A friendly reminder of the revised dates for Aus Champs are as follows:
Day 1. Saturday 24 April: Premiers, Juniors & BCP – 200m and 2km, including Opening Ceremony
Day 2. Sunday 25 April: Premiers, Juniors and BCP – 200m and 2km, including Dawn Service
Day 3. Monday 26 April: State Day Championship – 500m and turn race, including Flag Bearer Ceremony
Day 4. Tuesday 27 April: Seniors – 500m
Day 5. Wednesday 28 April: Seniors – 200m
Day 6. Thursday 29 April: Seniors – 2km |
| Footscray Rowing Club Update |
As you may be aware, DBV took out a lease at the Footscray Rowing Club 18-months ago as part of the planning for a second hub. During that time the Footscray Falcons Dragon Boat Club was established and has grown to around 80-members. Earlier this year, the Rowing Club advised DBV that its lease would not be renewed beyond 31 August, 2026. DBV and Footscray Falcons DB Club attempted to negotiate with the Rowing Club and sought input from Maribyrnong City Council to remain a tenant as access to the Rowing Club had proven to be vital to DBV's storage needs and regattas. Unfortunately, being able to meet our requirements as DBV, or for Footscray Falcons to be accommodated, was not achievable.
Council have been extremely supportive and facilitated multiple discussions between the clubs involved, however, we were required to vacate the premises by the end date of the lease and will continue to work with them to identify a more permanent location.
Current state
Footscray Falcons have been provided with a secure compound to store boats and other equipment required for training beside the existing Rowing Club.DBV is considering long-term storage options and will negotiate directly with Council about any lease arrangements. Footscray has also generously arranged some storage for DBV equipment with one of their members in the interim.
DBV will continue to liaise with Footscray Falcons, Council and other Footscray Rowing Club stakeholders on future arrangements and opportunities.
Regattas as scheduled
DBV is in discussion with Maribyrnong Council regarding the upcoming regatta in November and access to the Rowing Club facilities, however, the regatta will proceed as our use of the river is already approved and permitted by Parks Victoria. |
The VIC27 Leadership Team provide an update on the following key areas:
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Following the release of the latest editition of AusDBF Rules of Racing, DBV have made some minor adjustments to the By-Laws. Please find below a marked up version and the final copy, available now on the DBV website and effective from today.
Mark Up Version
Final Version |
| DBV Confirms Level 2 Coaching Course |
Dragon Boat Victoria is happy to confirm a Level 2 Coaching Course to be held on 28 and 29 November in Docklands. All event information including registration can be found HERE.
Any questions can be directed to paul@dragonboatvictoria.com.au |
| CCWC Results and DBV Competitors |
As recently advertised, a number of DBV clubs and members competed at CCWC in Hualien, Taipei. Congratulations once again to everyone involved!
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