Working in partnership with the Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF), Dragon Boats Victoria (DBV) and the Organising Committee for the 2012 Australian Championships are honoured and excited to host the athletes from each State and Territory from Saturday 31 March to Thursday 5 April 2012.  In a first for the history of dragon boat racing in Australia, the event will have a 5 day schedule which is testament to the growth and popularity of this sport. The action will be fast and furious as the dragon boats thrash their way through the waters of the Docklands in a show that is a combination of agility, athleticism and unadulterated paddling prowess.

 

The 2012 Championships will see close to 3000 dragon boat athletes from across the nation to compete in a 5-day event at both state and club level. The spectacular opening and closing ceremonies not only celebrate the sport of Dragon Boat but also pay respect to the rich traditions and over 2000 year history of a sport that appeals to a very wide demographic in this the Year of the Water Dragon.  

 

And paddlers should expect an awesome after party, which will be held at Etihad Stadium!

There’s a lot to share, so stay tuned for more announcements coming soon!

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