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Welcome to the BDA Website
The British Dragon Boat Racing Association is the governing body of dragon boat racing in Great Britain. Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing and most exciting water sports you can take part in. The BDA is responsible for all aspects of the sport from community development up to managing British teams racing abroad. It runs a National League calendar for racing crews all round the country together with the National Championships held annually at the National Water Sports Centre.

Why Oh Why?
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
The Exec hear you ask. Why have the membership fees and structure changed? The BDA Membership Fees info sheet (278 KB) explains the rationale for the 2012 amendments and revised fee structure. 
BDA membership provides all the benefits described in the info sheet and ensures adequate and appropriate insurance for all dragon boat related activities. All for the bargain price of just £2.50 per month for adult members.
 
BDA Members Mailing List
Friday, 03 February 2012

BDA Member? Want to stay informed? It will only take a few minutes, read on...

If you were a BDA member in 2011 your email address should already be on the Members mailing list. The Exec will use the list to notify members of the latest news in the sport, the BDA newsletter Dragonline will also be circulated through this mailing list. It is important that all members check and confirm their email address is correct. Maybe you have changed your address in the last few months or it might not have been picked up correctly from a rushed application form.

Visit the Members list page and add your membership number and name to confirm your email address by following the instructions here or download (75 KB) the information sheet.

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Another Racing Appointment
Friday, 27 January 2012
BDA Club Crews are invited to race at the inaugural International Club Crews & BCS  Regatta that will take place alongside the European Nations Championships in July. Club crews will race 200m and 500m classes over the competition weekend. There will be an invitation in future to the same event running alongside the BDA National Cup. Bulletin 1 on the EDBF website has full details of the qualification criteria for the event.
 
National League 2012
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
The calendar of events for 2012 has been posted under National League and Cup. Some old, some new and some returning venues and a different approach to race days depending on the local facilities and support. More information will be released as soon as arrangements have been confirmed with the hosting clubs.
 
Notes from 2011 Congress
Tuesday, 24 January 2012

The 2011 BDA Congress was hosted by Crusaders Dragon Boat Club in November at the Crosby Water Sports Centre. The notes detailing some of the debate and thoughts leading to the changes for the 2012 National League are available from the link below. The This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it will respond to any questions about the event.

Summary notes from 2011 congress (358 KB)

 
In the Pink with an Appetite to Grow
Friday, 20 January 2012

The Pink Piranha Breast Cancer Supporters and Survivors Group was launched on 01/01/2012. 

Pink Piranhas Snapping for Success

Tim Smith says "we are based at the Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Runnymede, Surrey but aim to serve the whole of the Thames Valley. We will complement the existing BC groups and hope to work closely with them in future. The initial concept is “Breast Cancer- inclusive” so we will never turn anybody who wants to paddle away."

"We are not primarily a racing team so will gladly train paddlers and pass them on to their local BDA clubs if they wish to race. How the group develops will ultimately be determined by the members and I believe the potential is massive.  If you wish to get involved in any way you are very welcome. If you know anybody who might benefit or be interested, please feel free to pass the info on. “Citius, Altius, Fortius”. Olympic year – Olympic spirit."

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information and here is a poster (873 KB) to promote interest in your area.

 

 
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