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NEWSLETTER Feb 2007
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Dear South African dragon
boat bodies,
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I am glad to update you on
2007 East bound tournaments.
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Gauteng Dragon Boat
Association, in its February exco meeting on 4 Feb
2007 decided to enter the following competitions in the
Far East, while final details are being drawn up, I
trust you will pass the exciting news to your members so
that they too may have a chance to join the strongest
national squad and make our country proud.
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TOTAL MEMBERS: 50 (Men
and women)
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COMPETITION CLASSES:
Open, Women, Mixed
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PROPOSED PLAN OF TRIP (22
DAYS)
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Departure: Tue June 5, 2007
from Johannesburg - Malaysia
Competition 1: June 8-10,
2007, 28th Penang International Dragon Boat Festival,
Penang, Malaysia
Competition 2: June 17-19,
2007, Taipei Dragon Boat Festival, Taipei, Taiwan
Competition 3: June 23-24,
2007, Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
Departure: Mon June 25, 2007
HK - Malaysia - Johannesburg
Arrival: Tue June 26, 2007
Johannesburg
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RACE DISTANCE: Malaysia
Unknown, Taipei 500m, Hong Kong 500m
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WEATHER: Hot, humid, summer
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Please note that:
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1. Only affiliated members
with good standing and can swim 200m with light
gears are eligible for national selection through their
regional bodies
2. All costs announced are
Johannesburg based and do not include domestic travels,
insurances, visa fees, personal and special spending
3. As organizers of the
trip, GDBA will have the final decision on
team selection and retain the right to dispose any and
all collective sponsorship and prize money
4. GDBA members please note
that being on this squad may play a vital role in your
provincial colours in the upcoming national competition
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Yours in dragon boat racing,
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Gino Feng
Chairman
Gauteng Dragon Boat
Association
Media enquiry:
Mr Gino Feng,
Chairman, GDBA Cell: 082-821 1555
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