SUNDAY AFTERNOON BRACKET SEPTEMBER 30, 2:00 PM

NORTHSHORE PARK

What’s Included . . . . Why we ROW Page 3

Sponsor Recognition Page 4

Awards Page 5

Team Captain To Do List Page 6

T-shirt Order Form Page 7

Team Captain To Do List on Race Day Page 9

Event Rules Page 10

Team Roster Form Page 11

Team Waiver Form Page 13-14

Team Member Form Page 15

FAQ Page 16

Catering Menus and Order Forms are included in your packet.

The Woodlands Family YMCA rdavis@ymcahouston.org 281-681-6730

www.ymcadragonboat.org

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CELEBRATING 20 Years ROWING for a CAUSE.

OUR MISSION: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

THE WOODLANDS FAMILY YMCA ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Each year, the YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge raises funds, to ensure the YMCA continues to strengthen our community through the programs we offer. It’s because of the support of organiza-tions like yours that we are able to offer opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. Your support will allow us to provide financial assistance (more than $600,000 annually) to those in need. Every dollar raised is an investment in our community and our future.

OUR COMMITMENT The Woodlands Family YMCA has been committed to our community for more than 35 years. We provide quality programs, available to everyone regardless of age, financial resources, religion or socio-economic background. OUR CAUSE We are a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors in surrounding communities, to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

OUR PROMISE: The Y has long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver lasting, personal and social change. Though the world may be unpredictable, one thing remains certain - the Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, secure and connected children, families and communities. KEY INITIATIVES The needs of our community are diverse and evolving. As we strive to create a better US and strengthen community, we will focus our work in these four key initiatives. ♦ ELIMINATE DROWING: Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of death of children under the age of 14 in Texas. The

Y is committed to make families safer around the water by providing swim lesson instruction and parent education in an effort to eliminate drowning and save lives.

♦ IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: Every day after school, 1 in 4 children in the U.S. is left alone and unsupervised being at a higher risk for dropping out of school, juvenile crime, substance abuse etc . . .The Y helps children reach their full potential by providing quality educational opportunities during out-of-school time.

♦ ELIMINATE CHRONIC DISEASE & CHILDHOOD OBESITY: Children living in low-income neighborhoods are 20—60% more likely to be obese or overweight than children living in high socioeconomic status neighborhoods and healthier built environments. The Y provides health education, wellness & nutrition classes, support groups and part-nerships in an effort to eliminate youth obesity and chronic disease, such as hypertension and Type 2 diabetes.

♦ CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL EQUITY: One in four Texas children live in poverty. The Y responds to unique needs of our community by affording individuals and families who have not had equal access to resources, opportunities and support, with services and programs that focus on critical areas like quality of life, child care, community wellness, resettlement and job placement.

Thank you to the 2018 YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR: VENUE SPONSOR: The Woodlands Township DRAGON SPONSOR: LGI Homes Raising Cane’s BOAT SPONSOR: Excelerate Energy

FIRST AID SPONSOR: Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center SPIRIT SPONSORS: Alight Solutions CHI St. Luke’s Health The Woodlands Entergy Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital Newpark Resources Inc. Oxbow Carbon LLC STRIKE Woodforest National Bank OBSTACLE COURSE SPONSOR: HVAC Capital Partners: (Bradbury Brothers Heating & AC, Bradbury –Thornton Plumbing Services, and Bradbury & Sons Painting) Community Partners: Two Men & A Truck Preferred Meal

Vendors: Chick-fil-A Lake Woodlands Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt & Treats PotBelly Sandwich Shop Raising Cane’s Tropical Smoothie Cafe Which Wich

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20th Annual Dragon Boat Team Challenge Coveted Stuffed Dragon and Bragging Rights

Special Team Award for 1st and 2nd place in each bracket

NEW Award $20 Challenge Rowing for a CAUSE Award

Don’t Forget the Special Awards! Overall Fastest Dragon Boat Heat

Most Creative T-shirt/Costume/Theme in each bracket

Best Decorated Tent in each bracket Most Spirited Team in each bracket

Core Value Award in each bracket

Dragon Awards: Presented to teams displaying

extra effort, most improved, team work, hard luck award . . . .

