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NJDBC Fundamental Skills and E.Law High Performance Camps April 13-17, 2026 @ NBP, Sarasota Fl
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ABOUT CAMP WEEK
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==> There will be 3 separate dragon boat camps run at these same dates and at the same facility, but at different times of the day. This coordinated setup allows athletes of all levels to train in a shared environment.
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==> NJDBC Fundamental Skills Camp (Hosted by E.Law)
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==> To signup, add your name onto NJDBC tab, erase your name if you change your mind.
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==> complete this registration form: https://forms.gle/fNWToX2NQtb1VTKM7
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==> E. Law's US Dragon Boat High Performance Camp
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==> To signup, add your name onto the HP tab, erase your name if you change your mind.
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==> complete this registration form: https://forms.gle/fNWToX2NQtb1VTKM7
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==> Website info: https://sites.google.com/view/teamusasw-2025/home
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==> A. Long's BCP "Next Level" Camp
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==> Registration info & Signup sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11JMf5RH-IZZbBty3-NAEFEAuzEmZAN-IiAfuVP5c2O4/edit?usp=sharing
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ABOUT THE E. LAW, HEAD COACH for the NJDBC and HP camps
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Head Coach Ellen Law, TEAM USA's most successful female head coach, has led U.S. crews at the IDBF World Championships in 2007, 2019, 2023, and 2025. These crews, Senior A and B Women's Standard and small boat teams, and the Senior C small boat program to a combined total of 44 IDBF World championship medals over these four cycles.
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Assistant coaches for HP camp will be former TEAM USA paddlers and coaches and for the Skills week, will be coaches from ERDBA.
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Welcome attendees:
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==> Male and Female campers welcome.
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==> Drummers and steerers also welcome to learn or hone their skills
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Steerers and drummers with race experience encouraged to join the HP camp
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LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS: Park on grass to the left where you see lots of other cars parked (to left of of big white tent). Dragon boat docks are below (not near the Tall Finish Line Tower).
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CAMP RULES
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==> No political or religious messaging: Clothing, printed materials, or conversation promoting political or religious views are not allowed during camp sessions.
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PFDs REQUIRED - inflables allowed
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FEES for NJDBC and HP camps: pay by 2/1/26
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==> Includes two on-water practices each day (weather permiting), and 2 video reviews for the week)
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==> NJDBC CAMP Fee
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5 day wk = $300 ($250 for NJDBC/ERDBA/NBP members)
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per day = $65 ($55 for NJDBC/ERDBA/NBP members)
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==> Send Venmo payment to "@njdragonboat", add your email address (please do NOT indicate a purchase - otherwise they take a $5-6 fee)
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==> US High Performance CAMP Fee
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5 day wk = $300 ($125 for former USDBF TEAM USA members)
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per day = $65 ($30 for former USDBF TEAM USA members)
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==> Send Venmo payment to "@njdragonboat", add your email address (please do NOT indicate a purchase - otherwise they take a $5-6 fee)
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==> Angela Long's BCP Next Level camp
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Proceed to the BCP "Next Level" registration site for their payment info
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BCP "Next Level" information is handled by Angela Long's management team.
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Accommodations: April 12-18, 2026 (Deadine to book: 3/26/26)
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==> Homewood Suites, Sarasota Lakewood ranch
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305 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235 / (941) 309-3904
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Rooms with 2 double beds
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Includes breakfast, internet and Wednesday Happy Hour
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$245/night (add 13% tax)
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HOTEL LINK HERE
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TRANSPORTATION FROM Sarasota Airport (SRQ) to Homewood Suites:
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==> Public Transportation
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Breeze Transit, (formerly SCAT).
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- Take the NORTHBOUND Bus for route #2
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- pay on the bus
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- Destination = UTC Station (last stop, is 2nd stop from airport). Across the street is the Homewood Suites hotel
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- Schedule: https://www.scgov.net/government/breeze-transit/breeze-routes
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- 20 minute ride.
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- cash only = $1.50 one way
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==> UBER or Lyft
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its a 16-20 minute drive from Sarasota Airport
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