ERDBA HALL OF FAME
Honoring our past, inspiring our future.
The Eastern Regional Dragon Boat Association Hall of Fame was established in 2025 by the Association's officers to recognize and celebrate those who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the sport of dragon boating within our region. Inductees may be athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, or leaders who have demonstrated excellence, advanced the growth of the sport and embodied the values of teamwork, community and integrity. By preserving the legacies of these contributors, the Hall of Fame not only honors our past but also inspires current and future members to carry forward the spirit of dragon boating.
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2025
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We are proud to announce the 2025 inaugural inductee into the ERDBA Hall of Fame: Mr. Chun Wing Louie of the NY Wall Street Dragons. Mr. Louie was selected by the 2025 Hall of Fame Selection Committee, which was comprised of past ERDBA Presidents together with the current Executive Committee. His induction recognizes his outstanding contributions to the growth, leadership, and spirit of dragon boating in our region. Mr. Louie was honored as the inaugural inductee into the ERDBA Hall of Fame at the 2025 ERDBA Regional Championships. In recognition of this achievement, a commemorative coin was present to Eugene Wong on Mr. Louie's behalf, as he was unable to attend the ceremony. A Hall of Fame dinner will be planned in 2026 to celebrate this milestone. Details on the date and location will be posted here once finalized. We look forward to welcoming the community to join us in honoring Mr. Louie.
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Chun Wing Louie
Inaugural Inductee - ERDBA Hall of Fame, 2025
For more than three decades, Mr. Chun Wing Louie has been a trailblazer, leader, and innovator in dragon boating., His legacy spans athletic excellence, athlete and official development, event management, and long-term service that has shaped the sport and teams in the Eastern Region and beyond.
Athletic Achievement
-- Began paddling in 1990 with the NY Wall Street Dragons (formerly Lions Club), leading them to early race victories.
-- Expanded opportunities for NYC area paddlers by securing access to the NYC Fire Department dragon boats in exchange for offering maintenance services.
-- Guided four Wall Street Dragons crews (Open, Mixed, Women and Juniors) to represent TEAM USA at the 2001 IDBF World Championships in Philadelphia.
Coaching & Athlete Development
-- Served as President and Head Coach of the NY Wall Street Dragons, mentoring athletes across all levels.
-- Invited international coaches to NY to raise training standards for local crews
-- Offered free coaching in paddling and steering to other NYC teams, and pioneered off-season training by adapting his home pool for indoor paddling.
-- Proctored USDBF Race Officials training and mentored race officials, several of whom went on to earn IDBF International certification.
Leadership and Governance
-- Co-founded US Dragon Boat Racing, Inc (2006), to support new and existing festivals in the NY, NJ, PA area.
-- Served on the Pan American Dragon Boat Federation Board of Directors (2015-1017), Chair of the ERDBA Race Committee (2017-2024) and continues to contribute on the USDBF Competition and Technical Committee.
-- Certified USDBF Race Official (1999) and IDBF Level 2 Race Official (2009), officiating at major IDBF events including 2011 Tampa World Championships, 2015 Welland World Championships, 2017 Puerto Rico Pan Am Championships, 2022 Sarasota Club Crew World Championships and the 2024 CanAM Welland Championships.
Growth of the Sport
-- Helped seed new festivals and provided dragon boats to communities across the region
-- Donated retiring USDBR fleet of dragon boats to the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, ensuring long-term access to boats for the NYC dragon boat community.
-- Supported teams like the FDNY and Chinatown YMCA by creating sustainable paths for their programs
-- Encouraged NY and NJ crews to compete internationally, broadening the competitive scope of the ERDBA community.
-- Innovated with race logistics, including improving finish-line sytemss
Inaugural Inductee - ERDBA Hall of Fame, 2025
For more than three decades, Mr. Chun Wing Louie has been a trailblazer, leader, and innovator in dragon boating., His legacy spans athletic excellence, athlete and official development, event management, and long-term service that has shaped the sport and teams in the Eastern Region and beyond.
Athletic Achievement
-- Began paddling in 1990 with the NY Wall Street Dragons (formerly Lions Club), leading them to early race victories.
-- Expanded opportunities for NYC area paddlers by securing access to the NYC Fire Department dragon boats in exchange for offering maintenance services.
-- Guided four Wall Street Dragons crews (Open, Mixed, Women and Juniors) to represent TEAM USA at the 2001 IDBF World Championships in Philadelphia.
Coaching & Athlete Development
-- Served as President and Head Coach of the NY Wall Street Dragons, mentoring athletes across all levels.
-- Invited international coaches to NY to raise training standards for local crews
-- Offered free coaching in paddling and steering to other NYC teams, and pioneered off-season training by adapting his home pool for indoor paddling.
-- Proctored USDBF Race Officials training and mentored race officials, several of whom went on to earn IDBF International certification.
Leadership and Governance
-- Co-founded US Dragon Boat Racing, Inc (2006), to support new and existing festivals in the NY, NJ, PA area.
-- Served on the Pan American Dragon Boat Federation Board of Directors (2015-1017), Chair of the ERDBA Race Committee (2017-2024) and continues to contribute on the USDBF Competition and Technical Committee.
-- Certified USDBF Race Official (1999) and IDBF Level 2 Race Official (2009), officiating at major IDBF events including 2011 Tampa World Championships, 2015 Welland World Championships, 2017 Puerto Rico Pan Am Championships, 2022 Sarasota Club Crew World Championships and the 2024 CanAM Welland Championships.
Growth of the Sport
-- Helped seed new festivals and provided dragon boats to communities across the region
-- Donated retiring USDBR fleet of dragon boats to the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, ensuring long-term access to boats for the NYC dragon boat community.
-- Supported teams like the FDNY and Chinatown YMCA by creating sustainable paths for their programs
-- Encouraged NY and NJ crews to compete internationally, broadening the competitive scope of the ERDBA community.
-- Innovated with race logistics, including improving finish-line sytemss
2026 HOF Nomination deadline = August 17, 2026
Follow these GUIDELINES and email this completed FORM to [email protected]
Information on the Hall of Fame process HERE
Follow these GUIDELINES and email this completed FORM to [email protected]
Information on the Hall of Fame process HERE