Festival Sponsor Race Teams
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Located in the Rocky Mountains 40 miles west of Denver, Ameristar Casino
Resort Spa Black Hawk offers an exceptional gaming and entertainment
experience. The property features a casino, luxury hotel, roof-top pool, five
dining venues, a full-service luxury day spa and meeting and event space.
blackhawk.ameristar.com
Comcast Castaways
Kaiser Permanente
We are Kaiser Permanente, and we are here to Thrive! Kaiser Permanente Colorado is the state’s largest non-profit health plan, proudly working to improve the lives and health of Colorado residents for more than 49 years. Learn about our many health coverage options at
www.kp.org
Lakehouse
Team Lakehouse is represented by NAVA Real Estate Development, Kentwood City Properties, and others behind the Lakehouse residences now under construction on the south shore of Sloan's Lake. For more information, visit our Sales Center at Raleigh Street & 17th Avenue or www.lakehouse17.com
Home: Denver, CO
MillerCoors/Ball BrewCrew
MillerCoors has been a proud sponsor of the CDBF since its inaugural year. For the 3rd year, we are excited to team up with the Ball Corporation. At Ball Corporation, they support organizations programs and civic initiatives that advance sustainable in lively hoods. We, at MillerCoors, believe it is important to be a good neighbor, corporate citizen and employer of choice in our communities. MillerCoors dedicates our time and resources to the causes that matter to us, including; responsibility, water stewardship and economic empowerment. We also believe that with great beer comes great responsibility!
www.millercoors.com | www.ball.com
Home: Golden, CO
Space Racers
Raytheon Asian Pacific Association
Xfinity Wars
Race Teams
Adaptive Adventures Teams Blue #1 & 2
Persons with physical disabilities, ranking amongst the top teams in the United States. We serve adult, youth, and veterans with physical disabilities. Teams located in Phoenix, Chicago, Denver, and Miami rising above their disabilities.
We are Team Blue!
Agua Libre
Agua Libre is a team of parents, staff and friends of the Denver Language School, a K-8 public charter school that offers immersion in Mandarin and Spanish. This year will mark Agua Libre's 8th year of competition in the CDBF. We love the CDBF and the amazing community it has created!
Home: Denver, CO
Captain Robert's Crew
Colorado Flying Dragons
Craig Hospital
CU Denver
Denver Curling Club
The Denver Curling Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to teaching, to developing, to promoting and encouraging the spirit of curling; to develop youth and adult programs that lead to local, national, and international competitions. We host several open leagues, learn-to-curl clinics, corporate team building events and recreational drop-in-play. Contact Us to learn more about this awesome sport and the benefits of joining Denver Curling.
Denver Lions
Denver Lions leads programs to help people see and succeed. An active organization, our members raise money, volunteer and direct sight- and family-focused programs. At weekly lunches, we network and learn about contemporary issues.
Dragon Slayers
We are the GB Dragon Slayers.
Dragon Slayers of A-Town
The A-Town Dragon Slayers formally known as the Stanley Sailors are back for their 5th year of rowing at the CDBF! The team is made up of employees from The City or Aurora, The Aurora Chamber of Commerce and numerous other Aurora businesses and entities. While most of the team has been rowing for at least 2+ years, we are excited to welcome some new members and new sponsors!!
Home: Aurora, CO
FED FORCE
FED Force is an annual participating team that enjoys the competiveness,
fun, and interaction with the other teams. FED Force is made up of Federal
employees in the State of Colorado and their family members.
Frito Lay
Frito Lay, a division of PepsiCo, is the largest snack food company in the world. We aim to be the employer, brand, and partner of choice for Asian Pacific Americans through recruitment, retention, development, community and environmental commitments while positively impacting the business.
Great Wall Chinese Academy
Great Wall Chinese Academy is a non-profit Chinese school teaching Chinese language and culture to students of all ages and from all backgrounds! We have been part of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival for the last 10 plus years! Our high school student race teams have dominated the Flag Catching Division and our culture performing teams at the Gateway to Asia and Main Stage. Go Great Wall Dragons!
