Dragon Boat

competition

sport information

All races will be held over a distance of 200 metres.

Equipment

Boats – The Host will supply four race boats of the same style, which are to be used by all competitors.

Paddles – Only those paddles approved for use by the International Dragon Boat Federation may be used.

Competitors are encouraged to bring their own paddles; should this not be possible, competitors must notify The Host as soon as possible so the Host can arrange to supply paddles.

Life Vest – All participants including sweeps and drummers must wear an approved life vest while competing. Competitors may bring their own vests or approved vests will be provided.

Event Entry Deadline: Friday, 22 January 2027

Event Cost: USD $30 per team member

events & divisions

10’s racing

20’s racing

format

COMPETITION FORMAT

10 Person Boat

A 10’s Team roster can consist of as many as fifteen (15) people: a minimum of eight (8) and maximum of ten (10) paddlers, one (1) drummer, one (1) steerer, and two (2) reserve paddlers. The team may also have a sworn non-playing coach. (Refer to the WPFG General Rules).

20 Person Boat

A 20’s Team roster can consist of as many as twenty-seven (27) people: a minimum of sixteen (16) and maximum of twenty (20) paddlers, one (1) drummer, one (1) steerer, and four (4) reserve paddlers. The team may also have a sworn non-playing coach. (Refer to the WPFG General Rules).

Positions

DRUMMER – Each boat crew must supply a “drummer”. This person must be a registered competitor. The DRUMMER can be any gender regardless of division.

STEERERS –All steerers must be certified by the relevant Dragon Boat Association applicable to the person’s home State or Country. If a volunteer steerer is used that is not eligible to compete in the World Police & Fire Games no medal will be awarded to that steerer.

awards

Medals are awarded to athletes placing first through third.

Awards ceremony will take place at approximately 4:00PM, at the competition venue.

One Non-playing Coach can ONLY receive a medal if they are eligible to participate in the games.

This means that the coach would have to pass the same requirements of an athlete to receive a medal. This coach will receive an Athlete’s Credential when they register at the Accreditation Center and should do so at the Special Handling booth to receive the Athlete’s Credential. Coaches who do not meet the requirements to participate in the Games will not receive a medal.

Technical Support Personnel SHALL NOT receive medals.

getting there

This venue is serviced by the Champion Lakes Precinct WPFG Shuttle.  

Use your free public transport to get to Kelmscott Train Station. 

From there, multiple WPFG Shuttles will run throughout the event to get you to and from Champion Lakes Regatta Centre. 

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rules

World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)

7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA

Phone: (858) 571-9919

Email: [email protected]

WPFGF Abridged Rules

International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF)

Peter Tang General Secretary

Website: www.dragonboat.sport

Email: [email protected]