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Team USA Coaches Announced

Coaches for Team USA have been selected for the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships Scheduled to be held in the summer of 2023 in Hong Kong, China.
Wed 13 Apr 2022

International Race Official Course Grade 1

Where: Nathan Benderson Park; Sarasota, FL, USA When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 Time: 9 AM to 4 PM Fee: USD $150 All Grade 1 candidates have to be recommended by their National Federation.
Mon 04 Apr 2022

CCWC Bulletin #2

The United States Dragon Boat Federation (USDBF) in conjunction with the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), cordially invite Club Crews from around the world to participate in the 13th IDBF Club Crew World Dragon Boat Championships, which will be held at Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) located in Sarasota, Florida. Team arrival and training will be held Friday, July 15th to Monday, July 18th. Competition will be held from Tuesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 24, 2022.
Mon 04 Apr 2022

Annual General Meeting:

Annual General Meeting: Saturday, May 21st Beginning 8:00 am EST Finish Tower, Floor TBD Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL Zoom Link sent separately at a later date.
Wed 30 Mar 2022

New mailing address

Our new mailing address is: USDBF PO BOX 477 Dubuque Iowa 52004-0477 All payments via check should be sent to this new address.
Sat 19 Mar 2022

Participation of athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus at the 13th IDBF CCWC

The IDBF alongside many other International Federations has made the decision to regrettably withdraw the right of teams from Russia and Belarus to participate in international sporting events for the foreseeable future. The immediate impact of this decision is that no clubs from Russia or Belarus will be allowed to compete at this year’s 13th IDBF World Club Crew Championships in Sarasota.
Sat 05 Mar 2022

Hype Mattingly Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

The USDBF is recognizing the contribution of Dr. S. “Hype” Mattingly to the sport and individual paddlers who help share their knowledge. The Hype Mattingly Paddler Development Scholarship is meant for experienced paddlers that are developing and creating a positive environment in which paddlers can grow and prosper. Applications due March 31, 2022.
Thu 10 Feb 2022

Premier Women Coach and a Team Manager for Team USA

USDBF is seeking a Premier Women coach and a Team Manager for Team USA for the 2023 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships scheduled to be held in Hong Kong in August 2023. Applications are due Feb. 21, 2022.
Mon 31 Jan 2022

Membership dues for 2022 - Some clarification

If you are having trouble regarding your 2022 membership renewal, please read this notice. It may help clarify how to make your payment and/or how to verify your payment status. YOUTH MEMBERS soon will be receiving a revised invoice.
Tue 18 Jan 2022

New Online Fundamentals of Dragon Boat Coaching USDBF LEVEL ONE

Fundamentals of Dragon Boat Coaching USDBF LEVEL ONE with Connie Flesuras February 5 -6, 2022 PT
Mon 10 Jan 2022

New USDBF Certified Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Courses

Three new coaching courses are available for 2022. An online Level 1 course is scheduled for Jan 8 & 9. Both a Level 1 and a Level 2 course will be offered LIVE in April at the Chase Suites Tampa, FL prior to Pan Am Spring Training Camp.
Fri 24 Dec 2021