Paddling Clinics with Guest Coach Lori Hammes

$25.00

TSM is excited to offer these special opportunities to develop as a dragon boater and as a team. In these clinics, paddlers will receive individualized coaching to refine technique, deepen personal commitment to the boat, and contribute to a stronger team overall. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, these clinics offer skill-building, camaraderie, and plenty of fun as you paddle stronger, smarter, and more efficiently together.

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Fundamentals of Dragon Boating
9:30 – 11:30 am

Join us for a dynamic, technique-focused clinic designed for paddlers of all experience levels. This session will break down the fundamentals of efficient, powerful paddling—covering essential body framework and complete stroke mechanics—while emphasizing the teamwork, timing, and shared rhythm that make dragon boating such a unique and inspiring sport. Recommended for all paddlers. New paddlers especially encouraged to attend.

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Dragon Boat Race Strategy
12:30 – 2:30 pm

The afternoon session will focus on race-day scenarios to build confidence, synchronicity, and crew cohesion on the water. We’ll work on developing efficient starts, using power phases and finishing strong. Recommended for paddlers with dragon boat experience.

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Guest coach Lori Freit Hammes is an experienced coach and former Team USA paddler known for her passion for the sport’s mix of athleticism, teamwork, and community. As a longtime coach of the La Crosse Mississippi Sisters, she has helped build a strong culture of commitment, camaraderie, and continuous improvement. Lori is recognized for her technical expertise and athlete-centered coaching, focusing on solid fundamentals — stroke mechanics, posture, timing, power, and race strategy — while fostering the trust and connection that make teams perform at their best.

If you register for BOTH sessions - use. Register for first session, click on back arrow and then add second session. You should be able to add DISCOUNT at Check out.

DISCOUNT CODE: $10-OFF

*NOTE: You need to be a 2026 TSM member to register for either clinic.

Sessions:

TSM is excited to offer these special opportunities to develop as a dragon boater and as a team. In these clinics, paddlers will receive individualized coaching to refine technique, deepen personal commitment to the boat, and contribute to a stronger team overall. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, these clinics offer skill-building, camaraderie, and plenty of fun as you paddle stronger, smarter, and more efficiently together.

 _________________________________________

Fundamentals of Dragon Boating
9:30 – 11:30 am

Join us for a dynamic, technique-focused clinic designed for paddlers of all experience levels. This session will break down the fundamentals of efficient, powerful paddling—covering essential body framework and complete stroke mechanics—while emphasizing the teamwork, timing, and shared rhythm that make dragon boating such a unique and inspiring sport. Recommended for all paddlers. New paddlers especially encouraged to attend.

 _________________________________________

Dragon Boat Race Strategy
12:30 – 2:30 pm

The afternoon session will focus on race-day scenarios to build confidence, synchronicity, and crew cohesion on the water. We’ll work on developing efficient starts, using power phases and finishing strong. Recommended for paddlers with dragon boat experience.

 _________________________________________

Guest coach Lori Freit Hammes is an experienced coach and former Team USA paddler known for her passion for the sport’s mix of athleticism, teamwork, and community. As a longtime coach of the La Crosse Mississippi Sisters, she has helped build a strong culture of commitment, camaraderie, and continuous improvement. Lori is recognized for her technical expertise and athlete-centered coaching, focusing on solid fundamentals — stroke mechanics, posture, timing, power, and race strategy — while fostering the trust and connection that make teams perform at their best.

If you register for BOTH sessions - use. Register for first session, click on back arrow and then add second session. You should be able to add DISCOUNT at Check out.

DISCOUNT CODE: $10-OFF

*NOTE: You need to be a 2026 TSM member to register for either clinic.