Kylie Archer

Kylie Archer is the Sporting Schools Coordinator at the Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF).12 In this role, she is responsible for coordinating dragon boating programs for schools across Australia. Specifically:

Responsibilities

• Kylie acts as the dedicated Schools Coordinator for AusDBF, helping to align schools with local coaches and clubs to start their dragon boating journey.2
• She oversees the implementation of Dracademy, AusDBF's introductory program designed to introduce dragon boating to students in an engaging and age-appropriate way.2
• Kylie manages programs for students in Years 5-6 and Years 7-8, with plans to expand to Years 9-10.2

Program Details

Kylie coordinates two main avenues for schools to get involved in dragon boating:

1. Sporting Schools Program: This is a federally funded initiative that allows schools to apply for grants to introduce sports like dragon boating to their students.2

2. Direct AusDBF Involvement: Schools can also work directly with AusDBF to organize taster sessions and potentially progress to regatta-level participation.2

Kylie's role is crucial in facilitating these programs and ensuring that young people have the opportunity to experience dragon boating, a sport that offers whole body fitness, teamwork, and competitive opportunities for participants as young as 10 years old.2

While specific details about Kylie's background are limited in the provided information, it's clear that she plays a vital role in promoting and developing dragon boating among Australian youth through her position at AusDBF.