Welcome to the Team Captain’s Luncheon! 9 th Annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival Saturday, September 12 East Bank Landing Nashville, TN

About the Compact Our mission: to enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education, collaboration, and action. TEACH PROTECT CONNECT

Why dragon boat? "In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.“ Baba Dioum

Mark your calendars! Tuesday, September 1 Registration closes; All registration fees due Tuesday - Friday September 8-11 Team Practices Location TBD Saturday, September 12 RACE DAY!

Paddler Fundraising Each paddler is encouraged to raise $100, which will help clean 20 linear feet of stream in the local watershed. Help us reach our goal to raise $30,000!

Fundraiser Prizes Dedicated Fundraiser Drawing: Every team member who raises $100 or more on or before race day will qualify for a drawing to win a Wilderness Systems kayak package ($750 value)! Highest Fundraiser: Choose from a Wilderness Systems kayak package ($1500 value) or a Live Watersports stand up paddle board package ($1500 value). 2nd Highest Fundraiser: Wilderness Systems kayak package ($1000 value) or a Live Watersports stand up paddle board package ($1000 value). All prizes are donated by HOOK1 Kayak Fishing Gear.

How to set up your fundraising page onlineonline

Start Fundraising! It is possible to raise $50 overnight with one Facebook post! Or just ask for $10 from: Parents/In-Laws Grandparents Siblings Neighbors Dentist Hair Dresser Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Friends Friends Co-workers Parishioners Personal Trainer Financial Advisor Doctor

Compete in spirit! Best Dressed Drummer Best Team T-Shirt Best Team Tent Most Individual Spirit Most Team Spirit Most Improved Time

Race fast! 1st Place – Gold 2 nd Place – Silver 3rd Place – Bronze Division A Champion Division B Champion Division C Champion

Festival Culture  Cultural entertainment  Interactive children's’ activities in Dragonland  Food vendors  Team bonding  NEW THIS YEAR: VIP Area in River Center  Volunteers

Race Format Each team will race in Heats 1 and 2. Your times will be averaged and the fastest 12 teams will advance to Round 3. Teams will be seeded in Round 3, from A-C Divisions. The fastest team in each division will win a division plaque. All 12 teams are eligible for the Gold/Silver/Bronze. A race protest should be communicated to Chief Marshall who will contact Chief Official. DO NOT make contact with the finish line. More race info & details at nashvilledragonboat.org

Race Schedule Teams will marshal 20 minutes before their race in Round 1 to allow time for team photos. Then they will marshal 15 minutes early in Round 2. If you do not have eight (8) female paddlers, 3 seconds will be added to your race time for each male that fills a female spot. If you leave the seat open, you will not be penalized. Any boat without a drummer will have.5 seconds added to your race time. The drummer must beat the drum. Help us stay on schedule! Races will not be delayed for late paddlers. Racing will be delayed if there is lightning.

Team Practices One hour water session with professional steersperson from Dynamic Dragon. You will learn how to paddle a dragon boat, technique, strategies, etc. Paddles, life jackets, and boats will be provided. Team members should sign waiver online BEFORE practice. Last minute registrants can sign paper waiver on race morning. Practice Location: TBD - Either East Bank Landing or Riverfront Park *Pick up your wristbands and programs before/after your practice session! Wear clothing that can get wet!

More Race Details Race times will be posted on the scoreboard near the finish line area. Drummers Parade between rounds 1 & 2. Everyone can vote with $ on their favorite drummer. Steerers auction between rounds 2 & 3 No outside grills. Absolutely no outside alcohol allowed. No intoxicated paddlers will be allowed on the boat.

Logistics Parking & Unloading Captains will receive team unloading passes for race day so you can unload your tent and gear at the corner of Victory Avenue and Titans Way. Participants: $3 for day in Lot R of LP Field Public: $5 Lot D of LP Field We recommend you ask your team to arrive at your tent an hour before your first scheduled heat. First race will be around 8 am.

Need extra paddlers? Let us know! P.S. We are still looking for volunteers if you have friends that would get bored watching you race…

Team Captain Checklist  Visit the Captain’s Corner:  Password: dragons  Recruit Team Members : paddlers (8 female), Must be 15 or older by race date. (Paddlers between the ages must have guardian signature on waiver)  Team roster form in captain’s corner - optional  Choose a Team Name  Practice Request Form  Coordinate Team Uniform*  Instruct team members to submit their electronic waiver  Purchase pre-ordered lunches (order form in Captain’s Corner)  Plan your team tent decorations  Decorate team t-shirt *T-shirts will NOT be provided this year

Contact Carolyn Wright Victory Avenue Suite 300 Nashville, TN 37213