For Members
We welcome new members and people interested in dragon boating!
Membership grants the following privileges and benefits:
Voting privileges at All Paddler's Meeting and Annual Meeting.
Access to all practice sessions at both locations
Participation in local, regional, and international races
Eligibility to become a member of the Board of Directors and/or Committees (regular and adult student members only)
Notice of social events such as potlucks, game nights, and holiday celebrations
Notice of training events, such as strength training, stroke technique clinics, 5k races (running), caller/drummer clinics, etc.
Step 1: Choose your Membership Type
We have full year, off-season, and short-term memberships. Students and Junior members pay a reduced rate. Choose and compare membership types. Off-season is defined as September 1 through December 31. Most membership types expire on December 31 of the current year and do NOT automatically renew.
How to Become a Member
Step 2: Complete your Membership Forms
Use the links below to complete your forms. If you have attended a practice session as a guest, you must complete a NEW member waiver form.
Step 3: Pay Dues*
Your member enrollment is not complete until you submit both forms and pay your dues. Pay Membership Dues
*Members who attend a majority of practice at our Kenmore Location must also pay a fee for the Kenmore Waterfront Activity Center (KWAC), which is paid on the KWAC Website (external link)
Step 4: Check your Email
After submitting your forms and payment, you will receive an email with login information to Team Cowboy (our online system to RSVP for practice) and our team WhatsApp (for announcements). It may take up to 3 business days for your membership enrollment to process.
Membership Types
Regular Membership
Regular membership (Jan- Dec) is $120.
Off-season membership (Sept-Dec) is $60.
KWAC fees of $20 apply to regular paddlers at the Kenmore location.
Regular members enjoy full privileges and benefits. This membership expires on December 31st of the current year.
Junior Membership (Ages 12-17)
Regular membership (Jan- Dec) is 60.
Off-season membership (Sept-Dec) is $30.
Junior members do not have voting privilege, but otherwise enjoy all other privileges and benefits.
This membership expires on December 31st of the current year.
Adult Student Membership
Regular membership (Jan- Dec) is $60.
Off-season membership (Sept-Dec) is $30.
This membership expires on December 31st of the current year.
Adult student members do not have voting privileges, but otherwise enjoy all other privileges and benefits.
Short-Term Membership
Short-term membership is $30 for 3 months. This is allowed once per year only.
This membership level may be for you if you are temporarily working in or visiting the area for up to 3 months. If you decide to become a regular member, the short-term membership fee will be applied to a regular membership at any time during the same membership year.
Short-term members do not have voting privileges, but otherwise enjoy all other privileges and benefits.
Affiliate Membership
Affiliate membership is $60.
This membership level is for members of a KWAC club and/or another area dragon boat club.
Affiliate members do not have voting privileges nor can they hold office, but otherwise enjoy all other privileges and benefits.
This membership expires on December 31st of the current year.