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TEAM CAPTAIN TO DO LIST

• Recruit Team Members - Must be 18 years and older - Team must have a minimum of 5 females (spouses/family members are welcome) - Team must have a minimum of 20 members but we suggest no more than 30 on roster. Teams are encouraged to have 2 – 10 alternates on roster in case of illness, schedule conflict or to enable additional staff to participate in the other team activities If you are needing team members, please contact Roxanne Davis, rdavis@ymcahouston.org. I have a list of individuals anxious to join a team. • Coordinates team uniform – be Creative (Optional but awards will be given out to Most

Creative Team in each bracket) Some teams wear their business/organization t-shirt, others wear the complimentary event t-shirt and others design a specific t-shirt just for the Dragon Boat Team Challenge.

•••• Arrange for food and beverage for team tent (optional) ---- Each tent will be provided with water cooler and cups. (Replenished as needed) - Local Catering/Delivery menus provided in your packet. - Please support our preferred meal partners and place order 5-7 days out. •••• Create a festive team tent. Promote your organization by hanging up a

banner or signage in your team tent area. Decorate with balloons, etc… (Optional but Awards will be given out to Best Decorated Tent)

•••• Encourage co -workers, friends and family to support $20 Challenge Rowing

for a CAUSE, join the fun and cheer on your team. Get everyone involved. •••• Communicate with team members - $20 Challenge Rowing for a CAUSE Online Link - The date/time of bracket - All team members should arrive 30—45 minutes early and must be assembled 15 minutes prior to start time—Being on time is crucial. - Allow extra time for parking. - What they need to bring - Protective Eye Gear recommended for FoosBall - Directions to Northshore Park and where to park

•••• Distribute all team challenge materials to team members. •••• Return T-shirt order form by 10am, August 30 to rdavis@ymcahouston.org • Distribute event t-shirt to team members: T-shirts will be available to pick up on

September 24 and 25 at the YMCA on Shadowbend Place—otherwise your event t-shirts will be waiting for you at your team tent.

• All questions or concerns can be directed to Roxanne Davis: Cell: 713-557-5962 Office: 281-681-6730 or rdavis@ymcahouston.org. 6

Event T-shirt Order Form Team Entry Fee entitles each team

22 complimentary T-SHIRTS *Additional T-shirts may be purchased at $10 each.

Size T-shirt Quantity Shirts are white Adult Small ______

Adult Medium ______

Adult Large ______

Adult X Large ______

Adult XX Large ______

Adult XXX Large ______

TOTAL Quantity ______ (first 22 T-shirts are free) Amount Enclosed for additional T-shirts @ $10 each __________

Total Due ______ (Checks payable to YMCA) MC Visa AMEX DIS

Credit Card #: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name on Card: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Exp Date: ______________________ Security Code: ________________________________

Company Name:______________________________________________________________________

Team Name:__________________________________________________________________________

Team Captain:_______________________________________________________________________

Team Captain Phone #:_______________________________________ ____________________

Deadline: T-shirt order form must be returned to YMCA by 10am, August 30th. Otherwise a generic order

will be placed for your team.

Shirts will be waiting for you at your team tent on the day of the event or Team Captain may pick up the shirts on September 24-25 at the Shadowbend YMCA. Attention: Roxanne Davis FAX: 281-367-3659 rdavis@ymcahouston.org Phone: 281-681-6730

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Event Day Team Captain Check List • Arrive at least 45 minutes early and check in at the Team Captain Check In Table

(located in the center of the park) on the day of the event to meet your Team Ambas-sador and Receive Tent Assignment. Each team will be assigned a team ambassador to assist the team captain on race day. The ambassador will serve as a cheerleader as well as be responsible for checking the bracket board, instructing the team when and where the team is to report to next and reporting the score of each event to the stag-ing area.

