Penang Pesta Dragon Boat Race 2015 Details

250 Meter

6. PIDBF Invitational Premier Open – 22 Racers – For International National teams
7. Malaysia Premier Open – 22 Racers – For Malaysian teams
8. International Premier Open – 22 Racers – for Club teams
9. International Premier Women – 22 Racers – for Club teams
10. International Junior U23 Mixed – 22 Racers – for Club teams

2 x 250 Meter Relay

11. International Premier Open – 2 x 12 Racers – for Club teams
12. International Premier Mixed – 2 x 12 Racers – for Club teams
13. International Premier Mixed – 2 x 12 Racers – for Club teams

 

Division

Premier – the primary class of racing. There are no restrictions on competitor’s age. Open to all crews.

Senior 40 – Aged 40 years and above (born on or before year 1975); with the exception of the drummer.

Junior Under 23 – Aged 12 years but under 23 years (born between year 1993 and 2003); with the exception of the steerer (helm).

Racing Class

Open – no restriction on crew composition (gender)

Women – for female crews only (including drummer and steerer).

Mixed – 22 Racers: minimum of eight (8) and maximum of twelve (12) female paddlers
– 12 Racers: minimum of four (4) and maximum of six (6) female paddlers

Relay – Each club will form two 12 Racers crews (Crew A & Crew B) to race over a 250m course.
Eg; Crew A from each club will start at the Finish Line (in either Lane 2, 4 or 6) and race to the 250m Start Line. When Crew A reaches the Start Line, the drummer will pick the flag and throw it up high towards the sky; then Crew B (in either Lane 1, 3 or 5) will then race back to the Finish Line to complete the relay race.

Distance

• 100 meters straight course
• 250 meters straight course
• 2 x 250 meters for Relay

 

Racing Style – seated
Boat – Standard boat only for both 22 Racers and 12 Racers event

No. of Competitors :

22 Racers – Maximum 26 competitors; 18 to 20 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steerer, 4 reserves

12 Racers – Maximum 14 competitors; 8 to 10 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steerer, 2 reserves

Entry Fee
12 Racers – US$40 (RM150) per event
22 Racers – US$75 (RM280) per event
2 x 250m Relay – US$75 (RM280) per event

Outline Programme

The above programme is provisional and is provided to assist crews with their initial planning. This programme is subject to changes. The competition classes by day will be confirmed after all confirmed Entry Forms have been received.

Prizes

Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the winners. Every participating team will receive a souvenir for remembrance.

Ground Arrangement Package

The Organizing Committee has made arrangements for a choice of accommodation from 4- stars beach or city hotels. All the official accommodation locations are 15 – 30 minutes from the regatta site by car or bus. The cost ranges from US$40 to US$60 per person, per night will include:

1. Airport / Hotel transfer (1 group transfer for 1 team per way)
2. Hotel accommodation
3. Transport to & from race course for training & racing days
4. Daily breakfast at hotel
5. Transport to & from Gala Dinner

Those interested to take up the package, please write to [email protected] for details.

Entry Form & Entry Fee Submission
Closing date for Confirmed Entry Form & Entry Fee – 15 August 2015

Payment Mode

All payments can be made by telegraphic transfer (US$), direct bank-in (RM) or credit card no later than the relevant deadlines, thereafter email a copy of the transaction slip to [email protected]

Bank charges imposed for telegraphic transfer are to be absorbed by crews themselves, meanwhile a 3% bank charges will be imposed for credit card payments.

(1) Bank details for Telegraphic Transfer and Direct Bank-in are as follows:

(2) For Credit Card payment, please furnish the followings:

• Name in the credit card
• Credit card number
• Type of card eg. Master/Visa
• Issuing bank
• Expiry date

 

Contact Information