23.6.2008

• All Results for the Hong Kong Short Course Races on 22 June available now. Photos and video clips to be uploaded later. We welcome images from hyperlink from external parties . Please inform us of your album/ URL.

21.6.2008

• (01:00am) Welcome one more entry from Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. Now we have total 78 teams competing on 22 June. All team managers should have already received through e-mail the revised schedules for the Mixed and Men's events. Check also revised flow-chart here.
• Download map and list of team booths for 22 June.
• NO parking will be provided for competitors or spectators. You are advised to take public transport

17.6.2008

• Special News for Stanley Short Course Races 2008 -
• to be held on 22 June, with a good turn-out of 76 teams so far. It is glad to see so many elite teams from different parts of HK joining, and a team from Macau, and one from Toronto. The organiser now postpone the entry deadline to noon 18 June. Entries afterwards will not be shown on the programme. Whether elite of novice, all welcome.
• Please download Team List (updated 17 June) and check carefully. Any corrections should reach the office by noon 18 June.( text in blue translated by the Secretariat)
• Team Managers and Captain should read carefully the "Special Notes"

9.6.2008

• Results for the Tuen Ng Festival International Races on 8 June click here.
•  photo links updated. We welcome your hyperlinks.
• Our another event - the Short Course Races will be held on 22 June.  Around 70-80 teams will participate. We still welcome entries.Please download entry form at once. If you need trainers, steersman or a quick course to have a taste of the fun in this sport, just call our secretariat. We can even spare a special category for your company, on that day or some other dates.

5.6.2008

• Location map for team booths for 8 June
• Booth Allocation list for 8 June

1.6.2008 (revised)

29.5.2008 Updated Race Schedule /Flow Chart /Draw Sheet of each race for download. New Site Map available for download

27.5.2008

1. Reminder: Those who intend to hire a pleasure boat to moor along the racing course should download and fill in "2008 Special Sea Traffic Arrangements and Registration Form" - read carefully about arrangements about water taxis. All members of the team, including cheering team, should know these arrangements.

Besides, the pier and temporary pontoon near Sea School with be strictly restricted to official boats and those registered only. Read separate notice here.

2. Just revised pages on souvenir (item list & prices), promo video; Just added messages from our Chairman, and message from IDBF executive president.

3. Sun Life Stanley Dragon Boat Photo Contest 2008 - download poster, details and entry form

14.5.2008

• "Team Memo 4" has been sent to team managers through email or by post. Can be downloaded here. Map and location please scroll down and read news on 21 April on this page.

11.5.2008

• Latest team list uploaded. Please check accuracy of your team code and both Chinese and English names.
• Print-out version of Racing Manual available at our reception table at the beach during practice at the weekend. All team managers can claim a copy.
• Our web site has been strengthening its contents to give you more useful information. More readable articles available now, especially those about fitness and stretching.

28.4.2008

• Race Manual and Rules updated.
• Info for Warm-up Races uploaded

21.4.2008

• Team Managers' Meeting for the Sun Life Stanley International Championships  on Tuen Ng Festival will be held onSunday 25 May, from 3:30 - 5pm at Stanley Community Hall ( See map here( Exact address is: LG/F, Stanley Municipal Services Building, 6 Stanley Market Road). Make sure team manager and/ or representatives from your team show up for important briefings and claim 2 copies of the programme in which race schedule and race details can be found. Be punctual. See you there.
• Team Managers' Meeting for the Warm-up Races on 1 May will be held 30 minutes before the 1st event (i.e. 8:30am), at the Official Stand at Stanley Main Beach. More than 50 teams has registered so far. (Expecting over 70 teams.) Thank you for your support. Race schedule and other race info can be downloaded from our web site later this week.
   

 19.4.2008

• weather condition improves, so training will resume on Sunday 20 April.
• Racing Manual updated
• Chinese umpire course application deadline coming soon. Register now.

 
 18.4.2008   

   URGENT NEWS To Team Leaders/ Managers,

  Due to the unfavourable weather condition in recent hours, we are sorry to announce that  training sessions tomorrow (19 April 2008 SATURDAY ) will be SUSPENDED.  

In unfavourable weather condition in coming practice or race days, especially strong easterly wind or thunderstorm warning, please kindly call 2813 0564, Stanley Dragon Boat Association office, or check our official website, www.dragonboat.org.hk for the practice confirmation. We will confirm the cancellation through email and NO individual calls will be made.

