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Here you’ll find all there is to know about the Dragon Boat Races. Dive into the details on the team sponsorship options, check the calendar for upcoming events, and read up on the rules and history of dragon boat racing. This year, we’re making the race more accessible than ever with a sea of ways to join in the fun.

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Team Sponsorship Options

Select from several sponsorship packages.

  • Team Sponsor: $15,000

    • Recognition in the Dragon Boat 2025 promotional materials, Catholic Charities’ website, electronic and print communications, social media sites, and press releases
    • Opportunities to participate in special volunteer projects with a Catholic Charities’ program
    • Support from a Catholic Charities staff member throughout summer and on Race Day
    • Weekly practice sessions during July and August
    • Use of all equipment: dragon boats, drums, and paddles (Please note for 2025 participants must provide their own life vests)
    • Technique and strategy clinics by Baltimore Dragon Boat Club’s experienced coaches
    • On Race Day, access to a team tent in “Tent City” to regroup and rest between races and entertain teammates and their guests
    • T-shirt and bag for each paddler
    • Opportunity to network and form relationships with other companies

  • Gold Sponsor: $30,000

    • Team Sponsor perks plus:
    • Prominent placement of company’s logo in Dragon Boat 2025 promotional materials as well as in “Tent City”, launching docks, and main stage
    • Story featuring company’s involvement in Catholic Charities’ print and electronic communications
    • Choice of Catholic Charities Partner Program and practice day and time slot
    • Premier placement of tent in “Tent City”; a larger Team Tent with Gold Sponsor signage
    • Commemorative paddle with company logo for each paddler

  • Diamond Sponsor: $40,000

    • Gold Sponsor perks plus:
    • Premiere exposure. For instance, company’s logo size is the largest used amongst sponsors to promote and recognize the company name and its partnership with Catholic Charities. Diamond Sponsor is referenced throughout Race Day during different segments taking place at the Main Stage (i.e. chant competitions, race calling, etc.)

  • Platinum Sponsor: $50,000

    • Diamond Sponsor perks plus:
    • Premiere exposure. For instance, company’s logo size is the largest used amongst sponsors to promote and recognize the company name and its partnership with Catholic Charities. Platinum Sponsor is referenced throughout Race Day during different segments taking place at the Main Stage (i.e. chant competitions, race calling, etc.)
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Are you a nonprofit that would like to sponsor? Non-profit Sponsorships

2025 Calendar

  • Orientation

    May & June - Orientation workshops for team leaders known as Captain, Co-Captain, and Cruise Director (oversees Team Spirit Activities) will take place as well as a special event which celebrates team building, commitment, competition, and community.

  • Practice Starts

    Practice begin on July 14th and lasts for 8 weeks until September 5th at the Baltimore Yacht Basin Marina. On land, teammates work on their entries for the tent, chant and hat contests.

  • RACE DAY!

    Invite all your employees and their family and friends to the Inner Harbor for a day of fun, festivities, and excitement.

Practices and Race Days

Teams are comprised of 25 members (company employees, vendors, family, or friends.) There are 20 paddlers (minimum of 8 women), 1 drummer, and 1 steerer. The 3 other members rotate or serve as alternates.

Practices happen once a week for 8 weeks during a designated time slot under the supervision of our coaching staff.

Race Day involves time trials to set brackets for elimination heats. The competition is exhilarating as teams battle throughout the day for the coveted Dragon Cup!

Team Spirit

For those who want to join the fun and excitement of the Dragon Boat Races but aren’t inclined to paddle, there are team spirit competitions.

Participants show off their creative sides as they decorate their team tent for the Tent Competition and write a song for the Chant Competition.

Volunteering & Fundraising

Teams complete projects and host drives or events that not only help others, but that build lasting relationships among teammates and with the clients of Catholic Charities.

Through the Paddler Challenge, many teams choose to raise additional funds directly for their Partner Program from their personal networks.

Sponsorship

2023

  • Presenting Sponsor

  • Platinum Sponsors

  • Gold Sponsor