The Arizona Dragon Boat Association was formed in 2003 by community members from diverse professions and ethnicity to promote dragon boating in Arizona.
We are excited and so proud to have 12 AZDBA members representing Team USA in 2023! They will be competing in Pattaya, Thailand in just a few short weeks. Please join us in congratulating these athletes as we cheer them on from the home front! @idbf_dragonboat#dragonboat#paddle
As one of our Arizona Team USA dragon boat athletes, we couldn’t be prouder you, Betty, and the other 11 AZDBA members. We look forward to celebrating your return! 🥇🥈🥉🇺🇸
My total medal count for the 16th International Dragon Boat Frederation World Championship is four. One 🥇, two 🥈🥈, and one 🥉. Not too shabby for my first time paddle for TEAM USA Dragon Boat! #idbf#worldchampionship#paddle#womenathletes
I race tonight at 7:00pm Arizona/Cali time. SrB Women’s Small Boat. This is a rolling, staggered start. Our boat will be in position 9 and I will be in Seat 3 Left Side. Going for🥇! 🇺🇸
Placement is based on time, not who finishes first.
Live stream: https://t.co/B2DilXYE2f
@phxbetty@idbf Congratulations! Way to represent the United States at Worlds! We’ll continue to watch Team USA make their mark in Thailand! To watch all the action, visit https://t.co/OdW4SaKGQ6
Practice Day 2. Can’t believe I’ll be representing TEAM USA this week. Opening ceremonies are tomorrow, one more day of practice then it’s race time. Follow @idbf Facebook page for live stream of all the action!
I can’t believe I’m heading to Pattaya, Thailand for the 16th Annual @idbf World Championship in just a few weeks with Team USA, and 12 of my fellow @azdba teammates! Let’s Do This! Go #TeamUSA#DragonBoat! 🇺🇸 #justdoit#DreamBig https://t.co/gmsLwSayBW
It was hot and a little humid last night, but I sat at the front of the boat and felt the “breeze” while coaching. A few clouds moved in teasing us with hopes of a monsoon storm, but nada. #sunset#goldenhour#paddle#azwx#dragonboat#tempetownlake@azdba
Congratulations to the following Arizona paddlers selected to join the 2023 Team USA Dragon Boat competing at the @idbf_dragonboat World Championship in #Thailand.
Betty Flores, Debi Chatfield, Ilona White, Ivy McNeil, Melissa Adams, Jennifer Hager, and Ben Choi! #TeamUSA
Always a great time when my Kansas #paddle sistahs come to visit. We didn’t get to race in the @azdba festival due to the lake closure, but they took full advantage of our beautiful #azwx. Paddled OC6(1st time) and OC1s. And, they even brought me cookies from #Kansas. #Wednesday
@phxbetty It was a hard decision for everyone involved, but it was the safe one for the @Tempegov and AZDBA. As soon as we find an available date, we will notify all teams. As always, we appreciate the support of our local teams. Thank you, Coaches Julie and Betty! We’ll be back! #StaySafe
It is with great disappointment and heavy hearts to inform you that the 18th Annual Arizona Dragon Boat Festival and other planned dragon boating events have bee postponed due to safety concerns. #azwx@Tempegov
@azfamily Wow! This weekend is the annual Arizona Dragon Boat Festival at Tempe Town Lake. I hope releasing water from the dams don’t impact the races. @azdba will be on the watch with @Tempegov.