Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race
Starting in 2011, the CDBS created the Dragon Boat Charity Race to help raise awareness & funds for a selected non-profit organization from the community of Calgary.
Each year, +100 participants from all levels of government, business and community, experience the spirit of Dragon Boating by paddling in race of 5 teams, while helping to raise awareness and funds for the Charity Race Recipient.
Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race Schedule
Updated: October 20, 2021
Friday, August 5, 2021 |
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| Time | Docks | Big Tent |
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| 1:00pm | Exhibition Races & Practices | |
| 5:00pm | Dragon Boat Charity Race Participant Practice | |
| 5:30pm |
Festival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party |
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| 6:30pm |
Opening Remarks Multi-cultural Performances by Global Fest |
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| 7:00pm | Team Captains Meeting @ Calgary Canoe Club |
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| 8:00pm | Door Prize Draws | |
| 10:00pm | Festival Site Closes | |
Sunday, August 7, 2021FREE festival parking (at Mount Royal University), FREE SHUTTLES!!! See details… |
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| Time | Docks | Big Tent |
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| 7:00am | Festival Site Opens | Merchants and Food Trucks |
| 9:00am | Racing Starts (see race grid…) | |
| 11:00am | Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race (see more info…) |
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| 11:10am | Corporate Cup Challenge | |
| 12:30pm | Multi-cultural Performances by Global Fest – TBA |
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| 12:40pm | Racing Resumes | |
| 3:00pm | Racing completed for the day. | |
| 3:30pm | Dragon Boat Awards Presentation – Chinese Lion Dance – Race Cup & Metal Presentations – Festival Closing Remarks |
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| 10:00pm | Festival Site Closes | |