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AusDBF 2013 Australian Dragon Boat Championships

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10 December 2012 Page 1

INFORMATION BULLETIN 15 December 2012

FROM THE PRESIDENTThe Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF) warmly welcomes all clubs, paddlers,

officials, volunteers, supporters, families and friends to the 2013 AusDBF Australian Dragon

Boat Championships.

This years AusChamps will also include the inaugural running of the Oceania and Trans-

Tasman Championships, with invitations extended to crews from New Zealand.

Our flagship event this season will be held at the Sydney International Rowing Centre (SIRC)

on 15-20 April. Best known as one of the world-class venues of the Sydney Olympics, it is

the third time the AusChamps have been held at Penrith. Previous Championships were

raced there in 2000 and 2007. It was also the venue for the 2007 World Championships.

The 2013 AusChamps will see Australian dragon boat racing at its best. Competition will be held over five fast and

exciting days, with the Trevor Huggard and Peter Bristow Trophies up for grabs, as well as three positions for the

2014 World Club Crew Championships in Italy.

With the larger Olympic course at our disposal, Championships can be contested over up to nine lanes. The

separate Masters Championship held this year will allow every paddler and club to contest the Masters andOpen

Age events without juggling team sheets and avoiding the dreaded doubling up problem.

We also expect to see the magical 3000 competitor mark passed for the first time. The 2012 AusChamps was our

fourth consecutive record breaking year - attracting 2954 paddlers and 75 clubs so the 2013 event should see a

new benchmark established. Make sure you and your club register early to be part of our ever biggest event.

Id also like to draw a couple of new safety measures to your attention. From this year there is limited doubling

up across age groups and categories. Masters competitors will be allowed to compete in a maximum of two

categories only, and all paddlers aged 70 or older will require a medical clearance before racing.

Make sure all paperwork, including Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are completed and returned. They are at the endof this Bulletin and will also be placed online.

More Bulletins will be released over summer. Check Facebook and Twitter, as well aswww.ausdbf.com.au, for all

the information you will need to make the most out of your AusChamps race day.

Kel Watt

AusDBF President

Keep up to date with the latest 2013 AusChamps info by regularly

checking the AusDBF website, our Facebook page and Twitter.

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ADULT RACE ENTRY FEES(includes GST)

Five-Day Super Pass $295Includes entry into allclub racing divisions, categories and distances

PLUS Complimentary After-Party Ticket.

Three Day Power Pass* $195Includes entry into anythree days of club racing: all divisions, categories and distances PLUS After-Party.

*An additional day is just $50.

One-day Club ONLY Pass $70Includes entry into anyday of club racing: all divisions, categories and distances.

2000m Club Pass $30Includes entry into 2000m club racing day for competitors who also represented their state or province.

One-day Representative Racing Pass $55Includes entry into representative racing day.

JUNIOR RACE ENTRY FEES(includes GST)

Three Day Power Pass $140

Includes entry into three days of junior club racing: all divisions, categories and distances PLUS After-Party.

One-day Club Pass $45Includes entry into anyday of club racing: all junior categories and distances.

2000m Club Pass $20Includes entry into 2000m club racing day for competitors who also represented their state or province.

One-day Representative Racing Pass $35Includes entry into representative racing day.

To participate at the Australian Dragon Boat Championships, all paddlers and clubs must be registered members with

their State/Territory Association that is the financial member of AusDBF; or be registered with the NZDBA.

AFTER PARTY CELEBRATION

Entry to the After Party is included in your Multi Day Pass, and is just $50 for all others. Price includes a beer

garden, live band and DJ, dinner, other entertainment and games at the venue. Entry is open to all AusDBF

members and invited guests.

TIME LINESDeadline date for Expression of Interest: Sunday 23rd December 2012

Early Bird discount for entry fee finishes: Sunday 3rd March 2013

Deadline date for team entry: Sunday 10th March 2013

Deadline date for payment of entry fees: Sunday 31st March 2013

Deadline for submissions to Race Program: Friday 1st March 2013

Date Draft Race Draw will be sent out: Monday 18th March 2013*

Date Final race Draw will be sent out: Monday 25th March 2013*

*Dependent upon team entries being finalised by all clubs and states.

Online Registration Opens Monday 7th January 2013

Pay by 3rd March and

receive a 10% discount.

