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HKUST Water Sports Center Web page http://wsc.ust.hk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hkustwsc |
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[The
new dragon boat team has been named as “1-HKUST”
Staff & Student Dragon Boat Team (香港科技大學師生龍舟隊)
to better reflect its nature of engaging both staff and students under the
“1-HKUST” concept.] “1-HKUST” Staff & Student Dragon Boat Team A RACING TEAM for members of HKUT community
– Faculty, Staff and Students Come
follow the Team via WSC Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hkustwsc
New
Members are Always Welcome!!! Vision and Mission Strive to be the most outstanding dragon
boat team among universities in Hong Kong: 1. Promote Water
Sports Center in the university and build positive image of our dragon boat
team 2. Enhance Hong Kong University
of Science and Technology Dragon Boat team to a higher level and
status 3. Strive to success in Hong Kong
and international events 4. Become a
well-disciplined, good and civilized team 5. Provide
a self-challenging platform for training our team spirit and gaining mental
and physical benefits |
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Commitment 1. All
team members have to be loyal to the team and dedicate to get good result in
all races. 2. Each
member shall cooperate with others for the best interest of the university
and team. |
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Contacts for Application and Admission test ● Bruce Ng at 9197 0038; Raymond Ng at
6128 3169 ● Email: 1hkustdbt@ust.hk Please
send email with your full name, university/staff ID number and contact number
to 1hkustdbt@ust.hk and attached the
sign-up form (Appendix B), PAR-Q & You form (health
questionnaire) (Appendix C) and the signed Disclaimer form (Appendix D).
It is highly recommended for all members to read the (Appendix E)
which is the safety reminder for members. Applicants will be invited to
a swimming test, physical test and interview. |
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Membership Requirements ● Open
to HKUST faculty, staff and students.
Target recruitment of students up to 50% of total membership. Others
are subject to approval of coaching committee ● To
be physically fit and willing to obey discipline and take challenge, and
commit to team work ● To
adopt and display the high standards of HKUST’s values when representing the
University ● To
commit to the training schedule and enroll in external competition races ● To
be passionate, enthusiastic and respectful to the dragon boat culture ● To pass the basic fitness test (see Appendix A)
and routine fitness and technical evaluations ● To be able to swim 100m fully clothed Note: Students need to pass the swimming
proficiency test organized by Student Affairs Office |
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Member Types The best fit 39 members will be selected to be in Team A and entitled
to enter all races. Others will be in reserve teams (either Team B or C)
depending on resources and opportunities. |
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Member Selection ● Coaches
set rules for selecting members for overseas or local races. All the members
cannot object such selection. ● Coach
Committee and chief coach are responsible for the member selection for each
race. Selection will be based on member’s interest, training, performance and
attendance. All members cannot
object such. ● Selected
members will not be classified as Team A, B or C. Coach Committee will decide
and announce who will go to which team one month before each race. ● Members
need to join the team and be selected one month before any major races. If
any members get excellent test result and coach nomination, one can also
participate in the selection. |
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Race-day Selection Criteria for Team Members ● Minimum
of 50% attendance ● Sufficient
level of technique and physical fitness to complete in the race competitively ● Coach’s
recommendation Further details
are available in Appendix A. |
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Selected Member Benefits ● Gain
physical and mental benefits ● Free
of charge enrollment and training for event fees ● Team
uniform ● Professional
dragon boat training ● Team
social events and dinner |
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Tentative Training Schedule (to be
confirmed in coordination with Water Sports Center (WSC)) Jan to Feb - Phase 1 (Foundation
period): Two physical training sessions per
week at Fok Ying Tong Sports Center, including cardio and muscular foundation
training. Every Tuesday and
Thursday from 18:00-19:30. Mar to Mid Apr -
Phase 2 (Elementary period): One technical (Every Sat 9:00-11:00) and one physical training session
per week (Every Tue 18:00-19:30) Mid Apr to July -
Phase 3 (Race period): Two technical (Every Tue 18:00-19:30
and Sat 9:00-11:00) and one physical training session per week (Every Thur 18:00-19:30) July to Nov -
Phase 4 (Maintenance period): One technical (Every Sat
9:00-11:00) and one
physical training session per week (Every Tue 18:00-19:30) Nov to Dec -
Phase 5 (Recovery period): One physical training session per
week (Every Thurs 18:00-19:30) Notes: 1.
Training depends on the progress, weather condition and number of
training per week, and can be changed by coaching team. 2.
Routine training evaluation
will be conducted at the end of the month by coaching team and supported by
Brian Chan, WSC. |
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Targeted Enrollment Race Schedule - 2014
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Patronage, Sponsorship and Partnership
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Management Team The Executive
Committee & Officers:
Note: Group WhatsApp
and email will also be used for team communication among specific members and
committee |
Mr Brian Chan, WSC Coordinator; Tel: 2358
6108; Email: opwsc@ust.hk