• Team Ambassador will assist you, the team captain, in getting the waiver signed by all team members as they arrive. All team members must sign this waiver to participate and receive a wrist band. Give completed Team Roster and Waivers to Team Ambassador. Team members will not be allowed on the boat without wrist band.

• Assemble all team members in front of the stage area, 15 minutes prior to start time.

Being on Time is crucial to the success of the event. • Clean Up: Please pick up all trash, take down all banners and balloons before you

leave. If you are a morning bracket, we need for you to clear out your tent quickly to make room for the afternoon teams. Thank you in advance! Please recycle. Special trash receptacles will be available for plastic and aluminum.

• NO RAIN OUT DATE: Event will happen rain or shine. In the event of lightning or

thunder, the event will be delayed until it is safe to resume activities. Sorry no refunds. • Optional: Optional: Optional: Optional: Each team captain is encouraged to create a fun and spirited atmosphere.

Order in sandwiches, have your event catered, (please support our community part-ners) organize a team picnic . . . Be creative! Hang a Team Banner, Provide War Paint for Faces, Food and Beverages for team, (No alcoholic beverages allowed at YMCA events or in the Park).

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE YMCA. All necessary equipment and instructions will be provided for the team events including dragon boats, paddles, life jackets, and expert sternsman. Each team will be provided with a 10x20 tent, 1 table, water cooler and cups. Y staff will replenish water and cups as needed.

Lifeguard at water’s edge provided by YMCA. Chase Boat provided by The Woodlands Township First Aid will be provided by:

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2018 EVENTS

DRAGON BOAT RACES: (Timed Event) ▪ 20 Team Members (18 rowers, 1 drummer and 1 flag catcher)

▪ Must have a minimum of 5 females on the boat.

▪ You must have 20 team members on boat to advance.

▪ An expert sternsman is provided on each boat

▪ Lifejacket provided and must be worn in boat

▪ No flip flops allowed. Closed toes shoes required with heel strap.

▪ 5 second penalty for missing or dropping flag

HUMAN FOOSBALL 4 Quarters of Play (Win/Loss Event) ▪ 5 Team Members per team per quarter. A minimum of 1 female on court per quarter

▪ Rotate team members per quarter allowing all 20 members to play

▪ No player can play a consecutive quarter

▪ All participants are encouraged to wear protective eye gear due to the sand and the ball

DODGE BALL: (Win/Loss Event) ▪ 10 Team Members on court at a time—All 20 team members must participate

▪ A minimum of 2 females on court per half

▪ Rotate out team members at half

▪ Typical Dodge Ball Rules in effect

▪ Best 2 out of 3 games NEW FIELD EVENT • All 20 team members are required to participate—minimum of 5 females.

• All can participate regardless of fitness level.

OBSTACLE COURSE RELAY: 4 EVENTS (Timed Event) • All 20 team members must participate.

• Minimum of 1 female per relay event

• Surprise—you won’t know the relay events until race day.

• Timed Event

PARTY GAME CHALLENGE: 4 GAMES • All 20 team members are required to participate—minimum of 5 females.

• Score: Total Points Accumulated for each game completed successfully.

• There will be Tie breaker event, if it is needed

$20 CHALLENGE ROWING FOR A CAUSE—OPTIONAL • Earn bonus points toward team score if All 20 team members meet the $20 challenge

• Rowing for a CAUSE award for Team who raises the most dollars RULES are Subject to CHANGE. Please remember the YMCA 5 Core Values. Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty and Faith. 10

TEAM ROSTER Team Name: Team Name: Team Name: Team Name: _____________________________________________________

Reminder: Team must have a minimum of 5 females. Return completed roster to team ambassador the day of event.

All Team Members must be 18 years and older.

