We would like to have food brought in for our team and our supporters, any suggestions?
There will be two food vendors who could provide catering for your team. Bread and Company (Turkey or Veggie Box Lunch) is one and Charlie Bob's (Hamburger or Grilled Chicken Box Lunch) is the other. Box lunch includes sandwich, chips and a cookie Cost is $7.00/each. Send inquiries to Janet Regen at admin@cumberlandrivercompact.org to obtain contact information. Orders and payment will need to be completed before the event to Cumberland River Compact.
Are there other food options, especially breakfast?
We have a number of food vendors providing their yummy service throughout the day. We also currently secured one BREAKFAST VENDOR. Other food vendors include: Charlie Bob's, DH & H, Debbie's Concession, and Moe's Southwest Cart. We will provide vendor updates when new companies secure their spot. There are also plenty of restaurant choices along Broadway, 1st and 2nd Avenues.
NUMBER OF RACERS
How many people can sign up our team?
Each boat sits 20 paddlers and 1 drummer. You need a minimum of 16 people to race (eight of which need to be female). You can have an unlimited number of people on your roster; however, we can only provide 25 t-shirts per team. Additional shirts will be sold the day of the event.
Can our roster change?
Yes, your paddling lineup can change throughout the day and practice session to accommodate schedules. We just need everyone to complete the online waiver form.
Can you help us fill up our boat?
Yes, we receive a number of individual registrants who are eager to climb into a boat and help your team get to the finish line first. We ask that the team captain keep us informed on the possible number of paddlers to help the recruitment process, email us at info@cumberlandrivercompact.org.
How can I sign up individually?
If you want to register individually ($60) please download the individual registration form at http://www.nashvilledragonboat.com/sign_up.html.
PAYMENT
When do we need to submit final payment?
The remaining balance is due on August 1st.
If a deposit was placed on a credit card, the card will automatically be charged the final payment on August 1st.
PRACTICE SESSIONS
When can we start practicing?
Teams need to email Janet to schedule their team practice time. The practice sessions will occur the week of the event, starting August the 15th.
Time slots will run from Monday, August 15th to Friday, August 19th. The first slot starts at 2:00pm and the last slot starts at 6:00pm. Two teams may be practicing at the same time during a time slot.
Is it necessary to get everyone to attend?
No, but it helps for race day to help determine seating order and practice your strokes.
How long and what is involved during practice?
We will have waiver forms available during the practice session and morning of the event. Paddlers cannot enter a boat without completing the form.
The practice sessions are only one-hour long so make sure you are on time.
You will be provided with oars and personal floatation devices (PFDs). A professional Dragon Boat Race coach will help arrange team seating arrangements, correct paddling strokes, and teach you how to cross the finish line first!
TENTS Does each team have a spot for a tent?
Yes, each team will be provided a 10x10 foot space on the first three rows at River Front Park. You cannot secure tents into the ground due to potential electrical wiring concerns.
How large can a tent be?
10x10 tents are allowed.
Many teams embrace the festivities by decorating their team’s site. Make the day yours and enjoy, remember there is a spirit award! Take the challenge and show your team’s spirit.
Do you have a rental company to recommend?
No, we suggest borrowing or purchasing pop-up tents. Prices range from $40 to $100. We suggest a canopy of some sort to provide coverage from sun exposure.
How do we get a tent off-loaded near the event? Is there a designated area for doing that?
If you arrive by 7:30 you may quickly pull into the turn around and drop off your team’s supplies.
Many teams quickly drop off supplies at the intersection of Broadway and 1st Avenue.
WAIVER FORMS
After the paperwork is submitted what’s next?
Next we need the team captains and/or assistant captains to send teammates to our online waiver form, http://www.nashvilledragonboat.com/group. We ask folks to complete this form to help reduce the registration processing time the morning of the event. In the beginning of each week, each team captain will be sent the current roster of waiver completions and to double-check the roster. Don’t worry if the wrong name was chosen from the drop down list. We will remove the entry and ask that you complete the entry again.
What about last minute paddlers?
No worries, we will have some printed waivers the morning of the event. Send your paddlers to the registration table and we will get them processed. No one will be allowed on the boat without completing the waiver form.
