2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Agenda – May 14nd, 2025 @ 8:00pm

Paddles UP!!!

The Calgary Dragon Boat Society is excited to invite you to our upcoming Town Hall Meeting, where we will share the latest news and information about the upcoming Dragon Boat season. This meeting is open to all attendees, including paddlers, volunteers, partners, and anyone who is curious about the sport.

We want to ensure that you have all the resources and information you need to make the most of the upcoming season. Our team will provide updates on events, programs, and answer your questions during the Q&A session.

Whether you are a seasoned paddler or just starting out, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with the community and get ready to hit the water.

So, register now for the virtual AGM Town Hall Meeting on May 14th, 2025 at 8:00pm, and bring your questions! Let’s come together as a community and make this Dragon Boat season unforgettable.

See you there ONLINE!!!

Best regards,
The Calgary Dragon Boat Society (CDBS)

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Sinopec Dragon Boat Festival Banquet 2025

The official launch of the Calgary Dragon Boat Season!!!

Our banquet is more than just a celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, but marks the OFFICIAL LAUNCH of the Dragon Boat season in Calgary. We hope you will join us to embark on this exciting journey, honoring the rich cultural heritage and the exhilarating sport of dragon boating.

Come and connect with fellow enthusiasts, teams, and community & business members. Enjoy delicious food, engaging festivities, and discover the incredible benefits of team building through dragon boating. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn, celebrate, and make new friends.

We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing in this wonderful tradition!

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location:
Regency Palace Restaurant
3rd floor, 328 Centre Street SE
Dragon City Mall, Chinatown, Calgary (see map)

Banquet Tickets:
$38 per person

$380/table (10 persons)
Dragon Boat Teams receive $80 discount and a free entry for a draw prize: Basic Festival Team Registration for 2025. Dragon Boat Team must purchase a table to qualify. Obtain the Discount Promo Code from Dave at registration@calgarydragonboatsociety.com

Banquet Dress Code:
Dragon Boat Team Jersey / Semi-Casual / Chinese Attire

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NEW: Dragon Boat Summer Youth Camp

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As Calgary’s premier water sport festival, the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival draws +1850 competitors, +4000 spectators and an abundance of excitement and cultural experiences. Every year, the Calgary Dragon Boat Society (CDBS) organizes Dragon Boat Race & Festival at North Glenmore Park to showcase culture and dragon boat racing in a family-friendly environment.

The Calgary Dragon Boat Society will enter the 33rd year of Dragon Boating in the community and today is one of Calgary’s “best family friendly outdoor festivals around”!!!

produced by JIM REIS, Coordinating Producer, Shaw Multicultural Channel

Festival Team Registration now available for 2025

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Sponsorship Opportunities now available for 2025

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Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival
RACE GRID 2024 Results.

See Race Grid 2024…

Dragon Boat Team Listing for 2024

Welcome all Dragon Boat Teams 2024!!!
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Photos speak a thousand words, but videos will speak more than a thousand words and will show you the raw emotion of the comradery, sportsmanship, dedication, team spirit, and why Dragon Boating is so attractive. 

The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is geared towards creating an unforgettable experience. The dragon boat competition illustrates comradery, teamwork and inspiration. Stemmed by a 2000-year-old Chinese legend, Dragon Boat Racing is still very active and remains a tradition to this day.

The New Legend of Dragon Boat | Greater Bay Area 2024 | Discovery Channel Southeast Asia

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Aerial Photo of the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival on August 22, 2015
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