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Title: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: NFW on June 24, 2009, 05:54:00 AM I heard a rumor that Seattle might be canceled this year, anyone able to substantiate this?
Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: sterles on June 24, 2009, 06:55:54 AM That's what the website says... http://www.seattledragonboat.com/
Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: Kwanzai on June 24, 2009, 07:14:16 AM where do you think the PDBA club crew qualifiers will be held now?
Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: NFW on June 24, 2009, 07:54:53 AM That's what the website says... [url]http://www.seattledragonboat.com/[/url] lol, when i visited the site yesterday it wasn't showing that notice of cancellation. So I guess its fact now. Its unfortunate that the event is not happening in its 2nd year. I also see that WE has removed it from their races for the Race Series. Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: ian on June 24, 2009, 09:54:16 AM This now makes 3 regattas cancelled for 2009 , Taiwanese , Seatle , and just recently Cultus lake womens , lets hope this trend does not continue into 2010 . On a side note it also means that other stronger, well established regattas , are now picking up more entrants, as teams rush to fill their own racing season
Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: Hans on June 24, 2009, 10:33:13 AM Hi All,
My understanding is that the organizing committee had a meeting last night and the race is still on. I believe a formal announcement will be forthcoming within the next two days. I'm going to see if DW can pull it together to go and would be interested to see what other crews (especially the Canadian crews) are thinking of coming as I think there could be some good competition despite the start/stop issues that they have had since the PDBA championships will also be held on that race weekend. As for the comment of other races filling up. I can certainly confirm that San Francisco is already at or just about sold out which is much earlier than we usually sell out. Also, I have heard that Long Beach is experiencing big time interest as well. Great time in Vancouver this past weekend. Hope to see you all on the water soon (Long Beach, Seattle ?, SF !)! Hans Dragon Warriors - www.dragonwarriors.org SF Dragon Boat Festival - www.sfdragonboat.com Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: Garbage Miles on June 24, 2009, 11:01:10 AM Which part of the Seattle race is cancelled? I read earlier that Seattle consisted of the PDBA qualifier and a separate festival race.
Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: Waters Edge on June 24, 2009, 11:09:30 AM Hello Everyone,
To avoid any further confusion: It is with great regret that Waters Edge has decided to cancel the 2009 Seattle Dragon Boat Festival, due to escalating infrastructure costs, insufficient team participation and sponsorship. We thank the sponsors, teams, managers and coaches, who have worked with us to turn over every rock to try and find creative ways to make this event happen . However, in the end we found it impossible to deliver a successful event this year that would meet the standards and expectations of Water's Edge, our partners and event participants alike. We will be working towards organizing the event for 2010. We understand that TSNW will continue to run the Celebrating Life! event which was to be a part of the Seattle Festival. For more info see http://www.teamsurvivornw.org/ (http://www.teamsurvivornw.org/) Currently we do not have any information about where or when the PDBA's will be held. Water's Edge looks forward to seeing you in Whistler and Harrison! For more info please contact [email protected] Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: Kai Paddler on June 24, 2009, 02:53:35 PM Sorry to hear about Seattle. The Portland race is still on http://www.portlanddragonboats.com/ and it's cheap to enter. 250m and 500m racing in the 6/16's (no Gemini's or Kaoshungs). Kai is hosting the beer garden both days with our ever popular Kona Brews and we will be racing as well. Come one come all!
Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: butter on June 25, 2009, 09:20:50 AM I was also saddened to hear that the Seattle Festival has been cancelled.
