Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race Participant Information 2026
Participants posing for a team photo prior to the Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race 2025
The Calgary Dragon Boat Society is proud to present the Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race, one of the festival’s most meaningful events—where sport, teamwork and community spirit come together to raise funds and awareness for an important local cause.
This year, we are honoured to support Calgary Meals on Wheels as the Charity Race recipient. Calgary Meals on Wheels provides nutritious and affordable meals to Calgarians who may be experiencing health, mobility or financial challenges, helping people remain independent, connected and supported in their own homes.
The Charity Race gives participants from all walks of life—whether experienced paddlers or first-timers—the opportunity to experience the excitement of dragon boat racing while supporting an organization that makes a meaningful difference in our community every day.
Six spirited teams, representing government, business and community leaders, media, festival volunteers and Calgary Meals on Wheels, will compete in a fun and fast-paced 200-metre sprint. Teams will paddle for bragging rights—and for the greater goal of bringing our community together, raising awareness and celebrating the important work of Calgary Meals on Wheels.
Lane #
Team Captain
Charity Boat Name
1
Chantel Schroder
Calgary Meal on Wheels
2
Rebecca Li
CCCA Business Team
3
Tom Olsen & Jack Yee
Government & Media
4
Grace Wang
Loong Canada China (CCAE)
5
Joe Zhu
Chinatown Community
6
Charlene & Chris
Cenovus Volunteer Squad
With more than 4,000 attendees over the festival weekend — paddlers, families, sponsors, dignitaries, and guests — the Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race is a highlight that reminds us all of what’s possible when we come together to pull for a purpose.
Join us at North Glenmore Park to watch, cheer, and help generate awareness — because every paddle stroke brings our community closer, stronger, and more inspired.
1. Your Schedule as a Paddler
updated: July 10, 2026
Charity Race Practice – Friday, August 7th
4:00pm – Parking available at Calgary Canoe Club and North Glenmore Park.
5:00pm – Dragon Boat Training @ Calgary Canoe Club
All Charity Paddlers are encouraged to join practice (5:00pm sharp), please arrive at least 15 mins prior to practice and meet with your Team Captain. Parking (Friday only) will be available in the North Glenmore Park near the Canoe Club.
Calgary Dragon Boat Society volunteer Coaches and Steerspersons will be providing condensed lessons or tips at the practice and will assist during the Dragon Boat Charity Race. Let your team captain know if you can make!!!
5:00pm – 8:00pm – Beer Gardens OPEN
All Charity Paddlers are welcome to quench your thirst after the practice at Big Tent…
9:30am to 10:00am – Register at the Information Tent
ALL CHARITY PADDLERS must check-in at 10:00am at the Information Tent located South of the Canoe Club.
Advisable to give yourself 30 mins extra time to arrive at the Festival site before 10:00am.
All paddlers are to meet at the Information Booth to check in with their team Captain.
10:30am – Charity Paddlers and Teams meet at Information Tent
All paddlers with their team Captain to start forming the team. All teams must be in the marshalling tent at the docks by 10:15am and teams will start loading the dragon boats at 10:30am.
11:10am – Charity Race Paddlers and Teams meet in Marshalling Tent
All teams must be in the marshalling tent at the docks by 11:30am and teams.
11:40am – Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race
Race Starts….
12:00pm – Charity & VIP Luncheon Reception @ Big Tent
BRING yourself, a change of clothes and get ready to get wet. The Calgary Dragon Boat Society will supply life preservers, paddles and boats, so all you have to do is show up focus on paddling and have fun!!!
All paddlers must complete and submit the online Waiver by the deadline before paddling on water.
Important to know who your Team Captain is during the Registration/Waiver process.
We are asking all Charity Participants to consider a donation towards this years Charity Recipient, in exchange for an unforgettable, thrilling and wet experience paddling in a dragon boat, racing across the Glenmore Reservoir for a good cause…
All participants will also be treated to lunch during the Charity Race Awards Luncheon located in the Big Tent…
Both practice session and charity race are held at the Calgary Canoe Club located inside the North Glenmore Park. Google Map location: http://goo.gl/maps/38wH5
