2024-2025 Supernova Award of Dragon Boat Racing

SCOUTS IN TROOPS UP TO AGE 17 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR:

• BRONZE BERNARD HARRIS SUPERNOVA AWARD: http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/advance/nova/workbooks/Scout-Supernova-1.pdf
• SILVER THOMAS EDISON SUPERNOVA AWARD: http://usscouts.org/advance/nova/workbooks/Scout-Supernova-2.pdf

VENTURERS AND SEA SCOUTS UP TO AGE 20 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR:

• BRONZE SALLY RIDE SUPERNOVA AWARD: http://usscouts.org/usscouts/advance/nova/workbooks/Venturer-Supernova-1.pdf
• SILVER THOMAS EDISON SUPERNOVA AWARD: http://usscouts.org/usscouts/advance/nova/workbooks/Venturer-Supernova-2b.pdf

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1) MANDATORY Practice Sessions at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro on the following Sundays from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM based on the PROGRAM OPTION YOU CHOOSE AT REGISTRATION:

• December 2024: 12/01, 12/15.
• January 2025: 01/19.
• February 2025: 02/16, 02/23.
• March 2025: 03/02.
• April 2025: 04/13.
• May 2025: 05/18, 05/25.
• June 2025: 06/01.
• July 2025: 07/13, 07/20.
• September 2025: 09/07, 09/21, 09/28.
• October 2025: 10/05, 10/12.

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2) Participate in these Competition(s) - either TWO or THREE or ALL FIVE:.

• Saturday March 1/8 (TBD Jan): Marina Del Rey Regional, Burton Chace, Marina Del Rey.
• Saturday June 7: Castaic Lake Regional, Castaic Lake, Castaic.
• Saturday July 26: Long Beach International, Marine Stadium, Long Beach.
• Saturday October 4: Los Angeles County Regional, Santa Fe Dam, Irwindale.
• Saturday Octobe 18: San Diego International, Mission Bay, San Diego.

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PROGRAM COST:

Program at $383.00 per YOUTH - FIRST CLASS/STAR/LIFE/EAGLE.

SAME COST WHETHER RACING 2x OR 5x RACES DURING THE SUPERNOVA AVENGERS PROGRAM.

1) Dragon Boat Races in 2024-2025 with JASON AND THE DRAGONAUTS from NOVEMBER 2024 through OCTOBER 2025 as listed: (a) March 2025 in Marina Del Rey, (b) June 2025 in Castaic, (c) July 2025 in Long Beach, (d) October 2025 in Irwindale, and (e) October 2025 in San Diego.

2) 12-months programming and membership with Dragonauts CREW 333 (13+ as of 11/01/24) from NOVEMBER 2024 through OCTOBER 2025.

3) DRAGONAUTS 333 SWAG.

4) Merit Badge Sessions on Race Days - and specific Sunday Practice Days FROM NOVEMBER 2024 THROUGH OCTOBER 2025.

5) Nova STEM Program Sessions on Race Days - and specific Sunday Practice Days.

6) JASON AND THE DRAGONAUTS TEAM SHIRT.

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NOTES - PLEASE READ:

1) NO REFUNDS - if you find yourself unable to attend for whatever reason, please find your own replacement to purchase from you directly.

2) Travel expenses to and from competitions in Southern California not included.

3) ALL Merit Badge Counselor Sessions AND SUPERNOVA MENTOR sessions are in person - either on Race Days or Specific Sundays after dragon boat practice.

4) What to Bring ON RACE DAY(S): 10 essentials for day on the water + BLUE CARD(s) + Camp Chair.

5) Each Race costs approximately $50.00/racer.

6) The Long Sleeved Moisture-Wicking Race Shirt costs $50 each - manufactured by an official BSA licensee - ClassB.com - WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON OCTOBER 5 RACE DAY FOR OPTION A AND OPTION B PROGRAM REGISTRANTS. Option C Registrant will receive their shirt on the race day they chose at registration.

7) WOODEN PADDLES (21 oz) AND LIFE VESTS ARE PROVIDED AT EVERY RACE BY THE RACE ORGANIZERS.

8) Wooden Paddles (21 oz) and life vests are provided at every practice session at LA Harbor Dragon Boat Club.

9) SIGN UP SCOUT USING THEIR NAME AND THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS.

10) FIRST PRACTICE DAY - BRING COMPLETED ACTIVITY WAIVERS + MEDICAL FORM AB TO CHECK IN WITH DRAGONAUTS CREW 333:

11) ANYONE SIGNING UP MUST EITHER (A) SEND A COMPLETED BSA YOUTH APPLICATION TO [email protected] BY DECEMBER 1, 2024 -OR- (B) BRING TO GIVE TO CREW ADVISOR ON DECEMBER 1, 2024.

12) PRACTICE SESSIONS WITH LA HARBOR DRAGON BOAT CLUB IS $75.00 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM COST - ALL RACERS WHO CHOOSE TO PRACTICE WITH THE TEAM IN SAN PEDRO - WILL PAY THE FEE DIRECTLY TO LA HARBOR DRAGON BOAT CLUB BY JANUARY 19, 2025.

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ABOUT DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 for 13-20 year olds:

Dragonauts Crew 333 is the only Scouting America dragon boat racing venturing crew in the world. Founded by EAGLE SCOUTS from 5 different BSA Councils: Western Los Angeles County Council, Greater Los Angeles Area Council, California Inland Empire Council, Long Beach Area Council, and Las Vegas Area Council in 2021.

Dragonauts Crew 333 usually meets on the FIRST SUNDAYS all over Southern California.

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ABOUT DRAGONAUTS TROOP 333 for 11-14 year olds:

Dragonauts Troop 333 is the only Scouting America dragon boat racing Scout Troop in the world, founded by current members of Dragonauts Crew 333.

Dragonauts Troop 333 usually meets on the THIRD SUNDAYS all over Southern California.

Host or Publisher Dragonauts Crew 333