Aoraki Dragon Boat
Association (Inc)
Christchurch, NZ

Team Managers' information

Any managers who haven't done so already should email Aoraki Dragons so we can add you to our email list for entry forms, training times and safety instructions/waiver. These need to be completed BEFORE start of training. We also need an e-mail address and an after-hours/mobile number in case of training cancellations.

For a list of some of the current teams, see the team profiles.

Season Format

Venues

Before 2007, dragon boat teams were very familiar with Magazine Bay in Lyttleton for training, and Lake Roto Kohatu for racing.  Under Aoraki, things changed.

In 2007, the lake was not available for the dates we wanted in March, so Aoraki chose to stage the final Christchurch regatta for the season on the Avon River, Kerr's Reach. 

In fact, the earlier race day (a Regatta on 9-Feb-08, in conjunction with Chinese New Year) was used to "christen" the Kerr's Reach course.

Aoraki also use Lake Hood near Ashburton, especially for larger events and regatta. Another favourite venue is Pegasus Lake, 25 minutes north of Christchurch.

Training

Safety training is essential for all crews. Special training will be run for all crews to familiarise them with safety and paddle techniques, and the specifics of using the Kerr's Reach and New Brighton river areas.

Up till 2007, Team training on the water started in mid-Nov, but now first supervised training will be immediately after Labour weekend (ie from about Tuesday 27-October-09). Click here for details.

PO Box 319, Christchurch 8140.