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Welcome to the BDA Website
The British Dragon Boat Racing Association is the governing body of dragon boat racing in Great Britain. Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing and most exciting water sports you can take part in. The BDA is responsible for all aspects of the sport from community development up to managing British teams racing abroad. It runs a National League calendar for racing crews all round the country together with the National Championships held annually at the National Water Sports Centre.

Mad March Paddle Swap
Tuesday, 09 March 2010

Up the creek without a paddle or how about a paddle without a creak! Henley Dragons are providing an attractive paddle swap opportunity with Stylo Sports.

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Well Ard? A Taste of Haggis
Saturday, 27 February 2010
How about a trip to the Trossachs to showcase dragon boat racing at the Highland Games on Loch Ard? The Highland Games at Loch Ard always has a cultural aspect to it from different Countries around the world and this year it will be China, and particularly Hong Kong. The President of the BDA would like one or two clubs to give a flavour of the sport north of the border while at the same time enjoying the traditional Highland Games on show over the weekend of 17-18 July.
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Nottingham Venue Confirmed
Saturday, 27 February 2010
We have now received approval for the event on 16th May at Trent Bridge in Nottingham so all the dates are now confirmed for 2010.
 
2010 National League Finalised
Friday, 26 February 2010

The final 2 events have been confirmed for the 2010 National League series. We will race at the popular venue by Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Sunday 16th May, subject to final approval by British Waterways, and in the dock at Preston on Sunday 13th June. Just 8 dates for your calender, well spread out, so no excuses for not attending a full house!

Just 7 weeks until the season kicks off at Royal Albert Docks on Saturday 17th April.

 
Grand Dragons and Senior Open / Masters Time Trials
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Over 40 or over 50 on June 1st, an accomplished paddler and fit enough to meet the challenge of international competition? The BNTS selection time trials for the European Championships in Amsterdam will take place on the 24th April on the canal behind Troy Lake near Rickmansworth.
The Grand Dragons will trial in the morning and the Senior Open / Masters in the afternoon. You will need to be a full member of the BDA and also register for a time slot before the day. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for the Grand Dragons and This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for the Masters.
 
2009 Congress
Saturday, 06 February 2010
The 2009 congress will be held at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham on Saturday 6th March followed by the Awards Ceremony for 2009 and dinner. Take advantage of this opportunity to comment and debate what's good about our sport and future opportunities for change.
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