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2006 Dragonboating
at the Lake Merritt Boating Center

For Immediate Release
on Thursday, February 16, 2006


What Is Dragonboating?
  • Come to Orientation/Registration on Thursday, February 23rd from 6- 7 pm at the Sailboat House (address on left) to find out about this ancient and exciting sport
  • Talk to 2005 members
  • Parents are encouraged to attend
  • Team consist of 25 persons (co-ed minimal 8 females)
  • Looking for youths who want to have fun, work as a team, become involved with their community, become leaders, meet others, and have a good workout
  • Adult coaches will be present to answer your questions
  • Volunteer coaches/steerers are welcomed
For High School Youth (ages 14 to 18yrs)
February 28th - June 18th
Pick your Practice:
  • Tues. & Thurs. 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm #52907.403
  • or Tues. & Thurs. 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm #52907.401
  • or Sunday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm #52907.405

Registration forms can be downloaded and filled out then brought to orientation: Click Here (on the right hand side)

Fee: $5.00 per season (payable at registration)
Some Scholarships Available

For more info. Call (510) 238-2196 : Ask for Sarah

City of Oakland
Office of Parks and Recreation

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3330
Oakland, California 94612
(510) 238-PARK

Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, Ca 94610
(510) 238-2196




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