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PNP Dragon Boat Team Cops Medals at 1Malaysia International Dragon Boat Festival

Posted on 01 July 2010 by administrator

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The 38-member Philippine National Police (PNP) Dragon Boat Team won medals at the 1Malaysia International Dragon Boat Festival held in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on June 18-20.

The PNP Team won two gold medals each for the mixed and ladies categories of 12 crew 500 meters and two silver medals each for the mixed category of 22 crew 500 meters and men category of 12 crew 500 meters.

Supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports, the festival was attended by 11 teams from six countries namely, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and the United Kingdom, and from the Special Administrative Regions of Hongkong and Macau.

The festival was affiliated with the International Dragon Boat Federation.

Reference: DFA news from embassy

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4th Boracay Int’l Dragon Boat Festival Race Results

Posted on 25 May 2010 by administrator

April 23-24, 2010 – The 4th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival is so far the biggest annual international dragon boat event in the Philippines. This is organized by the Boracay Island Paddlers Association (BIPA), the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) and the Municipality of Malay.

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The Philippine Army ruled the championship in the Men’s Event, while the Fleet Marine and Stormy Dragons captured the Gold for Mixed and Women Event respectively.

April 23, 2010 – 500 Meter Race Results

MIXED EVENT FINAL RESULT

RANKING

TEAM NAME

TIME

CHAMPION

FLEET MARINE

02:02.5

1st Runner Up

BUGSAY BORACAY

02:05.3

2nd Runner Up

TRIBLADES PILIPINAS

02:07.6

3rd Runner Up

STORMY DRAGONS

02:10.0

WOMEN’S  EVENT FINAL RESULT

RANKING

TEAM NAME

TIME

CHAMPION

STORMY DRAGONS

02:18.8

1st Runner Up

BUGSAY BORACAY

02:19.0

2nd Runner Up

FLEET MARINE

02:22.7

3rd Runner Up

UP DRAGON BOAT TEAM

02:30.7

MEN’S  EVENT FINAL RESULT

RANKING

TEAM NAME

TIME

CHAMPION

PHILIPPINE ARMY

01:51.7

1st Runner Up

FLEET MARINE

01:53.7

2nd Runner Up

BORACAY GUARDIANS

01:57.4

3rd Runner Up

BORACAY ALL STAR

02:07.3

April 24, 2010 – 300 Meter Race Results

MIXED EVENT FINAL RESULT

RANKING

TEAM NAME

TIME

CHAMPION

FLEET MARINE

01:20.8

1st Runner Up

BUGSAY BORACAY

01:21.5

2nd Runner Up

BORACAY ALL STAR

01:21.6

3rd Runner Up

TRIBLADES PILIPINAS

01:20.9

WOMEN’S  EVENT FINAL RESULT

RANKING

TEAM NAME

TIME

CHAMPION

STORMY DRAGONS

01:28.8

1st Runner Up

BUGSAY BORACAY

01:29.0

2nd Runner Up

TRIBLADES PILIPINAS

01:29.2

3rd Runner Up

FLEET MARINE

01:31.3

MEN’S  EVENT FINAL RESULT

RANKING

TEAM NAME

TIME

CHAMPION

PHILIPPINE ARMY

01:12.3

1st Runner Up

FLEET MARINE

01:14.3

2nd Runner Up

GUARDIANS

01:17.6

3rd Runner Up

BUGSAY BORACAY

01:18.3

MIXED EVENT FINAL RESULT
RANKING TEAM NAME TIME
CHAMPION FLEET MARINE 02:02.5
1st RUNNER UP BUGSAY BORACAY 02:05.3
2ND RUNNER UP TRIBLADES PILIPINAS 02:07.6
3RD RUNNER UP STORMY DRAGONS 02:10.0
WOMEN’S  EVENT FINAL RESULT
RANKING TEAM NAME TIME
CHAMPION STORMY DRAGONS 02:18.8
1st RUNNER UP BUGSAY BORACAY 02:19.0
2ND RUNNER UP FLEET MARINE 02:22.7
3RD RUNNER UP UP DRAGON BOAT TEAM 02:30.7
MEN’S  EVENT FINAL RESULT
RANKING TEAM NAME TIME
CHAMPION PHILIPPINE ARMY 01:51.7
1st RUNNER UP FLEET MARINE 01:53.7
2ND RUNNER UP BORACAY GUARDIANS 01:57.4
3RD RUNNER UP BORACAY ALL STAR 02:07.3

