FMGI Dragon Boats - The Dragon Boat Specialists


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Race Info

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Practices
Practices start in July. Your team registration includes three practice sessions. Each team participant must practice at least 2 out of the 3 assigned team practices. The first practice should be considered mandatory - this is with a coach who gives specifics about the technique and course. The steerperson must be at all three practices. Each Dragon Boat team will practice and race with a full team of 22 participants per boat (including 1 drummer and 1 steerperson). A team may practice or race with a minimum of sixteen (16) paddlers per boat plus 1 steerperson. Teams may register in the following categories; Mixed Recreational, Mixed Competitive and All-Female. Practices are booked on a first come first serve basis. All sessions that are cancelled due to bad weather will be rescheduled, time permitting. Exceptions will be considered by the Festival Race Committee.

Steerperson Training
Steerperson training will take place during the practice sessions booked by the team. Steerperson must attend all three (3) practices.

Logistics Meeting
The Team Logistics Meeting will be held prior to the event. The team managers� logistics meeting is intended for all team managers and steersperson�s. This meeting is very important for attendance, as all race day procedures, last minute event changes and a complete explanation and overview of race rules and regulations will be discussed. Any last minute questions or team concerns can be addressed at this meeting.

race details

Race Format

The course is 500 metres long.
The race start line will be announced.
The race finish line will be 500 metres downstream.

Race Schedule
The Race Schedule will be available to team managers approximately one week prior to the event.

rules & regulations

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trophies

Each year the Dragon Boat teams compete to win one of the many prestigious Canadian Cancer Society - Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival Trophies. These trophies highlight many different aspects of the Dragon Boat Races.

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