Achievements

The strength and committment of experienced campaigners mixed with the enthusiasm of new paddlers has seen the Te Waka Dragons become increasingly competitive in recent years. With a focus on technique and teamwork, old and new members alike have stepped up a level to see the club through its most successful season to date.  Most outstanding recent results: Qld State Titles 2010 - Quad Park Silver Medal - Premier Open  - 500m Silver Medal - Premier Women - 500m Gold Medal  - Premier Mixed - 500m Gold Medal -  Premier Mixed - 2km   Australian National Titles 2010 - Adelaide Grand Finalists 2000m, 500m, 200m Premier Mixed, Premier Women & Premier Men   Qld State Titles 2009 -  Quad Park Gold Medal - Premier Open Silver Medal - Premier Mixed Bronze Medal - Premier Women    Australian National Titles 2009 - Quad Park Grand Finalists 2000m, 500m, 200m Premier Mixed, Premier Women & Premier Men Qld State Titles 2008 - Quad Park Gold Medal - Premier Women Silver Medal - Premier Mixed  Bronze Medal - Premier Open    Australian National Titles 2008 - Perth Grand finalaists 1000m, 500m & 200m -  Premier Mixed & Premier Women   2008 Nerang River Classic 14km - Royal Pines to Southport 1st Place & Fastest Time Bridge to Bridge - Premier Mixed   Pan Pacific Masters 2008 - Varsity Lakes Gold Medal - 500m Masters Mixed Bronze Medal - 200m Masters Mixed Silver Medal -  500m Masters Open Bronze Medal - 200m Masters Open   Sliver Medal -  500m Masters Women   Bronze Medal - 200m Masters Women

Competition at elite levels is a unique way of developing paddling maturity and understanding of the sport. The experiences gained by individual members competing at national and international levels have been vital for the club and its members. The club recognises the achievements of its training staff and paddlers: 2010 QUEENSLAND REPRESENTATIVES Junior category - Hemi Patu & Timoti Patu Premier category - Laura Hughes, Mark Eriksen, Neressa Johnson, Anna Bradley-Myjer, Barry Mikaere, Eddie Masih, Jo Grammatico, Kirby Sefo, Meegan Storer, Paulette Peeti, Perise Ili, Vaughan Eriksen Masters category - Esther Skipper, Susan Doel, Raewyn Street, Judy New, Judi Row, Karen Tatersall, Hem Pairama, Sharyn Field, Roz Evans, Aileen Moore, Anthony Skipper, Jeffery Poihega, Joe Martin, Marion Williams, Martin Coll, Mike Pairama, Mita Patu, Valerie Picot, Wayne Patu, Wendy Coll  2009 AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVES Premier category: Laura Hughes, Mark Eriksen Grand Masters category: Colin Harris