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    • 10/12/2022
    • 31/03/2023
    • WIFC
    • 6
    Register

    Canal Dragons (includes Hope Floats)

    Canal Dragons Mixed Dragon Boat Crew include our Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Crew, Hope Floats.  


    Winter session 2022/2023

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

    90 minute sessions split between the gym and paddle tank.


    Schedule:   

    Registraton open!

    January 23 2023 through March 28 2023

    No practice on stat holidays.

    May participate in 1,2 or 3 sessions per week.  

    1x per week = $100, 2x per week = $200, 3x per week =$280

    Saturday sessions are recommended for athletes that want to step it up a notch and are enthusiastic about racing.

    Price: Payment may be made in installments


    Monday evening or afternoon session only:

    6:30-8:00 pm or 4:00 - 5:30 pm


    Registration open!

    January 23 - March 27

    excluding holiday February 20th

    $100


    Wednesday evening session only:

    6:30-8:00 pm


    Registration open!

    January 25 - March 29

    $100


    Saturday morning session only: By exception only.  Must have a code to register for Saturday morning only, contact admin@sncc.ca 

    9:30 - 11:00 am

    Registration open!

    January 28 - March 27

    $100


    Monday & Wednesday evening session or

    Monday afternoon & Wednesday evening session or

    Saturday morning and Wednesday evening session:

    evening 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Monday and/or Wednesday)

    afternoon session 4:00 - 5:30pm (Monday)

    morning session 9:30 - 11am (Saturday)


    Registration open!

    January 23 - March 29

    $200


    Saturday morning & Monday evening session:

    6:30 - 8 pm Monday

    9:30 - 11 am Saturday


    Registraton open!

    January 23 - March 27

    $200

    excluding holiday February 20th  


    Saturday morning & Monday & Wednesday evening session:

    6:30 - 8 pm Monday & Wednesday (may attend Monday afternoon)

    9:30 - 11 am Saturday


    January 23 - March 28

    $280

    Covid-19

    If you are ill,  or have been exposed to covid-19, please stay home. 

    Due to covid-19 variable restrictions and rules will be placed by all levels of government, the WIFC and SNCC.  All registrants must attest to being vaccinated. Proof required upon request. Covid-19 rules must be followed at all times.  Click here for covid-19 rules.


    • 14/04/2023
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Casa Dante, 34 Lincoln Street, Welland

    Join in the celebration of sporting excellence in Welland with nominated athletes from South Niagara Canoe Club: Austin Pigeon, ParaCanoe Team, and Canal Dragons Women's Team.  

    Doors open: 6:00pm

    Dinner is served: 6:45pm

    Awards presentation to follow after dinner.  

    Tickets: $25.00 on sale until April 5 at the Welland Community Wellness Centre, 145 Lincoln Street, Welland.  

    • 20/04/2023
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Welland Civic Centre, 60 East Main Street, Welland
    Register

    All SNCC members in good standing are encouraged to attend or designate a proxy to vote in your absence.  Only members 18 years or older may vote at the AGM.  Parents may vote on behalf of their under-18 paddler.

    The agenda for the meeting includes:

    · Reviewing the activities and programs of the club during 2022.

    · Reviewing the financial status of the club and the auditor’s report for the year.

    · Electing the Board of Directors.

    Please be a part of this short meeting (approximately 1 hour) and share any questions, compliments, or ideas you may have that can help build and strengthen our club. 

    Email: Bernadette, beejmorrissey@gmail.com to RSVP.

    Email: Marilyn, registrar@sncc.ca with the name of the person voting on your behalf at the AGM.


    • 22/04/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Welland International Flatwater Centre
    Register

    Contact Brenda Arndt for more details.

    • 29/04/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Welland International Flatwater Centre

    This event will be cancelled if all goes well with putting the dragon boats back in the water on April 22.

    • 01/05/2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • 30/10/2023
    • 8:00 PM
    • SNCC - WIFC
    • 97
    Register

    CANAL DRAGONS 

    Canal Dragons Dragon Boat 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.


    Most years Canal Dragons attends 3 -5 races. This year is special with the Canadian Dragon Boat Championships taking place on our watersWe plan to attend up to 9 races this year including the Canadian Dragon Boat Championships .

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


    Participants will be assigned to boats/crews by the coaches taking into consideration crew and paddler needs and goals.  


    Spring, Summer and Autumn sessions 2023

    Schedule & Member Price:  

    Full on water session May 1 - October 30 $200

    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

    Spring May 1 - Jun 28  $100

    Summer July 3 - September 14 $120

    Autumn drop in fee $5 per session


    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 reissued.


    Non-member price:

    $350 for the season.  Membership recommended. See the Join-Us tab. 

    Session Schedule:

    Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm

    The schedule changes in autumn when the days get shorter. 


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


    Covid-19

    Due to covid-19 variable restrictions and rules will be placed by all levels of government and SNCC.  We ask that you attest that you have been vaccinate and random proof of vaccination checks will be done. Click here for the covid-19 rules.  

    All participants must be vaccinated. 

