25th Anniversary!

The 2016 Regina Dragon Boat Festival has been a long time favourite event for paddlers, residents and visitors from across Canada. Our city and dedicated volunteers welcome you to Regina’s beautiful Wascana Park. Don’t miss out! The Regina Dragon Boat Festival is able to host a maximum of 75 dragon boat teams in 2016 so be sure to register early to secure your spot. The Festival is an official IDBF qualifying event. Great rates for out of town teams. Come celebrate this unique and special Chinese tradition, dragon boating and the spirit of friendly competition at the 2016 Regina Dragon Boat Festival.

Friday September 2, 2016 – Wascana Lake and Dragon’s Lair Beer Tent

4:30 pm – Awakening the Dragons Opening Ceremony – Wascana Park, Dragon’s Lair Tent

Ceremonies includes tradition lion’s dance, dotting of the eye ceremony, and Tai Chi demonstration.

6:00 pm – 200 M Sprint Races

8:00 pm – Midnight – Cabaret (no cover charge, public welcome)

Saturday, September 3, 2016 – Wascana Lake, Park West of Legislative Gardens, and Dragon’s Lair Beer Tent

8 am – 11 am Breakfast in the Park – Presented by Scouts Canada- Cost is $5.00.  All proceeds go to the Scouts programming.

9:20 am – 6 pm – Dragon Boat Races on Wascana Lake – 500 M Races with 2000 meter race at the end of the finals.

1- 4 pm – Family and Cultural Activities – Dragon’s Lair Tent

Between 6 and 7:00 pm – Awards Presentation immediately following 2000 meter race and final race results.

8 pm – Midnight – Cabaret – No cover charge, public welcome.

There are no fireworks this year.

Introducing Dragon Boat Regina!

The Festival’s Board of Directors has established a paddling club under their umbrella. Dragon Boat Regina is the Festival’s club and invites
paddlers of all skill sets to join.
 
Whether you are a first time paddler, disabled person, youth, senior, an active recreational or high performing paddler, no one will be turned
away. The Club is meant to provide additional opportunities for all to participate and does not prevent you from starting or continuing with your
own team. In fact, we have a team registration benefit as well and it includes three additional practices at no charge.
 
Membership rates are as follows:

Individual (voting)                         $40

Individual (non-voting)                  $30

Team (non-voting)                      $440

Why join a club?

Clubs offer you an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in just about any field or subject you are passionate about.
Being a part of a dragon boat club provides the following:

• 
  Networking – you will have an opportunity to meet and network with other people who share common interests.
• Promote Awareness – you will help to promote the awareness and education of dragon boating as a recreational and competitive sport.
• Volunteer – you will have many opportunities to give back to the community through various optional volunteer initiatives.
• Community – being a member automatically gives you a feeling of closeness to other members that other people are not a part of.
• Growth – you will have opportunities to grow your skill level at your own pace or to become a high performing athlete.
• Social – it’s a great way to meet people and have fun, especially if you’re new to Regina.
• Health & Wellness – whether for recreation or fitness, dragon boating provides an opportunity to be active and in the outdoors.  It’s a great stress reliever.

What does voting-member mean?

It means you have a vote in matters relating to the club only.   Individuals who are active members of another paddling club may only obtain a non-voting membership.

I’m not from Regina, can I still register?

 Absolutely, no one will be turned away.  Dragon Boat Regina will be offering weekly learn to paddle and drop in paddling nights.  All are able to participate regardless of whether or not you are on a team.
 
Register now