PDBC Senior C

A competitive dragon boat program for athletes 60+. The program will aim to field a high caliber men's, women's and mixed crew in 2022. This program will attempt to continue its history as one of the world’s fastest 60+ dragon boat programs.

Please note that this is a competitive program so athletes must be selected to compete with us.

Program Goals

To field one of the world's most competitive Senior C programs
To win the Senior C division at the 2022 Canadian Champions
To medal at the CCWC’s in Florida, 2022
To utilize unique characteristics of our club to create a healthy, progressive, developmental and successful program

Returning for 2022…

In hopes of achieving a year long commitment and continuous training from our paddlers, we have opened registration for every program available for the entire 2021/2022 season!

Paddlers can now register for all programming that they wish to take part in, all at the same time and receive discounted pricing. Paddlers will receive 5% off if they register for 3 programs, 10% off for 4 programs, and 15% off for 5 or more PDBC training programs!

*Registration must be completed by December 31, 2021 in order to receive multi- program discounts*

Membership Fee

In order to best serve our athlete base, all PDBC competitive members will be required to pay a non-refundable Membership Fee of $120.00. This fee will give athletes year-round access to administrative assistance, their Dragon Boat Canada membership, their year- end banquet ticket, as well as a variety of customized to paddlers workout programs. Membership fee is not eligible for the pricing discount.

2021/2022 Season Plan

Programs:

Please note to participate in any program, athletes must be fully vaccinated against Covid 19

Indoor Training:

Paddle Ergometer Training

At Alkame Paddle Zone (1050 Brock Rd, unit 21, Pickering)
First Practice: November 3, 2021
Last Practice: April 6, 2022
No practice December 29, 2021

Day & Time:
Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 11 am ( Women)
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 12 pm (Women)
Wednesdays, 11:00 am – 1 pm (Open/Mixed)

Cost: Local Fee $460.00 Distance: $325.00
*Distance pricing is only for members who live outside of the GTA and cannot attend more than 60% of practices.

Alkame Paddle Zone - Membership

The Paddle Zone membership allows athletes access to all gym facilities and equipment for a 6-month period.

Dates: November 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022

Cost: $330.00 (Register in October and receive that month for FREE!)
(Does not include the cost of group training or personal training).
*Members are welcome to train at Paddle Zone 24hrs/day, 7 days a week, except for during Team Training Sessions.

Pool Paddling

At Afterburn Fitness (230 Nantucket Ave, Scarborough)
First practice: January 23, 2022
Last practice: April 10, 2022

Day & Time: Sundays, 9:00 am - 11:00 am (Women), 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Men)

Cost: Local Fee $250.00, Distance Fee $175.00
*Distance pricing is only for members who live outside of the GTA and cannot attend more than 60% of practices.

Outdoor Training:

Dragon Boat:

First Practice: May 2, 2022
Last Practice: October 20, 2022

Day & Time:
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00pm
Sundays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
No practice: July 17 - 26 due to CCWC, August 18 - 21 due to CDBC

Cost: Local Fee: $650.00, Distance Fee: $460.00
*Distance pricing is only for members who live outside of the GTA and cannot attend more than 60% of practices.

Includes 3 regattas
Does Not Include: Racing Jersey or Canadian Championships fees

OC Rentals & Coaching

12-week OC training program designed specifically for Senior C athletes. 10:1 athlete to coach ratio.

OC Coaching Practice Schedule: May 6, 2022 - June 24, 2022 and August 5, 2022 - September 2, 2022
*No coached sessions in July, No practice: August 19, 2022

Day & Time: Fridays, 9 - 10:30 am OR 10:30 - 12:00 pm

Cost: Full Program (OC Rental & Coaching) $450.00, OC Rental Only (no coached sessions) $275.00, Coaching Only (OC Owners) $200.00

OC Rentals: Begin in late April and continue until early October ( weather permitting)

Additional Training:

Zoom Workouts:

Athletes can choose to participate in a weekly training program offered through Zoom. This will be led by a certified CanFitPro instructor. It will be tailored to the needs of dragon boat athletes. A minimum of 10 people is required for this program. Zoom Workouts are not eligible for the pricing discount.

Schedule: November 4, 2021 - March 17, 2022

Day & Time:
Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $100.00

Registration

Accomplishments

2019 Canadian National Champions
5x Gold Medalist, 3x Silver Medalist and 1x Bronze Medalist at the 2018 CCWC in Szeged, Hungary
2x Gold and Silver Medalist at the 2016 CCWW in Adelaide Australia
2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Canadian National Champions
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalists at the 2014 CCWCs in Ravenna, Italy
Several members represented Canada at World Championships

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