    • 06/05/2023
    • 24/06/2023
    • 6 sessions
    • South Niagara Canoe Club
    Register

    Saturday morning on the water ! 

    Spring season May & June

    No experience necessary.  Have fun, learn the sport, the stroke and gain the skills and confidence to join a Dragon Boat crew.    All ages and genders welcome.


    Free learn to paddle dragon boat sessions on the recreational Welland Canal @ the Welland International Flatwater Center are provided by South Niagara Canoe Club with the support of Ontario Trillium Foundation.


    Dragon Boat is a paddling sport for recreational and competitive athletes.  The sport is governed nationally by Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) and internationally by International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF).


    Click here for a list of things you will need to wear and bring.

    Covid-19 

    Covid-19 Protocol changes with legislation and public health recommendations. We ask that you attest to having been vaccinated, and random checks for proof of vaccination will be done.

    You can dowload your certificate. here: https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/   You will need your health card and postal code. 

    • 06/05/2023
    • 24/06/2023
    • 6 sessions
    • South Niagara Canoe Club
    Register

    Saturday morning on the water!

    Spring Season May & June.

    On the recreational Welland Canal @ the Welland International Flatwater Center


    This session is exclusive to Cancer Survivors and Breast Cancer Survivors and their supporters. 


    No experience necessary.  Have fun, learn the sport, the stroke and gain the skills and confidence to join a Dragon Boat crew.    All ages and genders welcome.

    Free learn to paddle dragon boat sessions on the recreational Welland Canal @ the Welland International Flatwater Center are provided by South Niagara Canoe Club with the support of Ontario Trillium Foundation.


    Cancer Survivor and Breast Cancer Survivor are both divisions recognized Naitonally by Dragon Boat Canada and Internationally by International Dragon Boat Federation.


    Click here for a list of things you will need to wear and bring.


    Covid-19 

    Covid-19 Protocol changes with legislation and public health recommendations. We ask that you attest to having been vaccinated, and random checks for proof of vaccination will be done.

    You can dowload your certificate. here: https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/   You will need your health card and postal code. 

    • 13/05/2023
    • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • SNCC @ WIFC
    Register

    Dragon Boat Canada steering certification course.

    Trainer: Scott Murray


    This free 4 hour steering course is for South Niagara Canoe Club members only and has been paid for by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.  A $20 deposit is required and will be returned to you upon completion of the course. 


    Volunteer paddlers are required and are asked to register. 


    Once registered steering participants will be required to register with Alkame. An email with the link will be sent.


    Upon completion of this course, participants will need to fulfill these additional requirements in order to be deemed Officially Certified by Dragon Boat Canada:

    1. Be deemed "Ready to Race", complete your first race at a regatta, and notify your instructor (Scott Murray)
    2. Successfully complete your Pleasure Craft Operators License (Boater Exam)
    3. Successfully complete your basic/standard First Aid (any First Aid provider)
    4. Successfully complete the online course, Safe Sport (Safe Sport)


    Spaces are limited. If there is space available after all South Niagara Canoe Club members have had first refusal this course will be offered to members outside of SNCC at the same price offered through Alkame. $150 plus hst.

    • 27/05/2023
    • 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Kelso Conservation Area, 5234 Kelso Road, Milton, Ontario

    Milton Dragon Boat Festival

    May 27th 2023

    Racing fees: $65 including hst

    See Alkame Festival series for details

    Racing is optional.  Racing fees are extra.


    • 03/06/2023
    • 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Bruce Handscombe Park - no parking onsite

    Pickering Dragon Boat Festival

    June 3rd 2023

    Racing fees: $65 including hst

    See Alkame Festival series for details

    Racing is optional.  Racing fees are extra.


    • 10/06/2023
    • 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Welland International Flatwater Center

    Welland Dragon Boat Festival

    June 10th 2023

    Racing fees: $43 includes hst

    See Welland Dragon Boat Festival for details

    Racing is optional.  Racing fees are extra.


    • 04/07/2023
    • 26/09/2023
    • 13 sessions
    • South Niagara Canoe Club
    Register

    Tuesday evenings on the water!

    Summer Season July & August.

    No experience necessary.  Have fun, learn the sport, the stroke and gain the skills and confidence to join a Dragon Boat crew.    All adult ages and genders welcome.


    Free learn to paddle dragon boat sessions on the recreational Welland Canal @ the Welland International Flatwater Center are provided by South Niagara Canoe Club with the support of Ontario Trillium Foundation.


    Dragon Boat is a paddling sport for recreational and competitive athletes.  The sport is governed nationally by Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) and internationally by International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF).


    Click here for a list of things you will need to wear and bring.

    Covid-19 

    Covid-19 Protocol changes with legislation and public health recommendations. We ask that you attest to having been vaccinated, and random checks for proof of vaccination will be done.

    You can dowload your certificate. here: https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/   You will need your health card and postal code. 

    Dragon Boat is a paddling sport for recreational and competitive athletes.  The sport is governed nationally by Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) and internationally by International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF).

    Click here for a list of things you will need to wear and bring.

