The Pershore Dragon Boat Racing Team (The Fallen Angels)

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Welcome to the website for the Pershore Dragon Boat Racing Team, also known as the Fallen Angels, named after our former hosting venue The Angel Public House.

The Pershore Dragon Boat Racing Team are affiliated with the British Dragon Boat Racing Association (BDA) so we take part in national and regional events. We also take part in many charity events and also organise the National Spice Dragon Boat Racing Championship every year.

Although frequently undermanned, we achieved excellent results in 2003 and 2004. This year, we are hoping to build on these successes. We now have lost a few teams members so we are looking for new recruits. Our paddlers come from as far afield as Birmingham in one direction and Southampton in the other. If you live in the Pershore area, you've got no excuse!

We train every sunday, even during the winter, meeting at The Pershore Football Club on the River Avon in Pershore, Worcestershire. Training starts at 11 o'clock and is normally for about an hour. This is normally followed up with a drink and maybe a bite to eat afterwards. During the warmer months, we also train on a weekday evening. The mood is very informal and newcomers are always made to feel welcome, regardless of ability. Our huge competition success may put off potential newcomers but be assured that our success is purely down to team work and mutual encouragement. At the moment 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 is important it means that you can join in whatever your fitness level and progress.

If you are new to the sport, or are looking for a club you will also find details on how to join the Fallen Angels and sponsorship information.

The Fallen Angels themselves are not averse to organising their own private social gatherings, including meals and nights out. Although we also organise other, more physically gratifying trips, which in the past has included white water rafting, paintballing, and even tranquil walks through the Lake District. And of course, when we are racing in other parts of the country it would be rude not to sample the local nightlife the night before. So 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, we can give you an hour's training session before your race for only £3.50 per head. We recently trained the Crown Aluminium charity team for the Anthony Nolan Trust race at Gloucester docks and not only did they win every heat, the semi final AND the final, they also set the fastest race time of the day. Not bad for a team that had never raced before. Contact Us to enquire about a training session.