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.
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.
Team USA 2025 Candidates 🇺🇸
Members interested in applying for any Team USA 2025 slots can now indicate their choices. Candidates must be USDBF members in good standing.
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28 Oct 2024
Team USA BCP Coach announced
After careful consideration, the United States Dragon Boat Federation has selected Angela Long of Survivors in Sync at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida as the Team USA BCP Coach for the 2025 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships.
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20 Jan 2025
IDBF Athlete’s Commission Election
IDBF Athlete’s Commission election will be held during the 2025 WDBRC in Germany. This is an opportunity for athletes to elect representatives to advocate on their behalf within the IDBF.
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10 Jan 2025
As a result of IDBF adding a BCP Division for the upcoming 17th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Berlin, July 16-20, 2025, the deadlines for the USDBF National Coach Applications has been revised so that a coach for TEAM USA BCP can be recruited.
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Team USA BCP & Coaches
The USDBF is adding a BCP division to Team USA in the upcoming 17th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships to be held in Berlin, July 16-20, 2025. Any coaches and BCP members who are interested in trying out for the BCP division can find more information on the Team USA section of this website.
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10 Dec 2024
Members interested in applying for any Team USA 2025 slots can now indicate their choices. You must be a member in good standing.
Instructors Joann Fegley and Liisa Reimann have scheduled a new session of their Level 1
Dragon Boat Steering Course - Part A. This 4-week online course beginning Jan 13 covers theory, safety,
boat commands, boat operation, and principles of racing.
Unleash the Dragons
Details
Wed 22 Jan 2025 08:00 — Sat 25 Jan 2025 04:00
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL
Fundamentals of Dragon Boat Coaching- USDBF Level One
Details
January 25, 2025 8am-5pm PT
January26, 2025 8am-4pm PT
Online
The 2025 Pan American Championships Organizing Committee, Pan American Dragon Boat Federation (PADBF), Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) cordially invites all club crews in the Pan American region to attend the 6th PAN AMERICAN CLUB CREW CHAMPIONSHIPS in Montreal,