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Connect. Participate. Share. Grow.

USDBF Youth is building opportunities for young athletes and youth clubs to connect across regions, learn from one another and celebrate the people growing dragon boat in communities across the country.

Explore youth programs, find a club, bring a Regional Youth Camp to your community and share your story with the national youth network.

REGIONAL YOUTH CAMPS

Bring a USDBF Regional Youth Camp to Your Community

USDBF Regional Youth Camps are designed to support youth participation, athlete connection and the continued development of youth Dragon boat across the United States.

Camps may introduce new athletes to the sport, connect athletes from multiple clubs, provide technical and leadership learning opportunities and strengthen regional youth networks.

Want to Host a Regional Youth Camp?

Youth clubs and eligible organizations interested in hosting a Regional Youth Camp are invited to submit an application. The Youth Committee will review the proposed location, dates, local capacity, youth safety readiness and goals for the event. Visit our Resouces & Safety page to learn more about how to be recognized as a USDBF Youth Program in good standing.

APPLY TO HOST A REGIONAL YOUTH CAMP   |   YOUTH PROGRAM COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

FIND A YOUTH CLUB

Find Your Crew.

Looking for a youth dragon boat program? Explore youth clubs and programs across the four USDBF regions and find opportunities to participate near you.   Search by region, state or city and learn more about the age groups and opportunities offered by participating clubs.

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Does your club have a youth program?

Help us keep the national youth directory current.

SUBMIT OR UPDATE YOUR CLUB INFORMATION

 ATHLETE PATHWAYS & TEAM USA

Your Dragon Boat Journey Can Keep Growing.

There is no single path through dragon boat. Some athletes join for community. Some discover competition. Some become youth leaders, volunteers, coaches or officials. Others choose to explore the opportunity to represent the United States.

Wherever you are today, your next step starts with learning what opportunities are available.

TRY DRAGON BOAT  →  JOIN A CLUB  →  DEVELOP AS AN ATHLETE  →  COMPETE  →  LEAD  →  EXPLORE TEAM USA
  • TRY DRAGON BOAT: Attend an introductory practice, youth event or Regional Youth Camp and experience the sport.
  • JOIN A CLUB: Connect with a youth program in your region and become part of a crew.
  • DEVELOP AS AN ATHLETE: Build technical skills, fitness, teamwork, race knowledge and consistency.
  • COMPETE: Explore club, regional, national and other eligible competition opportunities.
  • LEAD: Contribute to your team and community through youth leadership, service and mentorship opportunities.
  • EXPLORE TEAM USA: Learn about current Team USA opportunities and the selection process for the applicable cycle.

Learn More About Youth TEAM USA