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I figured I'd start with the unfortunate news.  There is better news, too.  But let's get this over with.  Dragon Boat Festivals have many moving parts including teams of volunteers and participants.  In consideration of the health and safety of everyone involved, some festivals have been cancelled for this year.  We will keep you updated as we know more.

• May 2 - Olympia Dragon Boat Festival, Olympia, WA - CANCELLED
• May 16 - Rainier Dragon Boat Festival, Tacoma, WA - CANCELLED
• July 11 - Kent Cornucopia Days, Kent, WA - CANCELLED
• Aug 1 - Paddle For Life, Ridgefield, WA - CANCELLED
• Aug 22 - Steveston Dragon Boat Festival, Richmond, BC - TBA
• July 25 - Harrison Dragon Boat Regatta, Harrison Hot Springs, BC - CANCELLED
• Sept 12, 13 - Portland Dragon Boat Festival, Portland, OR - CANCELLED
• Sept 12, 13 - Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, Vancouver, BC - TBA
• Sept 26 - Sound Rowers Sausage Pull, Lake Washington, WA - TBA
• Sept 27 - Row For the Cure, Seattle, WA - TBA

 
This does NOT mean you can slack off and not stay fit. :-) Take a look at the Online Workouts below.

Other Updates

• Practices - at SLU and Kenmore Squires Landing are still on pause until social distancing is lifted.
• SLU shed - replacement is on pause until social distancing restrictions are lifted.

 
Website stuff
Blog - Check out the Blog for news, workout info, and links to Matt's workshops.
http://www.seattleflyingdragons.org/blog

Calendar - We have a few things on the calendar.  Once we get back to our regularly scheduled practices and other goings-on, we'll add them to the calendar.  To access the calendar, go to our website - http://www.seattleflyingdragons.org/  > The Club > Calendar.
 
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Online Workouts - 2 per week
Saturdays @ 9am - 1 hour online workout followed by an hour of socializing with coffee, tea, beer, whatever gets you through the day.  If you'd like to volunteer to lead a workout session, please contact communications@seattleflyingdragons.org and we'll add you to the list.   Each week I send out emails for these workouts with the Zoom link and any additional information you need for the workout.

Sundays @ 10am - 1 hour workshop led by Matt Nadler, certified yoga teacher AND dragon boater.  Matt has generously shared his expertise with us and led us through several helpful workshops.  Matt has also allowed us to record his sessions so you can do the exercises again and again. 

• Go to http://www.seattleflyingdragons.org/blog/category/videos   

 

• ​​Join us online Sat, March 28 @ 9am for a workout + coffee time! 
• Workout EVERY Saturday.  See schedule below.
• Check out the SFDBC updates below, too.

Workout, March 28, 9am with Janell 
Last Saturday was a challenging workout with Jos.  Our workout will be different this week with Janell.  Mix it up, right?!  Jos, Clydia, and Janell did a quick demo of the workout and it went well!  Feel free to stay online after the workout for social time with your fellow dragons.​ We can't wait to see you there!

Summary of Workout
Intro

• Zoom etiquette (please mute)
• Feel free to take breaks or modify
• Quick overview of the workout

Warm up

• Jumping jacks
• Inchworm walk out (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPvAZNmzc2w)
• Squats

Cardio

• Glut bridges- 10 reps x 3
• Lunges – 10 reps x 3
• Push-ups - 60 seconds
  • Advanced can do blast off push-ups
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkLICaRvBcc
• Mountain Climbers - 30 reps
  • Beginners can slow down the movement.
• Ab flutter kicks - 30 seconds x 2
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlJQtdcCzeA
• Burpees - 90 seconds

Cool Down

• Standing quad stretch
• Shoulder circles
• Standard forward fold
• Child’s pose

Workout EVERY Saturday - login info
Check your email for login information.

Quick Updates

• Shout out to Jos and Janell for their Saturday morning virtual workouts
• Shout out to Lynelle for cleaning all of the PFDs and clearing out the shed at SLU
• We heard from Rich Yu (who moved to Madrid a few months ago) and he's fine. Phew.
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Postponed

• Boat bailing POSTPONED until further notice - Stay Home, Stay Healthy
• New SLU shed purchased, but installation POSTPONED
• All Paddlers Meeting POSTPONED, will be rescheduled

Cancelled

• Olympia Dragon Boat Festival, May 2 - CANCELLED
• Rainier Dragon Boat Festival, Tacoma, May 16 - CANCELLED