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General information
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2011 Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
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Saturday, August 13
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1) Registration fee includes the boat, paddles, a steersperson/coach for one practice
session during the week before the race and three races on race day. Each team will
have a designated area to "hang out" between races. It is suggested that teams bring
folding chairs and set up pop-up canopies (for an extra fee 10' x 10' canopies,
chairs, tables can be rented).
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2) Races start at 9am on Saturday, August 13, (coaches meeting at 8am). You will
receive a first race schedule, in advance. (Since we have 30+ teams, your first
race could be anytime between 9 and 10am.) After the first race, teams sorted by
division and follow up races will be posted on a large board. Each team races 3
times. Awards are handed out at about 3pm.
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3) A food/non-alcoholic vendor will be at the Festival. However, you can bring food
– alcohol is permitted but not sold at the festival.
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4) Team banners, team shirts, ect., are encouraged. This year we are planning to
add a "Spirit Award" to our event.
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5) There is no charge for spectators. . . Participants/paddlers must be on a dragon
boat team, which is usually paid for by an organization or company.
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6) The 20 team paddlers (not rowers) and the drummer (required) must be 14 years
of age. 8 of the paddlers on each team must be female.
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Watch highlights from past years' festivals on YouTube!
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2010 Festival
2009 Festival
2008 Festival
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Listen to the KMOX Radio Interview to learn more!
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