Welcome to the 11th Annual False Creek Women's Dragonboat Regatta!
A regatta designed with women in mind. It's an opportunity to put it all on the line, race hard, have fun and support other women's teams in their quest for speed, fitness and power! Teams have the opportunity to race other women's teams from all over the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Seattle, Portland and more.
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DATE
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May 24, 2008 9:00 - 16:00 |
LOCATION
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Creekside Park by Science World, Vancouver, BC (corner of Quebec and Terminal) |
| DISTANCE AND COURSE INFO |
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| CHECK-IN |
Each Manager will need to check in on May 24, 2008 8 am - 8:45 am and submit a signed team waiver/roster
form prior to racing and pick up your race package. There will
not be a captains/coaches meeting prior to the race as many out of
town teams are arriving after the regatta has begun. Safety rules
will be handed out with your race packet.
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| REGISTRATION FORM |
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| WAIVER/ROSTER FORM |
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| REGISTRATION FEES |
| By May 1st |
Team Registration |
$425 CAD ($435 US) |
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Seniors / Juniors Team |
$325 CAD ($335 US) |
| After May 1st |
Team Registration |
$525 CAD ($535 US) |
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Seniors / Juniors Team |
$425 CAD ($435 US) |
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| GETTING THERE |
Take the Skytrain!
We are located just a one minute walk from the Main Street/Science World station.
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Take the Bus!
Take the bus directly to the False Creek Women's Dragon Boat Festival by hopping on the #3 Main, #8 Fraser/Downtown, or the #19 Metrotown/Stanley Park. They all stop just outside our front gate. Transit information: 604 953-3333 and www.translink.bc.ca. |
Take the Car!
From the east - drive west on Terminal to Quebec.
From the west - drive east on Pacific Blvd. and turn right on
Quebec Very limited street parking may be found along Pacific
Blvd., Expo Blvd., Quebec & Terminal, 1st and Ontario. There
is also a paid parking lot by Science World.
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| TEAM INFO |
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Tents are not provided – please bring your
own.
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Do not leave your gear unattended at the race
site. There is always the possibility of theft in the city.
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Please car pool as much as possible - parking in
the are is limited.
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A bike path runs through the area so do not
stand or walk on the bike path and look both ways before
crossing it.
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Water will be provided at the race site.
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Food - this year we will have a food vendor at
the regatta. Latte Limo will be onsite all day to provide
excellent coffee, lattes, breakfast sandwiches, BBQ, etc. Also
the following eating establishments are within a few blocks:
Subway, Starbucks, White Spot (at Telus World of Science),
McDonalds, Mario's Gelati & Burger King.
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This year you will be racing in BUK boats – 4
boats per race.
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There will be draw prizes & costume prizes.
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| WHERE TO STAY |
The following hotels are close to the race site and
have pretty good rates.
The Best Western -
www.bestwesternvancouver.ca
5 min drive or 15 min walk to Science World (on the bus route)
The Howard Johnson Plaza -
www.howardjohnsonvancouver.ca
7 min drive, 20 min walk (on the bus route)
There is also a number of hotels in Downtown
Vancouver that are really nice. Getting to the race site from
downtown takes 10-15 minutes via skytrain. A few that come
recommended are:
The Listel Hotel
Contact: Lise Magee
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC
Reservations: 1.800.663.5491
Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Vancouver
111 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC
Reservations: 1.877.602.1008
www.hamptoninnvancouver.com
Rosedale on Robson
838 Hamilton Street
Vancouver, BC
Reservations: 1.800.661.8870
www.rosedaleonrobson.com |
| CONTACT |
If you have any questions, please contact the Race
Director: Inna Shekhtman |
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