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TEAM INFORMATION & TEAM REGISTRATION
Do I need to be an experienced dragon boat paddler to participate?
NO! You do not need to have experience to participate. Many participants have never picked up a paddle before their first team practice. Due to their size and design, dragon boats are very stable in the water, making them highly suitable for beginners.
How many people do we need to form a team and what are the roles?
You will need a minimum of 21 crew members to form a team, but you may have up to 25. From your crew you will designate a Team Captain and a Team Co-Captain. In each race, you will have one (1) drummer and 20 paddlers of whom at least 8 must be women. You may have up to four alternate paddlers on your team, but remember that in each race no fewer than 8 paddlers must be women. Crew members may be no younger than 16 (16 & 17 year old require parental signatures on the liability release waiver)
The drummer sits atop the bow on a seat and beats the team's stroke rhythm. This person should be of slight build but have a commanding presence and voice.
The Captain is responsible for organizing and communicating to the team information from the festival staff. He or she is also responsible for ensuring all liability waivers are submitted by the end of July .
The Co-Captain is a back-up for the Captain in the event he or she cannot be reached by the festival staff and so should be aware of the Captain's duties. The Co-Captain may also help organize logistics for the team: tent set-up, decoration, t-shirt design, race-day amenities, cheers, etc.
A dragon boat team also includes a steersman, but because this position requires significant skill and experience, the festival will provide one to your team for all practices and races.
TEAM REGISTRATION
How can I register?
Team registration is available online. Registration opens April 26th and closes when 65 teams have registered. NO FEES are due to register a team. After the 65th team is registered, additional registrants will be added to a waiting list. IF YOU WANT TO BE ADDED TO OUR WAITING LIST PLEASE EMAIL THE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR, director@montgomerydragonboat.org, FOR A SPOT AND INFORMATION.
Individual crew members can go to the FirstGiving Website and register to their team. Make sure all cerw members know the name of the team they are registering for.
The cost of a team is $2,500 dollars or $100 per crew member on 25 person teams. A team is NOT officially registered until they have raised their $2,500 dollars.
What is the entry fee, what does it include and when is it due?
The registration fee is $2,500 ($100 x 25 crew members) and is due by July 15th. EVERY paddler is encouraged to set a fundraising goal, particularly if your employer paid your entry fee. Every dollar helps Bridge Builders provide more scholarships to train youth and helps Rebuilding Together keep another senior in their home. All registration fees and additional contributions are tax deductible.
If any team does not meet the registration requirements, the festival director will consult with the team captain. If the decision is made to remove a team from the race roster, the team's fees will be refunded. NOTE: No refunds after July 15th.The entire festival is a fundraiser organized by and for the benefit of two local charities, Rebuilding Together® Central Alabama and Bridge Builders® Alabama. THE TOP THREE FUNDRAISING TEAMS WILL BE RECOGNIZED DURING THE CLOSING CEREMONIES WITH SPECIAL HONORS.
Your entry fee includes the following:
1) Two (2) practice sessions on the water at Riverwalk Park.
2) One steersman/coach at each training session and race.
3) Festival T-Shirts for each team member.
How can I find a paddler for our team?
If your team needs extra paddlers to fill your roster, send an email to the festival director.
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