What's New

USDBF.org website updated. Check it out!
USDBF established the S "Hype" Mattingly paddler development scholarship program - Info Here  
Donations welcome:
Write Checks to: “USDBF”
Mail to: Hype Mattingly Scholarship Fund
c/o Laura Scaperotto, 34 S. Warner Ave, Bryn Mawr, Pa 19010
Check out our new DEVELOPMENT page ​for info on training, clinics and mentoring opportunities in the region for members. Updates to: Youth funding, SafeSport training, ERDBA coaching seminar, USDBF race officials training. Here's a Free SafeSport reading: 

ERDBA News

2021 ERDBA club and festival registration forms available now. 2021 membership requires completed 2021 forms even if your 2021 fees are waived. 2021 insurance forms available by January.

2021 USDBF Insurance applications available for clubs, events, D&O and hull coverage available in "HOW TO JOIN".

7/2/20 ERDBA June Quarterly Report to Directors: HERE

RENEW your ERDBA membership today!
Enjoy the benefits and take advantage of your share $18k in free programs approved by the ERDBA Board of Directors for 2020

4/18/20 UPDATE!
In light of Covid-19's impact on the start of water activities, the Directors approved the following amendments to our current by-laws relating to the 2020 and 2021 membership dues:
1. 2021 ERDBA Club membership dues waived to all clubs that paid their 2020 club membership dues.
2. 2021 ERDBA Festival membership dues waived for the festivals who paid their 2020 membership dues AND
  • cancelled their 2020 event OR
  • posted a greater than 50% drop in total 2020 team registrations from 2019.
GET IN THE LOOP!!!! Free registration - for INDIVIDUALS! sign up here to get on the ERDBA email list. Membership not required. 

Upcoming Events

ERDBA 11/8/20 Coaches Panel Recording HERE.

USDBF Club Crew National Championship REscheduled for Oct 1-3, 2021 Sarasota, FL..  NOTE: ALL racers must be individual USDBF member @ $55 each. Membership info on usdbf.org by Dec 1 (originally scheduled  7/9-11/2021). Stmt here

Pan Am Championship postponed to 3/16-20/2021 (postponed from 3/17-21/2021) Info Here

TEAM USA Info for 2021 team tryouts and info sessions

IBCSPC - New Zealand April 2-3/2022: INFO Here. All interested BCS crews and/or individuals should reach out to event contacts if planning to attend.

The IDBF Club Crew World Championships is planned for early July 2022, Sarasota, FL..
Take advantage of ERDBA funded programs SIGNUP HERE
  • First 5 signups for the 7/18/20 USDBF Race Officials Training. 
  • 2 members from each member organization - funding for SafeSport training program. GO to our SS page to get a code .
Complete this form if you wish to host an ERDBA sponsored event.
 
   
 
 header image credit: Y. Chen