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.

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

Membership Responsibilities
Each member is required to volunteer for at least 2 independent events or activities during each season. (Members can meet the community service requirement by volunteering regularly for the variety of work opportunities offered by NCAWPA and the Anacostia Community Boathouse Association (ACBA), of which NCAWPA is a founding member.)
Abide by the Code of Conduct and all club policies pertaining to the practices, boats, safety, etc.  (Note: your membership may be revoked if you do not abide by the policies of NCAWPA.)

Membership Fees
Annual membership varies by age and team:
  • Paddlers ages 24 and older: $360 per year (full payment preferred, or in two installments of $175 at registration and $185 by May 1st)
  • Paddlers 12-23 years of age: $110 per year
  • GoPink!DC paddlers: First Year - $200; Second Year - $300; Third Year - $360
Note: If you choose to make two payments and do not make the second payment by May 1, 2025, you will not be allowed to participate in any club activities until the dues are paid in full.

As a nonprofit organization, NCAWPA relies solely on volunteers and members to run its operations. Membership fees 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. Special accommodation can be made on a case-by-case basis; contact your membership coordinator to discuss.
Ready to join the NCAWPA family?  Sign the forms attached on the sidebar.  

Documents And Forms

Membership Application​ and Waivers
Downloadable forms/brochures
Request Forms

Location

NCAWPA


​Anacostia Community Boathouse
1900 M Street SE
​Washington, DC 20003
[email protected]