  Regards,

Stanley Dragon Boat Association

29.3.2008 

• New arrangement for Steersman Registration ( please download the new Form 2008 )

 26.3.2008 

• Stanley International Championships at Tuen Ng Festival is delighted to  announce the new title sponsor (Sun Life Financial ). The organiser still welcome other parties to sponsor the regattas, including title sponsor for the smaller event Short Course Races.
• Race officials recruitment starts now. With or without experience. We will provide training in April. Register at once, Download details and registration form (Chinese text)

 17.3.2008 

• Stanley Dragon Boat Assn was delegated to translate and dispatch IDBF document- -Racing Rules – stay seated or stand up   
• Race officials recruiting - stay tuned
• We will  have IDBF international officials positioning in the Jury for the Stanley International Races at Tuen Ng Festival. Stanley Residents Assn will press for possibility to have international umpire course and exam for HK officials - stay tuned.

12.3.2008 

2008 Special Sea Traffic Arrangements
and Registration Form

The pier and temporary pontoon near Sea School with be strictly restricted to official boats and those registered only. Read separate notice here.

12.2.2008 

New Entry Pack ready for download. Enroll now.

Whether elite or novice, all are welcome. Moreover, Any individual or organization looking for boats for training or, need a trainer for crash course, etc. just arrange with the organizer immediately.

3 Events held by Stanley Dragon Boat Assn this year  ( all using medium boats with 18 paddles): 2008. 5.1  ( Thu - Labour Day Holiday )  –SDBA Warm-up Races ( 250m ) 2008.6.8  (Sunday)(Tuen Ng Festival)  – Sun Life Stanley International DB Races (270m ) 2008. 6. 22  (Sunday) (Reunification Cup)  -  HK Short Course DB Races ( 200m )

Those registered before with their Steersman Registration Cards overdue or those who have lost their registration card should  retake the test and renew their registration.

 please note that from 2008 onwards, Men's Class B will not be sub-divided as Expat and Chinese Class anymore

The Organiser is still welcoming sponsors. Please contact us ASAP.

  2007.9.23 Stanley Cultural Festival cum Dragon Boat Photos Prize Presentation Ceremony / Photo Exhibition ( highlights of the day - album )

26.9.2007 

• Time for exhibition of photo competition winning pieces needs to be suspended for 3 weeks in mid October due to unavailability of venue in Stanley Community Hall. To be re-opened in mid Nov till end of December.( read on)

6.9.2007 

• photo competition result announcement & prize presentation arrangements on Sunday 23 September 2007

7.7.2007  

• More event photos 2007 available, especially more links for the Short Course Races 
• Know more of the coming functions of SRA, especial Summer Lion-Dragon Dance free class and demo 

28.06.2007  

• Short Course Races on 1 July - Read Press Release (chinese)
• More links for Event photos available

26.06.2007  

• latest info for the  updated for download.  In total 70 crews. Team Managers Meeting for the event will be held early in the morning at 8:20
• Photo competition still open till mid July when the Short Course Races finish. Download your entry form and submit hard copies to us. No restrictions on number of entries per person.

23.06.2007  

• Race results uploaded
• Event photos - some are available. We welcome hyperlinks to your album if they are good

21.06.2007  

•  We must thank all participants for making the event yesterday such a success. You all contribute to put up a new milestone and benchmark for the sport. 
• Another event coming up. The Short Course Races on 1 July is still open for entry. Whether elite or novice, all are welcome. Moreover, Any individual or organization looking for boats for training or, need a trainer for crash course  , just arrange with the organizer immediately.

14.06.2007  

• Important Announcements - team managers/ captains please (download) inform your team members all items in this latest team memo!
  
• Race Schedule for 19 June (Tuen Ng Festival)posted up for your reference. - Men's A,  Men's B, Ladies, Mixed Teams. ( further click bottom right angle to see full scall ) [ Full schedule click here ]
  
• Other Reminders:

1. Please make good use of the score board on the race day, and  make sure you have read the Racing Manual & Rules, so as to minimize unnecessary enquiries.
2. Stay tune for all announcements
3. Get ready for loading 15 before the time shown on draw sheets and get to start line early. For "marshalling", Team Captains should report to information desk "at least" 10 min before race if team is ready to load the boat
4. The pier and temporary pontoon near Sea School with be restricted to official boats and those registered only. Read notice here.
5. Team Managers should download the Team Confirmation Letter, sign and fax to organiser at least 2 days before the race.

• News for our other event -Short Course Races on 1 July: It is still open, deadline postponed to 22 June. Enrol NOW. Read introduction in www.dragonboatnet.com

9.06.2007  

• Click here for the map for Team Managers Meeting Venue (Stanley Community Hall) - Exact address is: LG/F, Stanley Municipal Services Building, 6 Stanley Market Road. See you there. Meeting will start at 2pm sharp. 
• Reminder: Making good use of this official web site will save you lots of unnecessary enquiries.
• Reminder: All motor-boats entering the official waters on race day must be registered in advance. The Marine Department has hinted clearly that they will tighten control  to ensure save and smooth traffic. All motor-boats without proper business license, overloading and speeding will be prosecuted. ( Click to download Special Sea Traffic Arrangements and Registration Form here). Take official shuttle boats instead so as to avoid encouraging choas.
  
