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Title: Recruiting blind/visually impaired & sighted paddlers for a new Victoria DB team Post by: Dancer in the Rain on May 03, 2013, 10:26:47 AM Hello Everyone:
This year BC Blind Sports is putting together a new Dragon Boat team "Outta Sight', in Victoria. We currently have a roster of about 12 paddlers on the team including 6 visually impaired paddlers. We are looking for a team manager, steersperson, drummer and paddlers. If you or someone you know may be interested in being on the team please let me know at [email protected]. Dates for the program: Sunday, June 8 - Team Meeting/Sighted Volunteer Training. An important session for sighted guide training for the sighted volunteers (paddlers). An opportunity to meet your team members and coaches. Learn about the team and how things will run. Hand in your membership forms and fees. Location - Capital City Center Hotel, 1961 Douglas Street, Victoria Time - 10am to 3pm - Light refreshments will be available Wednesday, June 19th - Team orientation 5:30 to 6:30pm Wednesdays and Fridays from June 26th to August 14th - Team practices from 5:30 to 7:00pm Saturday, August 10th - Gorge Regatta August 16th - 18th - Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Fees: Fees for team members include: practices, team t-shirt and membership with BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association. · Sighted volunteer paddlers pay $70.00 · Blind/VI paddlers pay $80.00 These fees are due at the team meeting on June 8th. Kind Regards Susan M. Flanagan Member Services Coordinator BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association #330 - 5055 Joyce Street Vancouver, BC V5R 6B2 Tel: 604-325-8638 Fax; 604-325-1638 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.bcblindsports.bc.ca (http://www.bcblindsports.bc.ca) |