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General Information

The Kingston Dragon Boat Festival (KDBF) grows each year. Next year, we expect as many as 72 teams.

Deadlines

The Team Registration Form must be submitted to the KDBF Office no later than May 23, 2008, in order to be included in the published event schedule.
EACH team member must sign Waiver Forms. The forms must be submitted to the KDBF no later than June 14, 2008. Persons who have not signed a waiver will not participate in KDBF.

Team Practices

Please use the KDBF website to request scheduling of your two free (one-hour) practices. These practices are included in the price of your registration. They are intended to ensure you and your team operate the boat safely on race weekend.

Free practices will be scheduled in the week prior to the race. See Preparation for Racing for more details.

Earlier practice dates may become available. Check this web site for details.

It is important to book your sessions as soon as possible. The scheduling of practices is based on receipt of registration forms and payment.

This year's festival will take place at the Doug Fluer Park in behind Kingston Marina . See the Visitors Guide page for maps and other information, including a site plan.

Teams are encouraged to identify themselves with a team uniform. T-Shirts, caps, face paint are all used. Be creative!

Prizes will be awarded on stage following racing.

The KDBF Trophy is awarded to the Race Champion.

Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals are awarded to members of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

Medals are awarded to the winner of the Breast Cancer Survivor Challenge Series.

Medals are awarded to the top Kingston-based team.

Prizes are awarded to the top fundraisers for local charities.