Be a part of the 2nd Annual Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival, held at Lake Arlington Park, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The combination of the culture of Chicago and the spirit of dragon boating guarantees participants and spectators an one-of-a-kind racing experience.
Learn Beginning Ballet from the prestigious Joffrey Academy of Dance!
The Joffrey is hosting FREE dance classes in the Adult Open Division on Friday, 1/25/13. Whether you’re an avid dancer or dance explorer, take this opportunity to learn from the best of the best!
All the real badass NFL teams play outdoor in the snow! This is your chance to be as badass as Briggs, Urlacher, Suggs, Von Miller, JPP, oh, and Sam Gordon (for the ladies out there). Join TAP-Chicago for a fun-filled night of coed flag football…in the snow! (But with my luck, it’s going to be nice, sunny, and only slightly chilly.) We made a few changes to the rules. These rules are designed to facilitate a fun, female friendly game, and a good workout. Please ask if anything is unclear. (more…)
TAP-Chicago is looking for a team of 5-15 people for the Schiller Chiller on Sat, December 1st in Schiller Woods Forest Preserve. Race starts at 10:00am. Registration fee is $27 for 10k, $22 for 5k. This is an affordable race event compared to running races in the city.
This is a great event for people who want to get back into running. Trail running is much easier on the knees than pavement. Be one with nature and prepare for inclement weather. Please layer and dress in appropriate athletic attire.
Register online at the organizer’s registration page: http://chiller.eventbrite.com. Enter TAPChicago as the team name (case sensitive).
All participants will receive a bib, long-sleeve race t-shirt, and a customized Schiller Chiller coffee mug; 10k finishers receive a shot glass. Irish coffee served after the race to warm up the soul, and free the mind! Visit: http://www.muddymonk.com/schiller-chiller for more information.
Schiller Woods Forest Preserve is located SE of O’hare Airport, between W Irving Park Rd & N. Cumberland Ave. It easily accessible by the Blue Line so come hang out and get a nice, fun run in!
Getting There:
Free Parking! Schiller Woods Forest Preserve is accessible by the Blue Line. Exit at Irving Park and hop on #80 CTA Bus (Irving Park bus). Please arrive at 9:30am for group stretching and possibly get partnered up by pace. More information to follow on where to meet.
Please visit the organizer’s FAQ page for the exact location: http://www.muddymonk.com/chillerfaqs
For more information about the team please contact Craig Chin: craig@tapchicago.org
TAP-Chicago website: http://tapchicago.org
Show off all the moves you’ve learned from screaming for your favorite football team on TV. The event will take place on Tues, November 20th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm (the Tuesday before Turkey Day) at Lakeshore Park (Streeterville area, vic Chicago & Fairbanks).
School-yard style! Hoodies against Jerseys. Everyone please show up with both a hooded sweatshirt and a football jersey, or one of them at a minimum. Hockey & baseball jerseys are acceptable. We’ll pick teams to see who wears hoodies and who wears jerseys. Please bring 2 bandanas, they might sell them at Walgreens on Michigan & Chicago if you forget or don’t have two of them. Tuck the 2 bandanas a quarter of the way inside of your shorts/pants.
The event will take place despite the rain, snow, or freezing cold. So Bear Down!
In addition to a hoody, jersey, and two bandanas please bring water, gloves, and cleats (if you have them).
Additional Flag Football Dates (tentative):
Tues, Dec 11th, 2012
Tues, Jan 15th, 2013
Hit the trails with TAP-Chicago! Register with our team for a fun 5K trail run!
TAP Chicago is looking for a team of 5-15 people for the Thriller in Schiller on Sunday, Oct 28th in Schiller Woods Forest Preserve. Race starts at 10:00am. Registration fee is $26. Team registration fee with TAP-Chicago is $21/person ($20 +$1 transaction fee).
Register online at the organizer’s registration page: https://www.signmeup.com/
All participants will receive a bib, race t-shirt, and a customized Thriller in Schiller pint glass. Post Race Party will have music, post race snacks, and a “Best Costume” Contest. Locally crafted beer and other food items for purchase. For more info, visit: http://www.muddymonk.com/
Schiller Woods Forest Preserve is located SE of O’hare Airport, vicinity: W Irving Park Rd & N. Cumberland Ave. Please visit organizer’s FAQ page for exact location:http://www.muddymonk.com/
Great event for people wanting to get back into running. Trail running is much easier on the knees than pavement. Be one with nature for 3 miles. Prepare for inclement weather, please layer and dress in appropriate athletic attire. This is an affordable race event compared to running races in the city.
This event is also accessible to those who live in the city and the Northwest suburbs by O’hare airport. So come hang out and get a nice fun run in! Da Bears don’t play until noon. We may hit the bars to catch the Bears game near by. So run hard, encourage friends to come out, and Bear Down!
Sold on Trail Running but can’t make this event? There will be another 5k/10kTrail Run Dec 1st (Schiller Chiller 5k/10k). TAP-Chicago will be registering runners during the Oct 28 trail run. Standby for further information.
Getting there:
Free Parking! The event is accessible by Blue Line. Exit Irving Park and hop on 80 Bus (Irving Park). More information to follow on where to meet. Please arrive at 9:30 for group stretching and possibly partner people up by pace.
