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Dragon boat is for adults of all ages, genders, and fitness levels. It is a team sport with crews up to twenty paddlers. If you have never paddled a dragon boat, you are encouraged to jump right in.

  

Le bateau-dragon est destiné aux adultes de tous âges, sexes et niveaux de forme physique. C'est un sport d'équipe avec des équipages jusqu'à vingt pagayeurs. Si vous n'avez jamais pagayé sur un bateau-dragon, nous vous encourageons à vous lancer.

Les Championnats canadiens de bateau-dragon 2023 ont eu lieu sur notre parcours à domicile, le Welland International Flatwater Center.

Dragon Boat PROGRAMS

Available to Members & Non Members

Member Programs

Scroll down to register or click on the program below for more information.

Member & Non- Member Programs

List of programs

Register Below

    • 01/05/2024
    • 31/03/2025
    • SNCC @ WIFC 16 Townline Tunnel Road, Welland, Ontario
    Register

    Dragon Boat 2 times for free!

    Not sure if Dragon Boat is for you?

    Come try Dragon Boat with our crews.


    Please register to provide your emergency contact information and to sign the SNCC waiver.  Email canaldragons@sncc.ca to arrange details of your free trial 


    Dragon Boat2  gratuitement !

    Vous ne savez pas si Dragon Boat est fait pour vous ?

    Venez essayer Dragon Boat avec nos équipages, 2 fois gratuitement.


    Veuillez vous inscrire pour fournir vos coordonnées d'urgence et pour signer la renonciation SNCC. Envoyez un courriel à canaldragons@sncc.ca pour organiser les détails de votre essai gratuit

    • 23/09/2024
    • 23/08/2025
    • SNCC @ WIFC 16 Townline Tunnel Road, Welland, Ontario
    Register
    This is not an event. Use this link to sign the SNCC waiver online.
    • 02/12/2024
    • 31/03/2025
    • WIFC
    • 64
    Register

    Canal Dragons

    Canal Dragons Dragon Boat indoor winter training is inclusive of all adult ages and genders including cancer survivor and para athletes.

    Winter session 2023-2024

    This is an excellent program to build on your strength, fitness and technique through the winter to prepare for the on-water season.

    For those that have never paddled a dragon boat, winter is the best time to start. 

    90-minute sessions split between the gym and paddle tank.

    First 1/2 hour in the gym for fitness training with coach Ozturk Kuru, followed by one hour in the paddle tank with coach Brenda Arndt.

    The paddle tank will be available during the first 1/2 hour for athletes that wish to focus extra time on their technique. 

    Schedule:   

    December 2, 2024, through to March 31, 2025.  


    2nd session begins in January

    **January 11, 2025 through to March 31, 2025**


    No training on holidays, long weekends and March break: December 21 - January 8 inclusive, February 15 -17 inclusive, March 8 - 15 inclusive. 


    Anyone may participate in 1, 2, or 3 sessions per week.  

    A package of six sessions is available. 

    Price: 

    • 1x per week $250 - if beginning in January $200
    • 2x per week $375 - if beginning in January $300
    • 3x per week $550 - if beginning in January $440
    • Package of 6(six) sessions $125 -*flexible
    • Drop-in fee: $25
    • Payment may be made in installments.  Email accountspayable@sncc.ca to arrange this.
    • 1 or 2 x per week is flexible. We ask that you choose the day(s) of the week that you will attend when you register, however, you may come on a different day of the week when needed, or you may switch from one day to another.

    Mondays: 

    6:30 - 8:00 pm 

    Wednesdays: 

    6:30-8:00 pm

    Saturdays: 

    9:30 - 11:00 am

    • Please wear indoor shoes in the gym and paddle tank area. 
    • Gym equipment, including paddles, are to be returned to their proper location at the end of a practice.
    • Gym equipment in the fitness area is to be wiped down.
    • Weights are to be stored in the proper area.
    • Change rooms are left clean with no damage to lockers, garbage is in its proper place, etc.
    • 20/03/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Welland Civic Square, 60 East Main Street, Welland, Large Community Room

    All members are encouraged to participate in the Annual General Meeting.  If you cannot attend in person, please send your proxy with another club member.  


