Posted on: 17 Jul 2008
The
official press statement from SDBA on the Dragon Boat
incident in Cambodia is available for download.Response from SDBA - The Dragon Boat Incident in Cambodia
Singapore National Dragon Boat Team Training Squad
Posted on: 15 Apr 2008
SDBA would like to congratulate the following athletes on being
selected as part of the Singapore National Dragon Boat Team
Training Squad.Please note there will be a team briefing cum dialogue session with our Technical Director Mr Fred Heese on the following dates:
- 16th April 2008 (Wednesday), Time: 7.30pm at SDBA Admin Office (For women's team)
- 17th April 2008 (Thursday), Time: 7.30pm at SDBA Admin Office (For men's team)
SDBA Email Address
Posted on: 29 Dec 2007
Please send all email correspondences to
admin@sdba.org.sg.The current email account sdba@starhub.net.sg will be deactivated with effect from 1st January 2008.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Posted on: 23 Dec 2007
Please note that the Public Utilities Board have informed the
Association that with immediate effect no dragon boat training
or activities would be allowed in the Marina Reservoir after
7.00 pm or during the period of darkness.
5 Knots Speed Limit in Marina Reservoir
Posted on: 12 Jul 2007
A message from Public Utilities Board:
Effective Date : 4th July 2007
Location applicable : Marina Reservoir including Singapore River
and Kallang Basin
- In exercise of the powers conferred under Regulation 40 (a) of the Public Utilities (Reservoirs and Catchment Areas) Regulations 2006, Steersmen, drivers and Operators of watercraft are hereby directed, 4th July 2007, to comply with the speed limit of 5 knots when operating in Marina Reservoir including Singapore River and Kallang Basin.
- Notwithstanding the speed limit imposed, Steersmen, Drivers and operators of watercraft are further reminded of the need to maintain a safe speed as required by Regulation 27 of the Public Utilities (Reservoirs and Catchment Areas) Regulations 2006.
- Any person who contravenes this directive shall be guilty of an offence under Regulation 41 of the Public Utilities (Reservoirs and Catchment Areas) Regulations 2006 and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $3,000.
Regulations on Additional and Miscellaneous Equipment
Posted on: 30 May 2007
It has come to SDBA’s attention that some teams preparing for
the Association’s competitions and regattas are employing additional
and miscellaneous equipment not consistent with the IDBF’s ruling.
The Association would insist that all affiliates and organizations
competing or would be competing in the Association’s competitions
and regattas that the
following IDBF regulations stand. Click
here for more details.IDBF Membership of GAISF Confirmed
Posted on: 7 May 2007
Dear Colleagues,I am pleased to officially inform you that the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) was admitted to Membership of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) by a majority vote of 38 for and 33 against (52%) on 27th April 2007. The decision, in favour of the IDBF came despite a strong objection from the International Canoe Federation (ICF) who claimed that Dragon Boating was an active discipline of canoeing.
The rejection of the ICF objection and election of the IDBF to GAISF Membership, means that the GAISF Members have agreed with the earlier GAISF Council decisions, made over the past three years, that the IDBF is the World Governing Body for Dragon Boating; that Dragon Boating and Canoeing are two different paddle sports and that the IDBF is not in conflict or rivalry with the ICF.
You are asked to inform both your National Sports Agency and National Olympic Committee of the GAISF decision and request recognition from them, as and where appropriate, for your own status as the National or Territorial Governing Body for Dragon Boat Sport for your Country or Territory.
You are also requested to inform your own National Canoe Federation, where appropriate or necessary, of the GAISF decisions.
In closing this notification, I would like to express the thanks of the IDBF Council, to the Chinese Olympic Committee, the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Organising Committee (BOGOC); the Chinese National Sports Federations; the Chinese Dragon Boat Association; IDBF President, Mr Zhang Faqiang; former GAISF Vice President, Mr Paul Henderson and Mr Wei who presented the IDBF case in reply to the ICF objections, all of whom supported the IDBF and who lobbied the GAISF Members on behalf of the IDBF.
We should all now look forward to developing our sport still further and welcome anyone into our own Membership, who wishes to work within our Dragon Boat Family for the betterment of Dragon Boating world wide.
Yours in friendship and paddle sport,
Mike Haslam
IDBF Executive President
SDBA Emergency Response Plan 2007
Posted on: 5 Feb 2007
Click
here for more information on the SDBA Emergency Response
Plan.Payment by NETS
Posted on: 11 Jan 2007
Please be informed that with effect from 11th January 2007,
you may make payment for the rental of dragon boats with 'Nets".Dragon Boat Activities for School
Posted on: 15 Oct 2006
Dragon Boating is a fun and team building sports for schools.
Click here for more details.SDBA Newsflash
Posted on: 22 Feb 2006
The SDBA Management Committee at its bi-monthly meeting on 8th
February 2006, has decided to launch an SDBA's Newsflash in
its website with effect from February 2006. It has agreed on
a newsflash so as to speed up dissemination of information and
current news to our dragon boating fraternity instead of a newsletter
which is a periodical.
Annual SDBA Invitational Canoeing Championships
Posted on: 11 Feb 2006
Please note that the Singapore Dragon Boat Association at its
Management Committee meeting held on 8th February 2006, decided
to cease organising the Annual SDBA Invitational Canoeing Championships
with effect from this year 2006.We sincerely thank you for all your participations for the last ten years and we look forward to your support in our ongoing dragon boat activities.
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