Schedule 
	 
	
	 
        Race Schedule
	
  
	The race schedule will be available one week prior to the event.
	
  
	Opening Ceremonies
	
  
	Opening Ceremonies will take place on Friday, June 11, 2004 to kick off the event's festivities
 	
  
	As tradition dictates, the beautiful Dotting of the Eye Ceremony is performed to awaken the dragon spirit and start
	the festivities. Also that evening will be the Lantern Ceremony with a 
    family Bon Fire. All Dragon Boat Team participants and spectators are 
    encouraged to come out and can witness this colorful and exciting ritual in 
    the Opening Ceremonies.
  
	Dragon's Lair 
	
  
	The Dragon's Lair will be located adjacent to the beach and close to all 
    the action.
	A great place to let loose and put your paddles up!  This area will be a designated sheltered area for teams to meet
	and socialize with other team members as they wait for their scheduled race heat. In this area all food, alcoholic
	and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Picnic and coolers are welcomed. We encourage all teams to use this area as a central gathering
	location prior to your teams scheduled heats. Race results will be posted in this tent.
	 
	
	  
	
	There will be 
    plenty of team and family picnic areas, so bring the entire family!! 
	
	  
	
	Team Tents 
	
	  
	
	There will be a 
    team tent area right on the beach with an excellent view to see all the 
    races. 
	
	
	
  
	Closing Ceremonies
	
  
	The closing ceremonies and award presentations will take place in the Dragon's Lair immediately following racing on
	June 12, 2004.
	 
	
	  
	 
	
	
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