Boating Tragedy in Cambodia

Dear boaters,

Let us all pay tribute to the 5 great rowers we've lost from the dragon boating community:

Our deepest condolences to all family, friends and relatives of:

• Mr Stephen Loh Soon Ann, 31 (NJC PE teacher, 23rd SEA Games representative)
  

• Mr Jeremy Goh Tze Xiang, 24 (2nd-year student SIM, youngest of three children)
  

• Mr Poh Boon San, 27 (Engineer, youngest of three children)
  

• Mr Reuben Kee, 23 (Music composer, Mr Singapore 2007, younger of two children)
  

• Mr Chee Wei Cheng, 20 (older of 2 sons)

May you all rest in peace.

To everyone: Stay strong and they will live forever in our hearts.

This song goes out to all seniors and juniors alike..

David Gates - Standing in the Eyes of the World

Looking back all the years
all the sacrifice
If you wanna be the best
you've got to pay the price
Learnt it from the very start
just how hard you must try
Cause if you don't spread your wings
then you can't fly

Look at where you are today
Did you ever think that you
would came all this way

(chorus)
Now you're standing in
the eyes of the world
only moments away
from what can be
there's a passion in the
hearts of a few
ever waiting inside to be set free

When the time comes
and your spirit takes flight
and you reach into your soul and
live it with all of your might

And there's no surprise
that you're standing in the eyes of the world

Many have hopes and dreams
that will not come true
And all of them left behind
now they will live in you
Everyone wants to stay
just the day in the sun
But sometimes there is only room for one

Never ever been so near
Now the chance thats finally here

(chorus)
Now you're standing in
the eyes of the world
only moments away
from what can be
There's a passion in the
hearts of a few
Ever waiting inside to be set free

When the time comes
and your spirit takes flight
and you reach into your soul and
live it with all of your might

And everyone tries
when you're standing in the eyes of the world

Standing in the eyes of the world

- rest well for Sava Sprints.. come saturday we will hunt, my brothers!

Some common courtesies during water training

No doubt we have had some enjoyable sessions rowing together. Kudos to the guys team for your enthusiasm in attending our many trainings. However, in the spirit of attaining better efficiency, it may perhaps be useful to keep in mind a few of the following small acts of kindness which will help speed up the post-and pre-water sessions which we will have in the future.

Considerate Acts :

Pre-training :
1) Bring your own water bottle to training.
2) Try to arrive 5-15 minutes early for training.
3) Give your group leader a call if you think that you might be late.
4) Be prepared to help members of the LAW(logistics and welfare) group out in getting the paddles and lifejackets.
5) Be mindful. Know what is happening.
6) Take initiative to help teammembers, be it carrying paddles, props or boats.

Post-training :
1) Don't leave your belongings behind.
2) Buckle your lifejackets before stacking it up/handing it over to the LAW group representative.
3) Take initiative to help teammembers, be it carrying paddles, props or boats.
4) During night trainings, hurry to the bus pick up point after training. We will not wait for you to shower.

Having said all that, I guess the most important is to always think, be mindful and to show more love for your brothers on the team. Let us look forward to more efficient traning sessions in the future.

Weight lifting

Here are some videos depicting the safe and correct ways to work out with free weights. In NUS dragon boat, safety is as important, if not more important, than results.

Update of link to matric fair '07 video

Sorry for the dead link in the last post. Enjoy!

Pictures by :
Mengchuan
Christie
Amanda
Tan Jo

Background music :
"Grade 'A' Student" - Jason Lo

First Water Training for Year Ones (LADIES)

Dear freshies,

Tomorrow will be the official first water training for you girls. Most of you should know how to get to Kallang SDBA by now. As for the rest who don't know how... please meet at Kallang MRT Station at 0820hrs sharp. Don't be late if not no one will pick you up!

Details for water training 11/8/07, Saturday -

Time: 0900-1230 (pls come abt 15min earlier to get yourselves ready)
Attire: Sports attire, wear your running shoes, bring along your slippers/sandals
Things to bring: Change of clothes, toiletries, 1 water bottle (1.5L), sunblock, cap (optional)


For those of you who have not signed up or haven't stopped by for any trainings but are interested, please contact us, Liming or Christie.


SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW!!!

Ladies Fun Row Pictures/Videos

here's as promised...pictures of the ladies fun row session last sunday, 5 aug!

getting sorted out into boats - presenting BOAT 1!

BOAT 2!

BOAT 3!

warming up...

girls in action...


resting...

finally our sharing session - rest & relax!


boat 2 learning how to coordinate

thats all for now!

so what are you still waiting for? join the NUS DB family today!

