United States Dragon Boat Federation

The USDBF is the governing body for the sport of dragon boat in the United States, and a founding member of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). The USDBF is a volunteer organization dedicated to the sport of dragon boat racing. JOIN US! The mission of the USDBF is to promote the growth and development of dragon boat in the US for fitness, recreation, and team-building at all levels of competition.

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If you have an event you would like us to list on our calendar or an announcement you would like the USDBF to make on your behalf, please contact our Communications Committee.

Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) is excited to be hosting the first ever Can American Championships at the Welland International Flatwater Centre. If you are interested in volunteering, the sign-up site is open. · Read more
If you completed the ADEL Anti-doping course in 2022 or 2023, your certificate must be valid until September 2024 or later in order to participate in CCWC 2024. · Read more
ATTENTION CCWC 2024 team managers who are sending crews and support personnel to the CCWC 2024 in Ravenna. Please visit our CCWC 2024 page to find important information regarding required Anti-doping accreditation requirements that must be completed soon. · Read more
The USDBF is excited to launch the first 2024 issue of the USDBF's official newsletter, PADDLES UP! This issue recaps 2023 and looks forward to 2024. Download and read here. · Read more
The 2024 USDBF AGM will take place on Saturday, March 9th at 10am PT. Zoom meeting link will be posted here and on Facebook. · Read more
Save the Date! April 7th at 8p EST Getting your paddle out of storage for the racing season? Determined to have enough fuel to help you paddle through practice? Join us for our upcoming webinar, "Food as Fuel: Nutritional Know-How to Steer Your Boat"
Fundamentals of Dragon Boat Coaching/USDBF Certified Level 1
Apr 13, 2024 8am-5pm PT Apr 14, 2024 8am-4pm PT
Online
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Fundamentals of Dragon Boat Coaching/USDBF Level 1 with Connie Flesuras of Dragon Boat Training
Pan Am/USDBF Certified Level 1 Coaching
Apr 19, 2024 - 9am to 4:30pm ET Apr 20, 2024 - 9am to 4:30pm ET
Chase Suite Hotel
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The popularity of this introductory dragon boat coaching course has grown considerably. This course will take place in person at Chase Suites, Tampa FL LEVEL I Coach Course -April 19-20, 2024
Pan Am Advanced Coaching/USDBF Certification Level 2
April 19-20, 2024 9:00-4:30pm Eastern
Chase Suite Hotel
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The Pan Am Level II Coach Course is an advanced course for coaches wanting to coach at a competitive level.
Level I Dragon Boat Steering Course - Part A
Part A begins April 29, 2024. Both Parts A and B must be completed within one calendar year.
Online
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Level I Dragon Boat Steering Course - Part A: Starts April 29, 2024 Instructors: Joann Fegley and Liisa Reimann
Acworth Cobb Dragon Boat Festival
Sat 04 May 2024 09:00 — 16:00
Dallas Landing Park, Acworth, Ga
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Boston Dragon Boat Festival
Sat 08 Jun 2024 08:00 — Sun 09 Jun 2024 17:00
Riverbend Park, near the John W. Weeks Bridge and Harvard Square
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