2024 Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Jericho
Join us for the 2024 Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Jericho for a day of paddling, competition, and fun in the sun!
Date and time
Location
Lake Jericho
Lake Jericho Henry County, KY 40068Refund Policy
Agenda
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration Opens
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Captains Meeting
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Morning Warmup Workout
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dragon Boat Races
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Flower Ceremony
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
About this event
- 6 hours
2024 Dragon Boat Festival @ Lake Jericho, KY
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Schedule TBA: Tentative event time from registration to awards: `10am-3pm
O pen to the public event: YOU can do this!
- All equipment & training provided!
- Beginners and all fitness levels welcome!
- Ages 12+
A bout the races:
- 250 meter course, on a lake with non-motorized boats
- Each team will race 3x
- Teams will compete within their assigned divisions for awards
- D ivisions will be determined based on registration
How many people make a full team? 25 people make a full roster to allow for alternates
How many people make a full boat? 20 paddlers + 1 drummer (we provide steersperson!)
Want to learn about Dragon Boat Basics? Please visit our website *coming soon*
How to Register:
Start A Team - Captain Registers the team - $1000/team or $50/person *discounts available
Join A Team - Ask Captain for join info
Find A Team - Register as Individual to join "Paddler Pool"
What's Included with Registration: Team registration $1000 covers fees for up to 25 people per roster. It also includes two team building practices (valued at $500/each).
Start A Team
What you need to get started:
A Team Captain - Contact Person for the team
A Team Name - Something fun, TBA by Festival Committee
Registration Fee - Deposit $100 and collect from individual paddlers, or $1000 full team payment (discounts available for Travel, BCS, Community & Multiple Teams)
Captain Info:
What is the role of Captain? They are the contact person for that team. They will manage the roster, make sure all waivers are signed, account that all payments are made, and schedule practices.
How to pay for a team? You can pay the full registration fee, or choose to have your team registration collected on an individual basis when paddlers join your team.
What happens after I register? We will follow up via email within 3-5 business days to confirm your team registration, and will include a link to your team's "Sign Up Page", where paddlers will be able to join. If you are joining the paddler pool, and looking for a team, we will contact you with more info to get started.
How to schedule a team practice? One free practice is included with registration, and can be scheduled by contacting us via website. Extra practices, Team Building & Wellness Plan packages also available.
If you have other questions, or would like more information please contact us!
This event is hosted by, Derby City Dragons & 502 Dragon Boat Community
This event is managed by, 1 Crew Dragon Boat
Frequently asked questions
No! You can sign up as an individual and we will help pair you with a team based on your practice goals and availability.
-A Team Captain - Contact Person for the team -A Team Name - Something fun, TBA by Festival Committee -Registration Fee - Deposit $100 and collect from individual paddlers, or $1000 full team payment (discounts available for Travel, BCS, Community & Multiple Teams)
They are the contact person for that team. They will manage the roster, make sure all waivers are signed, account that all payments are made, and schedule practices.
You can pay the full registration fee, or choose to have your team registration collected on an individual basis when paddlers join your team.
We will follow up via email within 3-5 business days to confirm your team registration, and will include a link to your team's "Sign Up Page", where paddlers will be able to join. If you are joining the paddler pool, and looking for a team, we will contact you with more info to get started.
25 people make a full roster to allow for alternates.
20 paddlers + 1 drummer (we provide the steersperson).
Paddlers must be ages 12+ and have signed permission form from parent/guardian to participate. Teams with youth paddlers must have 50% adults on the boat at all times.
We provide all the equipment! If you have your own PFD, or paddle you're welcome to use it, as long as it meets festival requirements. If you have questions about what is allowed please contact festival organizers, or ask a race official before the festival.
Absolutely! Beginners are VERY welcome! A lot, if not most of our teams will be beginners that have never paddled before, or still new to the sport. We provide training, and a practice session is included with your registration for the event.
Discounts are available for Travel, BCS, Community & Multiple Teams if eligibility is verified. Please contact us for more information on team discounts.