Q: Is there a minimum number of paddlers required on a team?

A: A minimum of 16 paddlers is recommended.  Technically, a boat can be moved with much less but could make for a very long race!  Team rosters can be up to 26 maximum with 21 people on the boat at one time (20 paddlers + 1 drummer).

Q: Will each team be guaranteed a minimum number of races? 

A: Each team will receive 2 qualifying races and a final race.  Optional challenge races may be added if the schedule permits.  All races for each team are either held on Saturday, June 18 or Sunday, June 19 for 2011 (we are currently accepting registrations for Sunday, June 19).  See our Schedule and Results page for more info.

Q: Can my family and friends come to watch?

A: Absolutely!  Admission for non-racers is free.

Q: Can the Team Manager be a paddler?

A: Yes!

Q: What is the race format?

A: Check the Schedule & Results page.

Q: What is the difference between a Club Crew Qualifier and a Community Team? 

Almost all teams will be considered community teams.  Only teams that are participating in the Leduc Dragon Boat Festival as a qualifying event for the Club Crew race offs in Welland, Ontario need to check the Club Crew box on the registration form.

Q: What is the cancellation fee if a team registers and then withdraws?

A: May 31 is the last day to withdraw without penalty.  A team that withdraws between June 1 and June 17 receives a 50% refund upon cancellation.

Q: If registered, when is payment required?

A: Payment, team rosters, and team waivers are required by June 15.  Out of town teams can provide their team rosters and waivers on Saturday morning (June 18) at the latest but payment must be rceived by June 15.