PaddleStrong

Description

**** Unfortunately due to the situation surrounding Covid-19, the 2021 season is subject to change. Registrations are currently on hold while we assess the situation.

PaddleStrong is Dragon Boat Barrie’s most competitive team, traveling to regattas all over the province and training year round.  PaddleStrong is a group of paddlers from the Barrie area who are interested in dragon boat racing multiple times per Summer and being challenged by experienced coaches.  PaddleStrong is a cohesive team of 20+ paddlers who value fitness in and out of the boat.

PaddleStrong was formed in 2009 in support of our dear coach and friend Bruce Saunders, who sadly passed away due to cancer in 2008.  We paddle in his honour! Paddles Up!

Skill Level: Advanced

Practices: One day per week, for one hour on Thursday evenings in the summer

Races: 2-3 regattas throughout the summer

Practices:

PaddleStrong will begin once weekly practices starting May 14th, occurring every Thursday. Practices are scheduled for 7:30 – 9:00 pm. Our last practice will be September 24th for a total of 20 practices.

Festivals:

• Hamilton – Saturday July 4
• Guelph – Saturday August 8
• Christie Lake – Saturday September 26

Coach:

Kathleen Doherty

Fees:

A team of $225, plus the DBB Membership fee of $25. Fees are due June 15th.

How to Register:

1. Complete our online Membership Application here (opens in new window)
2. Add PaddleStrong Team Fee to your Shopping Cart
3. Make sure to also add the DBB Membership Fee if you have not already paid for this season.
4. Proceed to checkout via the Shopping Cart. Once your purchase has been made, a Dragon Boat Barrie representative will be in contact with you confirming your registration.

What does my team fee include?

• professional coaching ($50 – $100 per team per practice)
• boat rental ($70 – $90 per team per practice)
• use of paddle and life jacket for all practices and races (up to $350 to buy new per paddler)
• festival fees ($750 to $1,750 per team per festival)

What’s not included?

• team jersey (approximately $50, yours to keep)
• transportation and accommodations for out of town races, if necessary
• charitable fundraising requirements for various festivals (anywhere from $0 to $1,250 per team per festival)

Questions?

Ask here!