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