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.
Can American Club Crew Championships
Eight teams from the United States will be competing in the first ever Can American Club Crew Championships at the Welland International Flatwater Centre July 24-28. Live steaming will be available on the DBC YouTube channel.
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14 Jul 2024
CCWC 2024 BULLETIN 3
CCWC 2024 BULLETIN 3 now available.
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14 Jul 2024
CCWC 2024 Declaration Form
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CCWC 2024 PARTICIPANTS:
The Declarations Form is now available.
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13 Jun 2024
Interested in becoming a TEAM USA coach?
Applications for Team USA coaching positions now available. Other Team USA staff, such as the team manager, or any other staff deemed necessary will be selected using the same procedures and processes as the selection of coaches.
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19 May 2024
CanAmerican Club Crew Championships!
Registrations are coming in and racing is going to be awesome. We have crews from across both countries. Registration deadline is MAY 15, 2024! Don't miss this inaugural opportunity.
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08 May 2024
Level I Dragon Boat Steering Course - Part A
Details
Part A begins April 29, 2024. Both Parts A and B must be completed within one calendar year.
Online
Level I Dragon Boat Steering Course - Part A:
Starts April 29, 2024
Instructors: Joann Fegley and Liisa Reimann
Dragon Boat Canada, working with USDBF, is excited to be hosting the first ever Can American Club Crew Championships at the Welland International Flatwater Centre.
Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival
Details
Sat 27 Jul 2024 07:00 — 20:00
Busse Woods (Ned Brown Preserve
Cooper River Dragon Boat Festival
Details
Sat 27 Jul 2024 08:30 — 16:00
Park Blvd & E. Cuthbert Blvd, Cherry Hill, Camden County, NJ
Pan Am/USDBF Certified Level 1 Coaching
Details
Aug 3, 2024 - 9am to 4:30pm ET
Aug 4, 2024 - 9am to noon ET
Online
The popularity of this introductory dragon boat coaching course has grown considerably. This course will take place via ZOOM
LEVEL I Coach Course -Aug 3-4, 2024