    Date: Thursday March 20, 2025
    Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

    Place: Welland Civic Square, 60 East Main Street, Welland, Large Community Room

    Zoom linkMeeting ID 882 6806 6310

    Zoom passcode will be sent to your email.


    Documents of Note:
    • 01/05/2025
    • 6:30 PM
    • 31/10/2025
    • 8:00 PM
    • SNCC - WIFC
    • 100
    Register

    CANAL DRAGONS 

    Performance, Development and Recreational crews

    Mixed, women's, cancer survivor & breast cancer survivor crews

    Adults of all genders and fitness levels welcome.  


    This program focuses on individual and team development, fitness, strength and technique.  Canal Dragons attend 1 -5 races.  

    Racing is optional, and racing fees are additional. You may attend as many or as few races as decided between you, your team and your coach.


    Participants are assigned to training groups:

    Performance, Development or Recreational.

    Recreational or Development can be chosen by the paddler, Performance must be earned with a commitment to training and developed paddling skills. The coaches will help you decide where you fit and movement from one training group to another is fluid.

    Mixed, women's, age categories, para, cancer survivor and breast cancer survivor crews train with both their training groups and with their class category crews.


    Schedule:

    May - August 6:30-8:00pm

    September 6:00 - 7:30 pm

    October TBD


    Performance: -Mondays and/or Wednesdays 

    Saturday sessions May and June only, sign up separately.

    Crews train for racing, fitness, strength, skill and camaraderie.


    Development: Mondays and/or Wednesdays

    Saturday sessions May and June only, sign up separately.

    Crews train for racing, fitness, strength, skill and camaraderie.


    Recreational paddling:  Mondays.  

    Crews train for wellness and camaraderie. 


    Weekends TBD and will be an extra charge.

    The schedule changes in autumn when the days get shorter.  The membership will be polled to determine which days and at what time training will be in October.

    There will be two night paddles scheduled.


    Member Price:  

    Full season May 1 - October 31

    1x per week $160

    2x per week $270


    Spring session May 1 - June 30

    1x per week $100

    2x per week $175


    Summer session July 1 - August 31

    1x per week $100

    2x per week $175


    Spring & Summer May 1 - August 31 - note the price is the same as for the full season, choose full season when registering for Spring & Summer - no autumn.

    1x per week $160

    2x per week $270


    Drop in fee $12.

    Want to give us a test run? Contact us for 2 for free trial sessions.

    Payments may be made in installments

    No discounts for vacations or sick days, prices have been developed with both in mind. No practices on holidays.


    Do you wish to join for part of the on water season only?

    You may join us mid-season. Simply register for the remainder of the on water season and prices will be prorated to the end of the season, your invoice will be updated and issued.


    Non-member price:

    Double the member price.  Membership recommended. See the Join-Us tab. 

    Joining late in season? Need more information? Contact canaldragons@sncc.ca


    • 03/05/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 28/06/2025
    • 12:30 PM
    • SNCC - WIFC
    • 100
    Register

    CANAL DRAGONS saturday mornings may & June


    This program focuses on team development, fitness, strength and technique.  Paddlers must be signed up for Canal Dragons on water program to be eligible to participate in this program. 

    Paddlers on more than one of the below crews may train for both sessions. 

    $45.00


    Schedule: times may vary depending on participation. Schedule will be finalized prior to the first practice May 3 2025.


    Cancer Survivor Crew 9 - 10 am

    Performance Crew 10:15 - 11:15 am

    PD2 Crew 11:30 - 12:30 pm




Paddling location

Welland International Flatwater Centre

16 Townline Tunnel Road

Welland, ON 


Contact Us 

Email:  admin@sncc.ca

108 Thorold Road East

Welland, ON L3C7A6



Many thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Delta City Bingo in Welland for their support! 

  

Very special thanks to photographer and SNCC friend Anthony Gallaccio of Welland.

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