    • 04/07/2023
    • 27/09/2023
    • 13 sessions
    • South Niagara Canoe Club
    Register

    Tuesday evenings on the water!

    Summer Season July & August.

    On the recreational Welland Canal @ the Welland International Flatwater Center


    This session is exclusive to Cancer Survivors and Breast Cancer Survivors and their supporters. 


    No experience necessary.  Have fun, learn the sport, the stroke and gain the skills and confidence to join a Dragon Boat crew.    All ages and genders welcome.

    Free learn to paddle dragon boat sessions on the recreational Welland Canal @ the Welland International Flatwater Center are provided by South Niagara Canoe Club with the support of Ontario Trillium Foundation.


    Cancer Survivor and Breast Cancer Survivor are both divisions recognized Naitonally by Dragon Boat Canada and Internationally by International Dragon Boat Federation.


    Click here for a list of things you will need to wear and bring.


    Covid-19 

    Covid-19 Protocol changes with legislation and public health recommendations. We ask that you attest to having been vaccinated, and random checks for proof of vaccination will be done.

    You can dowload your certificate. here: https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/   You will need your health card and postal code. 

    • 07/07/2023
    • 6:15 PM
    • 26/08/2023
    • 7:30 PM
    • WIFC, 16 Townline Tunnel Road, Welland, Ontario

    This inclusive dragon boat session is designed for Special Needs individuals. 

    Family and friends are welcome to paddle or watch.  All paddlers and volunteers must register.

    Friday evenings 6:15 - 7:30 pm.

    July 7  - August 25th  $35

    August 26th - Hope Floats Challenge Dragon Boat Festival 


    No practice on July 21st 

    Course is closed for the Canadian Dragon Boat Championships


    Registration fee includes racing fees for the Hope Floats Challenge Dragon Boat Festival Saturday August 26 2023.  

    Location:  Welland International Flatwater Center

     

    All equipment supplied.   

    It is recommended to bring your own life jacket if you have one.

    For more information contact canaldragons@sncc.ca

    Volunteers: This program is 100% volunteer driven by SNCC members and participant family or support.  To volunteer please register by clicking here.

    Covid-19

    All participants and volunteers must be vaccinated.  

    • 08/07/2023
    • 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 1C8

    Hamilton Dragon Boat Festival Day 1

    Mixed Crews race on Day 1

    Saturday July 8th 2023

    Racing fees: $63 including hst 

    See Alkame Festival series for details

    Racing is optional.  Racing fees are extra.


    • 09/07/2023
    • 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 1C8

    Hamilton Dragon Boat Festival Day 2

    Gender crews race on Sunday

    Sunday July 9th 2023

    Racing fees: includes hst

    $45 for paddlers that race on Saturday & Sunday 

    $63 for paddlers that race only Sunday

    See Alkame Festival series for details

    Racing is optional.  Racing fees are extra.

    • 26/08/2023
    • 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Welland International Flatwater Center

    Hope Floats Challenge

    August 26th 2023

    Racing fees: free for South Niagara Canoe Club crews

    See Alkame Festival series for details

    Racing is optional.  Racing fees are extra.


    • 27/08/2023
    • SNCC @ WIFC
    Register

    Come see what's beyond the race finish line on a fun 1.15 hour paddle along the Welland canal. There are visual delights to enjoy all while your history host gives you some interesting background info on the Welland area's past and present. 

    Choice of two tours 9:00 am or 11:00 am


    • 09/09/2023
    • 7:00 AM
    • 10/09/2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Welland International Flatwater Center

    GWN Challenge Dragon Boat Festival

    2 days of racing

    September 8&9th 2023

    Racing fees: $85 includes hst

    See GWN Challenge for details

    Racing is optional.  Racing fees are extra.


    • 09/09/2023
    • 7:00 AM
    • 10/09/2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Welland International Flatwater Center

    Canadian Dragon Boat Championships

    Must be a member of Dragon Boat Canada to compete

    4 days of racing

    July 20,21,22,23  2023

    Racing fees: $70 plus hst for 1st crew, $35 plus hstfor each additional crew you race one

    Racers pay Dragon Boat Canada 

    See Dragon Boat Canada for details

    Racing is optional.  Racing fees are extra.


    • 16/09/2023
    • 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Held on Lake Victoria in Stratford - no parking on site

    Stratford Dragon Boat Festival

    September 16 2023

    Racing fees: $tbd

    See Stratford Dragon Boat Festival for details

    Racing is optional.  Racing fees are extra.


    • 23/09/2023
    • 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Held on Lake Victoria in Stratford - no parking on site

    Christie Lake Dragon Boat Festival

    September 23rd 2023

    A race like no other. This festival is all about ending the year in camaraderie. 

    Racing fees: $50

    See Alkame Festival series for details

    Racing is optional.  Racing fees are extra.



Paddling location

Welland International Flatwater Centre

16 Townline Tunnel Road

Welland, ON 


Contact Us 

Email:  info@sncc.ca

108 Thorold Road East

Welland, ON L3C7A6



Many thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support! 


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

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