Bulletin No.3 provides important updated information about the 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Championships including booking training slots, registration slots, and ceremonies.

Important Dates and Deadlines for Championships

The 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships has several critical deadlines for submissions and registrations. ​ Teams must adhere to these dates to ensure smooth participation in the event. Please refer to the Bulletin for a complete list.

• TUE submissions – Due by Saturday 14 June
• Requests for racing vest numbers – Due by Sunday 15 June
• Early bird tickets for Closing Party – €35 per person until Friday 20 June
• Access to Online Crew Training Sessions – Opens Saturday 21 June, 12:00 UTC
• Access to Team Registration bookings – Opens Saturday 21 June, 12:00 UTC
• Paradragon Chaperone pass applications – Due by Friday 27 June
• Final payment for event fee and services – Due by Monday 30 June
• National Anthems submissions – Due by Monday 30 June
• Deadline for Online Declarations (1 & 2) – Due by Monday 30 June
• Team Registration office hours: Saturday 12 July: 1 pm – 5 pm and Sunday 13 July: 9 am – 5 pm
• Paradragon Assessments at venue
  • Saturday 12 July: All day
  • Sunday 13 July: All day
  • Monday 14 July: AM only

Championship Participation and Statistics

The Championships will be the largest World Dragon Boat Racing Championships ever held, anywhere! As at the date of this Bulletin, some 4,000 athletes (plus nearly 700 official supporters) representing 33 member countries have entered a total of 1,288 crews. The previous largest World Dragon Boat Racing Championship was Kunming (2017) which had 3,300 athletes and 938 crews. With so many athletes and so much racing, the atmosphere is bound to be electric.

Official WDBRC 2025 Social Media Channels
To stay up to date with the latest news leading into and during the Championships, please follow the official IDBF WDBRC 2025 social media channels below:

• IDBF Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/idbf.dragonboat.sport
• IDBF Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/idbf.dragonboat.sport/

Beware of fake social media accounts impersonating the 17th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships or the IDBF
These accounts may try to mislead followers with false information or unsolicited friend requests. Remember: IDBF is an organisation, not an individual—it will never send friend requests. Likewise, IDBF will never request to connect for this event or invite you to a closed Facebook group. If you receive a suspicious request, do not accept it—report the account immediately. Stay vigilant and help protect our community from scams.

Tips to Stay Safe Online

• Always verify official event pages by checking the handle and follower count.
• Never share personal details or financial information with unverified accounts.
• Watch out for phishing scams, especially those promising exclusive event access or prizes.
• If in doubt, check the official IDBF website https://www.dragonboat.sport

By following these precautions, you can help ensure a safe and secure online experience while enjoying all the excitement of the championships.

Bulletins

• Download Bulletin- 3
• Download Bulletin 2
• Supplementary Information – Bulletin 1
• Download Bulletin 1
• Download Official Invitation for WDBRC 2025 Brandenburg

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The information in Bulletin No.3 is complementary to Bulletins 1 & 2.
The three Bulletins together serve as complete guidance.

The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and the Italian Dragon Boat Federation (FIDB) are pleased to advise that the 14th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) is shaping up to be the largest-ever IDBF event! Some 173 different clubs from 31 countries have entered teams, eclipsing IDBF’s previous largest event (Szeged, 2018) when 140 clubs participated.

Download Bulletin 3

Everything you need to know to get your dragon boat club ready for CCWC 2024!

• Summary of participation
• List of confirmed entries by competition class
• Key dates
• Provisional program
• Team Registration and Registration Headquarters – location, opening hours, registration process
• Team training – availability and how to book online
• Team Managers Meeting – when and where
• Opening and Closing Ceremonies
• Celebration Party – when, where and cost
• Admin matters – IDBF registration fee and Race Admin office
• Competition matters – double rostering, dragon boats and boat pool, vest numbers (requirements and how to buy), Non-Binary athletes, wearing of life jackets
• At the race venue – meal catering for teams, onsite drinking water facilities, tent/gazebo hire, onsite parking permits
• Media accreditation, use of drones
• International Race Official Grade 1 training
• Anti-doping, competition testing, declarations, TUE, consent and waivers
  Paradragons

Previous Bulletins

• Download Bulletin 2
• Download Bulletin 1
• Download Official Invitation for CCWC 2024

CCWC 2024 Official Merchandise

Regatta Sports is the official merchandiser for CWC2024. Pre-order online before July 31st to receive a 15% discount! Promo code: Ravenna. Orders will be available for pick-up at Ravenna in September. https://regattasport.com/collections/idbf

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