IMPORTANT NEWS
Wednesday evening training is continuing this winter with aerobics/circuits at the Scout Hut, Barbourne, Worcester starting at 7.45pm. Sunday morning training sessions will continue on the river at Pershore as normal at 10.00am.
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME
Just come down to Pershore Town Football Club on Sundays at 10.00am (all year round) or Wednesdays at 6.30pm (summertime only).
If you want to find out more, all information can be found on this website. Alternatively, phone Ali Lowe on 07828209124.
Welcome to Pershore Phoenix Dragon Boat team website.
Pershore Phoenix are affiliated with the British Dragon Boat Racing Association (BDA). We take part in the National League races at various locations across the country and also organise the National Spice Dragon Boat Race and Charity Dragon Boat Race Days.
Our paddlers come from various locations across the Midlands and South West. We train every Sunday even during the winter, meeting at Pershore Football Club on the River Avon in Pershore, Worcestershire. We meet in the carpark at 10:00am and are normally off the river by noon. Training is followed by a drink and maybe a bite to eat in the Football Club (we pay a small annual membership to the Football Club but this does mean that drinks are cheap!).
From the start of British Summer Time we also train on a weekday evening, currently Wednesdays, meeting at 6:30pm. The mood is very informal and newcomers are always made to feel welcome, regardless of ability. At present we have a crew of all ages and build, both male and female. Dragon Boating is a fantastic way of keeping fit, and because it's the technique that's important it means you can join in whatever your fitness level.
If you are new to the sport, or are looking for a club you will also find details on how to join Pershore Phoenix and sponsorship information.
Pershore Phoenix also enjoy organising social gatherings, including meals and nights out. There are currently two Social Secretaries on the comittee so there is always an event being planned. We also organise more physically demanding trips including white water rafting, paintballing, and walking in the Lake District. Many of the team also camp or stay in local hotels the night before a race, enabling the local nightlife to be sampled. Not only is Dragon Boating good for fitness, it's great for the social life too!
If you are involved in a charity Dragon Boat race and would like to gain an advantage over other competitors, we can give you an hour's training session before your race for only £2.00 per head. Previously we trained the Webbs of Wychbold Garden Centre team for the Greenfingers charity event. The training sessions obviously helped because the team won the event! Please Contact Us to enquire about a training session.
