Houston Heat is happy to announce that the results are in! Congratulations to Albert L. Wong and Laura Slovey, Houston Heat's newest President and Vice President, respectively!
That's right folks, we are raffling off a certificate worth 50% off Houston Heat's 2009 Membership Dues. But there's only one place to buy raffle tickets.....at the 2008 Houston Heat Year End Social. Tickets for this special raffle are $5 each.
If possible, please try to register for the Year End Social by Wednesday, November 5th so that we can get a headcount for food and also finalize the costs. Spouses, significant others, friends, and family are all welcome to attend. There is sure to be good food (If not you can blame Loc), exciting games, and awesome company!
Also, don't forget to vote for this year's Superlatives! The last day to vote is Monday, November 3rd. (See link below)
***The 50% discount cannot be applied with any other promotional offers
We hope you all will be able to join us in celebration of another successful dragon boat season with Houston Heat!
We've had ups (Gulf Coast Champions!), we've had downs (anyone remember Ike?!?) but through it all, we've had an amazing season so we'd like to cap it off with a big celebration. We're Houston Heat! The one thing we do well is P-A-R-T-Y!
So we hope you can join us!
Friday, November 7th at 6:30PM
The Dominion Clubhouse
2323 McCue Rd, 7th Floor
Houston, TX 77056
$20-$25 per person
Also, it's time for our 2008 superlatives list -- just some fun awards handed out to our favorite paddlers - YOU! You help make the decision! (You have to be a registered member of the website to be able log-in to vote. )
After an exciting weekend of racing at the 2008 Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta in Sugar Land, TX, the Houston Heat Orange team clenched the grand prize, the 2008 Gulf Cup, with an amazing showing in the last event -- the 1000 meter race. With several races ending in photo finishes, Houston Heat was able to edge out fellow Texas team, the Austin Coolers, for the overall win and coveted dragon trophy. It is the first win for the new team in its third season.
Houston Heat Yellow also had an impressive weekend. With a make-up mixed with paddlers of varied experience, some who have never paddled before, Houston Heat Yellow managed to surprise their competitors, including their own teammates in the Orange team, during the two day event.
Congratulations! Race results and details to come!
Name: Kristen Wollard Age: (optional) 28 Hometown: Westlake Village, CA (I guess) Houston Heat Member since: The Beginning!! (I think that was 2006) How did you hear about Houston Heat? I don’t remember how I heard about the HH kickoff specifically, so let’s give Laura credit. What do you do when you're not dragon boating? (i.e., hobbies, sports, cross-training, leisure, work, etc): Run, bike, outrigger canoe, kayak, read When and how did you start dragon boating? In 2006 on the Houston Rowing Club DB team (Laura made it sound so fun!) What do you like best about dragon boating? The people and the workout Favorite dragon boat experience so far: I don’t know, I love them all! The Woodlands event was great! The best thing about being a member of Houston Heat: I don’t want to be the deadweight in the boat, so it motivates me to work out! Top tip you'd give new paddlers: Keep your eyes up so you can stay in sync Anything else you'd like to share? I hate stretching (not with the group, just in general as workout prep – the group makes it better).
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After an exciting weekend of racing at the 2008 Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta in Sugar Land, TX, the Houston Heat Orange team clenched the grand prize, the 2008 Gulf Cup, with an amazing showing in the last event -- the 1000 meter race. With several races ending in photo finishes, Houston Heat was able to edge out fellow Texas team, the Austin Coolers, for the overall win and coveted dragon trophy. It is the first win for the new team in its third season.
Name: Kristen Wollard