IDBF International Calendar 2010 ::download here::

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To: ALL IDBF MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBER DRAGON BOAT ORGANISATIONS.

The Organizing Committee of “Macau 2010″ the 7th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (Macau 2010 CCWC) in conjunction with the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) cordially invite Club Crews from around the world to participate in the Championships, which will be held from Wednesday 28 July to Sunday 1 August, 2010, at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Center, Macao S.A.R. China

OUTLINE PROGRAMME: The programme is provisional and is to assist crews with their planning.

Sunday, 25 July 10
Crews arrival, register & training

Monday, 26 July 10
Crews arrival, register & training.
IDBF Executive & Council Meetings

Tuesday, 27 July 10
Crews arrival, register & training
Race Officials Meeting.
Crew Managers Meeting.

Wednesday, 28 July 10
Reserve Racing day.
Opening Ceremony (early evening)

Thursday, 29 July 10
Racing all day

Friday, 30 July 10
Racing all day

Saturday, 31 July 10
Racing all day

Sunday, 1 August 10
Racing all day.
Celebration Dinner

The Opening ceremony will take place on the evening of 28 July 2010. Wednesday 28th July 2010, will be the reserve racing day in the event that the number of crews racing necessitates an extra day’s racing.

Competing crews are advised to arrive in Macao no later than Tuesday 27 July 2010 but crews arriving earlier will be catered for.

See more information at http://www.macau2010ccwc.com/

The 4th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival will be held on April 22 – 24, 2010 and will be bigger and even better than the previous years – a fun-filled event incorporating the dragon boat spirit of sportsmanship and great international camaraderie.  The Festival is supported by the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Municipality of Malay and officiated by the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF).

Registration fee: P1500/person
Closing date for entries: March 31, 2010
Closing date for list of team members: March 31, 2010

There are various race categories to participate in.  Festival program includes welcome cocktails and opening ceremony with the parade of teams and the traditional dotting of the “eye of the dragon” and a most enjoyable awards dinner and farewell party for all participants.

2010 BIDBF Package and General Information

Accommodation Package
BIPA is coordinating with various resorts for accommodation packages for all teams participating in the 2009 races.  Accommodation packages available upon request.

Team
24 members comprising 18 paddlers, 4 reserves, 1 drummer & 1 steerer. Team name list and 2 coloured 2”x2” photos of every member to be submitted via attached format (see attachment) on or before 31 March 2010.

Team Managers’ Meeting
A team managers’ meeting will be held on 30 April 2009 at 1500. Venue to be advised.

Flags
All teams are requested to bring along their flags for the parade of teams.

Supporters
Supporters are welcome and can also enjoy the same accommodation package.

Payments
Please send all payments in Philippine Peso equivalent by bank draft or telegraphic transfer to:

Account name:     Boracay Island Paddlers Association, Inc
Account no: 5713571042755
Bank: Metro Bank – Boracay Branch
Bank address:     Main Road, Boracay Island Malay, Aklan, Philippines
Swift code:     MBTCPHMM
Routing no:     PHMM Philippines 01026

Closing date for Payment:  To be advised

RACES

300-meter races:

• Men’s Open Race
• Women’s Race
• Mixed Race

500-meter races:

• Men’s Open Race
• Women’s Race
• Mixed Race

Boat
a)   Boat shall consist of a maximum of 20 men/women: 18 paddlers, 1 steersman, 1 drummer.
b)   Mixed team shall consist of minimum number of 8 women paddlers in the 20 crew.

Racing Format
All teams will follow the races from the early heats, repechage / semi-finals and finals.

Rules & Regulations
International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) Rules and Regulations and Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) Rules & Regulations.

See more info at http://www.boracaydragonboat.ph/

Schedule of Activities

4^th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival

April 22 – 24, 2010

To: All PDBF Members and Non-Member Dragon Boat Teams

The Organizing Committee of the Manila Ocean Park in conjunction with the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) cordially invite Dragon Boat Teams to participate in the 2nd Manila Ocean Park Dragonboat Racing, which will be held on March 28, 2010 at the Manila Ocean Park, at the back of Quirino Grandstand, Manila.

COMPETITION REGULATIONS AND RACING RULES
The 2nd Manila Ocean Park Dragonboat Racing will be conducted under the PDBF Rules of Racing. All participating crews are required to email a completed Confirmation of Participation Form by no later than 4pm on 17th March 2010, Wednesday to: macristina.o@gmail.com

COMPETITION CLASSES AND DISTANCES
The Racing Classes that will be contested are listed below provided sufficient entries are received in each competition class. A minimum of 4 Entries from different Club Teams are required for the Open, Women and Mixed.