TEAM MEMBER NAME Emergency Contact Name and Phone #

TEAM ROSTER Team NameTeam NameTeam NameTeam Name: _____________________________________________________

Reminder: Team must have a minimum of 5 females. Return completed roster to team ambassador the day of event.

All Team Members must be 18 years and older.

TEAM MEMBER NAME Emergency Contact Name and Phone #

TEAM ATHLETIC WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY YMCA DRAGON BOAT TEAM CHALLENGE 2018

TEAM NAME: ________________________________________ DATE: SEPT. 27—SEPT. 30, 2018 1. In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the American Dragon Boat Association dragon boat/paddling program and related events and activities, the undersigned: 2. Agrees that prior to participating, I will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if I believe anything to be unsafe, I will immediately advise my team captain or the chief dragon boat

activity organizer of such condition(s) and refuse to participate. 3. Acknowledge and fully understand that I will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which

might result not only from my actions, inactions, the negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not

known to me or reasonably foreseeable at this time. 4. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death. 5. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the AMERICAN DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATION, its affiliate dragon boat clubs and/or committees and organizers, YMCA OF THE

GREATER HOUSTON AREA, The Woodlands Family YMCA, Repsol, event sponsors, The Woodlands Township, Lake Woodlands Property Owners’ Association, any coaches, trainers, sterns-

men and other employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, advisors, advertisers, volunteers and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, all

of which are hereinafter referred to as the “releasees” from any liability to the undersigned; his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages on account of injury,

including death or damage to property caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of these releasees or otherwise. 6. Agree to wear an approved life jacket properly fastened at all times while in the boat and to ensure all responsibility for informing myself of all safety rules and to abide by all such rules related to

the activities. 7. I have read this release, and understand this waiver to be in effect for any and all activities related to the AMERICAN DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATION, the dragon paddling program, the

YMCA Team Challenge and any and all related events and activities.

We suggest you have team members sign the waiver when they arrive on the day of the event.

Print Name Signature If under 18, Parent Signature Required

Emergency Contact Phone #

Print Name Signature If under 18, Parent Signature Required

Emergency Contact Phone #

TEAM ATHLETIC WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY YMCA DRAGON BOAT TEAM CHALLENGE 2018

TEAM NAME: ________________________________________ DATE: SEPT. 27—SEPT. 30, 2018 1. In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the American Dragon Boat Association dragon boat/paddling program and related events and activities, the undersigned: 2. Agrees that prior to participating, I will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if I believe anything to be unsafe, I will immediately advise my team captain or the chief dragon boat

activity organizer of such condition(s) and refuse to participate. 3. Acknowledge and fully understand that I will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which

might result not only from my actions, inactions, the negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not

known to me or reasonably foreseeable at this time. 4. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death. 5. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the AMERICAN DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATION, its affiliate dragon boat clubs and/or committees and organizers, YMCA OF THE

GREATER HOUSTON AREA, The Woodlands Family YMCA, Repsol event sponsors, The Woodlands Township, Lake Woodlands Property Owners’ Association, any coaches, trainers, sterns-

men and other employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, advisors, advertisers, volunteers and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, all

of which are hereinafter referred to as the “releasees” from any liability to the undersigned; his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages on account of injury,

including death or damage to property caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of these releasees or otherwise. 6. Agree to wear an approved life jacket properly fastened at all times while in the boat and to ensure all responsibility for informing myself of all safety rules and to abide by all such rules related to

the activities.

