Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Race Information
Date: August 13 - 15th, 2010
Location:
Race Course: Approximately 500 metres
Boats: Fibreglass Millennium Dragon Boats
Maximum No. of Teams: 90
Race Rules: "Race Rules and Regulations"
Note: The festival reserves the right to make any changes to the rules, regulations and prizes as it deems necessary.
Race Divisions
Mixed Division
Minimum 8 women paddlers per boat.
Women's Division
All paddlers must be women - drummer & steer excluded.
Note: A minimum of 16 teams are required for a Women's Division otherwise women's teams will compete in the Mixed Division with the top 5 ranked teams competing in a separate women's final.
Specialty Races
Awards
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both Divisions)
A Finals:
Medals (1st to 3rd place)
B Finals:
Ribbons (1st to 3rd place)
Grand Dragon:
Trophy
Special Events
T.B.A
Deadlines and Race Fees
Register Early! Beat the HST!
A Team Registration form and payment in full must be submitted in order to register.
Registration is accepted on a first come first served basis.
Teams are encouraged to register as early as possible, the maximum number of teams is 90 and there can be a waiting list. Last day for the Early Bird Rate is April 30, 2010! Extra incentive for early bird registration this year is to "Beat the HST". Starting May 1, we will be required to charge HST on our registration fees so please keep that in mind when registering and save that extra 7% by paying and registering by April 30.
The base rates for registration remain the same as 2009. Increase to the regular rate is only due to the HST.
Race Fees (payable in Canadian funds only):
Early Bird Rate (postmarked by April 30, 2010): $1160.00 + GST (5%) = $1218.00
Regular Rate (From May 1st, 2010): $1260 + HST (12%) = $1411.20
"Lights of Courage" Lantern Celebration
For an additional $50, teams can purchase team lanterns (25) for our Friday evening
"Lights of Courage"
Lantern Celebration. Lanterns will be given to teams on check in. The "Lights of Courage" campaign is a fundraiser supporting the BC Cancer Foundation.
Withdrawal Policy
There is a 15% administrative fee for all withdrawals. The final withdrawal date is July 1st 2010. After July 1st 2010 there will be no refunds.
Privacy Policy
The Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society (VDBFS) respects your privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists or information. By completing any form or providing information to us and participating in our festival you will be consenting to our use of such information for the purposes of VDBFS and its related activities. VDBFS uses information you provide to organize and run our festival, to keep you informed and up to date on the activities of the VDBFS, the festival related promotions and charity components, to assist our charity of choice, to promote special events, to help with fundraising and sponsorships, and all other activities related to the festival and special events held by VDBFS from time to time. If you wish us not to utilize your information from our purposes please email us at privacy@victoriadragonboat.com. Please note if you notify us that you do not wish us to use information for our purposes as set out above, communications to you of what happens during any festival or information relating to the festival, may not be communicated to you, even though you may have registered as a race participant.
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The minimum number in a boat is 18: 16 paddlers plus a drummer and a steer.
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The maximum number in a boat is 22: 20 paddlers plus a drummer and a steer.
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The minimum number of women paddlers in a mixed boat is 8.
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Junior paddlers are 13 years - 18 years of age as of the first day of races.
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An adult team may have a junior on board. However a junior team may not have an adult on board (excluding the steer).
· A team must be registered in either the mixed or the women's division to compete in the Breast Cancer Survivors or Grand Dragon Races.
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A paddler and drummer can be registered and compete on one team only.
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A steersperson may steer for more than one team (not paddle or drum), after registering and receiving a second wristband from the race registrar. If there is a scheduling conflict the team is still responsible to provide a steersperson.
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A team manager is permitted to paddle but their name must be included within the 26 names on the roster above the line as well as in the team manager's space.
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A tent is provided in
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Only team members registered on the waiver/roster and issued with a wristband are permitted into
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There is no on-site parking.
