VIC26 Coaches Appointed. Team Manager and Athlete EOI Now Open.

DBV is honoured to announce the Division Coaches for VIC26. Firstly thank you to all candidates that expressed interest for these roles and please join us in congratulating all the coaches ahead of their VIC26 coaching journey.

VIC26 Division Coaches:

Following the appointment of our Coaches, DBV are pleased to open nominations for two key opportunities to be part of the VIC26 journey.

Team Manager EOI

Do you have strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting athletes and coaches? We’re looking for dedicated Team Managers to play a vital role behind the scenes.

Click here to view the Position Description. 
Applications must be sent to vicstateteam@dragonboatvictoria.com.au.

EOIs open: 25 August 2025

Closing date: 31 August 2025

Successful candidates will be announced on or before 9 September 2025. 

Athlete EOI

Are you ready to represent Victoria at the state level? Nominations are now open for athletes who want to challenge themselves, grow with a supportive team, and compete in the VIC26 campaign.

EOIs open: 25 August 2025

Closing date: 15 September 2025

Revised date of announcements is 30 November 2025.

For more detail please visit read the Additional Information for Athletes

Click here to view and submit your application via the Athlete EOI. 

Message from VIC26 Head Coach – Kathryn Sanford has recorded two videos providing an overview of the VIC26 the proposed approach; the goals; coaching team structure; key dates and what you need to do to be part of VIC26.

VIC26 Launch - One Team | Goals | Structure https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=UXii_uU11M4 (copy and paste the URL into your browser)

VIC26 Kickoff - Key Dates | EOI | FBM | Training https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=YBPja4psxX8 (copy and paste the URL into your browser)