Media Invited to Attend Coach Interviews and On-Water Training Sessions
QUEENS, NY — June 24, 2026 — The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York will host its annual Dragon Boat Coach Clinic and Training Weekend on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, bringing together coaches and team leaders from across the region as preparations continue for the 2026 festival season.
The Coach Clinic provides instruction on race strategy, paddling techniques, team development, safety protocols, and best practices for building successful dragon boat programs. The event serves as a key training opportunity for both new and experienced coaches leading teams competing in this year’s festival.
Members of the media are invited to attend and interview coaches, organizers, and participants.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Dragon Boat Coach Clinic & Training Weekend
WHEN: Saturday, June 27, 2026, and Sunday, June 28, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MEDIA INTERVIEWS: 11:00 AM
WHERE:
Meadow Lake
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Queens, New York
PHOTO & INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
- Coach training and instructional demonstrations
- Dragon boats on the water during practice sessions
- Interviews with coaches and team leaders
- New and returning teams preparing for competition
- Festival organizers discussing the upcoming 2026 season
- Scenic waterfront action shots from Meadow Lake
- Team-building and athlete development activities
EVENT BACKGROUND
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park on August 8–9, 2026, bringing together hundreds of teams and thousands of spectators for one of the largest dragon boat racing events in North America.
The Coach Clinic plays an important role in preparing team leaders for a successful racing season while promoting athlete safety, competitive excellence, and community engagement. Teams continue to train throughout the summer leading up to the Festival’s two days of racing, cultural performances, food, and family-friendly activities.
Community members interested in participating can still register a team, join an existing crew, volunteer, become a sponsor, or support the festival as a community partner.
MEDIA RSVP
Donyshia Boston-Hill
Director of PR / Marketing
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York
Email: dbh.hkdbfny@aol.com
ABOUT THE HONG KONG DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York is the premier dragon boat racing event in the United States, celebrating athletic competition, cultural heritage, community engagement, and international friendship. Each year, the festival brings together thousands of participants and spectators for a weekend of racing, entertainment, food, and cultural programming in the heart of Queens.
For more information, visit www.hkdbf-ny.org
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