NCAWPA Membership

Anyone interested in dragon boat/outrigger canoe paddling can show up to our teams' practices to try out the sport.  Please contact the respective team, so we know you're coming.  

Our general policy is "first three are free", meaning you may attend three practices with a team before we ask you to consider officially joining the club. Once you join the club, you may practice with whichever teams you would like.

Annual membership varies by age and team:
  • Paddlers ages 24 and older: $275 per year
  • Paddlers under 24 years of age: $85 per year
  • GoPink!DC paddlers: First Year $150; Second Year $225; Third Year - $275

Membership benefits
Regardless of your primary team affiliation, NCAWPA members enjoy the following benefits:
  • All-year use of the boathouse facilities, per ACBA rules
  • Use of the dragon boat and outrigger canoe equipment, including club-owned OC-1's and OC-2's (with proper club certification)
  • Use of the rowing and paddling machines
  • Unlimited practices with all teams under NCAWPA
  • Participation in team competitions nationally and internationally

As a nonprofit organization, NCAWPA relies solely on volunteers and members to run its operations. Membership fees, which amount to less than $25 per month, allow us to maintain the Anacostia Community Boathouse, our equipment, and related costs. 

However, we never turn anyone away because of inability to afford our membership fees.  We pride ourselves in being able to accommodate youth members and assist members with unique financial circumstances. 

Ready to join the NCAWPA family?  Sign the forms attached on the sidebar via DocuSign.  

Documents And Forms

Membership Application
Downloadable forms/brochures