Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2015

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1 Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2015 KUCHING, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2015 INFORMATION BULLETIN To: Dragon Boat Associations/Clubs/Teams, GREETINGS FROM SARAWAK, MALAYSIA, BORNEO, LAND OF THE HORNBILLS INTRODUCTION Welcome to the land of the hornbills! Sarawak is located on the island of Borneo, the third largest island in the world, and north of the Equator. With its beautiful blue skies and tropical breezes, you can bathe in the sandy beaches and palm-fringed state of Sarawak. Kuching the capital of Sarawak Kuching means cat in Malay. Like its name, this incredible city has its grace and subtlety on its own. A capital for cat lovers, the world s first cat museum can be found here. Kuching is safe, clean and has a surprising number of tourist attractions. The Location

3 1.INFORMATION The Sarawak Regatta 2015 Organizing Committee wishes to invite you to participate in the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2015 to be held from 18 th to 20 th September 2015 at Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak, Malaysia. 2.Required Team/s Each team of 22 crews must consist of 18 Paddlers, 1 Drummer & 1 Steerer/Coxswain, 1 Team Manager,1 Coach and 4 Reserves (26 pax). Each team of 12 crews must consist of 10 Paddlers, 1 Drummer & 1 Steerer/Coxswain, 1 Team Manager,1 Coach and 2 Reserves (16 pax). 3.Competition Classes and Distances The Racing Classes:- International Open Team 12 s and 22 s International Mixed 12 s and 22 s Cancer Survivors Race 12 s ( Open category ) Sarawak Closed Race 22 s (Men only ) Sarawak Closed Race 12 s (Mixed only ) Distance: 400 metres races 4.Rules and Regulations The Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2015 will be conducted under the IDBF Competition Regulations and Rules of Racing, Copies of which will be forwarded to crews who return completed Named Entries. Information Bulletins will be published to confirm crew entries at a later date. 5.Entries The following table sets out the deadlines for entries: Action / Documentation Required Dateline Provisional Entry Attached To This Information Buletin Named Entries Forms in next Buletin 31 st MARCH st MAY Prizes Prizes in cash, trophies and medals 7.Photographs All crews are required to submit one passport-sized (4cm x 6cm) photographs of all competitors, coaches and managers. It is important to note that each picture clearly identify the name and crew of the person. All team leaders can use the photo submission forms for their crew lists. Accreditation tags will be given during team managers meeting.

4 8.Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2015 Outline Programme Thursday, 17 th September Crews can arrive and register Friday, 18 th September Saturday 19 th September Sunday 20 th September Monday, 21 st September Training Day Race Official Meeting Team Managers Meeting Race Day Local. International & Cancer Survivors Heats Race Day Semi Finals and Final Bon Voyage The above programme is provisional and is provided to assist crews with their initial planning. The programme is subject to change. Competing crews are encouraged to arrive in Kuching not later than Thursday, 17 th September Entrance Fee Entry Fee (non refundable) of USD100 per team (one time payment only for unlimited number of categories participating) upon submission of Provisional Entry Form to :- HARLIE MANAGEMENT CIMB Bank Accts No.: It will be necessary for all teams to confirm your entries by 31 st March Contact Information Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2015 CONTACT : Ms. Girlie Tan or Mr. Harris Tel/Fax : Mobile : harlieventure@hotmail.com or girlie_tan@hotmail.com

5 SARAWAK INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT REGATTA 2014 PROVISIONAL ENTRY FORM Name Of Association/Club/Team Contact Name Phone Number Mobile Office Residence Fax Number Address Mailing Address RACE EVENT 12 Crews 22 Crews 400 metres 1. International Man 2. International Mixed 3. Cancer Survivors Race (Open Category ) 4. Local Race Man (Only for Sarawak teams) 5. Local Race Mixed (Only for Sarawak teams) In the following table, indicate your number of participants and your arrival/departure dates. TEAM / CREW OFFICIALS TOTAL FLIGHT DETAILS Arrival Date : Arrival Time : Flight No.: Departure Date : Departure Time : Flight No.: Signed : Name of Team Manager : Date :

INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 1

THE 2 nd CELEBES INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 08 10 2013 LOSARI BEACH- MAKASSAR, SOUTH OF SULAWESI INDONESIA INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 1 To: All Dragon Boat Associations and Club Crews, GREETINGS