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IMPORTANT! – A friendly reminder for CCWC participants

Posted on 19 April 2010 by administrator

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that:
( 1 ) the Deadline of the Confirmed Entry Form and the Accommodation Package deposits approaching ( 3rd May,2010);
( 2 ) the complementary Celebration Dinner Party has to be arranged and confirmed with the relevant Hotel;
( 3 ) we wish to ensure that the total numbers are received, in good time, of the competitors, coaches, managers and the
registered supporters per club. These must to be given to the Macau 2010 CCWC Organizing Committee by the
deadline data, so we would urge you to send in these details at your possible earliest convenience.
For your reference, we would like to point out those participants per club who are not registered and whose registration is
not received by the Organizing Committee by the afore-mentioned Deadline date will be considered unable to participate in
the Celebration Dinner Party.
Trusting all of you understand our situation and the need to finalize arrangements here.
Looking forward to seeing all of you soon.
Macau 2010 CCWC Organizing Committee
08 April 2010

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We would like to draw your attention to the fact that:

( 1 ) the Deadline of the Confirmed Entry Form and the Accommodation Package deposits approaching ( 3rd May,2010);

( 2 ) the complementary Celebration Dinner Party has to be arranged and confirmed with the relevant Hotel;

( 3 ) we wish to ensure that the total numbers are received, in good time, of the competitors, coaches, managers and the  registered supporters per club. These must to be given to the Macau 2010 CCWC Organizing Committee by the deadline data, so we would urge you to send in these details at your possible earliest convenience.

For your reference, we would like to point out those participants per club who are not registered and whose registration is not received by the Organizing Committee by the afore-mentioned Deadline date will be considered unable to participate in the Celebration Dinner Party.

Trusting all of you understand our situation and the need to finalize arrangements here.

Looking forward to seeing all of you soon.

Macau 2010 CCWC Organizing Committee
08 April 2010

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IDBF Calendar of Dragon Boat Races and Festivals (March to December 2010)

Posted on 18 March 2010 by administrator

IDBF International Calendar 2010 ::download here::

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The 7th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) – July 27 to August 1, 2010

Posted on 09 March 2010 by administrator

07/27/2010 7:00 amto08/01/2010 11:00 pm

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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/

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

Monday, 26 July 10

Tuesday, 27 July 10

Wednesday, 28 July 10

Thursday, 29 July 10

Friday, 30 July 10

Saturday, 31 July 10

Sunday, 1 August 10

Monday, 2 August 10


Crews arrival, register & training

Crews arrival, register & training.

IDBF Executive & Council Meetings

Crews arrival, register & training

Race Officials Meeting.

Crew Managers Meeting.

Reserve Racing day.

Opening Ceremony (early evening)

Racing all day

Racing all day

Racing all day

Racing all day.

Celebration Dinner

Teams depart


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 Macao no later than Tuesday 27 July 2010 but crews

arriving earlier will be catered for.

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4th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival – April 22 to 24, 2010

Posted on 09 March 2010 by administrator

04/22/2010 8:00 amto04/24/2010 11:00 pm

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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

4th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival

April 22 – 24, 2010

DATE

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

Thursday

22 April 2010

-

Arrival of teams

-

0800 -1500

Practice Sessions for visiting teams

White Beach

1500 – 1430

Team managers’ meeting

Boracay Regency Beach Resort

1730 – 2030

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Cocktails

Boracay Regency Beach Resort

Friday

23 April 2010

0800 – 1700

500-Meter Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Open Races

White Beach

Saturday

24 April 2010

0800 – 1700

300-Meter Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Open Races

White Beach

1930

Awards & Farewell Dinner Party

Boracay Regency Beach Resort

2300

Midnight Bash

Summer Place

Sunday

25 April 2010

-

Departure of teams

Caticlan Airport/Kalibo Airport

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30th PIDBF

Posted on 27 March 2009 by administrator

05/23/2009to05/24/2009
It’s the 30th anniversary of the Penang Dragon Boat Federation. There will be an international forum  prior to the race event where Mr. Mike Haslam & Mr. Mike Thomas, officials from the International Dragon Boat Federation, will be guest speakers. http://www.penangdragonboat.gov.my/portal

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1st Putrajaya International Dragon Boat Festival

Posted on 27 February 2009 by administrator

06/05/2009to06/07/2009

http://www.putrajayadragonboat.com/

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