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March 1 - August 1, 2013 - Team REGISTRATION OPEN. Total cost: $2,100. In order to select a tent site in the Athletes’ Village, you must complete the registration form and return it with a minimum deposit of $1,100. First paid—first choice. Numbered map will be provided.
August 1, 2013 - Final payment of $1,000 due ($200 deposit will be credited if applicable).
Number of teams participating is limited to forty (40) teams.
August 6 and 8, 2013 - Captain's Meeting - Two choices. Tuesday Aug 6 or Thursday Aug 8th. Both at 5:30 pm.
August 8, 2013 - Deadline for team rosters and waivers.
August 12-16, 2013 - Team practices are scheduled.
August 17, 2013 - 2013 Habitat Dragon Boat Festival
Paddlers and Alternates: IMPORTANT - Teams consists of a total of 24 members. Each dragon boat will contain 20 paddlers and 1 drummer plus coxswain/steerperson (who is provided). Only three (3) alternates allowed per team. Each team may race with anyone age 15 and up. Each team must race with a minimum of eight (8) women paddlers. Your team will receive a time penalty of three (3) seconds for every female your team is short. The only exception to this rule - leave the seat empty for every female required. The drummer must weigh 160 pounds or less. Each team member must sign a waiver.
Visit our ministry website: www.gadsdenhabitat.com
Paddles UP!

We raise the funds up front to buy the building materials
We build the house with volunteer labor (there is some paid professional expense)
Our families participate in Partnership classes which include budget counseling, develolpiong good credit, home and lawn maintenance and more.
We have been very blessed to have wonderful support from our community.
We hold the 0% interest, 20-year mortgage on the home
We are now using the proceeds of 2012 Festival to build house # 42!