We are implimenting online Registrations, Waivers, and Pledging Forms.
Please check back here for details.
The basic setup for Race Day will be the same as previous years.

Rules and Regulations

Race Date & Location

Sunday, August 15th, 2010
Kelso Conservation Park, Milton, Ontario
First race is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. and the awards ceremonies will begin during the last session.

Race Course

• 5 lanes at 500 Metres

Race Categories

• Mixed Division [minimum of 8 women]
• Women’s Division
• Others, as entries warrant

Race Format

• Each team is guaranteed 3 races. The first race session will begin at 8:00 with random seedings. Seedings for the second race session will be based on the times from the first session.
• The final session will determine the winners. Seedings will be based on the results of the second session. 
• The top eight teams will go into the finals in the “A” Division.  Of these eight, the top four will compete in the championship final, and the second four will compete in the consolation final.
• The next eight teams will compete in the championship and consolation finals in the “B” Division.
• Similar Divisions will compete for “C”, “D”, “E”,  etc. championship and consolation finals.
• If teams request it, industry or affinity challenges can be held in addition to or instead of the regular divisions. Your request should be received one week before the Festival.

Awards

• The overall winner and all division 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers will receive gold, silver and bronze medals. 

Team Requirements

•  Maximum 20 paddlers per boat plus 1 steersperson and 1 drummer (We can provide an experienced steersperson and a drummer, if required.)
• Minimum age of participants - 14 (12 with adult supervision)
• Team Manager / Captain required. Pledge Captain recommended, if applicable.
• Team Managers must confirm that all crew members can swim.
• At least two spares per team are recommended.
• Waiver forms, signed by every member, must be submitted prior to the first practice, or if not practicing, at registration on Aug. 15, 2010.
• Registration fee is $875.  That’s about $40 per person.  Please include the Non-refundable $250 deposit with your completed Registration form.  $625 balance must be paid by July 1, 2010. (If space permits, Registrations will be accepted after this date.)

Registration Fee Entitles Teams To The Following: 

• The use of dragon boats, paddles, personal floatation devices (life vests) and drums provided by Lively Dragon
• Two 1-hour professionally coached practice sessions at the Burloak Canoe Club, 150 Water St., Oakville (To book practices, please contact Ryan Stepka at burloakdragonboat@yahoo.ca.  Extra practices are available at a discounted price. Four to six practices are recommended for beginners.)
• Training for steersperson can also be arranged through the Burloak Canoe Club
• Participant identification (wristband)
• Passes that entitle team members to free park entry and parking
• Information session for Team Captains at 7.00 a.m. on race day
• Referees and safety boats during each race

Waivers

All team members must sign and accept a waiver stating that they have read the conditions and are aware of the risks associated with the event, and thus waive any right that they may have to any course of action against any or all of the sponsors or organizers for personal injury or loss/damage to personal property.

 

Pledge Program

An opportunity for your team to raise funds for your favourite charity.

Ask your members to get pledges and your team will be entitled to designate 50% of the funds you raise to a charity or  non-profit organization of your choice. (Rotary reserves the right to approve your recipent). Please click on the "Pledging" button above for details.