Nile Crocodiles – ECCAO Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Team
Join Us for the Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival
ECCAO is excited to announce our participation in the Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival this year with the Nile Crocodiles team! We’re looking for enthusiastic paddlers to join us in this thrilling event from June 21 to 23, 2024.
Location:
Mooney’s Bay Park
2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 8N6
Team Details:
– Mixed: Must race with a minimum of 8 female paddlers.
Team Composition:
» 16-20 paddlers
» 1 drummer
» 1 steersperson
» Up to 6 spares (maximum roster of 30)
Team Practices:
The duration of each practice is about one hour on the water, that is about 2 hours in total
Location: Rideau Cane Club 804 Hog’s Back Rd, Ottawa (Map)
Schedule:
⊗ Friday May 24, 6:00pm
⊗ Friday May 31, 6:00pm
⊗ Friday June 7, 6:00pm
⊗ Friday June 14, 6:00pm
⊗ Wednesday Jun 19, 6:45pm
Race:
Race day is set for June 22th and June 23th, starting at 8:00 am. On the first day, get ready for the adrenaline rush as we tackle three races back-to-back. If we ace those and secure a spot among the top 100, we’ll gear up for one final showdown on the second day. It’s a full-day affair packed with excitement, speed, and fierce competition.
Location: Mooney’s Bay Park and Beach (Map)
Event Sponsors:
Gold Sponsor – Yes We Can Drinks
https://www.yeswecandrinks.com/
Silver Sponsor – George and Hoda REMAX Team
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Registration Includes:
– Entry into the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
– Three or Four team practices with certified coaches
– Opportunity for top fundraising teams to qualify for the Charity Challenge Cup
– Access to free concert series and onsite activities
– Opportunity to compete in various community and corporate divisions
– Team site for fun and promotion
– Invitation to the Opening Ceremony and Parade of Champions
– Entry into team t-shirt, site, and spirit competitions
– All equipment provided (boats, paddles, PFDs)
Cost:
$100 per team member to cover team registration and practice sessions.
Deadline for Registration: May 8, 2024
Interested to join our team?
Fill out this form:
Let’s paddle our way to victory and have an amazing time together at the Dragon Boat Festival! For any inquiries, contact George Tadros at george.a@eccao.com or call 613-263-4710.