Tuesday, August 21, 2007
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
Friday, August 10, 2007
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!!!
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!!!
Thursday, August 9, 2007
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
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!
so what are you still waiting for? join the NUS DB family today!
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
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
On a lighter note,
Pictures from Penang Race 2007
Taiwan..
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
Things to bring: Toiletries, Change of Clothes, Towel
Important Contacts:
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
Sunday, August 5, 2007
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!
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!
Friday, August 3, 2007
Thursday, August 2, 2007
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
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
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
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!
- 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!
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