Para Dragon Boat
Dragon Boat Canada is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity and access in its administration, policies, programs and activities.
Dragon boat Canada is an inclusive community and has opportunities to participate anywhere from the recreation level to representing Canada in international competitions.
Para Dragon racing is included in the Canadian Dragon Boat Championships, and the Canadian National Para Dragon Team will be racing at the 2021 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships.
PARA FRIENDLY FESTIVALS
CLUBS WITH PARA ATHLETE PROGRAMS
FEATURED ATHLETE
Sydney Spraggs - Off-Balance Team (Vancouver, B.C)
Seventeen years ago, she was motivated to start paddling by a survivor friend. In considering the social isolation and unpredictability of an MS diagnosis, Spraggs realized that a team sport would be ideal for enhancing quality of life for her and others in her situation.
And so was launched the MS Off-Balance Dragon Boat Team. The first of its kind internationally, the team is powering through life and the water, challenging assumptions with every paddle stroke.
Read more about Sydney's story here
Para Athletes are represented in DBC through the Para Athlete Committee. The Chairperson is Joshua Simmonds. For more information contact the Para Athlete Committee at paracommittee@dragonboat.ca or the DBC office at director@dragonboat.ca