  

7.06.2007  

• Venue change for Team Managers' Meeting : the venue has been changed due to the number of participants. We will be seeing you at the Stanley Community Hall (G/F of the new Stanley Library complex, near bus station. ). Please bring the membership card to collect the free copies of programme. 
• Photos for Warm-up Races available now. Other external links for album and videos welcome.
  
  

6.06.2007  

• Race Schedule and Flow Chart has been uploaded
• Site map has been revised to show latest changes. Please do NOT  moor spectator boats at the corner between Zone A and Zone B, otherwise shuttle boats will be blocked from taking fast route to carry passengers.
• Starbucks has just lately joined as the latest sponsor for our  photo competition  and ready to give out food and drink coupons for winners.
• Racing Manual will be ready for pick up this weekend. Each team can take a copy with your team membership card shown at our beach office, or at Stanley Main Street office next week. It is an important document - make sure team captain, manager and team contact person read thoroughly.
• Reminder: Team Managers' Meeting will be held this coming Sunday at 2:00pm at our training center at Stanley Main Beach. Make sure team manager and/ or representatives from your team show up for important briefings and claim 2 copies of the programme in which race schedule and race details can be found. Racing Manual can be also be claimed at the meeting.
• Reminder for Organising Committee members: Meeting will be held on Friday 8 June. 

28.05.2007  
"MEMO 4" - HONG KONG STANLEY INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007 [PDF]

25.05.2007  

• Due to serious over-subscription of over 200 teams, which is a new record exceeding last year's 183, entry is now closed for all local teams. The organiser must thank all the support from the community and the dragonboat fraternity. Late comers may think of earlier application next year, or joining this year's July 1 Short Course Reunification Cup Races which is still open for entry, and expected to be another spectacular of the racing calendar.
• Team Managers' Meeting will be held on 10 June at 2:00pm at our training center at Stanley Main Beach. Team managers may think of bringing team captains and coaches.
• We are proud to know that IDBF has officially approved Stanley Dragon Boat Assn as an " Affiliate". In official newsletter and correspondence, IDBF recognise our event as "Stanley International Races".
• Our dragon boat training center at Stanley Main Beach is still expanding (click to see pbase album ), and now holds the largest boat rack and fleet in the territory - in total 43 boats ( in which 42 are medium size racing boat that holds 20 to 26 people, one big size to hold 50 people). If anyone have good photos about the rack and the training center and would like to be included in the coming race programme or the above-mentioned on-line album, please inform us ASAP.( map)

• When Stanley Dragon Boat Races at Tuen Ng Festival forges for her 40th Anniversary , the organizer holds a photo competition named as "Dragons Dashing at Stanley" as one of the highlights and special function of the year. 
• Starting from June 2007, Stanley Dragon Boat Championships sees (...  )as the new major sponsor.
• Schedule and Draw Sheets for the Warm-up Races on 27 May (our 1st event of the year ) have been uploaded onto the page of "Short Course Races".
• Our annual Short Course Races (i.e. the 3rd event of the year) is in its 6th year. It has impressed the Home Affairs Department who invited the organiser to rename the race as "Reunification Cup HK Short Course Dragon Boat Races" as one of the events in the series of official activities to commemorate  HK's 10 Anniversary of Reunification with the Motherland. 80 teams are expected. Entry is still open.
• We use our own brand name "Dragon Red" to design and sells high quality products like the 10 or 20 liter dry bag, and weight training gloves.

21.03.2007  
Hong Kong Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships 2007 Race Info Pack] [PDF] Reunification Cup - 6th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Short Course Races [PDF] Stanley Dragon Boat Warm-up Races 2007 [PDF]

12.04.2007  
Special Sea Traffic Arrangements

Every year on the race day of Tuen Ng Festival, a lot of motor-boats moored at the designated area of Stanley Main Beach around the race course, making sea traffic very busy as a result of large quantity of traveling between the shore and pleasure boats. In view of the high traffic and high percentage of overloading and speeding of the shuttle boats, there is obviously a need to further strengthen management and control. To ensure a save and smooth tournament day, now under the guidance of Marine Department, the Organizer hereby announce the measures.
(details click here)

12.04.2007  
Stanley Dragon Boat Championships 2007 -
Revised Rules, Race Manual

2006
Stanley Dragon Boat Championships 2006 -
Race Schedule, Parking Arrangements

Warm-up exercises are necessary both BEFORE & AFTER the race. Do Stretching Exercises, and relax the more involved muscles with massage.

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