MEMBERSHIP

You are allowed five FREE paddles so that you can determine if Dragon Boating is really for you. Then, if you decide to continue with Dragon Boating, you need to become a Member of the Wallis Spirit Dragons and of Dragon Boats of NSW.
There are two parts to completing your Membership of WSD.

Each process is detailed below.

​1. Dragon Boats NSW (DBNSW) Online Membership Registration​

DBNSW 2021-2022 membership fees have now been reduced until 30 June 2022. The following now apply:
Adult Membership (25 years and over) - $60.00
Young Adult Membership (18 to 24 years) - $40.00 Junior Membership (11 to 17 years) - $25.00
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  • Click on REGISTER AS A MEMBER.
        ​A new screen like this should now appear:
  • Click on RENEW  (or REGISTER if you are joining for the first time) and you will be able to continue with your details and make your payment.

If you have any problems or issues with processing your membership, please contact Sally Cooke on 02 6554 2106, mobile 0428 359 719 or email salcooke@bigpond.com
​It is this membership that covers your personal insurance.

​2. Wallis Spirit Dragons (WSD) Membership 

​The Wallis Spirit Dragons membership fees have been waived for new members until 1 July 2022.

Water Safety

To comply with Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF) requirements, any individual participating in the sport must have the capability to swim up to 50 metres and be able to tread water unassisted while fully clothed.  Anyone who cannot do this is required to wear a life jacket while taking part in any dragon boat activity be it training, racing or otherwise.  Therefore, within each year, unless you choose to wear a life jacket for all sessions, you will need to demonstrate to an appropriately qualified person, that you can:
  • Float, scull or tread water for three (3) minutes with feet off the bottom of the pool, while wearing the clothes you normally wear when paddling.
  • Swim 50 metres using any stroke.
To further ensure your safety, you also need to
  • complete a Medical Form that can be used to assist Medical personnel in an emergency.  Until then, your form is held confidentially in a sealed envelope. Click here for WSD Medical Form
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Coomba Aquatic Club

​The introduction of Dragon Boating at Coomba was initiated by Coomba Aquatic Club (CAC).  Wallis Spirit Dragons is a separate entity and membership of the CAC is not compulsory.  However, we do encourage WSD members to join the CAC.  This mutually supportive relationship enhances a great community spirit with both clubs offering support and encouragement to all members.  Click here for CAC website for details on Membership.