GWN Dragon Boat Winter Training Camp at Indian Harbor Beach, Florida

When: The camp will run in two weekly sessions from April 1, 2002 - April 6, 2002 and April 8, 2002 to April 13, 2002. The camp will run from Monday morning until Saturday night each week.

Situated on the beautiful Banana River, part of the inland coastal waterway (one mile from the Atlantic Ocean), the Great White North winter training camp will kick-start your spring dragon boat preparation for 2002.  The weather in early April is usually sunny in the mid-70's to mid-80's, perfect for a canoeing holiday. You can come as an individual, a small group or a full team, we will help you get better this year!

The coaching program will be organized by Canadian national team coach Jim Farintosh with a guest coach to assist in a full week of progressive dragon boat training.  For six days you can forget about everything else, you will be a full time dragon boat athlete training twice a day on the water. Stretching and other cross training activities will be offered.  Other informal activities include running, soccer, games, and swimming.   There is also a weight training facility available at a nominal cost.  All dragon boat equipment will be provided. Optional excursions to the Kennedy Space Centre and to visit the Alligators will be offered (additional costs may apply).

This is a holiday for people who look forward to working out with like-minded people.   Suitable for all ages and levels.

Eat, sleep, paddle and whatever....  The boats will be kept at the Pines Resort (see info below) and instructions will be given to direct you to the practice site.  The week will start and end with a BBQ or social at the Pines and you will receive a dragon boat camp T-shirt as a souvenir of a great week.

I do hope you will be able to join us this year and start your season off with a bang.  

Important Facts
Camp Location: The Pines Resort, Indian Harbor Beach, Florida.  The resort is about 15 miles south of Cocoa Beach and about 50 miles southeast of Orlando on the Atlantic inland coastal waterway. A map can be obtained from the Pines Resort website link.

Cost: $275.00 plus gst Cdn or $185 US plus applicable taxes.

Accommodation and Transportation:   It is expected that each participant will take care of their own transportation and lodging in the surrounding area, but it would be easiest to stay at the Pines Resort.  Most people last year car pooled and drove to the camp but if you are intending to fly, Melbourne is the closest airport.  They have various types of rooms which accommodate different numbers of people.  2 Bedroom units - US$540.00 per week.  1 Bedroom units - US$450.00 per week.  Full Efficiency - US $350.00 per week.  Junior Efficiency - US $280.00 per week.  The toll free number to call for reservations is 1-888-773-2005 or check their website at www.FloridaPinesResort.com

Number of Participants and Registration: We want to make sure that each group is taken care of properly, so numbers will be limited.  You will be given a place in the camp when a deposit of 50% of the camp fee is received by Great White North Communications. Payment in full is due by March 1st, 2002. 

*Great White North reserves the right to cancel either of the sessions if there is not enough bookings.  Please wait on booking flight arrangements until your session is confirmed by Great White North.

Insurance:  It is recommended that each participant have their own health insurance coverage while outside Canada.  Participants are expected to be in perfect health and are required to sign a waiver to participate in the camp.

If you have questions:
Contact GWN at 416-962-8899 or gwn@netcom.ca

Serious sport, serious fun!

Registration:
Please fill out the registration form, and mail with your deposit cheque to:

Great White North Communications
25 Polson Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, M5A 1A4