Let's Keep It Short and Sweet

We're going to be having a "recess" from practices on Fridays, considering lately people haven't been coming. So, we will ONLY HAVE SUNDAY PRACTICES at 4 pm - 5.15 pm, as usual. We hope that after this break you guys will come more often.
We're also going to start coordinating some FUN events (BBQ/Pool party, bowling, movies) If you have other FUN ideas let your respective President know!

Steps to RSVP for the Race

1. $15 or $20 (if you want food)
2. Jan. '10 Liability Waiver
http://cdba.org/documents/waivers/cdba_waiver.pdf
3. Register Online (use your regular e-mail & password)http://cdba.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=81

TURN THESE THINGS IN TO ME (AHS) OR JJ (ASTI)
THESE THINGS MUST BE TURNED IN BY APRIL 21ST (THAT'S 11 DAYS!)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK ONE OF THE OFFICERS.

Don't Get Confused

We have been getting complaints about communication about practices and to clarify, there will be practice regardless of a Facebook event unless stated otherwise by David.

Practice Reminder

Just to let everyone know and so that there are no miscommunications about practices: they will be held every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:45 to 5:30pm unless said otherwise by the presidents or the coach. Also, for people on the competitive team, it is mandatory to attend at least two practices a week. And yes, we will be keep track and logging who comes and does not come. If you cannot make the regular practice, there is always adult practice Saturdays from 9 to 10:30AM. Finally, there are steering practices led by Doug every Sunday. It will reside within the same timeframe as regular practice so people who are comfortable with their stroke can have the privilege of training as a steersperson.

Round of Applause for the Dragon Flyers

The St. Paddy's Day at Lake Merritt race was a huge success with participation from Dragonmax, Renegades, Fishtix, Pirates, and the Dragon Fliers. The Dragon Flyers were able to take home first place and become the first ever reigning champions for the St. Patrick's Day race. Dragonmax Team A&B took home second and third place and the Renegades were perfect competition for everyone. Fishtix were table to race with other teams in other races such as the 1000 meter race, the All Men's Race, and the All Women's race and we proved to be equals to many of the adult paddlers. The Fishtix, in the end, lost to our rivals, the San Leandro Pirates. But in this loss we were able to see where our shortcomings were from and Coach David is formulating new practice regiments to help and make these shortcomings into strengths we can use at the Lake Merced race. A great thanks to the coordinators who put together this great event and for all the volunteers at the Lake Merritt Boat House who helped us load and dock the boats. Great job to everyone and the Fishtix hope to see all the members at this Wednesday's practice.

More Reminders For Everyone

Wednesday and Friday practices have now been restarted. As usual, they will be from 4 to 5:30pm. This is so we can get as much practice in as possible before the March 21st St. Patrick's Day race against the San Leandro Pirates. Everyone on Fishtix urges all the competitive boat members to attend all these practices in addition to the adult practice on Saturday to be thoroughly prepared for the race. Also for those of you who are planning on joining the competitive team at the race and have not been attending practices regularly, you are out of luck. We will not accept anyone, no matter how good they are unless they have been a consistent and regular participant at our team's practices.

A Little Reminder To The Fishtix

The Lake Merritt Race is slowly chugging closer and closer as everyone on the Fishtix is giving their all in preparing for the race. As everyone prepares, we also need the Fishtix as a team to reconverge and become one again. We are currently 3 people short of having a single boat participating at the race. We are also not letting wishy washy flakers onto the boat. So we need all members back to practices. With all branches of Fishtix working together, we are organized and dedicated to getting everyone prepped and ready for the Lake Marritt race.