Toronto Experience Dragon Boat Racing with GWN Dragon Boat - Spring Program
So you want to try dragon boat racing this summer, but are unsure where to begin. Rounding up twenty friends and co-workers can be like herding cats—er, dragons. That’s exactly why we created a recreational program within Toronto, to help get you on the water this spring.
There are two Experience Dragon Boat Racing Program options available: Train & Race Package and Race Ready Package.
Train & Race Package
Program Details
The Experience Dragon Boat Train & Race package is a five-week program leading up to a dragon boat festival. One 1-hr practice is held per week, making it the perfect opportunity to try out the sport without having to commit too much of your time. We supply you with all the equipment needed (i.e. boats, paddles, and lifejackets) – all you have to do is show up in clothes that can get wet!
Along with the five-week program, you'll also get the chance to compete in one of our events with the rest of the people in the program. Dragon boating is a great way to meet new people and this program can make you some lifelong friends.
Mixed Crew - What you get:
- 5 weeks of practices with a coach
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the GWN Sport Regatta on July 8th along with the other program members
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Junior Crew - What you get:
- Open to paddlers aged 13 to 18
- 5 weeks of practices with a coach
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Toronto International Dragon Race Festival along with the other program members on June 17th
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Race Ready Package
Program Details
Great for locals who want to knock off some rust before the GWN Sport Regatta, or for paddlers who love to travel and want to join a team.
What you get:
- 1 practice with a coach the week leading up to the GWN Sport Regatta
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the GWN Sport Regatta along with the other program members
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Train & Race: Junior Crew Richmond Hill (Monday 6pm) Closed
Open to junior paddlers, ages 13-18 Location: Richmond Hill Canoe Club | Practice Times: Monday -6pm-7pm (May 15 to June 12) Event: Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival, June 17th
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CA$125.00
Train & Race: Mixed Crew Mississauga Canoe Club (Monday 6pm) Closed
Location: Mississauga Canoe Club | Practice Times: Mondays - 6pm-7pm (June 5th - July 3rd)
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CA$155.00
Train & Race: Mixed Crew Sunnyside Paddling Club (Monday 6:30pm) Closed
Location: Sunnyside Paddling Club | Practice Times: Monday - 6:30pm-7:30pm (June 5th - July 3rd)
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CA$155.00
Train & Race: Mixed Crew Balmy Beach Canoe Club (Wednesday 6pm) Closed
Location: Balmy Beach Canoe Club | Practice Times: Wednesday - 6:00pm-7:00pm (June 7th - July 5)
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CA$155.00
Train & Race: Mixed Crew Balmy Beach Canoe Club (Wednesday 8pm) Closed
Location: Balmy Beach Canoe Club | Practice Times: Wednesday - 8:00pm-9:00pm (June 7th - July 5)
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CA$155.00
Train & Race: Mixed Crew Richmond Hill Canoe Club (Thursday 7:15pm) Closed
Location: Richmond Hill Canoe Club | Practice Times: Thursday - 7:15pm-8:015pm (June 8th - July 6th)
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CA$155.00
Race Ready: GWN Sport Regatta Closed
Location: Marilyn Bell Park | Practice Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM (Friday, July 8th)
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CA$85.00
Practice Locations
Train & Race:
Mississauga Canoe Club (31 Front St. N., Mississauga, ON)
Practice Times: Mondays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Dates: June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, and July 3rd
Toronto West - Sunnyside Paddling Club (1755 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Mondays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Practice Dates: June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, and July 3rd
Toronto East - Balmy Beach Canoe Club (10 Ashbridges Bay Park Road, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Practice Dates: June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, and July 5th
Richmond Hill Canoe Club (70 Olde Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON)
Practice Times: Thursdays, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Practice Dates: June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and July 6th
Junior Crew - Richmond Hill Canoe Club (70 Olde Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON)
Practice Times: Mondays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Dates: May 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th, 12th
Race Ready:
Location: TBD
Practice Time: TBD
Practice Date: TBD
What is Included
Train & Race Package
- 5 weeks of practices with a coach
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the GWN Sport Regatta along with the other program members on July 8th, 2023
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Junior Crew - Train & Race Package
- Open to paddlers aged 13-18
- 5 weeks of practices with a coach
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival along with the other program members on June 17th, 2023
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Race Ready Package
- 1 practice with a coach the week leading up to the GWN Sport Regatta along with the other program members (Date TBD)
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the GWN Sport Regatta along with the other program members on July 8th, 202
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Organizer
- Phone
- +1 (855) 496-2628
- Website
- Visit website
