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 2020. 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 2020 Canadian Champions in Welland, Ontario
To medal at the CCWC’s in France 2020
To utilize unique characteristics of our club to create a healthy, progressive, developmental and successful program

New for 2020

In hopes to achieve year long commitment and training from our paddlers, we have opened registration for every program available for the entire 2019/2020 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, 15% off for 5 programs, and 20% off for registering for all 6 programs with PDBC.

2019-2020 Season Plan

Paddle Ergometer Training

At Alkame Paddle Zone (1050 Brock Rd, unit 21, Pickering)

First Practice: Sunday, November 3rd, 2019
Last Practice: Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

Day & Time:
Wednesday, 9:00 – 10:30am (Senior C Women)
Wednesday, 9:45 – 11:15am (Senior C Open)

Cost: Local Fee: $420.00, Distance Fee: $300.00

*Distance pricing is only for members who live outside of the GTA and cannot attend more than 60% of practices.

Alkame Paddle Zone - Membership

All athletes will receive a full weight training and cardio program, designed by our on-site personal trainers, as part of our 2019/2020 season. The Paddle Zone membership allows athletes access to all gym facilities and equipment for a 6-month period.

Dates: November 1st, 2019 – April 30th, 2020.

Cost: $300.00

*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. Please see the Paddle Zone schedule for details.

Pool Paddling

At Afterburn Fitness (230 Nantucket Ave, Scarborough)

First practice: Sunday, January 19th, 2019
Last practice: Sunday, April 5th, 2020

Day & Time:
Sundays, 12:10 – 1:10pm (Senior C Women)
Sundays, 1:10 – 3:10pm (Senior C Mixed)

Cost:
Local Fee $220.00 (Single Session), $340.00 (Double Session)
Distance Fee $160.00 (Single Session), $240.00 (Double Session)

*Distance pricing is only for members who live outside of the GTA and cannot attend more than 60% of practices.

Spring Training Week in Tampa, Florida

A 6-day, intensive training camp to kick-start your 2020 on-water season, which will include both dragon boat and outrigger practices.

Dates: Competitive week is April 12th – 17th, 2020. Athletes should be prepared to travel on April 11th & April 18th, 2020.

Location: Chase Suites, 3075 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida

Details:

Two paddle sessions daily at 8:00am and 4:00pm
2 outrigger practices and 7 dragon boat practices
Both an outrigger regatta and a dragon boat regatta on the final day
1 afternoon off and a group social Friday night
2 video review sessions per athlete

Cost: $400.00 (Does not include travel or accommodations).

Due to the nature and cost involved with this event, all athletes must be registered prior to February 1st, 2020.

Summer Program

First Practice: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020
Last Practice: Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
Mondays 6:30 – 8:30pm (Senior C Mixed)
Tuesday 10:00am – 12:00pm (Senior C Women)
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30pm (Senior C Mixed)
Fridays 10:00am – 12:00pm (Senior C Women)

Cost: Local Fee $820.00, Distance Fee $570.00

*Distance pricing is only for members who live outside of the GTA and cannot attend more than 60% of practices.

Includes:

Pickering Dragon Boat Festival, June 6th & 7th, 2020
GWN Sport, July 11th, 2020
Guelph Dragon Boat Festival, August 8th, 2020

*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.
Begins May 28th and ends August 13th
Day & Time: Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:00am OR Thursdays 6:30 -8:30pm
* Please note that Senior C athletes can register for one time or the other but cannot attend both.

Cost: Full Program (OC Rental & Coaching) $400.00, Coaching Only (OC Owners) $180.00

2020 Important Dates:

Sunday, December 8th, 2019 – PDBC Testing
Saturday, March 28th, 2020 – PDBC Testing
Saturday, March 28th, 2020 – PDBC Kick-Off Meeting
Saturday, October 17th, 2020 – PDBC Banquet

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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