There are still some spots left in the 2009 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival www.victoriadragonboat.com (http://www.victoriadragonboat.com), which takes place August 14-16, and American teams are always welcome and can pay our Canadian entry fee rate (helps with the exchange rate). We're working hard this year to improve the overall paddler experience of our event and we look forward to seeing everyone in August. Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: Lethal Weapon on June 25, 2009, 01:00:05 PM Quote We understand that TSNW will continue to run the Celebrating Life! event which was to be a part of the Seattle Festival. For more info see [url]http://www.teamsurvivornw.org/[/url] Too Bad WE will not be running the event.... :( however here is information regarding the TSNW sponsored race. There will still be a race on the same days and the race offs will be happening at the same time. Should be some strong representation form the west coast teams and some good racing! Seattle Celebrating life! dragon boat festival August 22-23, 2009 Magnuson Park Seattle Celebrating Life! Dragon Boat Festival will be Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23rd at Magnuson Park in Seattle, Washington. Join us for a weekend of racing! This year’s race is sponsored by Team Survivor Northwest (TSNW), a non-profit organization supporting women in their cancer recovery through fitness and health education. TSNW is collaborating with Pacific Dragon Boat Association (PDBA) and local dragon boaters to host Seattle Celebrating Life! Dragon Boat Festival. This Festival includes a one-day community race and PDBA qualifying races for the World Club Crew Championships in Macau. This will be two fun-filled days packed with paddlers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We look forward to seeing you there! Thanks for your support of TSNW and the PDBA. Registration and Fee Structure: Community Dragon Boat Race – Fees do not change. Registration details at http://www.teamsurvivornw.org/ All proceeds support Team Survivor Northwest cancer recovery through fitness programs. Fees for Recreational 2-day Team-- $ 750 for visiting teams $1,000 for local teams from Seattle, Kent & Tacoma $100 add to above fees to compete in PDBA qualifying heats (Team must be a PDBA member.) Registration will be through TSNW, with forms available soon at http://www.teamsurvivornw.org/ Title: Seattle is NOT Cancelled - same time/same place - cheaper price Post by: AlvinWang on June 26, 2009, 08:20:10 PM (http://teamsurvivornw.org/files/celebratingl7efcd.jpg)
Seattle Celebrating life! dragon boat festival August 22-23, 2009 Magnuson Park Seattle Celebrating Life! Dragon Boat Festival will be Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23rd at Magnuson Park in Seattle, Washington. Join us for a weekend of racing! This year’s race is sponsored by Team Survivor Northwest (TSNW), a non-profit organization supporting women in their cancer recovery through fitness and health education. TSNW is collaborating with Pacific Dragon Boat Association (PDBA) and local dragon boaters to host Seattle Celebrating Life! Dragon Boat Festival. This Festival includes a one-day community race and PDBA qualifying races for the World Club Crew Championships in Macau. This will be two fun-filled days packed with paddlers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We look forward to seeing you there! Thanks for your support of TSNW and the PDBA. Registration and Fee Structure: Community Dragon Boat Race – Fees do not change. Registration details at http://www.teamsurvivornw.org/ All proceeds support Team Survivor Northwest cancer recovery through fitness programs. Fees for Recreational 2-day Team-- * $ 750 for visiting teams * $1,000 for local teams from Seattle, Kent & Tacoma * $100 add to above fees to compete in PDBA qualifying heats (Team must be a PDBA member.) Registration will be through TSNW, with forms available soon at http://www.teamsurvivornw.org/ Pam Smith Mentz & Denise Johnson Seattle Celebrating Life Festival Co-Chairs Title: Re: Seattle is NOT Cancelled!!! Post by: Backward Rowing on June 27, 2009, 01:12:01 PM Hurray, people with initiative saves the day.
Dragon Boat West - Seattle is NOT Cancelled ... (http://www.dragonboatwest.net/index.php?topic=5620.msg52436;topicseen#new) Registration Link (http://www.teamsurvivornw.org/) Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: coach on June 27, 2009, 05:01:13 PM So who's going to Seattle? Is there a list of teams? If Water's Edge isn't running it does that mean your team won't go?
The info refers to the "one-day community race" and then there's also the "Fees for Recreational 2-day Team". Is it one day or two? What's the scoop with this race? Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: gunghaggis on June 29, 2009, 09:49:49 PM The Celebrating Life Seattle Dragon Boat Race has been going on for about 10 years. I first raced with Dangerous When Wet in 2000, then with a combined E-One-Moli / RCH Waverunners team in 2001.
There appears to be a two day festival this year. Community Teams on Saturday Sunday is for teams qualifying to be PDBA reps for the World Club Crew Championships in Macau. http://www.pdbausa.org/ (http://www.pdbausa.org/) Past races were held at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island, and at Seward Park - near Seattle's Beacon Hill area. This year's race is at Magnuson Park - closer to the University of Washington Lake Washington is H-U-G-E! Should be fun.... Team Sake has assisted in the organizing of this event for many years, and they always bring a great energy to whatever they do! Title: Re: Seattle Cancelled?? Post by: AlvinWang on June 30, 2009, 04:33:50 PM Clarification on Race Structure
There are 2 major divisions. The corporate teams which will only be racing Sunday. The Rec teams will be racing the full 2 days. The PDBA divisions are small. Most of them will be a single heat. Almost all PDBA teams will also be entered as Rec teams. There has been some concern that teams entered in the Rec division will not be racing the PDBA teams. This is not the case. |