USDBF Senior C Team USA
Senior C Team USA is back! If you are 60+ and you have a desire to race for something bigger than yourself – you need to read the information regarding Senior C Team USA try-outs. Click here for more information!
USDBF Announces Team USA Coaches
The USDBF is excited to announce the Team USA coaches for the 2027 cycle. While the Divisional coach(es) are responsible for the mixed crew, it is the USDBFs expectation that they work collaboratively with the gender coaches to formulate the best roster. Creating a gold medal winning Team USA is our top priority and the…
ZOOM with ADBA
ZOOM with ADBA WHEN: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 7:30-8:30 pm CDT ROUNDTABLE TOPIC: Anything Goes! WHO: OPEN TO ALL –– Please share with your paddlers and teammates!! This is your opportunity to follow up on June’s boat maintenance session, discuss stroke techniques and favorite training drills, ask fundraising questions, or just share stories with your…
USDBF offers Level 1 Officials Course
If you have ever had a thought about being a race official for a Dragon Boat competition, now is your opportunity to begin the process! The USDBF is offering a Level 1 Officials Course to be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT on Saturday, September 19th. This course will be administered virtually via…
Honoring Ron Hau – Retiring from the ADBA
Dragon boat racing has a history stretching back centuries, but its modern presence in the United States—especially in the Midwest—is still relatively young. Much of its growth in our region is thanks to a small group of dedicated pioneers. Among them is Ron Hau of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, whose impact on the sport spans more…
ADBA Newsletter issued
The Summer 2026 issue of the ADBA newsletter has been issued. Check the main menu under “Newsletters” to keep up to date with ADBA activities.
ADBA 2026 Planning Survey Winner!
LET IT RUN…. The survey race is over, the paddles are down, and the results are in… 🏆 Congratulations to the KC PINK WARRIORS!! 🏆 Your team paddled ahead in survey responses and earned a FREE 2026 ADBA Team Membership! Thank you to everyone who joined in the friendly competition and helped…
ADBA President Inducted into IDBF Hall of Fame
Congratulations go out to our ADBA President, Barbara Michaels! It is with great pride that we announce that our ADBA President, Barb Michaels has been inducted into the International Dragon Boat Federation’s Hall of Fame! Barb’s recognition came as a result of her years of work as a “Sport Developer” at many levels. She has…
Link to 13th IDBF CCWC event videos, 2022
The IDBF Club Crew World Championships were held beginning on Tuesday, July 19th, 2022. This is the 13th year that the International Dragon Boat Federation has held the Club Crew World Championships and in 2022 they were held in Sarasota, Florida. You can view a YouTube archive of each day’s racing by going to this…
IDBF moves to new website
The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) has announced that it has moved it’s website to a new domain name. See the Media Release below:
