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Last Updated: September 24th, 2020
Dragon boat is an invigorating rapidly growing sport where a crew of 22 (20 paddlers, 1 steersperson and 1 drummer) race alongside other teams in dragon boats.
The University of Guelph Dragon Boat Club is a place for athletes ranging from beginner to expert paddlers to take part in this fun and exciting sport. We have opportunities for both high-caliber, committed athletes and those who just want to have fun to compete. Practices are held weekly to prep for races against other universities and teams in the summer (May - August). We have been Nationally ranked (gold and silver at Nationals) and want to get back on the podium. But don’t let that scare you, come out meet the team and try something new, or not so new, and de-stress a bit from hectic uni-life. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, engineer or aggie, everyone is welcome.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ugdbc!
President: Sophia Hou
VP External: Jade Gracey
VP Fundraising: Vijayant Mehra
Head Coach: Katrina Kraemer
Water Coaches: Audra Nicholson and Stephanie Kazuika
Dryland Coaches: Jess Stiles, Nick Stasiak and Jeremy Vandenhazel
Club fees can be paid at Client Services in the AC or online via the links below.
*All clubs memberships require a prerequisite base athletics membership. Currently enrolled, on-campus students already have this prerequisite membership during the Fall and Winter semesters. For all other community participants and students attending classes in the summer months, a monthly base membership is required for purchase before enrolling in a club*
Fall 2019
Winter 2020
*Practice schedule subject to change with Covid updates.
Summer Schedule TBD due to Covid-19
Our typical competition season involves participation in 3-4 dragon boat festivals (regattas) in Ontario, which allows us to compete against other University teams in full dragon boats. UofG Athletics is not endorsing any participation in competition or training for competition at this time. In the case that this changes in the Summer 2021 semester, competition preparation will involve participation in our annual April Training Camp. Further details will be discussed at a later time.
Sign Up with our Membership Form: https://forms.gle/NEtqiE6sc4sf8SK78
Send us an Email: ugdbc@uoguelph.ca
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugdbc/
Join us on Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/ugdbc
Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ugdbc
Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ugdbc
Our events on GryphLife: https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/organization/dragonboat/events
Donate to support our club: https://www.gryphonsgive.ca/dragon-boat
Read below for details of our Return to Play Plan for Winter 2020.
Dry Land Practices
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