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8 j6 l( [8 G. A/ t4 _Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival 2009
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( i3 J( d4 m& ?1 L0 OEvery August the Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the North Saskatchewan River at the Louise McKinney Riverfront Park.  The race course is approximately 400 m long with races generally lasting between 2 to 3.5 intense minutes.
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The Festival is a three-day event that lasts from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.  

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Friday evening features "Challenge races"  between teams in specific categories, such as novice,  education facilities, government, or health care. There is no extra cost to teams for participating in these races, and they provide a great way to start the race weekend.

Saturday
2 o! O$ g3 I3 d+ bOn Saturday the placement races begin, with  each team scheduled for two races, one scheduled before noon and the other in the afternoon. The combined race times are collected for every team entered, and are used to seed the teams in Sunday's division categories. Also on Saturday at the mid-day break in the race schedule, teams will participate in the Spirit awards which include the Best Dressed Drummer & Steersperson, or the best Team chant.  The fastest teams will compete medal rounds in their category, while other teams race for placement status.
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Sunday
Lunch break on Sunday sees the very Special Breast Cancer Survivor Pink Ribbon Race and Remembrance ceremony --- definitely a celebration of strength and determination over "dis-ease"!
1 Q: y0 K* P$ T3 ASunday afternoon ends with the victorious individual medal and trophy presentation ceremony, and many photo opportunites.
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, j/ q- \  r, S7 l, J& eThroughout the Festival there are exhibitors, vendors, stage entertainment and a beer gardens for you to enjoy.  Teams can rent one of the limited number of tents in the Athletes' Village as a space for your team to relax between races. You can bring your own portable chairs, a table, snacks & non-alchoholic beverages for your athletes' added comfort, plus support the various food vendors. Check for the current rental fees on our website.

! H4 Q# f8 L$ l* T- SSpace is limited so book early to ensure you get a place.When registering for the Festival, each team must submit a team roster and a team waiver form signed by  each paddler on the team.

Registration package information must be picked up by each team manager on Friday evening. Inside the package are wristbands for each of the paddlers listed on the team roster and important Festival instructions. Team managers must also attend a pre-race meeting to review the race rules and code of conduct.
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During the Festival, each paddler, drummer and Steersperson must wear a specific color wristband. If the paddler takes the wristband off or loses it, there is a $10 replacement fee charged  No person without a wristband may go onto a boat during the Festival.

. l6 v, c: [3 Q# ?# _; ?Note that your team can withdraw from the Festival, but if you withdraw after August 1st,no refunds of Festival fees will be issued.

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