Monday Evening Dragonboat Meetup - New Paddler Tryouts

### 🛶 Phoenix Heat Dragon Boat — New Paddler Tryouts (Monday Evenings)

Curious about dragon boat paddling? Looking for a fun, challenging, and welcoming team environment? Phoenix Heat Canoe Club hosts New Paddler Tryouts every Monday evening, and we’d love to have you join us on the water.

This practice is beginner-friendly and designed to introduce new paddlers to the sport while giving you a feel for our team culture, coaching style, and on-water training.

First time with us?
Please complete our 30-second safety waiver before arriving:
https://azdba.org/welcome/guest-waiver/

***

### What to Expect

• On-water practice lasts about 90 minutes
• You’ll paddle in a dragon boat alongside experienced team members
• Practice includes basic technique instruction, drills, and short race-style pieces
• Training blends endurance, interval, and power work, with guidance throughout

If you’ve never paddled before, don’t worry — we suggest arriving a bit early so we can walk you through boat commands, calls, and basic paddling technique before launching.

***

### Attendance Note (Important!)

If the RSVP count on Meetup looks low, don’t be discouraged.
Our team primarily manages attendance through a separate app, and Monday practices typically have 20–40 paddlers on the water. Showing up matters more than the number you see online.

***

### What to Bring

• Water bottle
• Sunglasses or a hat/visor
• Comfortable clothing and shoes you don’t mind getting wet
• Quick-dry athletic materials are best
• Waterproof or water-resistant sunscreen

Paddles and PFD life vests are provided.

***

### Location

📍 Tempe Town Lake Marina
550 E Tempe Town Lake
Tempe, AZ 85288
After practice, the crew sticks around for 10–15 minutes to help rinse and put away the boat — a great chance to meet teammates and ask questions.

***

If you’re looking to try something new, meet great people, and get a full-body workout on the water, this is the perfect place to start. Just show up — we’ll take care of the rest.