Corporate Sponsorship & Brand Ambassador Programs
Take your company to the next level—on and off the water—by sponsoring a team or becoming a brand ambassador partner through the New York Dragon Boat Alliance.
Team Building Program
Empower your employees with a high-energy, team-driven experience through dragon boat racing. As a corporate sponsor, your team will enjoy:
- Exclusive coaching sessions
- Skill-building workshops
- Customized training programs
Not sure which race is right for your team? Reach out to one of our teams below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how to get started. Our teams will help guide you through race selection and support your paddlers on race day.
This program strengthens employee engagement, builds leadership, and amplifies your company’s presence with excitement, unity, and achievement.
Brand Ambassador Program
Align your brand with high-performing athletes by sponsoring a dragon boat team to represent your company at regional and national competitions. Through this program, your brand will gain:
- Prominent visibility at races and events
- Association with athletic excellence and community values
- A unique platform for corporate storytelling and social impact
Whether you’re looking to build a stronger team or elevate your brand, the New York Dragon Boat Alliance offers the perfect platform to make waves.
Sponsor or Join a Team
The New York Dragon Boat Alliance proudly represents a diverse and passionate community of paddlers, professionals, and cultural ambassadors. Each team brings something unique to our shared waters—from fierce competition to community outreach, corporate collaboration, and youth engagement.
Whether you’re a local business, a corporate partner, or an individual looking to support the sport, you can sponsor a team or even join one of the crews listed below.
Explore our current teams and connect directly:
| TEAM | CONTACT PERSON | |
| Xtreme | Delores Hutchinson | Delores1981@gmail.com |
| VAX Dragon Boat | Jessie Chen | vaxdragonboat@gmail.com |
| Wall Street Dragons | Kiara Allen | Newyorkwsd@gmail.com |
| Ohana Paddling Association | Anne Mao | amao@ohanapaddling.org |
| JP Morgan Chase* | Monica Chen | monicachen24@gmail.com |
| Morgan Stanley* | Paul Caviano | pcaviano@gmail.com |
| Electric Dragons | Jackson Koo | jacksonkoo@gmail.com |
| Catch22 | Danny Martinez | Danny.Martinez888@gmail.com |
| UEAA | Jenny Yu | UEAADB@gmail.com |
| Empire Dragons NYC | Elizabeth Guzman | eguzman0100@gmail.com |
| WIC/Arowana | Lin Leung | wingzero98@gmail.com |
* Denotes corporate teams. These teams may not be open to outside sponsorship.
Unlock potential through partnership, teamwork, and community engagement.
Activities
Dragon Boat
All teams exemplifies professionalism and passion in dragon boat racing, supported by a coaching with diverse expertise, including certified USDBF Level 2 professionals and individuals with over two decades of experience. Teams have proudly represented Team USA in Youth, Adult, and Senior A divisions, bringing home numerous achievements.
Indoor Paddling
Recognizing the importance of both land and water training, teams embrace a well-rounded approach to performance, excelling in indoor paddling erg competitions such as The New York Indoor Regatta.
Outrigger Canoe
Established in 2017, Ohana Paddling Association is a dynamic and dedicated outrigger canoe club committed to promoting the spirit of teamwork, endurance, and cultural tradition on the water. Since its founding, Ohana has made waves in the competitive paddling community, participating in renowned races such as the Alcatraz Challenge in San Francisco, the Blackburn Challenge in Gloucester, MA, and the Hoe Wa’a Challenge in Atlantic City, NJ. The club continues to grow as a respected presence in the East Coast outrigger scene, fostering athletic excellence and community through the sport of outrigger canoeing.
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