OUR VALUES & PHILOSOPHY:
Our values include acting at all times on the behalf of and in the interest of members and dragon boating by:
- Being an inclusive club that supports all members.
- Promoting fitness and wellbeing for all ages.
- Working with and contributing to community groups that support the club.
- Being open, inviting and encouraging to all people no matter what their background.
- Participating in regattas in a fair and positive way.
- Providing opportunities for members to fully develop their skills.
OUR MEMBERS:
Presently numbers stand at about 40 enthusiastic and supportive members. The club has a current age group of 40 years of age to over 80 from a wide cross section of the community and varied backgrounds.
WEEKLY TRAINING SCHEDULE:
We train multiple times a week out of our base at the Maroochy Waterfront Camp and Conference Centre (located at 38-42 David Low Way, Maroochydore).
- Tuesday Training: 5:00 PM (for 5:30 PM on the water) – 7:00 PM
- Thursday Training: 5:00 PM (for 5:30 PM on the water) – 7:00 PM
- Saturday Training: 7:00 AM (for 7:30 AM on the water) – 9:00 AM
If you are a member of another Dragon Boat Club visiting the Sunshine Coast please click on the 'contact' tab to email us about joining for a session - we would love to paddle with you!
OUR COACHES AND STEERERS:
MSS is extremely fortunate to have the services of an experienced coaching committee which consists of:
- Jackie Stewart - Level Two
- Jim Ashford - Level One
- Theresa Green - Level One
MSS also has a proficient group of steerers which includes seasoned QLD State team representatives and international event steerers.
MSS successfully competes in local, intra and interstate regattas and has competed in a number of international regattas in South East Asia and Canada.
