Archive for July, 2007

Press Coverage

Monday, July 30th, 2007

The South Wales Echo featured our recent filming by the BBC with a story which you can see here. Hopefully anyone who is interested will come along to the tournament on August 11th. Well done to Sian for making all this happen.

Llongyfarchiadau!

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

During the summer, various Dragons have had fairly momentous events, so congratulations are due to …

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Don’t do drugs kids!

Monday, July 16th, 2007

For the first time in its history, 2 British korfballers have failed drugs tests. As korfball is increasingly taken seriously in Wales, it’s important that players realise that they are liable for testing both in and out of competition. While I don’t think any of us are on EPO or anything like that, be aware that some medications that you might be taking may be on the banned list and you may need to get a Therapeutic Use Exemption - Asthma sufferers in particular may fall into this category.

Advice on UK Drug Testing

Advice on Therapeutic Use Exemptions

Further information and links can be found on the EKA website here

Dragons filmed by BBC

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

Mike Bushell from BBC Breakfast came along with his cameraman Simon (who took several blows from flying balls for his pains) to film our training session with Cardiff City yesterday. A friendly game was played against City and then Mike came on to play and be shown the basic rules.

The programme is due to air as part of one of his sports reports on Saturday 28th July, which run at 7.35, 8.35 and 9.35 am.