The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival Association (EDBFA) provides all the necessary services for each dragon boating team. Boating equipment, PFDs, and paddles are provided by the association to each team/individual. The EDBFA has the largest fleet of IDBF (International Dragon Boat Federation) sanctioned boats. Aside from the necessary services associated with the sport of dragon boating, the association also provides coaching and steering to novice teams. Coaching, steering and paddling clinics are also held at various points throughout each season to improve paddling experiences and techniques. Although dragon boating is the ultimate social sport, it is important that each paddler feels they can develop, grow and progress with each passing season!