ICE DRAGONS
We are a group of recreational ice hockey players who skate all winter and
paddle all summer – We are hoping to paddle, shoot, and score on the
melted ice!
Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver
Lightway Lightning
Medtronic AIM Missions in Motion
Medtronic's fifth tenet recognizes the personal worth of employees by providing an employment framework that allows personal satisfaction in work accomplished, security, advancement opportunity, and means to share in the company's success. By working together, we embody Mission in Motion.
Nichi-Bei
Japan America Society of Colorado: JASC is a non-profit that was established in 1989 and our mission is to expand people to people relationships between Colorado and Japan by serving as a bridge to connect via business, education and cultural opportunities. They have put together their first ever Dragon Boat team this year! Our boat is a mix of Coloradans and Japanese, but this will be a cultural experience for all of us! We are made up of mainly novices, but what we lack in skill, we'll give in smiles and spirit! We are looking forward to race day, meeting all the other teams and having a blast out on the water.
Home: Denver, CO
OCA DragonFlies
OCA of Colorado is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of all Asian pacific Americans.
PASCO Fighting Dragons
The PASCO Fighting Dragons have been racing in the CO Dragon Boat Festival for 16 years. We are a bunch of fun loving, competitive kids that paddle for the love of the sport. We bring the fighting Filipino spirit to the festival and win or lose, we do it together as one boat, one team, one family!
Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms
In 2009, the Phantom Dragons raced in the Rose Regatta in Las Vegas, marking the first time for a Colorado crew to compete outside the Denver area! We're still the only CO team that practices year-around and competes regularly in other venues. We now have a sister team, too - our BCS Pink Phantoms.
Spirit of Cambodia Cultural Alliance
The Spirit of Cambodia Cultural Alliance strives to promote Cambodian heritage by uniting the youth community and fostering Khmer culture through arts and athleticism. Their goal is to influence and empower future Cambodian-American generations to preserve the beauty and practices of Khmer culture.
StewardSHIP
StewardSHIP is made up of employees, family and friends of The Denver Foundation and Urban Land Conservancy. Both organizations are well rooted within the Denver Community and envision a community where all residents of Metro Denver have the opportunity for a high quality of life.
Home: Aurora, CO
Spirit of Cambodia Cultural Alliance
The Spirit of Cambodia Cultural Alliance strives to promote Cambodian heritage by uniting the youth community and fostering Khmer culture through arts and athleticism. Their goal is to influence and empower future Cambodian-American generations to preserve the beauty and practices of Khmer culture.
TIAA
TIAA created a sustainable retirement system for teachers and today they are the leader in serving the financial needs of people in academic, government, medical, cultural and other nonprofit fields.
TrueNorth
TrueNorth is a new Dragon Boat team this year. We are a group of friends and family who enjoy challenging ourselves to become more fit. We love being on the water in the Dragon Boat and look forward to being a part of this historical sport.
Home: Arvada, CO
Vertix Builders, Inc
Vertix Builders is a culture-focused construction company that brings a high standard for efficiency and effectiveness to our clients. Our personal touch and ownership of our projects sets us apart in the marketplace.
Home: Weld County, CO
Water Elephants
Wells Fargo: Got Dim Sum
The Wells Fargo Dragon Boat Race team values diversities, cultures and volunteerism. The team works to promote awareness and embrace our differences. The Chinese zodiac for 2018 is the Dog, which is known for being loyal and good working partners and we will carry this on to our Dragon Boat team! As 2012 and 2015 Division title champs and 2017 Bronze medalists, we look forward to completing in this year’s race.
Wheat-N-Nerdy
Ardent Mills is North America’s leading flour supplier and grain innovator, with more than 40 community flour mills. We offer the broadest range of premium multi-use flours, whole grains, mixes and custom multi-grain blends. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life & standard of health.