For more information about the team please contact Craig Chin: Craig@TAPchicago.org
On September 22nd, TAP-Chicago’s very own dragon boat team, TAP-Chicago Thunder, will participate in its final race of the season. It has been a wonderful season, and we’ve medaled at every single race!
Below is a World Journal article written right after our second race, which took place in Chinatown. Look at us with our proud smiles, red uniforms, and medals. Want us to keep those smiles? Come cheer for us in UW Oshkosh at the end of September, or even better, join us for this final race. Your support will give us the strength to win another medal. Go, TAP Thunder!
Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals Look Forward to Another Good Performance at the Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival
By Chen Jia-Qian, Reporter July 27, 2012 06:00 AM
[Photo caption:] Team members of the Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals happily show off their bronze medals after taking third place at the 2012 Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Dragon Boat Race. (Photo courtesey of reporter Chen Jia-Qian)
Chicago (World Journal)–The Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals took the bronze medal a few days ago at the 2012 Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Dragon Boat Race, and are looking forward to another good performance at the 2012 Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival in Arlington Heights this Saturday (July 28th).
Last Saturday, the Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals took third place by a mere 0.04 seconds at their first dragon boat race hosted by the Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce. Before the Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce boat race, they also participated in a race in the western suburb of St. Charles. For the series of dragon boat races this year, the organization specially designed red T-shirts as their uniforms.
President Hauwei Lien explained that the organization, founded four years ago, now has around 700 members between the ages 20 to 40, from all trades and professions. The organization hosts a variety of events, including volunteer tutoring sessions for children, dog-walking events for canine rescue organizations, networking events, cultural events such as Taiwanese movie screenings, and sporting events such as volleyball. They also host events during such holidays as the Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival.
An estimated 60 teams will participate in the Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival in Arlington Heights. Hauwei Lien welcomes everyone to come out and cheer for their team this weekend; the organization also encourages interested individuals to join the team. More information about the event can be found at http://tapchicago.org
Source: WorldJournal.com
Paddle with TAP-Chicago Dragon Boat team at the Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Festival as we attempt to go 4-for-4 in medaling this year! *No prior practice or experience required*
Tentative practices
Dates: Sunday, September 9th and September 16th
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 pm
Location: Lake Arlington, 2201 N. Windsor Drive, Arlington Heights
Team Conditioning/Crossfit Workout
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: SW corner of Lakeshore Park in the Streeterville neighborhood.
*Please bring your own water, towel, and a spare shirt. Friends of our dragon boat team are more than welcome to join us to encourage each other and for a fun workout.
TAP-Chicago Dragon Boat team FEE:
$40 (plus a $40 refundable deposit)
Covers:
– team T-shirt (if you don’t have one already)
– lodging
– race registration fee
– 2 practices at Lake Arlington
– snacks and beverages for the race
To secure your spot to race with the team, there is an $80 deposit, of which $40 will be refunded upon attendance. (Note: the $80 deposit is not refundable if you cannot make the race. We will provide a receipt for a charitable donation or the fee can be transferred to another paddler.)
Please submit your payments here: https://www.wepay.com/events/dragonboat.
Logistics
On the evening of Friday, September 21st, the team will meet at a central location to car pool and transport equipment. We will have a team dinner en route to Oshkosh. Lodging is located inside the UW-Oshkosh campus. Please bring a small overnight bag to spend the night. (More details to come.)
For more information about the Oshkosh Dragon Boat festival, please visit: http://www.uwosh.edu/fallfest/DragonboatFestival
For additional questions and information on TAP-Chicago Dragon Boat team, please contact Craig Chin at Craig@tapchicago.org
Join TAP-Chicago for a summertime picnic and cheer on our dragon boat team at the 2012 Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival. New for 2012, the combination of the culture of Chicago and the spirit of dragon boating guarantees participants and spectators a true one-of-a kind racing experience at the 1st Annual Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival. Staged just outside of Chicago, at beautiful Lake Arlington Park in Arlington Heights.
The Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival is a one-day regatta that brings together 1,250 recreational and elite dragon boat athletes and thousands of spectators. The event offers an exhilarating combination of racing in concert with an entertainment showcase for corporations, community organizations and families.
Festival Highlights Include:
Event Highlights Include:
TAP-Chicago:
Cheer on Team TAP-Chicago’s co-ed team! Spots still available for this race. We will have a picnic section of our own with snacks and cold beverages. Race heats start at 8am and finish at 5pm.
For more information about joining the TAP-Chicago Dragon Boat Team, please visit http://tapchicago.org/
Join TAP-Chicago for beach volleyball at North Ave Beach every Sunday from 11am-2pm! Look for a Taiwanese flag as close to Castaways or at least as close to the pavement as possible. Courts are first come first serve so there won’t be a standard court each weekend.
Wear proper beach attire! Bring, sunblock, towel, and any other sports equipment you may want to play. Most importantly, bring friends! We can set teams up and possibly start playing for prizes. Please email me if you’d like to be a team captain.
Getting there: bike or #22, 36, 72, 151, and 156 CTA buses
Contact: Craig Chin 512.431.4103 | craig@tapchicago.org