Paddles UP YYC!!!
The Calgary Dragon Boat Society is excited to announce this year’s teams for the Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival, happening from August 11th to 13th, 2023!
Fifty teams in total! That’s right, we’ve got 50 incredible teams ready to make waves and take on the challenge. Last year’s 35 teams were awesome, but this year, we’re upping the ante with even more excitement and competition!
| . | Festival Team Name Participant | Type | Category |
| 1. | CDBC CREW YAHOO | mixed | club |
| 2. | CDBC YAHOO EVOLUTION | mixed | club |
| 3. | CDBC YAHOO ANGELS | women | club |
| 4. | TC Energyzer Bunnies | mixed | corporate |
| 5. | Waverunners | mixed | club |
| 6. | Wood’n Eye | women | club |
| 7. | Wood’s Homes Wave Warriors | mixed | corporate |
| 8. | Puff,Puff…Paddle…Puff,Puff…Paddle | mixed | club |
| 9. | Calgary Flying Dragons | mixed | club |
| 10. | Calgary Dragon Ladies | women | club |
| 11. | Red Eyes Dragon Boat | mixed | club |
| 12. | Reservoir Dolls | women | club |
| 13. | Western Canada Hubei Association | mixed | club |
| 14. | CPKC Iron Dragons | mixed | corporate |
| 15. | Team Miles | women | club |
| 16. | * DASA Fuelled | women | club |
| 17. | Spartans Dragonboat Team | mixed | club |
| 18. | * Silver Lining Montana | women | survivor |
| 19. | * Coulee Classic Dragons | women | club |
| 20. | Kids Cancer Care Parent Team | mixed | club |
| 21. | Ovintiv Paddles Upstream | mixed | corporate |
| 22. | Fusion@Cenovus | mixed | corporate |
| 23. | * SnapDragons | women | club |
| 24. | * Coulee Cruisers | mixed | club |
| 25. | Reservoir Dolls & Dudes | mixed | club |
| 26. | * Breast Friends | women | survivor |
| 27. | Athena | women | club |
| 28. | DRAGNUM- Dragon Boat Calgary | mixed | club |
| 29. | Spartans – Ares | open | club |
| 30. | Amazon – 1 Day Ship | mixed | corporate |
| 31. | Tecumseh Prairie Panthers | mixed | corporate |
| 32. | * EDBRC Wahine Kei Waka | women | club |
| 33. | GOT BEEF? | open | club |
| 34. | Sistership Synergy | women | survivor |
| 35. | Sistership Phoenix | women | survivor |
| 36. | Sistership Calgary | women | survivor |
| 37. | .rocksteady. | mixed | club |
| 38. | Vision Builders | mixed | club |
| 39. | * Lethbridge Leftovers | mixed | club |
| 40. | * DASA Intimidators | mixed | club |
| 41. | * EDBRC High Flow Rate | mixed | club |
| 42. | * EDBRC Thunder and Lightning | mixed | club |
| 43. | * EDBRC 10+ AQHI | women | club |
| 44. | Diversecities Youth Team | mixed | youth |
| 45. | * Uncivil Serpents | mixed | club |
| 46. | Team Phoenix | mixed | corporate |
| 47. | * Dragoons | mixed | club |
| 48. | Northwestern China Comm. Assoc. | mixed | club |
| 49. | * Oil City Crew Swamp Sirens | women | club |
| 50. | Sinopec Canada Dragon Boat | mixed | corporate |
Updated: July 24th, 2023
Note: * are “out of town teams”
Join us at North Glenmore Park for an adrenaline-pumping weekend of dragon boat racing, cultural celebrations, and a whole lot of fun!
Shop till you drop at our vibrant Marketplace, featuring an amazing selection of vendors with delightful treasures.
Foodies, get ready to indulge in a variety of mouthwatering dishes from our fantastic lineup of food trucks! And for the adults, unwind and enjoy Live DJ music at the family-friendly beer gardens.
Families, we’ve got you covered! Let the little ones have a blast at the kids play zone, filled with exciting activities and entertainment.
Experience the richness of multicultural entertainment as we celebrate our diverse community and promote cross-cultural exchange.
https://calgarydragonboatsociety.com
This festival is all about community, sportsmanship, and coming together to celebrate our diverse cultures. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event that brings us all closer together!
Save the dates and get ready to paddle with passion! Stay tuned for more updates and surprises as we gear up for the most epic dragon boat festival yet!
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