For those who cannot get enough of matric fair '07

Pictures by :
Mengchuan
Christie
Amanda
Tan Jo

Background music :
"Grade 'A' Student" - Jason Lo

Guys Training Session

Details for the first guys training session for Year 1s

Date: 14th August (Tuesday)

Time: 1800 hrs

Venue: SRC fitness and conditioning lab

(Near the entrance of the swimming pool)

Attire: Training Attire, Running Shoes (Land Training)
Things to bring: Toiletries, Change of Clothes, Towel

Important Contacts:

armour_jeff@yahoo.com.sg / xiao.wolf@gmail.com

Jeffrey 97843871 / Joseph 93895208

On a lighter note,

Welcome to NUS. As you begin this new phase in life, I believe many of you are searching for something more than just studies. The NUS Dragon boat team has been a positive experience for many, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. We welcome you to the team, our family, with open arms. Join us on Tuesday!

Pictures from Penang Race 2007

Taiwan..

River Regatta '06

Thank you for joining us at the FUN ROW ladies!

Hey girls,

Thank you for making time to come down for the Fun Row this afternoon! It was really great to see such enthusiasm and interest! The photos we took today will be uploaded soon in the next few days...so stay tuned for the photos!!!

As for those who missed out on the Fun Row, no worries! Do join us for our next few trainings which will be on:

8 Aug Wed, 6pm @ SRC Performance Lab (located near entrance of swimming complex)
11 Aug Sat, 9am @ Kallang SDBA (Pls ask any of the seniors to find out how to get there)
13 Aug Mon, 6pm @ SRC Performance Lab
15 Aug Wed, 6pm @ SRC Performance Lab
18 Aug Sat, 9am @ Kallang SDBA

If you still do not know, land trainings would be held in school on Mondays and Wednesdays. Water trainings are on Saturday 9am at Kallang.

For land trainings, put on your running shoes, bring along a towel and water bottle.
For water trainings, bring along your running shoes and slippers/sandals, together with your toiletries and change of clothes (sunblock too!!!)

Hope to see all of you next training!

What are you waiting for? JOIN US TODAY!

teamNUS Dragonboat
adds colour to your life here at NUS

Rowing Technique

Hey all,

just a video that shows the dragonboat rowing technique. one of the basic strokes we use. check it out:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=X4DQ2vTT3O8&mode=related&search=&v3

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. I can't swim!!! Can I still join dragonboat?
- The boat hardly capsizes. And we wear life vests on the boat all the time. Some of us can't swim and yet we survived through 2 or 3 years of dragonboating.


2. Is it a high commitment sports?
- We can't say no because we're a competitive team. We have about 4 competitions all year round so we definitely have to train hard to maintain our achievements. But it all depends on how you manage your time. Tentatively, ladies' land trainings are on Mon and Wed 6-830pm and water training is on Sat 9-12pm. Mens' land trainings are on Tue and Thu 6-8pm and water training is on Sat 8-10am.


3. I am afraid of getting big arms! (ladies)
- Initially you may bulk up from the strength trainings, but as you progress further, together with the right diet, you'll get toned. With this increased muscle mass, your metabolic rate actually increases, so actually it can help some of us lose weight:) as these muscles will burn more calories/energy. Dragonboat doesn't just emphasize on the arms. It is actually a full-body sport as we use our back and legs as well.

4. Guys: "It seems like the dragonboat guys are so muscular and fit! I don't think I'm good enough to be on the team!"
- No worries freshies! Fitness has to be trained up. We are no super human and we train hard in order to build up our fitness and strength. Most importantly, we are a team and we train hard together! So do try out first before saying no! Because you'll never know how far you can push yourselves! Come and enjoy the teamwork and camaraderie!


4. Ladies: " I can't do chin-ups!"
- We usually do assisted chin-ups (most of us were unable to do chin-ups when we first entered the team).


5. Do I need to have any sports background?
- Nope! It'll be great though if you have background on dragonboating/canoeing/sculling, but we are actually looking for people who are keen in learning and also have the right attitude to commit themselves to rowing for teamNUS Dragonboat. Most of us started this sport from scratch, but with the help of our seniors and teammates and coach, we have been able to push ourselves to greater heights.


6. I can't run fast/ I've not been running for a very long time
- We run together as a team. We believe in encouraging one another and improving together as a team.


More questions/doubts?
Feel free to leave a note on the tagboard!

LADIES Fun Row!!! 5th Aug Sunday

Calling out to all female freshies:

Have you ever had the teeny weeny bit of interest or urge to try out dragonboating but never ever got the chance?
Well then you should make yourselves free this coming Sunday 5th August! The NUS Dragonboat Ladies team will be organising a FUN ROW for all you girls to try out the sport!