All Power Passes include

complimentary Celebration

Party tickets. Just RSVP to

secure your spot


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COMPETITION PROGRAM

Monday 15 April All Day TRAINING SESSIONS

Morning Volunteers and officials briefing session

Afternoon Crew briefing session

Evening AusDBF Presidents Drinks

Tuesday 16 April All Day AUSTRALIAN MASTERS 200m CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Standard (20s) and Small Boat (10s)

Morning Dotting of the eye ceremony

Volunteers and officials briefing session

Crew briefing session

Afternoon Trophy Presentation

AusDBF Presidents Awards

Australian Auroras Senior C Team Presentation

Evening Officials debriefing session

Wednesday 17 April All Day AUSTRALIAN MASTERS 500m CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Standard (20s) and Small Boat (10s)




AusDBF Life Membership presentation

Australian Auroras Senior B Team Presentation


Thursday 18 April All Day REPRESENTATIVE and 2000m CLUB RACING: All age groups

Standard Boat (20s) only

Morning Volunteers and officials briefing session.

Crew briefing session.

Oceania Championship***

State Racing Championship

All divisions and categories over 500m

Afternoon OPENING CEREMONY

2000m Club Crew Championships**

Evening Trophy Presentation

Peter Bristow Trophy

Australian Auroras Senior A Team Presentation

Officials debriefing session


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Friday 19 April All Day 500m AUSTRALIAN and TRANS TASMAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Junior (u18) and Open Age

Standard and Small Boat




Jon Taylor Trophy

Australian Auroras Premier Team Presentation


Saturday 20 April All Day 200m AUSTRALIAN and TRANS TASMAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Junior (u18) and Open Age

Standard and Small Boat

Morning Volunteers and officials briefing session.



Trevor Huggard Trophy

Australian Auroras Junior and U23 Team Presentation

Evening Celebration Party

Sunday 21 April AusDBF Meetings:

National and state boards

Australian team management and coaches

*Paddlers may contest a maximum of two Masters age groups.

** Paddlers may contest a maximum of two 2000m races.

***The first three crews from any country will be awarded medals in the Oceania and Trans-Tasman Championships. The first

three Australian crews will be awarded medals in the Australian Championship.

AusDBF COMPETITION REGULATIONS AND RULES OF RACING

The 2013 AusChamps will be contested under the AusDBF Rules of Racing, available atwww.ausdbf.com.au

Clubs may enter both Standard (20s) and Small (10s) boats, but may notlist a paddler for competition in the same

division for both. For example a paddler may compete in Mixed Senior A 20s and Opens Senior A 10s but not

Mixed Senior A 20s and Mixed Senior A 10s.

Paddlers may contest a maximum of two Masters age groups.

Paddlers competing in the Masters Championships may also compete in the Trans Tasman and Australian Club

Championships on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (18-20 April).

All competitors are required to sign the Competitors Declaration form as part of their registration. Competitors

aged 70 or older are required to lodge a written medical clearance with the Race Secretariat prior to racing.

For clarification or further information contact AusDBF.
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TRAINING BOAT BOOKINGS

Boats will be available for training on Monday 15 April 2013 only.

A booking will cover 60 minutes for each club or state crew.

Bookings will be available from Monday 7 January 2013.

MERCHANDISE

A variety of high quality merchandise will be available at the venue and also by pre-sale through internet orders.

A catalogue will be released closer to the event, and will feature great designs and the event logo and mascot.

More information in future Bulletins, website, Facebook and Twitter.

NAMING COMPETITION - AusChamps Mascot

ACCOMMODATION

Information on accommodation around Penrith is available from the Penrith Valley Visitor Information Centre.

Call 1300 736 836 or try online atwww.penrithvalley.com.au

Nearby hotels include:

Castlereagh Penrith Lakes Academy

Cable Wake Park Backpacker

Chifley Penrith Panthers

Log Cabin Motor Inn

Nepean River Holiday Village

Nepean Shores Riverside Resort

Penrith Valley Inn

WaterviewApartment

AusDBF is pleased to introduce the second member of our dragon family.

Like big brother Walter, he will be the AusChamps mascot. All he needs

now is a name and thats where you come in.

To name our 2013 AusChamps mascot simply email

[email protected] your suggestion and tell us why you chose it.

The winner will be named in Bulletin 3 and presented with a

commemorative plaque at the AusChamps.

