Please note - Autumn hours begin September 16th!
Mondays & Wednesdays from September 16th through October 16th, warm up at 6:00 p.m. on the water 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Except for: Wednesday October 2nd and 9th, they will be night paddles, more information to come.
Mondays and Wednesdays, warm up at 6:30 p.m., on the water 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. from May 1st through September 11th.
This program is designed for adults of all ages and abilities. We focus on paddling technique, fun and fitness in the boat.
We make every attempt to meet our members scheduling needs within recreational dragon boat. We offer several packages for your convenience.
The full program, 40 - 45 practices : $150.00
The full program is the best bang for your buck. In addition, all full program registrants are welcome to drop in on Saturday morning rec or high performance practices free of charge. For more information about Saturday mornings click here.
After June 15th, contact vicecommodoredb@southniagaracanoeclub.ca for a prorated full program for the remainder of the season.
Spring Session, 16 practices: $70.00
Summer Session, 18 practices: $80.00
Autumn Session: drop in $5.00 or $25.00 for season - season may end abruptly anytime in October
Half of the program, 20 sessions: $85.00*
8 sessions at a time: $40.00*
Drop in fees for additional practices: $5.00 to be paid at practice.
Beyond October 14th, weather permitting and subject to coach/steers availability practices can be extended on a drop in basis. .
*Packages of 20 or 8 can be used Mondays and/or Wednesdays to suit your schedule.
You have the option of registering for multiple packages, multiple times. Please contact the Vice Commodore Dragon boat if you have special circumstances that cannot be met with the above programming. vicecommodoredb@southniagaracanoeclub.ca
This program will enter a minimum of 2 festivals, Welland Dragon Boat Festival, June 8th, 2019 & Stratford Dragon Boat Festival, September 14, 2019.
Races are optional, and racing fees are extra.
Note: there are 40 sessions, 20 Mondays & 20 Wednesdays. There are no practices on holidays.

Canal Dragons at Stratford Dragon Boat Festival September 2018
Hope Floats at the IBCPC in Florence, Italy, July 2018