Richmond International
Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival
August 10, 2013 - Rocketts Landing
Rally your coworkers, friends and family, and join us for Richmond’s newest spectacle on water – dragon boating! Led by the rhythmic beat of a drum, teams of 20 synchronized paddlers, one drummer and one steersperson race 500 meters up the river in 40-foot canoes rigged with decorative Chinese dragon heads and tails. The sport brings social groups and businesses alike down to the water to bond and compete, building a stronger sense of “team” with every stroke. From vets to newbies, anyone can have a good time – we’ve made sure there’s plenty of time to kick back (or thrown down!) between races.
Cost
| Out of State | In State | |
|---|---|---|
| Through December 31, 2012 | $795 | $995 |
| April 30 | $895 | $1,095 |
| May 1 – June 30 | $995 | $1,295 |
| July 1-August 5 | $1,195 | $1,595 |
Cost includes:
- Guarantee of 3 races
- One team practice session during week leading up to event
- A 10’x10’ team tent (can be upgraded at time of registration)
- A boat, lifejackets, and paddles
- A steersperson
Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be deferred to another year.
Schedule
2:00 p.m. - Dragon Boat races
Requirements
Teams must have a minimum of 21 or maximum of 25 people (20 paddlers and 1 drummer, plus 4 alternates). All teams will race once and then be assigned to a heat based on their finish time. Teams will compete to win their heat in hopes of advancing to the divisional championship.
**Please note: Teams competing in the mixed (co-ed) division must have a minimum of eight females paddling (based on a 20 person paddler crew)
Travel: AirTran Discount
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- Event Name: Sports Backers 2012
- Event Code: SB2012
You can register one of two ways:
Online through Great White North
Print out and mail in a registration form
When
Sat, August 10, 2013Where
Rocketts Landing
5000 Old Osborne Turnpike
Richmond, VA
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