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Documents and Rules
Like other RSOs (Regional Sports Organisations) Aoraki Dragons operate under the auspices of 'parent organisations', and adopts rules and regulations of those bodies. From time to time, Aoraki Dragons will supplement these rules with variations that allow Aoraki - and its clubs and teams - to operate in a manner appropriate to the circumstances.
At its highest level, is the International Dragon Boat Federation IDBF. Their Rules and Regulations apply especially to international events and operations, but IDBF allows (and encourages) subsidiary organisations to adopt and follow those rules where possible. Or adapt them when it is appropriate. So in the absence of relevant rules and regulations at lower levels (that is, issued by Oceania, NZDBA or Aoraki Dragons) then the highest level rule/regulation shall apply.
Below IDBF sits the Oceania Dragon Boat Federation. It consists of founding member countries New Zealand and Australia. Aside from its Constitution, it has no Rules or Regulations to speak of.
Our NSO (National Sports Organisation) the New Zealand Dragon Boat Association has numerous Policies and Procedures that apply to RSOs. These are not replicated by Aoraki, but are adopted by virtue of NZDBA being our NSO. These policies include:
- NZDBA Rules of Racing
- Code of Conduct,
- Regional Rep (incl Aoraki) Policy (as per below) [New],
- National (Black Dragons) Rep policy (Word documents).
- Health and Safety Policy (including NZDBA Lifejacket Policy, comply with Sweep Accreditation system)
- Child and vulnerable persons protection
- NZDBA Inclusion Policy ("12_12_22 NZDB Draft Policy - Inclusion.pdf" and "NZDBA FAQ.pdf")
- Secondary Schools Policy
- Drug and alcohol (anti Doping) policy
- Incident Form - see below in Downloadable files.
Further, Aoraki fully participates in National systems such as the NZ Dragonboat Sweep Accreditation system and the National Race Officials Development Accreditation (RODA) Scheme.
Remember, that while the above rules apply, Aoraki Dragons expects a certain level of behaviour, and a culture that serves all paddlers. In particular:
Respect Your Team
Dragon Boat is a team sport built on respect, trust, and unity.
✔️ Stay professional, even if the race doesn’t go your way
✔️ Settle disagreements calmly—paddles, not tempers, should make waves
✔️ Embrace conversation over conflict—solutions start with understanding
✔️ Respect race officials and coaches, even if you disagree with them
✔️ Leave personal conflicts on the shore—when you’re in the boat, it’s all about the team
✔️ Don’t blame individuals when things don’t go well—win as a team, learn as a team
✔️ Whether you like someone or not, you are part of the same team—paddle together with respect
✔️ Appreciate the volunteers who keep our sport afloat
✔️ Be respectful in the community and online—what you say and do reflects on you, your team, and the sport as a whole
✔️ Respect that we are different. Harness the strength of diversity—our differences make us stronger
Teamwork makes the dream work—respect each other and paddle together! And if you're ever unsure, take a moment to reflect on the behaviours expected in the Code of Conduct—it’s there to help us all enjoy the sport we love.
(Repurposed, from Australian Dragon Boat Federation)