No experience necessary, no age limits

to join Hope Floats crew   click here

For more information please email hopefloats@southniagaracanoeclub.ca 

or call Anne at:   289-723-1300

 The Story Behind A Movement

SNCC Hope Floats is a Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat crew

 Why Dragon Boating for Breast Cancer Survivors?    

Wellness, Fitness, Camaraderie, Fun and Support

Post-treatment, breast cancer survivors may experience some limitiations to their prior level of physical ability.    This can be improved by dragon boat paddling.  Attending 1 to 2 practices per week can help to regain strength, improve fitness levels and provide a great support group with those who have taken a similar cancer journey.

Dragon boating is an upper body activity that is non-weight bearing, therefore associated with less injury.  It is shown to improve range of motion with a carry over into daily life.   As well, the risk of lymphedema can be lowered.

   SNCC Hope Floats' main focuses are participating in Breast Cancer Survivor festivals such as the IBCPC  festival that is held once every four years, support of one another, improving/maintaining fitness, developing paddling skills, and camaraderie.      

Crew members are free to practice and race in any dragon boat program(s) at SNCC or elsewhere.       There are  two criteria to be on this crew    1.  Must be a breast cancer survivor    2.  Must be a member  of South Niagara Canoe Club       

Participation in festivals is not mandatory.    

Fundraising and recruiting is ongoing for the purposes of participating in the IBCPC festival, recruitment, racing shirts & jackets, and for other BCS division races as agreed upon from time to time.   

We welcome you to come paddle with us, 3 sessions for free on the water, or 1 session indoors

 click here for more information

to join Hope Floats crew   click here

For more information please email hopefloats@southniagaracanoeclub.ca 

or call Anne at:   289-723-1300