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.

How to Become a Member

Step 1: Choose your Membership Type (see chart below)

We have full-year and short-term memberships. Students and Junior members pay a reduced rate. Choose and compare membership types. Most membership types expire on December 31 of the current year and do NOT automatically renew.

Step 2: Complete your Membership Forms

Use the link below to complete your forms. If you have attended a practice session as a guest, you must complete a NEW member waiver form.

  • Member Intake Form. After you complete this form,m you will automatically be redirected to complete the wiaver.

Step 3: Pay Dues*

Your member enrollment is not complete until you submit both forms and pay your dues. After you submit your forms you will be automatically directed to the membership payment page. If you are not redirected, go to the payment page.

*Members who attend a majority of practices 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.

Comparison of Membership Types

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Membership Type Duration Eligibility Price  Benefits
Regular Adult 12 months Adults aged 18 years and older $120
  • Voting Privileges
  • Access to all practice sessions at both locations
  • Eligible to race
  • Eligible to serve on the board of directors or a subcommittee
Short-term Adult 4 months Adults aged 18 years and older $60
  • Access to all practice sessions at both locations
  • Eligible to race
Regular Student 12 months

 

Adult students aged 18 years and older. Must send proof of student status to membership@seattleflyingdragons.org before paying 

 

 $60
  • Access to all practice sessions at both locations
  • Eligible to race
Affiliate 12 months Adults aged 18 years and older AND a member of another KWAC or dragon boat club in Washington $60
  • Access to all practice sessions at both locations
  • Eligible to race
Junior  12 months Ages 12-17 years with parent/guardian approval $60
  • Access to all practice sessions at both locations
  • Eligible to race (if race rules allow)