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Membership Information
Initial practices with Bay Area Dragons are FREE (all equipment is provided). We recommend becoming a member after trying out a few beginner practices and ask a coach if you are ready to attend the intermediate/advanced practices.
2025 Annual Membership (Jan - Dec)
- Membership: - $185 new member to BAD - $160 returning members (was a member in the past 2 years) 
- Students (up to college only): - $140 new to BAD - $120 returning 
NOTE: Discounted rates starting in Aug. Click on BECOME A MEMBER to see any updated rates.
Benefits of becoming a Member:
- Ability to attend Member/Advanced practices – typically on Tuesdays @ 6:30pm and Saturdays at 9:00am 
- Ability to participate in dragon boat races and exclusive paddling boot camps 
- Liability Insurance coverage 
- Ability to reserve and paddle with the club-owned OC1 Outrigger canoes 7 days a week (Note: Available for active members who practice and race with BAD). 
- Participate in exclusive member-only social events 
- Help keep the club going so we can continue to offer free lessons and maintain the boats and equipment 
- Support your local paddling community 
- Stay healthy, get outdoors, meet fun new people, all for a cost much cheaper than your monthly gym membership! 

