Read the December 2021 Issue of Longzhou News.

• Message from Mike
• How the IDBF began
• IDBF30 Celebrations
• 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
• 18th Ordinary Congress – part 1
• CCWC2022 Bulletin 1
• Help support paradragons PADs team rebuild

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The deadline for nominations has been extended to Tuesday 31 August 2021

Thank you to everyone who have sent their nominations in, we have received quite a few in the last week. The deadline for nominations has been extended to allow people more time to finalise their submissions.

Key Dates

• Nominations open – March
• Nominations close – 31 August
• Review of nominations and shortlisting – September
• List of finalists announced – October
• Hall of Fame winners announced (online celebration event) – November
  (Awards will be presented in person at the 2022 CCWC event in Sarasota, USA)

How to Apply

• Download the Hall of Fame Information sheet (PDF)
• Complete the Nomination Form (Word)
• Submit the completed Nomination Form with supporting documents to: halloffame@dragonboat.sport by 31 August 2021

About the IDBF Hall of Fame

As part of the celebrations in 2021 to mark the 30th Anniversary of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), we are proudly inaugurating the IDBF Hall of Fame. The International Dragon Boat Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the men and women who have made a significant contribution to the sport of dragon boat. Whether it is their excellence on the water or their efforts behind the scene, they have demonstrated their commitment to building our sport and inspired others to achieve their best.

See Hall of Fame or further details.

Enquiries
Chair, IDBF Hall of Fame Selection Panel
Email: halloffame@dragonboat.sport

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Read the June 2021 issue

30th Anniversary Edition

• Happy 30th Birthday to the IDBF, from our President, Mike Thomas
• Message of Congratulations from CDBA and HKCDBA
• A Brief History of IDBF
• HKCDBA Celebrates 30 years and 1st HK Dragon Boat Race on Land
• IDBF30: new merchandise, photo competition and Hall of Fame

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As part of the celebrations in 2021 to mark the 30th Anniversary of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), we are proudly inaugurating the IDBF Hall of Fame. The International Dragon Boat Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the men and women who have made a significant contribution to the sport of dragon boat. Whether it is their excellence on the water or their efforts behind the scene, they have demonstrated their commitment to building our sport and inspired others to achieve their best.

Nominations are now open for 2021

Key Dates

• Nominations open – March
• Nominations close – 31 July
• Review of nominations and shortlisting – September
• List of finalists announced – October
• Hall of Fame winners announced – November
  (At the World Nations Championships celebration dinner in Hong Kong)

How to Apply

• Download the IDBF Hall of Fame Nomination Information Sheet (PDF)
• Complete the IDBF Hall of Fame Nomination Form 2021 (Word)

Submit the completed Nomination Form with supporting documents to: halloffame@dragonboat.sport by 31 July 2021

See Hall of FameHall of fame or further details.

Enquiries
Chair, IDBF Hall of Fame Selection Panel
Email: halloffame@dragonboat.sport

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We are pleased to announce that the IDBF 30th Anniversary Merchandise Shop, in conjunction with RegattaSport, is now OPEN! Products can be purchased via the IDBF Shop.

For the next 2 weeks there is a 20% introductory discount offered, using the promotion code IDBF20; valid until 15th March 2021.

Keep checking the shop as there are lots more products coming your way over the next couple of months including some very exciting sublimation designs.

Enquiries

Email: idbfnews@dragonboat.sport

Email: regatta@regattasport.com

Website: https://regattasport.com/

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The IDBF today announced its partnership with RegattaSport as their official supplier of licensed merchandise.

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the formation of the IDBF in 1991 as the world governing body of dragon boat sport. As such, the IDBF wish to mark the occasion by partnering with RegattaSport to supply commemorative merchandise for its 30th Anniversary and 15th World Nations Championship in Hong Kong.

“We are delighted to be working with RegattaSport as a professional and well established supplier of high performance gear. Our work ethos is very much aligned and we are confident they will deliver to the highest of standards.” Mike Thomas, President of IDBF said.

Established in 1988, RegattaSport offers world-class performance gear for a range of water sports. Business partners and former national team rowers, Chris Cookson and Joe Camillo understand what athletes want when it comes to peak performance and recovery both on and off the water.

“RegattaSport is proud to be the official merchandise partner during this special anniversary. We look forward to working with the IDBF team to bring items that paddlers will wear with pride for years to come.” Joe Camillo and Chris Cookson, co-founders of RegattaSport said.

RegattaSport have been providing high quality performance kits to many local, state and national teams worldwide for over twenty years. They are also the official merchandiser for Dragon Boat Canada, World Rowing in North America and the 2022 Canada Summer Games.

IDBF commemorative merchandise will be available for online pre-orders in the coming months.

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Enquiries

Email: idbfnews@dragonboat.sport

Email: regatta@regattasport.com

Website: https://regattasport.com/

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