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.
Co-Presidents/Captains: Sophia Hou & Jade Gracey
VP Fundraising: Vijayant Mehra
Head Coach: Katrina Kraemer
Water Coaches: Audra Nicholson and Stephanie Kazuika
Dryland Coaches: Nick Stasiak and Jeremy Vandenhazel
Club fees can be paid at Client Services in the AC or online via the links below. [2021-2022 Fees Available Sept 14]
First practice is always free. Please ensure you have paid your fees before your second practice.
*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 2021: September 9th to October 22nd
Fall 2021: October 25th to December 2nd
Winter 2020
*Practice schedule subject to change with Covid updates.
Fitness Testing is held three times a year:
Fit testing results will be combined with attendance records to determine competitive summer rosters.
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. If we are permitted to compete in Summer 2022, competition preparation will involve participation in our annual April Training Camp (week immediately following exams). Further details will be discussed at a later time.
Higher performance athletes seeking a higher level of competitive training are encouraged to join our sister team with Pickering Dragon Boat Club 24 and Under. See http://pdbc.ca/club/under24 for details.
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