Shirleen has been involved in dragon boating from mid-2010. Since then, she's built up extensive experience in representative racing in numerous NSW and VIC State campaigns, Australian National Team (The Auroras) campaigns and as a guest crew member with various other teams abroad. She has also obtained several qualifications within the sport, such as L2 Coaching and L5 steer/sweep accreditations, having coached NSW region squads and VIC Senior A and Premier State teams.

 

Shirleen's contributions to the sport were recognised when she was announced NSW Athlete of the Year in 2020. Her passion to improve the sport in Australia flowed in her involvement in the AusDBF Athletes Commission from 2020-2022.

 

Down Under Dogs (DUDs) is where Shirleen brings together her loves of dragon boat racing, travel, and food.

An accomplished paddler who has represented NSW more times than she can remember. In addition to this, KK has also represented Australia, being part of the Australian National Team (The Auroras) for the 2023 World Championships. KK is a L3 accredited steer/sweep and apiring drummer. On top of that, she is a L1 and soon to be L2 qualified coach, having coached the NSW State Premier squad.
 

KK's also shares her passion to improving the sport through her involvement in the AusDBF Governance committee.
 

The Down Under Dogs is KK's vehicle for satisfying her "destination racing" cravings. She is a proud Border Collie mum, where the furkids occasionally make a cameo appearance at NSW regattas as our unofficial mascots. 

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