IDBF Objectives:

At a Glance…

What:                          The highest level of competition in the sport of dragon boat racing open to all IDBF member nations, a total of 65 countries. 

Why:                           For the growth and development of the sport of dragon boat racing worldwide.

How:                           Through five days of racing, trade shows, development seminars, peace talks and social events.

When & Where:      August 3-7, 2011

                                    Downtown Tampa, Florida

                                    Seddon Channel and Tampa Convention Center

Audience:                  3,500 participants and 1,000 supporters traveling from across the globe; 10,000 spectators per weekend day locally; over 1,000,000 impressions from advertising, public service addresses and Internet promotions.

  Background

The Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was founded in 2004 and has successful operated an annual dragon boat race for charity, as well as hosted the United States most successful National Dragon Boat Racing Championship in 2006.  The Championship in 2006 was used as a platform for the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) to scout out the City of Tampa, and the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute as a potential host of the 2011 IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championship.

In 2007 a Tampa delegation traveled to Sydney, Australia to present a bid on behalf of the United States Dragon Boat Federation to host the 10^th World Championship.  It was at that time that the International Dragon Boat Federation awarded the event to Tampa.

The Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute continues to operate their annual event, as well as ancillary events throughout each year.  A separate committee of businessmen and women was formed specifically to plan and execute the 10^th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championship.

The International Dragon Boat Federation is the world governing body for the dragon boat sport.  Dragon boating is one of the world’s fastest growing sports.  As a member of the General Association of International Sports Federations, the IDBF is the only body having the legal right to hold Dragon Boat Racing World Championships.

With the objectives of encouraging the development of the sport of Dragon Boat Racing; and of maintaining its Asian cultural, historical and religious traditions; and of strengthening the bonds of friendship that unite those who practice it, the controlling associations of Australia; the People’s Republic of China; Chinese Taipei; Hong Kong; Indonesia; Italy; Malaysia; Norway; the Republic of the Philippines; Singapore; the United Kingdom and the United States founded the International Dragon Boat Federation on the 24th June 1991, in Hong Kong.

Potential opportunities for Partnerships and Sponsorships are:

Opening Ceremonies – Wednesday, August 3^rd, 2011: the official welcome and opening to the event.  Traditional elements may include entertainment, parade of nations, dragon boat eye-dotting ceremonies and a speaking program.

Closing Ceremonies & Celebration – Sunday, August 7^th, 2011: the official closing of the event and grand celebration of the athletes, officials, and supporters.  Traditional elements may include entertainment, dinner, dancing, audio visual recap of the event and a speaking program.

Medals Presentations – Wednesday, August 3^rd thru Sunday, August 7^th 2011: medals are presented to winning nations immediately following each championship round, approximately 60.

Media and/or Media Center – prior to and throughout the event the opportunity exists for a partner to sponsor the media and/or the media center at the event.

Athletes Village – Wednesday, August 3^rd thru Sunday, August 7^th 2011: each nation is given an area of relaxation and retreat for their paddlers inside the Tampa Convention Center Ballroom. 

Paddler’s Café – Wednesday, August 3^rd thru Sunday, August 7^th 2011: lunch will be served to the athletes and supporters each day in Exhibit Hall A inside the Tampa Convention Center.

Hospitality Garden – an opportunity exists for a partner to sponsor a Hospitality area for our supporters, spectators, and athletes alike.

Welcome Center – Saturday, July 30^th – Tuesday, August 2^nd, 2011: each day a reception will be held for our arriving athletes, supporters and officials inside the hotels.

Transportation – throughout the event the opportunity exists for a transportation partner to sponsor airport transfers, VIP transport and/or excursions.

Finish Line – a customized finish line tower will be built for the duration of the event.

Congress – Saturday, August 6^th, 2011: The IDBF will hold their bi-annual members congress at the Marriott Waterside.

Potential opportunities for Marketing, Advertising and Brand Recognition are:

Hotel Key Cards

Visitor Guides

Event Program

Downtown Banner Program

Event Website

Outdoor Advertising at Event

Volunteer t-shirts

Friends of the World