welcome to the team captain’s luncheon! 9 th annual cumberland river dragon boat festival...
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Welcome to the Team Captain’s
Luncheon!
9th Annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, September 12
East Bank LandingNashville, TN
About the CompactOur mission: to enhance the health and
enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education, collaboration,
and action.
TEACH• PROTECT •CONNECT
Why dragon boat?"In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.“ Baba Dioum
Mark your calendars!Tuesday, September 1Registration closes; All registration fees due
Tuesday - Friday September 8-11Team Practices Location TBD
Saturday, September 12RACE DAY!
Paddler Fundraising
Each paddler is encouraged to raise $100, which will help clean 20 linear feet
of stream in the local watershed.
Help us reach our goal to raise
$30,000!
Fundraiser Prizes
Dedicated Fundraiser Drawing: Every team member who raises $100 or more on or before race day will qualify for a drawing to win a Wilderness Systems kayak package ($750 value)!
Highest Fundraiser: Choose from a Wilderness Systems kayak package ($1500 value) or a Live Watersports stand up paddle board package ($1500 value).
2nd Highest Fundraiser: Wilderness Systems kayak package ($1000 value) or a Live Watersports stand up paddle board package ($1000 value).
All prizes are donated by HOOK1 Kayak Fishing Gear.
Start Fundraising!
It is possible to raise $50 overnight with one Facebook post!
Or just ask for $10 from:
Parents/In-LawsGrandparentsSiblingsNeighborsDentistHair DresserFacebook/Twitter/Instagram FriendsFriendsCo-workersParishionersPersonal TrainerFinancial AdvisorDoctor
Compete in spirit!• Best Dressed Drummer• Best Team T-Shirt• Best Team Tent
• Most Individual Spirit• Most Team Spirit
• Most Improved Time
Race fast!1st Place – Gold 2nd Place – Silver3rd Place – BronzeDivision A ChampionDivision B ChampionDivision C Champion
Festival CultureCultural entertainment Interactive children's’
activities in Dragonland Food vendorsTeam bonding NEW THIS YEAR: VIP
Area in River CenterVolunteers
Race Format
Each team will race in Heats 1 and 2. Your times will be averaged and the fastest 12 teams will advance to Round 3. Teams will be seeded in Round 3, from A-C Divisions.
The fastest team in each division will win a division plaque.
All 12 teams are eligible for the Gold/Silver/Bronze.
A race protest should be communicated to Chief Marshall who will contact Chief Official. DO NOT make contact with the finish line.
More race info & details at nashvilledragonboat.org
Race Schedule• Teams will marshal 20 minutes before their race in Round 1 to
allow time for team photos. Then they will marshal 15 minutes early in Round 2.
• If you do not have eight (8) female paddlers, 3 seconds will be added to your race time for each male that fills a female spot. If you leave the seat open, you will not be penalized.
• Any boat without a drummer will have .5 seconds added to your race time. The drummer must beat the drum.
• Help us stay on schedule! Races will not be delayed for late paddlers.
• Racing will be delayed if there is lightning.
Team Practices• One hour water session with professional steersperson from Dynamic
Dragon. You will learn how to paddle a dragon boat, technique, strategies, etc. Paddles, life jackets, and boats will be provided.
• Team members should sign waiver online BEFORE practice.
• Last minute registrants can sign paper waiver on race morning.
• Practice Location: TBD - Either East Bank Landing or Riverfront Park
• *Pick up your wristbands and programs before/after your practice session!
Wear clothing that can get wet!
More Race Details
• Race times will be posted on the scoreboard near the finish line area.
• Drummers Parade between rounds 1 & 2. Everyone can vote with $ on their favorite drummer.
• Steerers auction between rounds 2 & 3
• No outside grills.
• Absolutely no outside alcohol allowed.
• No intoxicated paddlers will be allowed on the boat.
LogisticsParking & Unloading
• Captains will receive team unloading passes for race day so you can unload your tent and gear at the corner of Victory Avenue and Titans Way.
• Participants: $3 for day in Lot R of LP Field
• Public: $5 Lot D of LP Field
• We recommend you ask your team to arrive at your tent an hour before your first scheduled heat. First race will be around 8 am.
Need extra paddlers?
Let us know!
P.S. We are still looking for volunteers if you have friends that would get bored watching you race…
Team Captain Checklist Visit the Captain’s Corner: http://nashvilledragonboat.org/captainscorner/
Password: dragons
Recruit Team Members : 16-24 paddlers (8 female), Must be 15 or older by race date. (Paddlers between the ages 15-18 must have guardian signature on waiver) Team roster form in captain’s corner - optional
Choose a Team Name
Practice Request Form
Coordinate Team Uniform*
Instruct team members to submit their electronic waiver
Purchase pre-ordered lunches (order form in Captain’s Corner)
Plan your team tent decorations
Decorate team t-shirt
*T-shirts will NOT be provided this year
