Quad City Herald

The Pateros

Dragon Boat Races

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Lake Pateros (Columbia River), Pateros
Practices July 22, 2011

Team Registration Packet

This is a “Relay For Life” Event

(Entries will be accepted on a first come basis until we reach our capacity of 28 teams)
 Dragon Boat Racing
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Lake Pateros (Columbia River), Pateros
Our event is scheduled for July 23 approximately 10am - 8pm

Hey!
If you are between the ages of 12-100 and
you love water, competitive sports, and lots
of fun, you are invited to be in the 4th An -
nual Pateros Dragon Boat Races on July
23, 2011.

What is a dragon boat?

A dragon boat is a long, narrow 46’ canoe
for 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steers-
man. Dragon boats will sport a large deco-
rative dragon head and tail for race events.

Why do we race dragon

boats?
In the United States, dragon boat racing
is an exciting spectator sport that is lots of
fun. In China and other Asian countries, dragon boat races commemorate annual water rituals and festival celebrations
in June. There are over 50 million racers world wide.

What it cost to join a team?

Registration for this team will be $25 per participant. Your registration fee entitles you to 2-3 team practices, and at
least 3 races on race day. All equipment for dragon boating is provided. Trophies and awards will be presents after
the races.

Team practices
The practice schedule will be in Pateros, the week of July 22. Times will be announced at a later date. All practices
are open to the public and for paddlers of any experience.

Who do we race?
We encourge YOU to challenge other schools, towns, businesses, friends, ball teams, anyone you know that may be fun to
compete against. The more teams we have, the more races there will be. The course will be 250 meters long (about 820
feet). We will have a 500 meter course for clubs. All races are timed heats.

If you want to sponsor a team

This is an excellent team building experience that people of all ages can participate and excel in!
Community teams may be sponsored for $500. Community teams have a crew of 20 paddlers, 2-4 alternates and a drum-
mer. Equipment, a certified steersman, and coach will be provided for the practices to prepare your team for the race.
For more information contact Joni Parks at 509-670-8185, email at heraldads@qcherald.com, or stop by Pateros City Hall.
 Team Information Form
(Turn in with participation fee by July 1st)

#1 - CONTACT PERSON
Team Name:

Team Sponsor: If none please check:

Team Manager
Name:
Address:

Phone: Fax:

Email:

#2 - ALTERNATE CONTACT
Name:
Address:

Phone: Fax:

Email:

Please make payment payable to:

Pateros Dragon Boat Races (By July 1st)
Send to:
Joni Parks
P.O. Box 334
Pateros, WA 98846

For questions or more information:

Call: 509/670-8185
Email: heraldads@qcherald.com
 Team Responsibilites
Team Requirements
• All teams must be in the parade before the race.

• Each person listed on the team roster form must complete a waiver form. Incomplete waiver forms cannot be
accepted and may not be allowed to compete.

• Each paddler must be at least 12 years of age by the date of signing the waiver. If not, the waiver must be signed by
a parent/guardian.

• You can have more than 20 PADDLERS on your crew roster, but a maximum of 20 may be in the boat at one time.
You can race with a MINIMUM OF 16 PADDLERS. Total team medals awarded on race day is twenty-eight per team.

• Full registration payment must be received by July 1st.

Manager Responsibilities
The team manager is the contact person between their crew and the event team coordinator. Responsibilities include:

• Arranging practice schedules. Teams must have a minimum of 1 - 2 hour practice. The schedule will be filled on a
first come - first served basis. Practices are from Pateros boat launch on Warren Ave. More practices, better results!

• Ensuring that waivers are completed by each crew member prior to boarding a boat for the first time, and turned in
to the event team coordinator prior to leaving the dock.

• Ensuring that the team roster is completed prior to the event, and turned in to the event team coordinator prior to
the start of the first race.

• Ensuring that all crew members are aware of practice times and dates and that they have been informed to WEAR
COMFORTABLE CLOTHING THAT MAY GET WET , TO REMOVE JEWELRY PRIOR TO PRACTICE AND THE EVENT , TO BRING WATER TO DRINK
DURING PRACTICES AND THE EVENT . LOTS OF WATER !

• Informing themselves of the time and location of their crew’s race event(s) and ensuring that crew members are
assembled and ready to board the boat in a timely manner.

• Ensuring that no crew member boards a boat during a practice session without a steersperson and coach provided by
the Tacoma Dragon Boat Association. During the race event, a steerperson will be provided unless otherwise approved
by prearrangement.

