Notes:

• Tents are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Lakeside tents sell out quickly.
• Half tents: 10′ x 20′.
• Full tents: 20′ x 20′.

Recruitment: Find a Crew / Find Paddlers

The Dragon Boat Association of Southern Alberta (DASA) coordinates all festival practices and endeavors to connect crews with paddlers.

• Looking for a team?If you’d like to join a race crew, fill out the Paddler Sign-up Form. Your contact information will be shared with managers looking for members.
• Need more paddlers?Crew managers needing additional members should also submit their request via the form above.

Cancellation Policy & Privacy Statement

Team Cancellation Policy

• Refund Deadline:No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 1, 2026.
• Admin Fees:Local teams canceling prior to the start of practices (May 18) will incur a 15% administration fee.
• Weather/Safety:Partial refunds for cancellations due to weather or safety concerns are at the sole discretion of the organizing committee.

Privacy Statement

The LRDBF respects your privacy and does not rent, sell, or trade mailing lists or photos. By providing information, you consent to its use for festival organization and promotion. To opt-out of photo or information use, email race@lethbridgedragonfest.ca.

CANCELLATION POLICY

LRDBF Registration/ Cancellation Policy 2026

• The registration fee must be received in full by the LRDBF to confirm your registration for the event. To honor the Early Bird fee, payment must be received on/by April 13 , 2026. 
• If a team cancels after June 1, 2026, no refunds will be issued. If a Local team canceled prior to the start of practices (May 18) there will be an administration fee of 15% (no refund of transaction fees).
• Partial refunds may be considered after June 1,2026, in the event of cancelation due to safety or weather concerns or health restrictions on or before event day. Any such partial refund will be at the discretion of the organizing committee.
• If LRDBF receives an insufficient number of registrations, LRDBF may cancel the event with a minimum notice of 30 days before the race weekend. In this case, the maximum liability of LRDBF is limited to a full refund of the event registration fee with no additional liability for travel costs, hotel costs, or any other costs or expenses whatsoever.
• In the unlikely event of cancellation or postponement of the event due to circumstances beyond reasonable control of the LRDBF including but not limited to, acts of terrorism, war, acts of God and natural disaster, LRDBF cannot be held responsible for any cost, damage or expense which may be incurred by registrants as a consequence of the event being postponed or cancelled.