Members of Kawana Powerblades Dragon Boat Club proudly represented Queensland at the 2024 Australian Dragon Boat Championships
The were supported by funding from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council Sports Individual Development Grants.
Club president said the funding helped the senior dragon boaters with travel and accommodation costs to compete at the Championships in Perth in April.
“The costs of attendance at State crew training in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, added to accommodation and travel costs to the other side of the country add up very quickly, and can sometimes prevent team members from competing at the Championships,” Club President, Mike Higginson said.
“The funding helped our State crew members reach their full potential and represent Queensland at Australia’s premier dragon boat event.
“The Sports Individual Development Grants also highlight the Council’s commitment to helping active seniors on the Sunshine Coast stay fit and healthy through the sport of dragon boat.”
Kawana Powerblades members qualified for the Queensland Senior B and Senior C Crews and returned from the Championships with silver and gold medals in the mixed, women’s and open division racing.
“KPB sincerely thanks Sunshine Coast Regional Council and acknowledges their generous support,” Mike said.
