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USDBF ANNUAL MEETING

Members are invited to join the AGM via Zoom on Saturday. The meeting begins at 9:00 am EDT. See details.
Tue 17 May 2022

Membership Renewal stickers

2022 renewal stickers will be mailed within the next 3 weeks to USDBF Members in good standing (2022 dues are PAID) who joined in 2021 or earlier. This sticker should be applied to your membership card. Members who joined in 2022 will NOT need this sticker.
Mon 16 May 2022

USDBF Board Officer Postions

The USBDF Board is seeking nominations for the positions of VP1, Treasurer and Membership. Those interested should visit: https://forms.gle/CgAPZ7TurLN34uGw7
Mon 16 May 2022

New Ombuds for USDBF

Our new Organizational Ombuds will act as a trusted intermediary between USDBF and its stakeholders. The USDBF Office of the Ombuds is a confidential, independent, impartial and informal problem-solving and conflict management resource serving the USDBF paddling community. 
Thu 05 May 2022

USDBF Competition & Technical Committee is currently seeking to expand its membership

The USDBF Competition & Technical Committee supports race production of US National Championships. Candidates interested in joining this committee should be experienced International and National paddlers, coaches, race officials and/or race organizers. Applicants should have experience at IDBF World Championship events and US National Championships to be considered for committee membership.
Thu 28 Apr 2022

CCWC Berths Available

The USDBF Competition and Technical Committee currently has two berths available for Club Crew World Championships July 15 – 24, 2022. Available berths include: - Senior B Women Standard Boat - BCS Standard Boat Clubs interested in being consider for available berths should submit the Club racing resume to competition@usdbf.org no later than close of business May 13, 2022. Please note petition fees will apply.
Tue 26 Apr 2022

COACHES' WISDOM for the ACP paddler - Presentation

All Cancer Paddler (ACP) Subcommittee of the USDBF Special Interest Committee Invites You To a special online presentation April 24, 2022 COACHES' WISDOM for the ACP paddler Speaker: Coach Joanne Fegley, Team USA Coaching Staff
Mon 18 Apr 2022

Team USA Coaches Announced

Coaches for Team USA have been selected for the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships Scheduled to be held in the summer of 2023 in Hong Kong, China.
Wed 13 Apr 2022

International Race Official Course Grade 1

Where: Nathan Benderson Park; Sarasota, FL, USA When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 Time: 9 AM to 4 PM Fee: USD $150 All Grade 1 candidates have to be recommended by their National Federation.
Mon 04 Apr 2022

CCWC Bulletin #2

The United States Dragon Boat Federation (USDBF) in conjunction with the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), cordially invite Club Crews from around the world to participate in the 13th IDBF Club Crew World Dragon Boat Championships, which will be held at Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) located in Sarasota, Florida. Team arrival and training will be held Friday, July 15th to Monday, July 18th. Competition will be held from Tuesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 24, 2022.
Mon 04 Apr 2022

Annual General Meeting:

Annual General Meeting: Saturday, May 21st Beginning 8:00 am EST Finish Tower, Floor TBD Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL Zoom Link sent separately at a later date.
Wed 30 Mar 2022

New mailing address

Our new mailing address is: USDBF PO BOX 477 Dubuque Iowa 52004-0477 All payments via check should be sent to this new address.
Sat 19 Mar 2022

Participation of athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus at the 13th IDBF CCWC

The IDBF alongside many other International Federations has made the decision to regrettably withdraw the right of teams from Russia and Belarus to participate in international sporting events for the foreseeable future. The immediate impact of this decision is that no clubs from Russia or Belarus will be allowed to compete at this year’s 13th IDBF World Club Crew Championships in Sarasota.
Sat 05 Mar 2022

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