helping organize this year’s event can find more information and contact the chairman at www.gingerbreadevent.com.
About The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs: The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs is a leading provider of
programs to children and youth that support the healthy physical, educational and social development for over 6,000 young people and families each year throughout the Okanagan valley. Each center creates a safe, supportive environment where children and youth experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. Our programs focus on an individual’s strengths and capabilities, and all programs embrace the principles of equality and inclusion. They help young people grow healthy, happy and safely from birth to adulthood, and are a resource and support for parents throughout their family’s involvement with us.
About the Red Hot Chili Paddlers Dragon Boat Team: The Red Hot Chili Paddlers are a co-ed recreational dragon boat team with the Kelowna Dragon Boat Club. The team is comprised of
fun loving, active, outgoing paddlers from their 20's to their 60's from many walks of life who share one goal: To Have Fun! In 2010 the Red Hot Chili Paddlers undertook the planning and production of the 1st annual Gingerbread House Event with a vision of creating a premier event, a Kelowna family tradition, and an annual fundraiser to support the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, and the local community.
Congratulations to our new Board of Directors
Executive:
Past President - Ivan Carothers
President - Deb Champion
Vice President - Vacant
Secretary - Becky Marks
Treasurer - Reeny Chew
Director, Junior Development Program - Alva Wong, Scotty Pierce
Director, Public Relations - Dan Gagne
Director, Equipment - Neale Caney
Director, Fund raising - Lori Pierson
Directors at Large/Team Liaisons
Corinne Almas, SOL, Coach
Susan Volk, Lift What's Draggin'
David Harper, Red Hot Chili Paddlers, Steerer, PR
Maria McKay, Red Hot Chili Paddlers
Patricia Burns, Valley Vixens, Coarch, PR
Becky Marks, Valley Vixens
Dustyn Baulkham, Valley Vixens, Steerer
Debbie Hall, Blazing Paddles
Shayne Gordon, Water Gremlins
Taylor Kirk, Flowriders, Steerer
Jo-Ann Milgren, Tip-Em Back
Claudette Craft, Corkscrew Dragons
Meggan Gibson, Dragon in the Drink
Jen Bregolisse, Dragon in the Drink, Coach
Kathy Montgomery, Dragon in the Drink
Donna Rimmer, Dragon in the Drink
(Did anybody notice, that the executive now has more than enough members to fill a dragon boat :-) Thanks to all - together we will make another big step forward)
Past President - Ivan Carothers
President - Deb Champion
Vice President - Vacant
Secretary - Becky Marks
Treasurer - Reeny Chew
Director, Junior Development Program - Alva Wong, Scotty Pierce
Director, Public Relations - Dan Gagne
Director, Equipment - Neale Caney
Director, Fund raising - Lori Pierson
Directors at Large/Team Liaisons
Corinne Almas, SOL, Coach
Susan Volk, Lift What's Draggin'
David Harper, Red Hot Chili Paddlers, Steerer, PR
Maria McKay, Red Hot Chili Paddlers
Patricia Burns, Valley Vixens, Coarch, PR
Becky Marks, Valley Vixens
Dustyn Baulkham, Valley Vixens, Steerer
Debbie Hall, Blazing Paddles
Shayne Gordon, Water Gremlins
Taylor Kirk, Flowriders, Steerer
Jo-Ann Milgren, Tip-Em Back
Claudette Craft, Corkscrew Dragons
Meggan Gibson, Dragon in the Drink
Jen Bregolisse, Dragon in the Drink, Coach
Kathy Montgomery, Dragon in the Drink
Donna Rimmer, Dragon in the Drink
(Did anybody notice, that the executive now has more than enough members to fill a dragon boat :-) Thanks to all - together we will make another big step forward)
3rd introduction to Dragon Boating
To be announced
The cost will be $10.00 (please bring exact change).
We are located at the Public boat launch on Water Street located next to Roses Pub across the street from the Court House.
Make sure you dress in layers, wear footwear that you don't mind getting wet. Bring a water bottle. Leave everything else in your car as you can not take anything other than the water bottle on the boat.
Paddles and lifejackets will be provided.
First come first serve.
To reserve contact:
Ivan Carothers
Kelowna Dragon Boat Club
250-491-1961
kdbc@telus.net
The cost will be $10.00 (please bring exact change).
We are located at the Public boat launch on Water Street located next to Roses Pub across the street from the Court House.
Make sure you dress in layers, wear footwear that you don't mind getting wet. Bring a water bottle. Leave everything else in your car as you can not take anything other than the water bottle on the boat.
Paddles and lifejackets will be provided.
First come first serve.
To reserve contact:
Ivan Carothers
Kelowna Dragon Boat Club
250-491-1961
kdbc@telus.net
