AusDBF have introduced the Great Grand Dragons (GGD) category for paddlers aged 60 years or older. To test the viability of the category AusDBF have announced that it will offer it as a separate category in the State vs State competition on Thursday 22nd April, 2010.

In support of this new category the DBNSW Board in conjunction with the NSW Head Coach, George Louie are considering endorsing a team to participate in the Adelaide GGD event.

Eligibility criteria:

• GGD paddlers must be 60 years of age on or before 1st June 2010  
• Those already committed to a NSW State GD, Southern Region or Northern Region State Team are ineligible 
• They must be available to race at the Westlakes Regatta Centre in Adelaide on Thursday 22nd April 
• They must pay for their own race entry fee, air fares, accommodation and uniform 
• The decision as to what the uniform will look like has yet to be determined but will not be the NSW State Representatives uniform
• The division will need to appoint its own manager and coach
• They must commit to a preset training regime in the remaining weeks - each week a minimum of three club paddle sessions plus one team paddle session either at Bank St, Pyrmont or with either of the Regional Teams.

Please note that a decision to endorse a GGD team is dependent upon George’s observations during training sessions. George will advise the Board of his recommendations pending his observations and a final decision will then be made and communicated to those as soon as possible.

For further information, please contact George Louie or Daniel Kong.