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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.

2008 Congress Postponed
Friday, 21 November 2008
Due to unforeseen circumstances the 2008 congress scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday 22nd November) has been postponed to coincide with the January round of the Henley Winter Series. Proceedings will start at 12:30 on Sunday January 18th with a similar agenda to that planned for tomorrow. Congress will take place irrespective of the river conditions. Please let Sue Menzies know if you plan to attend and contribute to the future direction of the sport. Sue can be contacted on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
BDA Awards 2008
Thursday, 20 November 2008

The recent BDA Awards ceremony and birthday celebration were a great success with music and discussion into the early hours. The guests of honour, Rachel Smith and Lin Griesel, shared their experience of crossing the Atlantic in a craft even smaller than a dragonboat. Nottingham in October was a pussy cat in comparison!

This was the inaugural presentation of annual awards honouring athletes, teams, coaches and movers and shakers alike. Congratulations to the following BDA members who were honoured this year:

Under 18 Athlete of the Year 2008 - Sam Richardson
Personality of the Year 2008 - Les Sibley
Athlete of the Year 2008 - Trisha Corless
Crew of the Year 2008 - Amathus
International Excellence 2008 - GB Senior Open
Special Award 2008 - Malcolm Orgill for his work with schools and under 18 development
Outstanding Contribution to the Sport 2008 - Joanne and Paul Griffiths
Outstanding Service to the Sport - John Griffiths
Fellowships:

Julie Doyle
Nigel Leigh
Brian Hoare
Merklyn Hauck
Chris Hare
Mike Thomas
 
Another Face to the GB Senior Mixed Squad
Tuesday, 18 November 2008

The coaches for the GB Senior Mixed squad have set up a facebook site to help keep squad members informed. Follow the link below to join the group:

http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=620986794&k=X2L3YXW6TWZMYEAGXDYYQ
 
GB Senior Mixed Squad
Sunday, 16 November 2008

After competing in the recent Euoropean Championships the new coaching team are now re-building the squad for the 2009 World Championships. John Creaser has sent out the following call to arms and the poster below to spread the word about the first training session on December 7th - "If you are 40 or over on June 1st 2009 then come along and join us to get the strongest crew we can to take on the World." 

GB Senior Mixed squad poster (148 KB)
 
2008 BDA Congress - Updated
Tuesday, 04 November 2008

Full details of the 2008 BDA Congress are available to download in the poster below, including revised contact details to let us know if you are able to attend. Come and have your say on the 22nd November at the Guildford Waterside Centre and influence the direction of the sport for 2009 and beyond.

ImageUpdated 2008 Congress information poster (99 KB)
 
Sergio Orsi
Tuesday, 04 November 2008

The front page of Dragon Boat International magazine mourns the loss of Sergio Orsi. Mike Haslam, our Chairman, said of the loss 'Sergio was a good man who supported us well and that support will be missed'.  The front page is attached below.

ImageDragon Boat International front page for October 2008 (189 KB)
 
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