Dragon Boats

Registration info

Registrations for Dragon Boat Racing will be paper only. Download the Registration Book from the Home Page.

Click here for Bulletin 1

Date

Saturday 18th April

Event Categories

Senior A (Masters) 40+ years

10's crews 200m
20's crews 200m

Senior B (Grand Masters) 50+ years

10's crews 200m

Senior C (Great Grand Dragons) 60+ years

10's crews 200m

Breast Cancer Survivor 27+

10's crews 200m
20's crews 200m

Minimum Age

Age Groups/Class

Senior A (masters) 40+

Senior B (grand masters) 50+

Senior C (Great Grand Dragons) 60+

Breast Cancer Surviour 27yrs+

Age group – Senior C (Great Grand Dragons) must attain the minimum age of 60 by 31st December 2020. Senior B (Grand Masters) must attain the minimum age of 50 by 31 December 2020 Senior A (Masters) must attain the minimum age of 40 by 31 December 2020.

Gender

Female/Male

Dress Code

Each team must wear the team race top and PFD must be worn by all crew

Code of Conduct

The rules of competition will follow the International Dragon Boat Federation racing regulations with minor amendments for local conditions. The final rules and regulations will be provided in the Sports Program or are available on the DragonBoat SA website

Sports Insurance

TBA

Additional info

All races will be conducted over 200 metres.
20’s teams will consist of a minimum of 18 people (16 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 sweep) and a maximum of 26 people (20 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 sweep and 4 reserve paddlers).
10’s teams will consist of a minimum of 12 people (10 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 sweep) and a maximum of 14 people (10 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 sweep and 2 reserve paddlers).
Women’s teams – drummer and the sweep must be female – drummer can be of any age (over 12 years) but the sweep must be in the correct age group
Mixed teams – A crew must contain a maximum of 5 of either gender for a 10’s team and a maximum of 10 of either gender for a 20’s team.
Open teams – may be any combination of men and women.

Events are dependent on entries.

Individuals who wish to participate may enter on an individual basis and every endeavour will be made to place them in a team. Individuals should contact the Dragon Boat organiser to discuss their particular requirements.

Sports Levy

$25pp for the first event

$10 pp for each additional event

Coaches/Managers not 'on the boat' will need to pay the Sport Fee and Games Entry Fee if they wish to receive a medal.

N.B: The additional event fee for the Breast Cancer Survivors to compete in BCS event will be waived if registered in other events.

Registrations close

Friday 3rd April, 2020

Venue

Fellmongery Lake

Robe

Venue Facilities

Boat ramp, Catering, Picnic Area