Keep an eye out for more additions to the family, and get ready to vote at

the AusChamps for our next to mascots the Australian Auroras mascot

dragon, and the Hamilton Island Clash of the Paddles mascot dragon.
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WHAT ELSE CAN I DO...?

While youre in Penrith, why not visit:

The Norman Lindsay Gallery

Featherdale Wildlife Park

Westfield Penrith

Cloverfields Factory Outlet

Go-Shu Australian Sake

2 Bead or not 2 bead

Blue Mountains Honey

Sweets and Gourmet Treats

Historic Mamre Homestead

Museum of Fire

Muru Mittigar

Penrith WhiteWater

More information is available from the Penrith Valley Visitor Information Centre. Call 1300 736 836 or try online

atwww.penrithvalley.com.au

THE SITE

Aerial views of the Sydney International Rowing

Centre (SIRC).

The course is 2000m long and was a purpose-

built venue for the Sydney Olympics.

SIRC was the venue for the 2007 AusChamps and

the 2007 IDBF World Championships.

The 2013 AusChamps will feature racing over

200m, 500m and a 2000m turn race.

Races may feature up to

nine lanes in the six metre

deep course.

The Grand Stand holds up

to 1000 spectators and

will be open to all

paddlers, with team tentscreating an athletes

village.

It is a considerable walk

from the car park with no

shuttle bus service. It is

best to drop off and park.
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OFFICIALS

Do you want to be an Official or volunteer at the AusChamps? Apply now...

AusDBF needs qualified officials and enthusiastic volunteers to make the 2013 AusChamps a success.

All positions are currently vacant, so if youve ever imagined yourself as a Chief Official or wanted to get close to

the action as a Course Umpire, or would just like to do some volunteer hours in an admin or marshalling role, weneed to hear from you. Check the race rules and job description on the website for more information.

New officials and officials who have not previously acted in senior roles are encouraged to apply and to express

interest in senior roles, including Chief Official. Officials and volunteers from New Zealand, and the Oceania and

the Asian Federations are also encouraged to apply.

Role of the AusChamps Officials

Officials and volunteers report directly to the AusDBF Board. In addition to applying the rules and regulations of

Championship racing, the following skills and traits are needed to ensure a technically sound and fair racing

environment:

A Commitment to AusDBF policies and

procedures

Understanding of AusDBF rules

Team work and communication skills

Impartiality

Maturity

Calmness in pressure situations

Officials will be required to cover the costs associated with performing in the role, including accommodation,

interstate travel and other miscellaneous items. AusDBF will be responsible for supplying uniforms, meals and

beverages throughout the race day. Some local travel will be covered where practical and possible. AusDBF will

also ensure appropriate education and briefings prior to the event and throughout the event are conducted.

Depending upon the events finances, AusDBF will consider supporting officials in other ways, in a manner that is

fair to all officials and volunteers.

I wish to be an Official / Volunteer(please indicate clearly)for the 2013 AusChamps.

Name: Home state / country:

Email: Phone:

I am an accredited official (volunteers do not require accreditation):

IDBF (indicate level) AusDBF (indicate level) Other: (give details)

I wish to be considered for the following Officials roles in particular:

YESI would also like to be an Official / volunteer for the inaugural Clash of the Paddles Dragon Boat,

Outrigging and Surf Life Saving Regatta at Hamilton Island in June 2013.

Please submit your EOI by Friday 15 February 2013 by [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLUB RACING

A minimum of three crews are required to run a Championship event. Please note that the Small Boat category is intended

for small and developing clubs. Standard Boat events only will be awarded Championship status.

MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP*

Club:

Club contact name:

Contact phone:

Contact email:

SENIOR A (40+) SMALL BOAT (10s)

(Insert proposed no. of crews)

STANDARD BOAT (20s)

200m (Tuesday 16 April 2013) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]500m (Wednesday 17 April) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

2000m** (Thursday 18 April) Not available Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

SENIOR B (50+)


Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

500m (Wednesday 17 April) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]


Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

SENIOR C (60+)


Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

500m (Wednesday 17 April) Opens [ ]Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

Opens [ ]Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]


Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]*Paddlers may contest a maximum of two Masters age groups.