2018 Race Schedule
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Located in the Rocky Mountains 40 miles west of Denver, Ameristar Casino
Resort Spa Black Hawk offers an exceptional gaming and entertainment
experience. The property features a casino, luxury hotel, roof-top pool, five
dining venues, a full-service luxury day spa and meeting and event space.
blackhawk.ameristar.com
Comcast Castaways
Kaiser Permanente
We are Kaiser Permanente, and we are here to Thrive! Kaiser Permanente Colorado is the state’s largest non-profit health plan, proudly working to improve the lives and health of Colorado residents for more than 49 years. Learn about our many health coverage options at
www.kp.org
Lakehouse
Team Lakehouse is represented by NAVA Real Estate Development, Kentwood City Properties, and others behind the Lakehouse residences now under construction on the south shore of Sloan's Lake. For more information, visit our Sales Center at Raleigh Street & 17th Avenue or www.lakehouse17.com
Home: Denver, CO
MillerCoors/Ball BrewCrew
MillerCoors has been a proud sponsor of the CDBF since its inaugural year. For the 3rd year, we are excited to team up with the Ball Corporation. At Ball Corporation, they support organizations programs and civic initiatives that advance sustainable in lively hoods. We, at MillerCoors, believe it is important to be a good neighbor, corporate citizen and employer of choice in our communities. MillerCoors dedicates our time and resources to the causes that matter to us, including; responsibility, water stewardship and economic empowerment. We also believe that with great beer comes great responsibility!
www.millercoors.com | www.ball.com
Home: Golden, CO
Space Racers
Raytheon Asian Pacific Association
Xfinity Wars
Race Teams
Adaptive Adventures Teams Blue #1 & 2
Persons with physical disabilities, ranking amongst the top teams in the United States. We serve adult, youth, and veterans with physical disabilities. Teams located in Phoenix, Chicago, Denver, and Miami rising above their disabilities.
We are Team Blue!
Agua Libre
Agua Libre is a team of parents, staff and friends of the Denver Language School, a K-8 public charter school that offers immersion in Mandarin and Spanish. This year will mark Agua Libre's 8th year of competition in the CDBF. We love the CDBF and the amazing community it has created!
Home: Denver, CO
Captain Robert's Crew
Colorado Flying Dragons
Craig Hospital
CU Denver
Denver Curling Club
The Denver Curling Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to teaching, to developing, to promoting and encouraging the spirit of curling; to develop youth and adult programs that lead to local, national, and international competitions. We host several open leagues, learn-to-curl clinics, corporate team building events and recreational drop-in-play. Contact Us to learn more about this awesome sport and the benefits of joining Denver Curling.
Denver Lions
Denver Lions leads programs to help people see and succeed. An active organization, our members raise money, volunteer and direct sight- and family-focused programs. At weekly lunches, we network and learn about contemporary issues.
Dragon Slayers
We are the GB Dragon Slayers.
Dragon Slayers of A-Town
The A-Town Dragon Slayers formally known as the Stanley Sailors are back for their 5th year of rowing at the CDBF! The team is made up of employees from The City or Aurora, The Aurora Chamber of Commerce and numerous other Aurora businesses and entities. While most of the team has been rowing for at least 2+ years, we are excited to welcome some new members and new sponsors!!
Home: Aurora, CO
FED FORCE
FED Force is an annual participating team that enjoys the competiveness,
fun, and interaction with the other teams. FED Force is made up of Federal
employees in the State of Colorado and their family members.
Frito Lay
Frito Lay, a division of PepsiCo, is the largest snack food company in the world. We aim to be the employer, brand, and partner of choice for Asian Pacific Americans through recruitment, retention, development, community and environmental commitments while positively impacting the business.
Great Wall Chinese Academy
Great Wall Chinese Academy is a non-profit Chinese school teaching Chinese language and culture to students of all ages and from all backgrounds! We have been part of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival for the last 10 plus years! Our high school student race teams have dominated the Flag Catching Division and our culture performing teams at the Gateway to Asia and Main Stage. Go Great Wall Dragons!
