DBNSW Inc
Inaugural Schools Regatta
Dragon Boat Racing
Sunday 04th April 2004
Sydney Secondary College, Blackwattle Bay Campus
Trophies & Prizes
Trophies and medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Distance
250 metres approx
Heats/Finals
Depending upon numbers will depend how many races are run
Team Composition
All teams comprise 20 paddlers and a drummer and sweep (of either sex).
NB: DBNSW will provide an accredited sweep and drummer for all teams
School Teams – Equal number of males and females
Entry Fees – inclusive of GST
Free for all schools
Note: In addition all paddlers must pay $6.00 per person Individual Insurance
(this will cover your for training and the actual event)
Organisers
DBNSW Inc
Further Information
Melanie Cantwell - DBNSW (m) 0418 480 731 (w) 9577 0225 (fx) 9746 3214 (e)
info@dragonboatsnsw.org,au
Note (a): In case of bad weather conditions an alternative area has been chosen. However if weather is really bad
and deemed unsafe for the paddlers then the Organisers reserve the right to cancel the event.
Note: (b) This is a Dragon Boats NSW Inc sanctioned event
Entry Form
DBNSW Inc
Inaugural Schools Regatta
Date:
Sunday 04th April 2004
Time:
Location:
9am – 3pm
Sydney Secondary College, Blackwattle Bay Campus
Team Name:
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Team Category:
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Team Manager:
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Contact Address:
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Contact Numbers:
Home Ph:……..........................
] Mixed
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} Boys
Fax:……...................... Mobile:…………………………
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} girls
Work Phone:..............................
E-mail: ………………………….
Conditions of Entry:
. abide by the race rules and requirements of the events organisers whose decision in all matters relating thereto and to the suitability and eligibility of
applicants is final and binding,
. every crew member is to be covered by personal accident insurance offered by DBNSW Inc or its equivalent.
. waiver any claim on the event organisers which may otherwise arise from personal injury or death and damage arising from or caused by participation
in the competition,
. reimburse the event organisers for any damages or losses caused by the entrant to equipment provided by the event organisers,
. utilise only equipment and fittings provided or required by the event organisers. Community Teams will be supplied with paddles.
Padding or gripping material is not permitted (wax is permitted).
.. DBNSW will also provide an Accredited sweep for all Community Crews participating
. all teams are to use an Accredited experienced sweep.,
. every member of the paddling team must be able to swim 50 metres or otherwise wear a buoyancy vest,
. any protests must be lodged in writing and accompanied by $200 cash protest fee within 10 minutes of completion of the protested race. The protest fee
is only refundable if the protest is successful.
I certify that each member of the team understands and undertakes to be bound by the conditions of entry,
Signed ...................................................................Team Manager
Date ............................
Entry Fees
Free for all Schools
NB: In addition all paddlers must pay the $6.00 per person individual insurance
Return
(a) Fax a copy of entry form to Dragon Boats NSW on 02 9746 3214 or post to PO Box 162 North
Strathfield NSW 2137
(b) bring a copy of entry form and completed and signed team roster with you on the day.
Further Information:
Melanie Cantwell DBNSW (w) 9577 0225 (m) 0418 480 731 (fx) 02 9746 3214 (e) info@dragonboatsnsw.org.au
Entries close: Monday 22nd March 2004
DBNSW Inc
Inaugural Schools Regatta
Sunday 04th April 2004
Team List
Team Name: ..............................................................................
Contact No.: ...........................................................……………
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Signature
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Team List
Record details above for each Crew Member participating.
Please bring this with you on the day.
Note: Please bring cheque or cash with you on the day to pay for the Sporting Injury Insurance
at $6.00 pp
Dragon Boats NSW Inc.
Manager’s Briefing Notes – Inaugural Schools Regatta
Date:
Times:
Sunday 04th April 2004
9am – 3pm
Location:
Sydney Secondary College, Blackwattle Bay Campus
Taylor St, Glebe (off Pyrmont Bridge Rd)
Toilets available. Would suggest bringing tents for shade and own
food / water for the day.
Site Facilities:
Race Schedule:
Race Distances:
Boats:
Paddles:
Insurance:
Categories:
Category Criteria:
Minimum Numbers:
Safety:
Sweeps:
Manager’s Briefing:
Security:
Clean Up:
Contact Numbers:
Training Sessions:
Alcohol:
Behaviour:
Will be distributed on Monday 29th March to all teams.
250 metres approx
4 x fibreglass DBNSW Inc boats
DBNSW will supply paddles to all teams
Personal accident cover can be provided upon request at $6.00 a
paddler for non-DBNSW Inc members.
Note: This is compulsory, otherwise paddlers must produce a copy
of their insurance covered by their copy.
Schools mixed (50/50), boys , girls
Schools
Equal numbers of males and females (50/50)
DBNSW will supply an accredited sweep and drummer for each team
16 (Max 24 for Schools)
Sweeps responsible for crew safety and must be familiar with
DBNSW Inc safety guidelines.
Weak or non-swimmers MUST wear a life vest.
Sweeps must be DBNSW Accredited. An accredited sweep will be
supplied by DBNSW Inc upon request.
A Managers Briefing will be held prior to start of racing
08:30am
Teams are responsible for the security of their valuables
All Clubs will be responsible for cleaning up their own area
Melanie Cantwell 0418 480 731 DBNSW Inc
If you would like your school to have a practise session prior to the
day, please contact Melanie Cantwell on 0418 480 731 to arrange.
Otherwise we will try and arrange a practise session for your school
prior to the start of the days activities.
Please remember Alcohol and water don’t mix. Any individual or
team caught drinking during the event, will have the entire team
disqualified.
The Sweeps have total control over the boat. Bad behaviour will not
be tolerated, any teams disobeying the rules or not doing what the
sweeps ask them to do will be disqualified.