Questions
If you have questions about registration or racing, please contact the Race Registar.

Race Coordinator: Joni Parks

(509) 670-8185
 Team Manager Instructions
1. Please ensure all forms are filled out properly.

2. Registration checks or money orders must be accompanied by July 1st with:

a. Team Information Forms AND
b. Practice/Race Waiver with signature page AND

You may email your team biography or mail with registration materials.

3. Please ensure that all printing is legible. Individual names that cannot be read might be discarded and that
individual could be prevented from participation, due to liability constraints.

4. Once the completed forms (Team Information, Waivers, Team Roster), and the fee are received, you can schedule
practice dates with the Team Practice Coordinator.

Check list for your group or organization:

Completed
Task
(X)
1. Designate a team manager (Captain/Contact)
2. Recruit a maximum of 25 team members. Only registered
team members may participate.
3. Fill out required paperwork - Registration Form, Team
Roster, Waivers
4. Team Roster and Waiver forms are due before your practice
sessions.
5. Collect registration fees from all team members (As
applicable. Team fee is $500 or $25 each) and waivers.
6. Write your check for your team registration, payable to:
Pateros Dragon Boat Race P.O.Box 334 • Pateros, WA 98846

7. To enhance the paddling experience, all team members are

required to attend one scheduled practice session (2hrs)........
Practice times will be selected by teams to best accommodate
their schedules, in association with boat and steersperson
availability. This schedule will be published later.
8. Have your team arrive on site on race day by 9 a.m. Each
team must check in upon arrival at the parade staging. The
drivers meeting is right after the parade.
9. Contact your team manager with questions.
BRING WATER! LOTS OF WATER!

BRING SHADE - GET COMFORTABLE - MAKE A BANNER

DRESS UP - DECORATE YOUR CAMP

 Please print this information
(Turn in with participation fee - Due by June 15th)

Team Profile #1
Please provide a brief description of your team for our booklet!
Tell us something about your team. Make it funny or serious, this sets the stage before the race!
 PATEROS APPLE PIE JAMBOREE DRAGON BOAT RACES CREW ROSTER
(Turn in with waivers)

Team Name:

Team Manager:

CREW MEMBER NAME SIGNATURE

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20.
Alternate
Alternate
Alternate
Drummer
Steerer
I acknowledge that no person is permitted to board a dragon boat unless his or her
name is on that list. I certify that the people whose names are listed above all submitted
a signed waiver form to the Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree Dragon Boat Chairman.

Team Manager’s Signature: Dated:

 Pateros Dragon Boat Races
ADULT & TEEN ATHLETIC PRACTICE/RACE WAIVER AND
RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR EACH PARTICIPANT
READ BEFORE SIGNING (Make as many copies as needed, 1 for each racer)
(Turn in with participation fee)
Event Name: Pateros - Dragon Boat Races Event Date: July 17, 2010
In consideration of being allowed to particpate in any way in the Dragon Boat Races, related events,
practices and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that:
The risk of injury from practices, activities or racing involved in this program is significant including the
potential for permanent paralysis and dealth, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the
risk of serious injury does exist and,

I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE
NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or other and assume FULL responsibility for my participation; and,

I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual
significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the
nearest official immediately; and,

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HERBY RELEASE AND HOLD PATEROS
DRAGON BOAT RACES, PATEROS CITY, AND AM CANCER SOCIETY HARMLESS the TDBA members, Okanogan County,
their officials, insturctors, agents, and/or emplyees, other participants, sponsoring agents, sponors, advertisers, and if applicable,
owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (RELEASES), WITH RESPECT TO ANY INJURY, DISABILITY,DEATH,
OR LOSS OR DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLEGENCE . OF THE RELEASES
OR OTHERWISE.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
AGREEMENT FOR PRACTICE OR DURING THE RACE, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE
GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY
INDUCEMENT.

FOR PARTICIPANTS OF AGE 12-18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release
as provided above, of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next to kin, I release and agree to indeminify
and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these
programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent
permitted to law.

Team Name

Participant’s Signature Participant’s Name (please print) Date Signed

Parent Signature (if applicable) Parent Name (please print) Date Signed

Participant’s Address (please print)

Participant’s Email (please print)

Emergency Contact Name (please print) Day Phone Eve Phone

Medical Conditions/Allergies/Medicines (please print)