Upcoming Events at Nathan Benderson Park
Sat May 21, 7:00 AM - Sat May 21, 7:00 PM
5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235
Community: The Village
Description
Join us in sunny Sarasota for the fiercely competitive and fun Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival, celebrating its 4th anniversary!
Event Details
The Sarasota Dragon Boat Festival offers racing for established and entry-level teams alike looking to gain competitive experience by competing in a world-class sports facility. Nathan Benderson Park features a 400-acre lake built to FISA specifications. In 2017, the multi-use sports venue hosted the World Rowing Championships, so teams can expect the best racing conditions come race day!
Race distances include 200m, 500m and the ever-thrilling 2k pursuit for Sport Division teams, while Community Division teams will race 3x500m.
Festival grounds offer something for everyone. Spectators can take in the action and follow the excitement of racing while learning about the sport of dragon boat. Another point of interest is the Health and Wellness Village, where participants and spectators can receive products and services to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Families are invited to bring their children to come spend time at the races and enjoy the outdoors.
The finer details:
Charitable Partner: N/A
Attendance: 1,500 participants / 1,500 spectators
On-site Festivities: Health & Wellness Zone, Athletes’ Village, Vendor Village, Food Truck Bazaar
Sport Division (2x200m, 2x500m, 1x2000m): Mixed, Women’s, Open, Breast Cancer Paddlers (BCP), All Cancer Paddlers (ACP), Paradragons
Community Division (3x500m): Mixed, Women’s, Open
Industry Cup Races: First race of the day doubles up as an Industry Cup Race. To qualify, at least 70% of the crew must be part of the same company or industry.
Cost: Register your team for as low as $1245 (20 paddler occupancy)
Community Team Package Includes:
· Guaranteed 3 races
· One (1) practice session with a coach
· Use of all equipment (boat, paddles, lifejackets)
· 20x20 team footprint in the Athletes’ Village
· Optional add-ons such as tent rentals and team jerseys
Race distances include 200m, 500m and the ever-thrilling 2k pursuit for Sport Division teams, while Community Division teams will race 3x500m.
Festival grounds offer something for everyone. Spectators can take in the action and follow the excitement of racing while learning about the sport of dragon boat. Another point of interest is the Health and Wellness Village, where participants and spectators can receive products and services to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Families are invited to bring their children to come spend time at the races and enjoy the outdoors.
The finer details:
Charitable Partner: N/A
Attendance: 1,500 participants / 1,500 spectators
On-site Festivities: Health & Wellness Zone, Athletes’ Village, Vendor Village, Food Truck Bazaar
Sport Division (2x200m, 2x500m, 1x2000m): Mixed, Women’s, Open, Breast Cancer Paddlers (BCP), All Cancer Paddlers (ACP), Paradragons
Community Division (3x500m): Mixed, Women’s, Open
Industry Cup Races: First race of the day doubles up as an Industry Cup Race. To qualify, at least 70% of the crew must be part of the same company or industry.
Cost: Register your team for as low as $1245 (20 paddler occupancy)
Community Team Package Includes:
· Guaranteed 3 races
· One (1) practice session with a coach
· Use of all equipment (boat, paddles, lifejackets)
· 20x20 team footprint in the Athletes’ Village
· Optional add-ons such as tent rentals and team jerseys
