Louisville Dragon Boat Festival is an amateur, open, multilevel fundraising event.

Though Dragon Boat Racing is new to Louisville...

It is one of the earliest known forms of boat racing, which started in China over 2,000 years ago.

Now, these dynamic cultural celebrations take place all over the world, and after last year it is apparent...

Vancouver, Canada

Louisville Loves Dragon Boat Racing!

In the inaugural 2014 races, 18 teams competed for the title of the first ever Louisville Dragon Boat Festival Champions. In 2015 we are expecting up to 40 teams, and do not be

surprised if those spots fill up fast!

In case you were not able to make it last year, you may be wondering,

“What is all of the excitement about?”

Dragon Boat Racing is known as

Fun

Fitness

Team Building

Great for the Community!

“The Ultimate Team Sport”for many reasons.

• Dragon boat racing is the world’s fastest growing water sport. With annual events held in over 60 countries and spanning across all 7 continents.

• Dragon boat racing attracts hundreds of thousands of participants and millions of spectators worldwide.

• The appeal of dragon boating is partly due to the sport’s ability to accommodate a wide spectrum of skill levels ranging from novice to competitive.

• At the novice and recreational level, teams often form as a means of social outlet, team building and an alternative means of exercise. 

• It has become extremely popular as a corporate team building activity. 

Reference: dragonboatnc.wix.com

DRAGONBOATBASICS

• Dragon Boats are powered by 22 people. That is, 20 paddlers, 1 drummer, and 1 steersman, that must work together to cross the finish line as quickly as possible.

• Races are 300+ meters.

• Each team is guaranteed at least 2-3 races on race day

• Registration also includes: 2 practice sessions, equipment, boat, and trainer/steersman.

• With up to 25 people per team there is a lot of potential for some seriously fun, and effective fundraising!

• Teams of 21 (20 paddlers and 1 drummer)

• Each paddler may secure unlimited pledges in support of their team beneficiary.

• For Example: If each of the 20 paddlers get 25 x $10 pledges, that is $5,000!

A POWERFUL FUNDRAISING EVENTChallenge matches anyone??

Targeted campaigns could be Exciting! Fun! Profitable!

NEW Charity Division in 2015! Paddle for a Cause.

We will set you up with a cutting edge online fundraising tool, and all the support that you need to help you achieve your fundraising goals.

20 Paddlers x $ 250 25 x $10 pledges $5000 to XYZ Charity

PADDLE PLEDGE SPONSOR VOLUNTEER

However you decide to participate in the upcoming Louisville Dragon Boat Festival

We truly appreciate your support,and look forward to seeing you at The Races!