Venue: Singapore Dragonboat Association (SDBA)

Time: 1300-1630hrs (Meet 1pm at Kallang MRT Control Station)

Attire: T-shirt, shorts & sandals/slippers (try to wear comfortable clothes as you'll need to move about)

Things to bring:
1. A change of clothes
2. Toiletries (if you'd like to wash up)
3. Plastic water bottle (at least 500ml)
4. Sunblock
5. Cap(optional)

For those of you who have signed up, do wait for our call. You can also get your other friends in NUS who are interested in dragonboating to tag along but please do inform us when we call you.

As for the rest who didn't sign up but are interested, fear not! You can either contact Liming@ 91763525 or Christie@96225128 to sign up.

As for the other ladies who aren't able to make it for the fun row, no worries! You can drop by our training during the first few weeks of school.

LAND TRAINING - Mon, Wed (Meet 6pm outside SRC Performance Lab, situated near entrance of swimming pool)
WATER TRAINING - Sat (9am @ Kallang SDBA)

For any other enquiries, please contact us or leave a note on the tagboard!

HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU!!!

teamNUS Dragonboat Ladies - More than a team, we're a family!

Join Us!

Queries? Contact Us
armour_jeff@yahoo.com.sg
xiao.wolf@gmail.com (Mens Team)
qiu.liming@gmail.com
hsychristie@hotmail.com (Womens Team)

龍舟

DRAGONBOAT

Due to the long history of dragon boat racing in China, participants in cultural and racing events there number some 50 million people (on a population base of over 1 billion souls). Over the past 25 years, especially since the formation of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and its Continental Federations for Asia and Europe, the sport of dragon boating has gradually spread beyond Asia to Europe, North America, Australia and Africa, becoming a popular international sport with a growing number of participants.

Today, dragon boat racing (sport and festival) is among the fastest growing of team water sports, with tens of thousands of participants in various organizations and clubs in around 60 countries - most of which are IDBF members or applicants for Membership. The sport is recognized for the camaraderie, strength and endurance fostered amongst participants, and it has also become a very popular corporate and charitable sport. In Singapore, dragon boating is increasingly becoming popular, with many schools corporate teams emerging in recent years.

The NUS Dragonboat team is dedicated to training and competing in various Dragonboat races throughout the year. There are about five major competitions in each academic year that we participate in. They are the following:

September: Sava Sprints International
November: Singapore River Regatta
March: MR500
May/June: Penang International Dragonboat Festival
June: Singapore Dragonboat Festival (aka June Race, one of our most important competitions)


Our achievements the past year from August 2006 to June 2007:

Taiwan International Dragonboat Festival
Men's 500m Opens 5th

Sava Sprints International
Womens Opens 4th
Men's Open 500m - 4th
Men's Open 200m Plates - 2nd and 4th


Singapore River Regatta 2006
Women’s Opens 3rd
Tertiary Women 1st
Women’s Open Plate Finals 1st
Tertiary Men 1st
Men’s Opens 1st
Mixed Opens Plate Finals 1st

MR500 2007
Tertiary Women 1st
Women’s Opens 1st
Mixed Opens 3rd
Tertiary Men 1st
Men’s Opens 2nd

Penang International Dragonboat Festival 2007
Women’s Opens 20-crew 3rd
Mixed Opens Finals
Men’s Opens 12-crew 4th
Men’s Opens 20-crew supposedly 2nd

Singapore Dragonboat Festival 2007 (June Race)
Tertiary Women 3rd
Prime Minister Challenge Trophy Women’s (Gold)
Tertiary Mixed 3rd
Tertiary Men 1st
Men’s Open 2nd
Prime Minister Challenge Trophy Men’s (Gold)


Come join the NUS Dragonboat family.

teamNUS at the Penang International Dragonboat Festival in June 2007

The ladies getting mentally prepared for their race set (Penang 2007)

Team spirit

Rowing hard with their strength and heart for everyone on the team

Pressing on for one another during training

Where every inch matters, we row hard with one heart, one soul and one stroke

Singapore Dragonboat Festival 07

For the uninitiated, teamNUS dB has participated in the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival every year since it was 1st organised. The festival, and the inaugaral PM cup has always marked the end of a whole year of chills, spills and thrills of training together. The following article is featured on the NUS homepage - a summary of the achievements we are blessed with this year round.

http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/headlines/0707/dragonboat_2jul07.htm

Things you might feel interested to inquire about :
- The Prime Minister's Cup
- Our competitors.
- This year's race.
- Past races.