ICE DRAGONS
We are a group of recreational ice hockey players who skate all winter and
paddle all summer – We are hoping to paddle, shoot, and score on the
melted ice!
Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver
Lightway Lightning
Medtronic AIM Missions in Motion
Medtronic's fifth tenet recognizes the personal worth of employees by providing an employment framework that allows personal satisfaction in work accomplished, security, advancement opportunity, and means to share in the company's success. By working together, we embody Mission in Motion.
Nichi-Bei
Japan America Society of Colorado: JASC is a non-profit that was established in 1989 and our mission is to expand people to people relationships between Colorado and Japan by serving as a bridge to connect via business, education and cultural opportunities. They have put together their first ever Dragon Boat team this year! Our boat is a mix of Coloradans and Japanese, but this will be a cultural experience for all of us! We are made up of mainly novices, but what we lack in skill, we'll give in smiles and spirit! We are looking forward to race day, meeting all the other teams and having a blast out on the water.
Home: Denver, CO
OCA DragonFlies
OCA of Colorado is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of all Asian pacific Americans.
PASCO Fighting Dragons
The PASCO Fighting Dragons have been racing in the CO Dragon Boat Festival for 16 years. We are a bunch of fun loving, competitive kids that paddle for the love of the sport. We bring the fighting Filipino spirit to the festival and win or lose, we do it together as one boat, one team, one family!
Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms
In 2009, the Phantom Dragons raced in the Rose Regatta in Las Vegas, marking the first time for a Colorado crew to compete outside the Denver area! We're still the only CO team that practices year-around and competes regularly in other venues. We now have a sister team, too - our BCS Pink Phantoms.
Spirit of Cambodia Cultural Alliance
The Spirit of Cambodia Cultural Alliance strives to promote Cambodian heritage by uniting the youth community and fostering Khmer culture through arts and athleticism. Their goal is to influence and empower future Cambodian-American generations to preserve the beauty and practices of Khmer culture.
StewardSHIP
StewardSHIP is made up of employees, family and friends of The Denver Foundation and Urban Land Conservancy. Both organizations are well rooted within the Denver Community and envision a community where all residents of Metro Denver have the opportunity for a high quality of life.
Home: Aurora, CO
Spirit of Cambodia Cultural Alliance
The Spirit of Cambodia Cultural Alliance strives to promote Cambodian heritage by uniting the youth community and fostering Khmer culture through arts and athleticism. Their goal is to influence and empower future Cambodian-American generations to preserve the beauty and practices of Khmer culture.
TIAA
TIAA created a sustainable retirement system for teachers and today they are the leader in serving the financial needs of people in academic, government, medical, cultural and other nonprofit fields.
TrueNorth
TrueNorth is a new Dragon Boat team this year. We are a group of friends and family who enjoy challenging ourselves to become more fit. We love being on the water in the Dragon Boat and look forward to being a part of this historical sport.
Home: Arvada, CO
Vertix Builders, Inc
Vertix Builders is a culture-focused construction company that brings a high standard for efficiency and effectiveness to our clients. Our personal touch and ownership of our projects sets us apart in the marketplace.
Home: Weld County, CO
Water Elephants
Wells Fargo: Got Dim Sum
The Wells Fargo Dragon Boat Race team values diversities, cultures and volunteerism. The team works to promote awareness and embrace our differences. The Chinese zodiac for 2018 is the Dog, which is known for being loyal and good working partners and we will carry this on to our Dragon Boat team! As 2012 and 2015 Division title champs and 2017 Bronze medalists, we look forward to completing in this year’s race.
Wheat-N-Nerdy
Ardent Mills is North America’s leading flour supplier and grain innovator, with more than 40 community flour mills. We offer the broadest range of premium multi-use flours, whole grains, mixes and custom multi-grain blends. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life & standard of health.
2018 Race Schedule
