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For all participating team members we would like to extend our wishes for your First Place win. Each of you are worthy of first place in our eyes. In keeping with this we extend our thanks to each team member for their individual efforts which cumulate to create this event. All of you bring varying levels of skill and ability from the supreme international athlete to the first time timid participate.
To keep with tradition we also have medals to give to first, second and third place teams in A Division, as well as first place in every other division. We will announce Corporate and special event Trophies on day of the event and time permitting on our Dragon Boat Race Day page.
Remember "Go For It, Less that 2 minutes to glory, You Can Do it"
We are there for you.
GOOD LUCK
All team members must sign and accept the waviers stating that they have read the conditions of the waivers and are aware of the risks associated with the event, and thus waive any right that they may have to any course of action against any or all of the sponsors, organizers, team members or volunteers for injury to the person (s) or loss/damage to personal property.
All team members must sign and return the waivers prior to participating in any practice or race activates.
It is the teams Captains responsibility to ensure that all team members have sign and submitted a waiver to The Race Organizers prior to participating in any practice, training session on land or water or any races. This action must be followed through with and completed before any persons may embark on one of the boats. This policy must also be applied to any temporary participant. We would like to suggest that the team Captain keep a few extra copies of the waiver on hand to cover unexpected changes.
Please remember this is for everybody's protection including team captains and members.
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TEAMS
Each crew must have a minimum of eight female paddlers for a total of no more
than 20 paddlers in the boat, plus one steersperson and one mandatory drummer.
(paddlers must be 16 or older) for the mixed division
Guaranteed minimum 3 races per crew
A registered team member is any person who is at least twelve (12) years of age or will be twelve (12) in the year of competition. No team member under the age of eighteen (18) will be allowed to practice or race without written consent and waiver signed by a parent or guardian. The age may vary depending on the event.
Team roster for practice and races will be composed of
a crew of twenty-seven (27) crew members, one (1) team manager, twenty (20) crew
members, one (1) steersperson, one (1) drummer, four (4) spares. All members are
eligible to be part of the paddling crew.
(Steersperson will supplied if required).
A Registered Team member is any person who is listed on the practice or team roster that has completed a waiver.
The Race/Boat coordinator reserves the right to check the crew members in the boat and the names recorded on the team roster prior to all races.
Team lists do not have to be declared until race day when you register. (Recommend 26 on list.)
In Canada the event organizer will supply all necessary boats, paddles, life jackets and support equipment. As a general rule, organizers usually ask participants to reframe from modifying the equipment in any fashion. Please do not apply any duct tape, friction tape, strings, cords, waxes etc. to equipment.
All Personal Floatation Devices "PFD" often referred to as Lifejackets must be approve by Canadian Coast Guard. For safety reasons we do not allow inflatable jackets. The law requires boats to be equipped with a Canadian-approved PFD or lifejacket of an appropriate size for each person on board. Most organizers require that you wear it.
The PFD must have a Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans or Department of Transport approval label.
The PFD / Life Jacket must be in good repair. The organizers reserve the right to reject any life jacket that is in poor condition, does not fit the person properly or does not have the appropriate labels.
Paddles Teams may use their own paddles providing the paddles conform with the standard Dragon Boat paddles. Any paddles deemed not to conform with the standard will be rejected and the participants will be required to use supplied paddles.
Boats In most North American events, the boats are usually supplied by the Race Event Organizer.
Please comply and enforce the safety information listed below. It is in everyone's best interests. Each Team member must take responsibility for not only his or her own safety but also the safety of the other team members and all parties involved.
It is highly recommended that you stay within comfortable swimming distance of shore at all times.
It is mandatory that all team members and any support persons wear a Canadian-approved personal flotation device (PFD) or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person at all times while participating on or near the water.
Whenever you go boating, make sure you take appropriate safety equipment on board.
That way, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’re ready if something goes wrong. Also note that manufacturers and the Coast Guard recommend daylight PWC operation only.
Recommended List:
Please note:
(Inflatable PFDs are not approved for personal water craft activities)
As a boater, you’re expected to know the rules that apply on Canada’s waterways. The regulations apply to those boating on any Canadian waterways. Operators and/or owners of pleasure craft that contravene provisions set out in the following Acts, Regulations and Code could be subject to penalties or fines
This safety list has been compiled with the assistance and recommendations of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Canadian Coast Guard Office
of Boating Safety
Practice is the name of the game. You have got to PRACTICE. Even if your team is just for fun you will have more fun if you practice. We encourage that teams have at LEAST 4 practice sessions before race day. Each practice is usually one hour unless other arrangements are made. A coach can be hired at an additional cost.
ON THE WATER BOAT PRACTICE
All boats, paddles, life jackets and drums will be
provided. All equipment shall be returned intact. Replacement cost or repair
charges may apply for any equipment lost or broken by the team.
1. Life jackets MUST be worn at all times while in
the boat. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the participant.
2. All practice sessions are $40.00 per one hour
session. Please indicate preferred practice time and date in the registration
form. Practice sessions can only be confirmed when payment is received.
3. For the safety of your crew, we do encourage
you to book at least 2 (two) practice sessions before race day.
4. The practice supervisor will be responsible for
the suspension or cancellation of the practices due to inclement weather
conditions.
Attempts will be made to reschedule the practice,
based on availability.
5. All monies collected will not be refunded
(practices cancelled due to inclement weather excepted)
A free Dragon Boat Paddling Workshop/Clinic for
teams
will usually be held. You just have to sign a wavier form.
-Instructions by experienced coaches, practice on Land & in the
water.
Also you can arrange for some additional private
coaching, if you desire.
A Coach is an important
member of a dragon boat
team.
Coaches help your team make the most of practice
time:
They can teach you the proper paddle technique
They can help you determine the best team race
strategy for your team
They can help you determine the best place for
each person in the boat
They determine immediate and long-term practice
goals
They provide hands-on instruction about paddling,
starting techniques and race strategy
They give individual attention to team members who
need it
