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Dragon boat is for adults of all ages, genders, and fitness levels. It is a team sport with crews up to twenty paddlers. If you have never paddled a dragon boat, you are encouraged to jump right in.

The 2023 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships took place on our home course, the Welland International Flatwater Center.  

Le bateau-dragon est destiné aux adultes de tous âges, sexes et niveaux de forme physique. C'est un sport d'équipe avec des équipages jusqu'à vingt pagayeurs. Si vous n'avez jamais pagayé sur un bateau-dragon, nous vous encourageons à vous lancer.

Les Championnats canadiens de bateau-dragon 2023 ont eu lieu sur notre parcours à domicile, le Welland International Flatwater Center.

Dragon Boat PROGRAMS

Available to Members & Non Members

Member Programs

Scroll down to register or click on the program below for more information.

Member & Non- Member Programs

List of programs

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    • 08/01/2024
    • 27/03/2024
    • WIFC
    • 83
    Register

    Canal Dragons

    9 sessions left in March 2024! Sign up now!  Email canaldragons@sncc.ca to arrange which days you will be training. Your sessions will be prorated to $12 per session. 

    Saturdays March 2, 9, 23

    Mondays March 4, 18, 25

    Wednesdays March 6, 29, 27

    There is not training during March Break March 10 - 17.


    Canal Dragons Dragon Boat Crew include our Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Crew, Hope Floats, and our Para Dragons Crew. 

    Winter session January 3, 2024 to march 27, 2024

    This is an excellent program to build on your strength, fitness and technique through the winter to prepare for the on-water season, whether you are a performance, development or recreational paddler. 


    90-minute sessions split between the gym and paddle tank.


    If you have any questions, please email canaldragons@sncc.ca.


    Schedule:   

    January 3, 2024 through to March 27, 2024.  

    No practice on stat holidays ( February 19).

    No practices during March Break (March 10-17)

    Anyone may participate in 1, 2, or 3 sessions per week.  

    A package of six or three sessions is available. 


    Price:

    These prices are prorated for a January start date. Beginning in February, prices will be prorated further. 

    For questions please email canaldragons@sncc.ca


    • 1x per week (up to 11 practices) $123.75 + HST  
    • 2x per week (up to 22 practices) $210.94 + HST  
    • 3x per week (up to 33 practices) $337.50 + HST  
    • Package of six sessions $72 +HST 
    • Package of three sessions $40 +HST 
    • Drop-in fee: $16 + HST
    • Payment may be made in installments.  Email admin@sncc.ca to arrange this.
    • The above prices include a 25% discount generously provided from the profits of the 2023 Hope Floats Challenge Regatta.  

    Mondays: 

    4:30 - 6:00 pm 

    Mondays: 

    6:30 - 8:00 pm 

    Wednesdays: 

    6:30-8:00 pm

    Saturdays: 

    9:30 - 11:00 am


    • Please wear indoor shoes in the gym and paddle tank area.
    • 08/01/2024
    • 4:30 PM
    • 25/03/2024
    • 6:00 PM
    • WIFC 16 Townline Tunnel Road, Welland, Ontario
    • 98
    Register

    Come paddle with us at our Introductory Indoor Dragon Boat sessions at the Welland International Flatwater Centre. Winter is the perfect time of year to learn to dragon boat. You will be READY READY when the boats go in the water in the spring.


    90 minute sessions - time split between the paddle tank and gym.


    Time: Mondays 4:30pm-6:00pm

    Price: $40.00 for all 3 sessions


    Try it for 3 sessions! If you love it as much as we do, join Canal Dragons for Winter Training.  If you can't come on Monday afternoons, email canaldragons@sncc.ca to make arrangements to come during a different session.  Sessions available Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 - 8 pm.

    • Please wear indoor shoes in the gym and paddle tank area. 
    • 05/04/2024
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Casa Dante, 34 Lincoln Street, Welland
    Register

    Join in the celebration of sporting excellence in Welland with nominated Canal Dragons crews from South Niagara Canoe Club!


    2023 Special Needs Crew.

    2023 Canadian Dragon Boat Championship Para crew.

    2023 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships Hope Floats Breast Cancer Survivor crew.

    Casa Dante, 34 Lincoln Street, Welland

    Doors open: 6:00pm

    Dinner is served: 6:45pm

    Awards presentation to follow after dinner.

    Please register, then send $28.00 for each ticket you are purchasing by e-transfer to Canaldragons@sncc.ca by March 21st, and we will pick up your ticket(s) for you and have it at the door at Casa Dante, for you.   Please put your name and email address,  the name of each person you are purchasing tickets for as well as the "Sport Awards" in the memo. 

    If you miss the March 21st deadline you can purchase and pick up your own tickets.

    Tickets: $28.00 on sale until March 24th at the Welland Community Wellness Centre, 145 Lincoln Street, Welland.

    List of paddlers on each crew receiving awards are:


    • 25/04/2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Welland Civic Centre, Large Community Room, 60 East Main Street, Welland

    More information and documents to follow.

    • 07/06/2024
    • 6:15 PM
    • 23/08/2024
    • 7:45 PM
    • WIFC, 16 Townline Tunnel Road, Welland, Ontario
    Register

    This inclusive dragon boat session is designed for Special Needs individuals. 

    Family and friends are welcome to join the crew or watch.  All paddlers and volunteers must register.  

    Price: $35

    Schedule: June 7 - August 23.

    Friday evenings 6:15 - 7:45 pm.

    On land warm up at 6:15, on the water 6:30 - 7:30, on land cool down 7:30 - 7:45

    No Practice on July 26 - closed for Can/Am Dragon Boat Championships.

    No practice on August 9 - closed for Hope Floats Challenge.

    No practice on August 30 - closed for Labour Day Holiday weekend.

    Course is closed for the Can/Am Dragon Boat Championships.


    Registration fee includes racing fees for the Hope Floats Challenge Dragon Boat Festival Saturday August 10 2024

    Location:  Welland International Flatwater Center

    9 training dates: June 7,14,21,28, July 5,12,19,August 2, 16,23.

     

    All equipment supplied.   

    It is recommended to bring your own life jacket if you have one.

    For more information contact canaldragons@sncc.ca

    Volunteers: This program is 100% volunteer driven by SNCC members and participant family or support.

    • 08/06/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Welland International Flatwater Centre, North Course

    Posted for scheduling purposes.

    Dragon boat races

    Friday June 7 teams can practice with dragon boats organized by Alkame Dragon Boat Services.

    Saturday June 8 at 7am vendors set up and teams arrive. Races begin at approximately 9am and continue until approximately 3pm at which time there is an award ceremony.


    More details available at www.wellandheritagecouncil.com/


    • 24/07/2024
    • 7:00 AM
    • 28/07/2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Welland International Flatwater Centre, North Course
    • 09/08/2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • 11/08/2024
    • 6:00 PM
    • Welland International Flatwater Centre, North Course

    Posted for scheduling purposes.  More information here: 

    https://sncc.ca/hope-floats-challenge

    Return of the 2nd annual Welland Hope Floats Challenge, a dragon boat festival focused on the Breast Cancer Survivor population.


    • 05/10/2024
    • 08/10/2024
    • Welland International Flatwater Centre, North Course

    Posted for scheduling purposes only.



Paddling location

Welland International Flatwater Centre

16 Townline Tunnel Road

Welland, ON 


Contact Us 

Email:  admin@sncc.ca

108 Thorold Road East

Welland, ON L3C7A6



Many thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Delta City Bingo in Welland for their support! 

  

Very special thanks to photographer and SNCC friend Anthony Gallaccio of Welland.

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