YMCA DRAGON BOAT TEAM CHALLENGE TEAM MEMBER INFORMATION SHEET

TEAM NAME: TEAM NAME: TEAM NAME: TEAM NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date and Time of Event: Sunday, Sept. 30, 2:00 PM—6:00 PM Arrive by 1:15pm at Northshore Park in The Woodlands. All team members should arrive at the park 45 minutes prior to start time. Please be on time and be prepared to stay the entire 4 hours. There are 6 events. Your team will rotate every 30 minutes to a different event. No team member can participate without their signature on the team waiver. Where: Northshore Park in The Woodlands Directions: I-45 North to The Woodlands. Exit Lake Woodlands. Continue west on Lake Woodlands Dr. As soon as you go over Lake Woodlands, the park is on left. Officers will be on hand to direct traffic and parking. What do I need to Bring: Come prepared to have fun. Dress accordingly because you will get hot, wet and dirty. Athletic/Tennis Shoes are encouraged. NO CLEATS OR SPIKES ALLOWED. Flip flops are not allowed in boat. You must wear shoes with a heel strap in the boat. Don’t forget sunscreen, lawn chairs, dry clothes, towel, hat or visor, protective eye gear for foosball and dodgeball, water bottle, gloves, snacks, team uniform or event t-shirt. What is Provided: The YMCA provides all the equipment needed to participate includ-ing paddles and lifejackets. Each team will be assigned a tent, 10x20, with 1 table and will be furnished with a water jug cooler with a supply of cold water and cups. Each team will be assigned a team ambassador to cheer on the team and assist with logistics and scheduling of events. PLEASE NOTE: ALL children, under the age of 12, must be supervised at water’s edge. No one is allowed on the docks to take pictures etc . . . regardless of age, without a life jacket. A First Aid Station will be provided by Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Is there a rain out date? No, the event will be held rain or shine. In the event of thun-der and lightning, the event will be delayed until it is safe to resume activities. This is a charity event . . . Sorry, no refunds. Please use hash tag: #YDragonBoat when posting pictures on social media.

For more information please contact your Team Captain. Name: ___________________________________________________ Phone #: _______________________________________

E-Mail Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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FAQ

CAN I BRING MY FAMILY MEMBERS? Yes, but there are no planned activities for spectators. Child care is not available. Young children will need direct supervision especially at water’s edge. Please respect lifeguard’s instructions at the boat docks. No one will be allowed on dock without lifejacket. Admission is Free for spectators. Concessions will be available to purchase on the weekend. WHAT IS THE SIZE OF OUR TEAM TENT? Each team is provided a 10x20 tent space. If you have more than 1 team entered in the same bracket, your team tents will be next to each other. HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY TENT # IS? When you arrive at the park, please check in at the Team Captain Table, located in the center of the field, to receive your tent number. CAN I ARRIVE EARLY TO UNLOAD AND DECORATE TENT? Yes, you can arrive as early as 6:45am for the morning bracket or 12:45pm for the afternoon bracket. CAN WE GRILL AT OUR TENT? Yes, you can bring your own grill and do outdoor grilling. ARE TABLES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED AT EACH TENT? Each team is provided 1) 6 foot table. No chairs are provided. Encourage your team members to each bring a camp/lawn chair. IS ICE PROVIDED? Ice is provided only for the YMCA Water Jug Cooler that is at each team tent. Teams must provide their own ice for all additional food and beverage cool-ers. YMCA Event staff will keep each team supplied with plenty of cold water and cups. HOW DO I KNOW THE TIME AND ROTATION OF EACH EVENT? Each team is assigned a team ambassador. Your team ambassador will have a partial schedule of the first 3—4 events for your team. The remaining events will be scheduled as the bracket progress-es. Teams will rotate every 30 minutes to another event. Everyone will do the Dragon Boat Races Twice and the other 5 events once. Being on time is crucial. WHEN CAN MY TEAM PRACTICE? There is no practice time. This is a team building event not a sanctioned race. PLEASE REMEMBER: No Alcoholic Beverages allowed in Park. Be respectful to all Event Staff, Volunteers and other Team Members. Please pick up all trash and leave your tent area clean for the next team. (Trash bags and Recycled Bins will be available. Event Staff will remove all trash bags as needed) NO RAIN OUT DATE: Event will happen rain or shine. In the event of lightning or thunder, the event will be delayed until it is safe to resume activities. If a tropical storm or hurricane is brewing in the Gulf, we will keep you updated and make the appropriate decision. Sorry no refunds.

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