Dragonboat SA

Sharon our Senior B State Coach is now joined by Mick Rubini, SADA as Assistant Coach. Welcome to the coaching team Mick.

All paddlers are welcome to join the Sunday 30th August combined age group State Team Training session 9:45am warm up. It’s a great opportunity to paddle with others from across different clubs, meet the coaches and as benchmarking for selection gets closer ask any questions. We hope to see you on Sunday

Meet Julie Davies our recently appointed Regional State Team Coach for AusChamps 2027.
Looking through the EOI download, Julie is excited to see so many paddlers from regional locations listed. Don’t worry if you forgot to nominate as regional as well as an age group, all good, the box is ticked and Julie will be in touch shortly.

The State Team training sessions at 10am on Saturday 22/8 and 5/9 and Sunday 29/8 are open to all paddlers. We hope to see you there

State team Training Saturday 22nd August 10am
Premier, Senior A and B and anyone else who would like to come out for a state team paddle, we look forward to seeing you.

Take a look at the benchmarking for Premier, Senior A and B. Details of other categories and age groups to follow

Meet Drew (ACDC) and George (Powerblades), partners in crime coaching our Premier State Team athletes for the 2027 AusChamps in Adelaide. Different age groups, different clubs, different experiences, but a couple of things in common drive and passion and a commitment to delivering the strongest and most competitive premier crews possible.

See them in action this Saturday 22nd August 10am at the next state team paddling session.

Auschamps 2027 is in Adelaide. With mornings and water like this who wouldn’t want to come and race

As paddlers, sweeps and drummers start to prepare for the SA State Team, thought it might be fun to look back over some recent years, going back to 2014. Could you be in our next team photo, the crew of 2027?

STATE TEAM TRAINING
Many thanks to all the paddlers who have expressed their interest so far, but don't worry you still have time. Coaches are looking at benchmarking, selection dates and training and will be in touch with all paddlers shortly. Premier, Senior A, Senior B and Para have agreed to combine some initial training sessions and a selection weekend.

Other categories and age groups are more than welcome to participate. For more information contact you age group coach:
- Premier - Drew and George
- Senior A - Julie and Mandy
- Senior B - Sharon and TBC
- Para - Julie

The next First Aid Course is scheduled as follows:

📅 Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
📍 Location: Aquatic Reserve
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

All participants MUST complete an online learning component prior to attending the face-to-face course.

This component takes approximately 2 hours and must be fully completed before attending the in-person session.

🔗 Registrations are now open | Further details: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/dbsa/events/370774

Lake Burley Griffen, Canberra, Auroras selection camp. Perfect water conditions on Saturday and no visibility Sunday. Good luck to all DBSA paddlers who headed to a camp over the last three weekends.

The long awaited dates for the 2027 AusChamps in Adelaide have now been announced and its 30th Anniversary celebrations. The first AusChamps was held way back in 1997 in Adelaide.

Day 1 - Saturday 10 April - Premier/Jnr/BCP/ACP - 200m+2km open/women

Day 2 - Sunday 11 April - Premier/Jnr/BCP/ACP - 500m+2km open/women

Day 3 - Monday 12 April - Australian Championships (formerly State v State) - 500m + 1km turn race

Day 4 - Tuesday 13 April - Seniors - 500m

Day 5 - Wednesday 14 April - Seniors - 200m

Day 6 - Thursday 15 April - Seniors - 2km

Venue: AM Ramsay Regatta Course

Further details for AusChamps can be found on the AusDBF here -

https://www.ausdbf.com.au/events1/auschamps

Start your club plans now, so you don't miss out on being in Adelaide to celebrate the 30th Anniversary.