News

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

Our Loss of a Global Dragon Boat Icon

On December 29, the worldwide dragon boat community was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of TK (Takako) Kimura.

Thu 30 Dec 2021

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

13th IDBF Club Crew World Championships

13th IDBF Club Crew World Championships Sarasota, USA 13th – 24th July2022 Official Invitation and Bulletin #1

Sat 18 Dec 2021

CCWC berths available to Youth Crews, U24 Crews and University Crews

The USDBF Competition and Technical Committee is currently accepting resumes from Youth Crews, U24 Crews and Universities Crews seeking berths to Club Crew World Championships July 18-24,2022 in Sarasota, Florida. Deadline to submit resumes November 22,2021.

Thu 28 Oct 2021

CCNC 2021 Photo Gallery

We have uploaded a few of the great photos taken during the CCNC 2021 Event.

Sat 09 Oct 2021

Ohio BCP Team featured on Good Morning America

On October 5, an Ohio BCP team was featured on Good Morning America.

Fri 08 Oct 2021

Watch the 2021 CCNC event LIVE

Watch the CCNC event live streaming from Nathan Bendersen Park beginning 7:55am Eastern Time October 1. And get results in real time.

Wed 29 Sep 2021

PACCC postponed again until March 2023.

The PADBF has further postponed the Pan American Club Crew Championship event until March 2023.

Wed 22 Sep 2021

CCNC will occur as scheduled on Oct. 1 -3

The USDBF wishes to thank all of those teams, athletes and individuals that provided input to the decision making process related to holding the CCNC as planned. After careful consideration of all of the information presented the USDBF board voted to move forward with the CCNC as scheduled on October 1 -3 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida.

Fri 17 Sep 2021