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Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival Race Survey

2022 Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival - Race Survey

The Planning Committee for the Lethbridge Festival is committed to promoting the sport of Dragon Boating, building community and has committed to continuous improvement to become the signature festival in Western Canada. This requires us to be rigorous in our efforts to support the athletes, officials and our volunteers to be their best and for us to consistently get better.
Your feedback and opinions are valued and we look forward to making the 2023 Festival the best ever for our athletes, teams, volunteers, officials and visitors. Thank you in advance for completing this survey and only answer those sections that are relevant to you. 
1.What was your role at the LRDB Festival?
2.How would you rate the Registration Process for the LRDBF 2022
Poor
Fair
OK
Good
Very Good
3.In your experience, is there a Race Registration process your prefer? Recommend? Please identify
4.Based on your experience, how would you rate the Registration Fees compared to other Festivals this year?
5.As part of the registration process, were the Crew Categories clearly defined enough for you and your team to correctly register?
6.If your team was registered in the Naut Dragon category, do you believe this  an appropriate category to introduce new paddlers to dragon boating?
7.If your team was registered in the Recreation category, would you prefer the heats to be randomly drawn, and the results posted in alphabetical order?
8.Naught Dragon Teams only: Were two - 200 meter races manageable for your team/team members?
9.Recreation Teams Only: For future Festival Races, would ONE - 200 Meter and ONE - 500 Meter  races on the Saturday be enough paddling(with reduced fees)?
10.Women's AND Mixed Teams. Your Comments regarding improvements for your dragon boat experience would be most welcomed. 
11.What improvements would you  recommend to improve your individual and or team  experience?
12.LOCAL TEAMS ONLY  How would you rate the following statements
Great
OK
Needs Improvement
How would you rate the ease of use of the practice time sign up system?
Did you find the weather calls were adequately provided?
As a Paddler, how would you rate the coaching you received?
As a Drummer, how would you rate the training you were provided?
As a Steer, how would you rate the coaching provided for the Steering Program?
As a Paddler or Coach, would you attend Coaching Clinics if provided?
Are you interested in a more competitive coaching and training scheme?
13.FOR COMPETITIVE TEAMS ONLY: Would you prefer to NOT schedule consolation races on Sunday, i.e. only the top 8 teams would progress to finals in each division  AND paddle 4 races total
14.As a member of a Competitive Team, did you also participate in any of the Exhibition Races?
15.For Competitive Teams: Would you prefer to have Two X 200 m race on Saturday and 2X 500 m race on Sunday?
16.Were you easily able to find all the information you required in a timely manner?
17.Did you find the Race Announcing informative with interesting commentary?
18.For all Team Members
Yes
No
Sometimes
Was the race that was marshalling easy to find?
The Marshalls and Dock area Volunteers were helpful and well prepared as to their role and responsibilities
I could easily find the Race Results postings.
I would prefer a photo finish
The Race Rules and Regulations were clear
The water Race Officials were clear with their instructions
The Starter was easily understood and heard.
The Race Progression was easily understood
The Race Progression was easy to access
19.The tents provided for the teams in Athlete's Village are transported from Calgary and we have seen an increase in the cost. The Festival does not make any profit from tent rentals. Please check your preference for upcoming Festivals. 
20.Athlete's Village should only be accessible to athletes and their support team. NO PUBLIC
21.FINALLY....In your opinion, how can your  Festival experience be improved?
Current Progress,
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