Senior National Dragon Boat Program

Mission Statement

To provide a professional and goal-oriented training program for motivated athletes preparing to compete for a seat on the Senior National Team for the 2004 World Dragon Boat Championships in Shanghai.

Vision:
To foster a positive club and team identity within its members through the awareness and support of the individual within a team setting. 
   
Goals:
1. To create an environment that challenges the present fitness level of its members and motivates them to achieve personal bests.
2. To identify and foster common paddling technique.
3. To develop within its framework channels of constant and current communication.
4. To provide opportunities for its members to contribute their time and talent in areas that will foster team goals.
   

Team Selection Criteria For Shanghai

Coaches of the GTDBC’s Senior National Dragon Boat Program (the “Program”) will evaluate athletes based on the following criteria in order to select the best teams to exhibit excellence in Shanghai:

• The athlete must exhibit team skills that reflect a commitment to the overall betterment of the Program and crews.
• The athlete must demonstrate a paddling stroke that conforms to the technical goals of the Program.
• Testing protocols will be used to ensure that the athlete meets the standard in the areas of strength and cardio conditioning.

A men’s and a women’s team will be selected. A mixed team will be selected from those two teams. The mixed team may also include Premier athletes that are of Senior age and not already racing in the Premier Mixed category.

On May 17, 2004, the coaching staff will identify the two teams.
   

Training Plan

Phase #1 -- Oct. to Mid-Nov., 2003
Phase #2 -- Nov. 23, 2003 to Jan. 25, 2004
Phase #3 -- Jan. 26, to Mar. 28, 2004
Phase #4 -- Apr. 04, to Apr. 18, 2004

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