Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge: Saturday, May 25, 2024.
- Team Registration & Info
- Registered Teams, Race Schedule & Results
- Practice Booking
- Our Partner – Andrew’s Legacy
- Safety & Event Rules
- Location / Directions
- Volunteers
- Sponsors
- Contact Us
- Facebook Page
All teams & community groups are invited to join us for the 7th annual Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge. Now on Saturday, May 25! This one day event is about community FUN, exercise and some friendly competition.
The ultimate team sport, a Dragon Boat team consists of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson. Working together as a team is paramount to success.
Get a your team together, have some fun while supporting the Thames River Paddling Club & Andrew’s Legacy. Our event partner, Andrew’s Legacy, is a non-profit charity dedicated to placing AEDs in public spaces and raising awareness about life-saving CPR in memory of Andrew Stoddart.
Here’s how your teams can get involved:
- Pledge Collection: Download the pledge form and start reaching out to friends, family & coworkers to collect pledges in support of Andrew’s Legacy. Every contribution, big or small, helps make a difference.
- Spread the Word: Share information about Andrew’s Legacy and our pledge drive on social media.
Andrew’s Legacy will be with us on race day providing volunteers, games and AED demonstrations! 100% of pledges raised will go towards the donation and education of additional AEDs in our local community. To date they have donated over 70 AEDs to communities in Ontario.
Check out the video below with clips from the Starbuck, Minnesota event (population 1,200) to see what dragon boat racing is all about!
The WDBC promises to be a great team building activity and challenge for all, from novice to competitive! Great for businesses, schools and other groups of 8-24 to try something new. Everything you need to participate is available, for more information visit our practice booking page and captain info package. Teams will compete in a variety of races and points will declare overall champions and winners of FREE entry to our 2024 Challenge!
Additional Challenge Cups will be awarded to the fastest teams in categories such as fastest: local team, manufacturing / construction, youth, & women’s only, based on demand. Other fun events, like a 1000m flag catching for only the top 6-12 teams, as well as and other awards, like best team spirit, will be held too!
Bring out the whole family to cheer on your favourite team. Enjoy the park, our lunch BBQ, yard games for all ages and a kids zone for the youngest.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
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