• Open 300m
• Women 300m
• Mixed 300m

Corporate/InterCol 300m (one category)
Open & Mixed (26 crews) – 20 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steersman, 4 reserves
Women (18 crews) – 14 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steersman, 2 reserves
Corp/InterCol (14 crews) – 10 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steersman, 2 reserves
Note: 12 male paddlers & 8 female paddlers for Mixed.

PRIZES
Open and Mixed 300m
Champion – Medals + 26 MOP tickets
1st Runner-up – Medals + 10 MOP tickets
2nd Runner-up – Medals + 5 MOP tickets
3rd Runner-up – Plaque

Women 300m
Champion – Medals + 18 MOP tickets
1st Runner-up – Medals + 10 MOP tickets
2nd Runner-up – Medals + 5 MOP tickets
3rd Runner-up – Plaque

Corporate / Inter-Collegiate 300m
Champion – Medals + 14 MOP tickets
1st Runner-up – Medals + 10 MOP tickets
2nd Runner-up – Medals + 5 MOP tickets
3rd Runner-up – Plaque

REGISTRATION FEE / METHODS OF PAYMENT
There will be a one time fee of Php150.00/participant.  Registration fee is inclusive of Race Singlet and discounts from selected MOP tenants.

If your team wish to pay in Check, please write the full name of PDBF as:
PHILIPPINE DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION, Inc.

SCHEDULE / DEADLINE OF ENTRIES AND FEES
no later than 4pm March 17 (Wed):
Confirmation of Participation
Email: macristina.o@gmail.com

March 22 (Mon):
Posting of Confirmed Entries

March 27 (Sat), PDBF Ofc. – 9am onwards:
Crew Manager’s Meeting
- Drawing of Lots
- Submission of Crew List
- Deadline for Registration Fee
Note: A maximum of 2 Representatives per Team shall be allowed to attend the Meeting.

March 28 (Sun) – 7am onwards:
RACE DAY
- Opening Ceremony
- Awarding / Closing Ceremony

PDBF IDs
The No ID, No Loading policy will be strictly implemented.
Competitors with no PDBF ID (Membership or Temp ID) to present at the Loading Control will not be allowed to load and race.

Download here: Confirmation of Participation Form

To: All PDBF Members and Non-Member Dragon Boat Teams

The Organizing Committee of the Manila Broadcasting Company in conjunction with the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) cordially invite Dragon Boat Teams to participate in the 2010 MBC Summer Sea Sports, which will be held on March 21, 2010 at the Baywalk, Manila Bay, Roxas Blvd., Manila.

COMPETITION REGULATIONS AND RACING RULES
The 2010 MBC Summer Sea Sports will be conducted under the PDBF Rules of Racing.  All participating crews are required to email a completed Confirmation of Participation Form by no later than 4pm on 10th March 2010, Wednesday to: macristina.o@gmail.com

COMPETITION CLASSES AND DISTANCES
The Racing Classes that will be contested are listed below provided sufficient entries are received in each competition class. A minimum of 4 Entries from different Club Teams are required for the Open, Women and Mixed.

• Open 300m
• Women 300m
• Mixed 300m

Open (20 crews) – 14 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steersman, 4 reserves
Women (16 crews) – 10 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steersman, 4 reserves
Mixed (22 crews) – 16 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steersman, 4 reserves
Note: 10 male paddlers & 6 female paddlers for Mixed.

REGISTRATION FEE / METHODS OF PAYMENT
There will be a one time fee of Php100.00/participant.
If your team wish to pay in Check, please write the full name of PDBF as:
PHILIPPINE DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION, Inc.

SCHEDULE / DEADLINE OF ENTRIES AND FEES

No later than 4pm of March 10 (Wed):
Confirmation of Participation
Email: macristina.o@gmail.com

March 12 (Fri):
Posting of Confirmed Entries

March 14 (Sun), PDBF Ofc.- 9am onwards:
Crew Manager’s Meeting
- Drawing of Lots
- Submission of Crew List
- Deadline for Registration Fee
Note: A maximum of 2 Representatives per Team shall be allowed to attend the Meeting.

March 16 (Tue):
Posting of Draw Results and Race Programme

March 20 (Sat) – 7 am onwards:
Opening Ceremony
- Eye Dotting Ceremony
Note: The Opening/Eye Dotting ceremony will take place on the morning of 20 March 2010, Saturday. 8 Team Crews will be asked to participate and will be discussed at the Team Managers Meeting.

March 21 (Sun) – 7am onwards:
RACE DAY
Awarding / Closing Ceremony

PDBF IDs
The No ID, No Loading policy will be strictly implemented.
Competitors with no PDBF ID (Membership or Temp ID) to present at the Loading Control will not be allowed to load and race.

To follow on the next Bulletin:
- List of Confirmed Entries
- Crew List Form
- Crew List/Waiver Form

Download here: Confirmation of Participation Form