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VAX Dragon Boat is a grassroots dragon boat racing sports team based in Flushing, New York City. It is the pandemic brainchild of Justin Dou and Jessie Chen who co-founded the team in 2021 and launched its first pilot season coined "Season 0". Today, the goals of VAX include revamping the local impact and accessibility of dragon boating, as well as fostering a community for members of the Asian American population to be part of a relevant sport and greater cause. We are fun-loving and hard-working as individuals while also being supportive and competitive as a team. VAX members are invested in personal indexes, which include their commitment to community virtue and overall growth in athleticism.
VAX龍舟隊是位於紐約市法拉盛一支草根階層的龍舟比賽隊伍。誕於新冠疫症當中，該隊伍由Justin Dou及Jessie Chen在2021年攜手創辦，同年展開被稱「第0季」的試運季。如今，VAX的目標包括改造賽龍舟的當地影響力與可達性，同時成立一個社群讓亞裔人士參與一有意義的運動及偉大事項。每位隊員個人好樂及勤奮，並在隊中互相支持及帶有奮鬥心。VAX隊員不斷提升個人成長，包括堅決為社會奉獻美德以及體育上全面發展。。
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Uhm, what exactly is dragon boat racing?
Uhm, what exactly is dragon boat racing?
Imagine being in a boat with 22 individuals who work synchronously to cross the finish line. This is a sport that everyone can truly take part of without the need of previous skills or experience. A dragon boat team consists of 20 paddlers, a drummer, and a steersperson that race together across distances of 200, 500, and sometimes 2000 meters.
Got it. What will I need to get started?
Got it. What will I need to get started?
A great attitude! No necessary skills are required to join. We're looking for folks who are committed to great sportsmanship and wanting to both participate in and represent a supportive community!
Awesome! How can I join VAX?
Awesome! How can I join VAX?
Asking any one of our teammates is an easy way to get started. You can also message us directly (go to our Contact page or message us @vaxdragonboat on Instagram). We welcome you to join our open fitness workshops that we host in the off-season (October-May) to get to know the team. Tryouts are held before every season so be sure to get onto our email list to receive updates on upcoming workshops, events, and most importantly when our next tryout date is!
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