DBC’S POSITION ON COVID-19 VIRUS

DBC takes the health and well-being of the Dragon Boat community very seriously. Along with other National Sport Organizations in Canada, we are monitoring the situation in relation to the COVID-19 virus closely.

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DBC takes the health and well-being of the Dragon Boat community very seriously. Along with other National Sport Organizations in Canada, we are monitoring the situation in relation to the COVID-19 virus closely. At the moment, we are remaining apprised of the guidance of COPSIC (Canadian Olympic and Para-Olympic Sport Institute Network) and will adhere to any actions from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and including any travel advisories of the Canadian government.

At this time, the Canadian Championships and National Team processes are proceeding as scheduled. Should this change, updated information will be posted on the DBC website and communicated to our dragon boat community as soon as it becomes available.

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