Recruiting for CIAAMU Chinese Dragon Boat Race Team
AAMU Students Offered Unique Cultural Experience
Every year, the Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation hosts a Dragon Boat Race & Festival to raise donations to support the community hospital, which treats more than 75,000 patients annually who need its services, regardless of their ability to pay. The Confucius Institute-Alabama A&M University (CIAAMU) is sponsoring a team to compete and seeks AAMU students to participate. There are also future opportunities to compete in China as representatives of AAMU and USA.
Dragon Boat Race has origins dating back 2,300 years. Dragon boat racing is a fun, unique cultural event, featuring adrenaline-pumping action. Experience firsthand a Chinese traditional sport.
Practice Time:
We will have practice with a coach 3 times on land and then 1 time on river. The 3
times on-land practice will start from this Thursday: April 18, April 25, and May
2 at 7:00pm,about one hour.
Practice Location:
Chinese Christian Church of Madison
Address:
7550 Madison Pike, Huntsville, AL 35806
Goal to Compete in:
Dragon Boat Race & Festival
May 11, 2019
Mallard Aquatic Center Beach, Decatur
Our team consists of 22 members. Transportation provided, as well as refreshments. Availability on May 11 is essential, although participation in all practice sessions is preferred.
Please E-mail: Stephanie Hicks, program coordinator, at stephanie.hicks@aamu.edu if you are interested in participating or have any questions. You may also call (256) 372-5885.