Arizona Dragon Boat

The Arizona Dragon Boat Association was formed in 2003 by community members from diverse professions and ethnicity to promote dragon boating in Arizona.

[Arizona Dragon Boat @azdba]

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

[Arizona Dragon Boat @azdba]

Wishing you a prosperous New Year! #Yearofthesnake2025 #YearOfTheSnake

[Arizona Dragon Boat @azdba]

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! 🥇🥈🥉🇺🇸

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

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

[Arizona Dragon Boat @azdba]

Go TEAM USA! 🇺🇸

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

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

[Arizona Dragon Boat @azdba]

@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

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

When you earn your first medal at the 16th @idbf World Championship! Congrats to our Sr. B Women’s 1000m crew for earning a silver 🥈 medal on Day 1! Looking forward to adding more bling this week. #dragonboat #paddle #idbf #TeamUSA #Worldchampionship #womenathletes #justdoit

[Arizona Dragon Boat @azdba]

@phxbetty @idbf Go get that bling, Betty!

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

The 16th @idbf World Championship is officially open. Opening Ceremony was definitely one for the books. Doing what you love is NEVER meaningless! #makethedashcount #dragonboat #thailand #TEAMUSA

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

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!

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

On our way to our first Team USA practice for the 16th @idbf_dragonboat World Champs in Pattaya, Thailand! #LetsDotThis #SaturdayMotivation

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

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

[Arizona Dragon Boat @azdba]

@phxbetty @Tempegov Keep up the great work, Betty! You’re going to Thailand! Represent Arizona well, we know you got this!🇺🇸

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

Good morning from, but beautiful Arizoma. #TGIF #TeamUSADragonBoat #fridaymorning #giterdun #justdoit #paddle

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

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

[Arizona Dragon Boat @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

[Arizona Dragon Boat @azdba]

@phxbetty Congrats to you, on both accomplishments. Good luck on your Team USA Dragon Boat selection. Always smilin’!

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

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

[Arizona Dragon Boat @azdba]

@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

[Arizona Dragon Boat @azdba]

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

[Betty Flores @phxbetty]

@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.