First Heat Schedule

The first heat schedule of all 2009 Dragonboat Teams is available at:
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0Byo30-RNGO7VZjgyZTdjZWItMGMyMC00ODgzLWFjYzEtNDRmNzUwYjg1NGU0&hl=en

As we gear up for this weekend's races, we thought we would share some of the new and exciting things taking place during our 4th annual event.

8 a.m. Concessions Open
In addition to our delicious food and beverage selections, we have added commemorative Dragonboat Tee-shirts for sale ($10/each) in the concessions area.

8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
Be a part of the first ever Opening Ceremony! Join our dragonboat teams, Miss Oshkosh and the Okinawan Taiko Drummers of Wisconsin for a traditional Lion Dance and an exhilarating start to an exciting day.

9 a.m. Races Begin
We're excited to announce that we will be hosting our first professional team, Steel with Stone Dragons, at the this year's Dragonboat event. This team will be participating as an exhibition team only, so they will not competing nor placing in the races. However, they will challenge our teams to work harder, paddle faster and stay in sync with their teammates! Please join us in welcoming Steel with Stone Dragons to Oshkosh!

9 a.m. 5K
We're still accepting registrations for the first annual Dragonboat 5K fun run. Sign up in advance or on the day of the race!

9 a.m. Festival begins: We've added more crafts, more inflatables and more fun to the Fall Fest Familyland area.

- New this year, RadioDisney will keep things moving from 11 a.m. - 1p.m.
- Bicyclists are needed to try out our bicycle obstacle course, bike and helmet safety check and bike-check-in station.
- Don't forget to check out the Pony Hops competition taking place in the athlete's village - really, you've never laughed so hard.
- Visit our hair spray coloring station to put a little flair in your hair!

11 a.m. Beverage Tent Opens
You are going to love our new Dragonboat commemorative cups! They are not only an environmentally friendly option, but they'll save you cash on every Coors, or Spotted Cow refill.

See you Saturday - we'll be there rain or shine!