** Paddlers may contest a maximum of two 2000m races, including in the Open Age event.

Expressions of Interest to be submitted by Sunday 23 December 2013 [email protected]


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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLUB RACING

TRANS-TASMAN AND AUSTRALIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP*

Club:

Club contact name:

Contact phone:

Contact email:

OPEN AGE SMALL BOAT (10s)

(Insert proposed no. of crews)

STANDARD BOAT (20s)


Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

500m (Friday 19 April) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

200m (Saturday 20 April) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

JUNIOR (U18)


Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

500m (Friday 19 April) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

200m (Saturday 20 April) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

** Paddlers may contest a maximum of two 2000m races, including Masters event.


OTHER COMMENTS REGARDING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:


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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST REPRESENTATIVE RACING (State and Province)

OCEANIA and AUSTRALIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP* - Thursday 18 April 2013

Paddlers will not be permitted to double up between categories (includes drummers and sweeps)

States and Provinces are allowed a maximum of two crews per division and category.

State / Province:

Contact name:

Contact phone:

Contact email:

JUNIOR (u18) Opens [ ] (Insert proposed number of crews)

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

YOUTH (U23) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

OPENAGE Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

SENIORA (40+) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

SENIORB (50+) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

SENIORC (60+) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

REGIONAL (Open Age and drawn

from rural and regional areas)

Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

*All categories and divisions are contested over 500m.



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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 2014 CLUB CREW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Crews must qualify in a minimum of two Grand Finals at the 2013 AusChamps. Invitations will be offered to the

top three Standard Boat (20s) qualifiers and the top Small Boat (10s) qualifier, with additional invitations

extended only if space becomes available by a higher qualifier declining to compete at the CCWC. Invitations will

only be offered to clubs who submit an EOI prior to the AusChamps.

Club:

Club contact name:

Contact phone:

Contact email:

JUNIOR A (u16) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

JUNIOR B (u18) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

YOUTH (U23) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

PREMIER (Open Age) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

SENIORA (40+ by 1 June 2014) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]Mixed [ ]

SENIOR B (50+) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

SENIOR C (60+) Opens [ ]

Womens [ ]

Mixed [ ]

I am authorised by my club to express interest in qualifying for the 2014 Club Crew World Championships to be

held in Ravena, Italy scheduled for July-August 2014. I understand that all expenses incurred are the responsibilityof the club and not AusDBF. I acknowledge that AusDBF policies and regulations determine qualification for the

CCWC and my club will fulfil all responsibilities and obligations as determined by those policies. I understand club

competitors in Italy will be bound by the AusDBF Code of Conduct.

Signature:

Date:



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This form is to be signed by all competitors from your state or club and lodged with the

Race Secretariat at the AusChamps prior to commencement of racing. Medical

Clearances and forms are also to be lodged with secretariat prior to racing. A Word

version of this form will be available on the AusDBF websitewww.ausdbf.com.au

Australian Dragon Boat FederationCompetitors and Team Managers Declaration(in respect of the Competitors Medical and Financial Status)

On behalf of the

(State or Club)

I am authorised to make the following declaration.

I hereby notify AusDBF that the individuals whose signatures appear on the attached list are, through their

signatures, confirming they are physically fit and trained for competitive Dragon Boat Racing and they can swim at

least 50m in clothing.

All competitors have viewed the safety and capsize training video of the dragon boat tip over drill (link on

www.ausdbf.com.au) and are aware of the dangers they are exposing themselves to as a crew member.

By their signatures each individual also confirms that they have undergone a medical check and that there is no

known medical or other reason why they should not take part in the race program of the AusDBF Australian

Dragon Boat Championships for which they have been entered. Any competitors aged 70 years or older have

undertaken an examination by a medical practitioner and have presented a signed medical clearance to AusDBF

prior to racing.

The signatories hereby agree to abide by all the rules and conditions of AusDBF and discharge the Organising

Committee and the Australian Dragon Boat Federation concerned, as well as any other individual or organisation

connected directly or indirectly with the Championships, from any responsibility in the event of injury, death, loss

of property incurred during, as a direct consequence of or whilst travelling to or from the Championship event.

I further declare that all the fees due as notified by the Australian Dragon Boat Federation in respect of my Team,

will be paid in full prior to my arrival at the Championships and that in the event of any debts being incurred by

any of the signatories during the Championships that the Organising Committee will be reimbursed in full before

the departure of the Team or written guarantee within 30 days of the end of the said Championships.

Signed: Name (Print):

Email: Phone:
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Australian Dragon Boat Federation

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