News

DBNSW By-Laws Update

DBNSW have updated our 'NSW By-Laws to AUSDBF Competition Regulations and Rules of Racing' document.

New Membership System Coming Soon

DBNSW is very excited to announce that from the 2023/24 season onwards (starting 1 July) we will be moving from a seasonal based membership system (1 Jul – 30 Jun) to a subscription or rolling based model...

New CEO Announced

On behalf of the Board of Dragon Boats NSW (DBNSW), I am excited to announce the appointment of David Krantz as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...

Changes to Sweeping in NSW

Dear Clubs & Sweeps, As NSW transitions to adopting the AusDBF National Sweep Accreditation Scheme a number of changes will affect new and current sweeps....

DBNSW Staffing Update

The Board of Dragon Boats NSW (DBNSW) would like to advise our members of the appointment of Lucy Warhurst as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the resignation of CEO Tony Henderson...

Bank St Working Group

DBNSW is calling for expressions of interest in the newly formed Bank St Working Group...

Dragon Boat Takes Sydney WorldPride Stage

Dragon Boats NSW (DBNSW) in association with Sydney WorldPride, Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF) and Different Strokes Dragon Boat Club, is excited to stage Dragons on Darling, bringing together national and international sports clubs, corporate crews, Sydney WorldPride participants and spectators, and community members to a competitive and fun day of dragon boating at the iconic Darling Harbour Sydney on 4 March 2023.

Chief Executive Departs

The Board of DBNSW would like to advise our members of the resignation of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tony Henderson.

2023 State Squads Announced

DBNSW is happy to announce the final squads that will represent New South Wales at the State v State Competition...

Volunteers Wanted for 2023 Sydney Lunar Festival

Dragon Boats NSW is seeking passionate and committed volunteers for the 2023 Sydney Lunar Festival Dragon Boat Races, to be held at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour Jan 27th-29th. The festival provides exciting opportunities to represent your community as part of the performing team for the Opening Ceremony, the Race Days and the Closing Ceremony.

Paradragons Team

EOI for athletes (new or experienced) to join Sydney's first para dragons team - The Chimera Challengers. The goal is to establish Australia's first PD2 para dragons team and the first Australian National Para Dragons team.

Safe & Happy Holidays

As the end of the year steadily approaches we are sure many of you are looking forward to a well deserved break. DBNSW would like to wish all our clubs, members, officials, volunteers and supporters a safe and happy holiday.