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207<p>The British Dragon Boat Racing Association (The BDA) is recognised by the UK Sports Councils as the national governing body of Dragon Boat Racing throughout Great Britain. The membership of the BDA consists of Registered Crew Members, Individual Members and Associate Members.</p>
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212<p>The BDA has strong representation on both the EDBF and IDBF. Our President, Mike MacKeddie-Haslam, is a past IDBF President. Our Vice President, Mike Thomas, is the current IDBF President. Andy Menzies is a member of the EDBF Executive. Sue Menzies is the chair of the EDBF Youth Commission. Patrick Cosgrove, a BDA Member &amp; Paddler, is chair of the IDBF Youth Commission and Nigel Bedford, a founder of Purple Warriors, is chair of the IDBF Para Athletes Commission.</p>
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