Survivors "Pink" Team

Saturday, 25 June 2011 21:41

Bristol Empire Dragons would like to start a Survivors "Pink" Team see more information (or contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register your interest or to find out more)

Previous News

12th July - Taster session - Following on from the success of the last Taster session we are running another one on 12th July.

19th June Preston - Read the report in Race reports..

14th June - Taster session - What a success, the paddlers that turned up were brilliant and fitted in with the team like well seasoned professionals.  We look forward to seeing them again soon. If would like to join them and us then please look out for the next session (or use the contact details below) we will be pleased to see you and you will be made most welcome.  Next full training session Thursday 15th June 6:30pm.

 19th June - Preston NO Club Training.  Who saw this one coming , yes we are off to sunny, scenic Preston this Sunday so no training at the club.  We have got a team and now aim to get some points and do we need them after missing Teesside and London being abandoned.

12th June - Congratulations to all the teams that raced in The Bristol Rotary Breakfast Dragon Boat Festival Bristol today - The weather was terrible yet the racing was of a high standard.  Well done everyone especially to those that Bristol trained and to the winners, Smurfitt Kappa, Savils and Axa 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively.  To all the teams that took part - if you enjoyed it despite the weather come along on Tuesday evening 14th June at 7pm for some fun - see below for details..

14th June Taster Sessions - Come along and try Dragon Boat Racing on Tuesday 14th June at Bristol Empire Dragons. Next session 12th July 

9th July - The Rotary Club of Chippenham Wiltshire Vale - Dragon Boat Racing on the River Avon, Monkton Park, Chippenham 10.00 – 16.00hrs Please note we intend to support this by going along to the event and training crews beforehand see: http://www.rotary-chippenham-wv.org.uk/events/current/db2011.php

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During June  - There will be in the region of 250 Scouts having a go at Dragon Boat Racing at the end of June begining of July.  We are actively seeking to bring the sport to the community.  For information e-mail us at info@bristolempiredragons .com

Sunday 5th June - Please note that we will not be training this Sunday as we are racing in Nottingham

GB Ladies Team - See Bristol's Simone Rooks with the rest of the GB Ladies practicising on the Thames for the 2011 World Championships in Florida.  Go to ITV.com

12th June 2011 - The Bristol Rotary Breakfast Dragon Boat Festival Bristol Docks (Bristol) - Sunday 12th June 2011 more information

Bristol Empire Dragons will be attending this event as a demonstration crew and also looking for paddlers to join our Premier League Dragon Boat Racing Team.

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5th June 2011 - Racing British Dragon Boat League Event Round 3 - Nottingham, Trent Bridge

15th May 2011 - Training, Socialising & Racing at Wraysbury (no training in Bristol)..see race reports

15th May 2011 - Bristol Empire Dragons renowned International paddler Del Kyme is racing with Lamma Dragons at the Laracy & Co Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival 2011 @ Tai Wan To (Powerstation) Beach, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island, Hong Kong - - - Go Del!!.....Read the full Media Release... and race reports

1st May 2011 - Bristol travelled to Albert Dock in London on Sunday 1st May in round 2 of the BDA League racing as TAO Dragons. In challenging conditions TAO finished 5th in the 200 metre final in a very close finish that needed video footage to determine the placings.  Following the 200 metre races a decision was made to cancel the 500 metre racing on safety grounds..see reports.

27th March 2011 - Mission Accomplished - Sunday 27th March we paddled to Bradford on Avon and back!! - We had an excellent host .  Thanks to Del & Family.

Henley Winter League Champions 2011

ABOUT US & THIS SITE:

On this site you will find all the information you need to know about Bristol Empire Dragons the sport of Dragon Boat Racing and our charity fund raising challenges and charity crew training.

We pride ourselves on being probably the most competitive, yet friendly and happiest club on the circuit.  We take our racing seriously and whilst being one of the smallest teams on the circuit punch well above our weight regularly achieving amazing results in the league and winter series racing.

We welcome everyone to come and try out dragon boat racing you are neither too young too old too fit or unfit to have a go and maybe take it up as a sport.  If you enjoy making new friends, enjoy being part of team working for each other but most of all having fun - then look no further!

We pride ourselves on supporting our local charity teams by giving them the training that gives them the edge in the charity dragon boat races in the area, setting ourselves challenges that stretches our bodies and our mental toughness, such as paddling a dragon boat from; Bristol to London in 2006; Birmingham to Bristol 2007; a triathlon including a 90 mile cycle, 35 mile walk, 35 mile dragon boat 2008, paddling an O1 from Hereford to Monmouth in under 10 hours 2009.

A trio of the team cycling Lands to Jon O'Groats in 2009 and then from Bristol to Rome in 2010 - Why do we do it, because we can and because it raises thousands of pounds for charity.

So if you fancy a challenge then come along - who knows you may have a challenge for us? 

STOP PRESS - Henley Winter League Club Crew Champions 2011