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Dragon Boat Festivals

 

RIVER CITY DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

 

See you in 2023!

 

Our classic “Big Boat” Dragon Boat festival is open to everyone, from corporate to community teams, or ones made up of family and friends. Don't miss out! Keep yourself posted for next year's date! 

The River City Dragon Boat Festival was started in 1996 and has grown to a 50-team event every year! Come out and participate or even just see what the festival is all about. 

 

Register early to avoid disappointment! Please complete a registration form and send it to mpa@sportmanitoba.ca

 

If you're involved or interested, check out the schedule.


Please complete a vendor form and submit it to mpa@sportmanitoba.ca, fax: 204-925-5792 or mail to 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2Z6 if you're interested in joining our event!

 

 
   
    Here are the 2019 Results
 
 
    Here are 2018 results
 
 
 
 

 


MANITOBA SCHOOL DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE

 

See you in 2023!

 
The largest school dragon boat event in the country this festival is open to all schools across the province, with 50 teams coming to compete some as far as Cross Lake! Races start at the Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Center, at 9:00 am Sunday morning and usually finish around 4:00 pm. Family and friends are welcome to cheer on these amazing teams. 
 
In 1990, the Manitoba School Dragon Boat Challenge started as a war canoe event for teams to test their speed and skill against over schools in the province. Senior and Junior High teams race 500m in a battle to the finish to be named the fastest boat on the water. Plus, at the end of the day, there is always an exciting 8-boat final race!
 
Please fill out this form and consent form and email them to mpa@sportmanitoba.ca to register. An MCKC member will contact you to schedule practice times starting in mid-April. 
 
Please complete a vendor form and submit it to mpa@sportmanitoba.ca fax: 204-925-5792 or mail to 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2Z6 if you're interested in joining our event!
 
 
 
   Here are the 2019 Results
 
   Here are the 2018 results

 

 

 

 

 


SEPTEMBER DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE 

 

See you in 2023!

 

Round and round and round we go! This Festival is different from our others, instead of our normal 4 to 8 boat straight-line race this festival is in pursuit format. Races start at the Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Center (80 Churchill Drive), and, as always, come out to watch teams pursue each other around the course. 
 

The September Festival is unique for its pursuit format. Teams start across from each other and race in opposite directions chasing each other, in a circle, back to where they started. It's an incredible race for spectators and paddlers alike!
 

 

   
 
    2019 Results Below
 
    Fundraiser
 

 

 

 

MANITOBA ICE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

 

 

Dates coming soon for 2023!

 
Dragon Boats racing on ice! Yes, you read that right.
Ice Dragon Boat is our newest festival. Started in 2017 teams of 11 (10 paddlers, 1 drummer) use special ice paddles to skate their dragon boats across the finish line. With the expansion of the Red River Mutual Trail we hope to give Winnipeggers another reason to get out and experience what our great city as to offer in the winter.
 
To check out all the results from our 2018 Festival check out our Facebook Page. 

 

 
 

INDOOR DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

 

 

Dates coming soon for 2023!

 
Indoor dragon boat!? How does that work? 

 

It works like a regular Dragon Boat event, but with a twist. Two teams of eight paddlers sit in the same boat, facing each other. Similar in nature to a game of tug-of-war, the object of this event is to paddle your side of the boat past the line before your opposing team does. It's a great way to get out of the winter elements well still staying active!
Started in 2013, this event takes place at the Pan Am pool located at 25 Poseidon Bay in the Grant Park area of Winnipeg. This indoor festival happens to be the largest of it's kind in North America and is a different way to experience paddling in a dragon boat.
 
 
 

Community

 

As a not-for-profit, Provincial Sport Organization, we take our Mission, Vision and Values to heart! We work hard to develop the skills of athletes at all levels. We are unmatched by anyone or any organization in Manitoba to promote paddling as a way to enhance the lives of those who participate.

 

 

Safety

 

Yes, MPA makes safety our number one priority. We have an excellent reputation and superior safety record - second to none. We want to ensure that individuals, as well as teams complete their races in the safest manner possible. That can only be possible because of the training, knowledge and experience as well as the focus and dedication of our staff and volunteers!

 

 

Coaching

 

All teams entering our Dragon Boat events are coached by experienced paddlers who have competed nationally as well as internationally. We pride ourselves in the fact that our coaches know what it takes to work with the teams to reach their potential.

 

 

Charity

 

In 2018 MPA partnered with the Dream Factory, formerly known as The Rainbow Society. The Dream Factory is a Winnipeg based charitable organization dedicated to fulfilling dreams for Manitoba kids who are battling life- threatening illnesses. Their goal is simple, give kids the desperately needed break from hospitals, medical treatments and the very adult challenges that come with serious illness. All funds raised stay in Manitoba to help Manitoba kids.

 

 

 

 

                     

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