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The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival only happens once a year, but related events take place in almost every month on the calendar. Fundraising, preparation, and festival-related benefits take place in every season, so keep checking back for the latest bulletins.
2012 Vendor Applications now online!
Click here to learn more about being a vendor at our festival and for the 2012 applications.
Register your team!
PADDLES UP FOR THE 2012 TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL!
Registration opened on November 1st and over 100 teams have already registered!
For the second year in a row the #1 team (at least in the registration system) are the Psirens. We'll have to wait and see if they are #1 on the water as well!
Register now to secure your spot for 2012!
United Way Campaign
You can help the United Way Campaign and the recipient charities of the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation.
When donating to the United Way online or through a workplace campaign you can designate your donation to the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation.
Simply look for a field that allows you to enter the name and charitable number of another organization. When donating consider the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation: Charitable Registration Number 867660201RR01.
United Way Donation Page
Dragon Boat Israel 2012
CLICK HERE for an event brochure
Test Drive a Dragon Boat!
September 7, 2011Test drive a dragon boat and Dragon Boat Israel info night Tuesday, Sept 13 from 5:45-8:30 @ the RCC. For more info click here.
In order to ensure there are enough boats and coaches available, please confirm your attendance by emailing jmyers@jewishottawa.com or calling 1-855-288-3524.
Canada to host Dragon Boat World Championship in 2015
The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) congress met in Tampa, FL to vote for the Host Nations of the upcoming IDBF Champioship events 2013-2015. Dragon Boat Canada is excited to announce that Canada has been selected to host the 2015 Dragon Boat World Championships.
CLICK HERE to view the full story.
Team Tamir Participates in 2011 THODBF
By Ilana Belfer
Originally published in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin - July 2011
Tamir participants teams up with family members, board members, staff and volunteers to race a 44-inch dragon boat across Mooney's Bay.
It was Team Tamir's first time participating in the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, which took place over the weekend of June 17 to 19.
CLICK HERE to read the full story.
The Royal Dash - 185m, Sees Prince William's Crew Win By A Dragon Head
The Royal Dash - 185m, Sees Prince William's Crew Win By A Dragon Head.CLICK HERE to read full article and view pictures.
2011 Volunteer Appreciation Slide Show
Check out some great shots of volunteers at this year's festival!Insider's Guide to the THODBF
THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
How to Enjoy Three Days of Free Family Entertainment
OTTAWA, June 14, 2011 – The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (THODBF), the largest dragon boat festival in North America is celebrating its 18th year from June 17 – 19 at Mooney’s Bay Park. Here’s an insider’s guide to take advantage of three days of free family entertainment and get the most out of the Festival.
Be prepared to rock on Friday, June 17 as the festival kicks-off with
free concerts featuring The Dunn Boys at 5:00 p.m. on the Liquid Lounge
Stage in the beer garden, followed by the Stanfields opening on the
Royal Oak Pubs Main Tent Stage and headlined by the Trews at 8:00 p.m.
Continue to rock throughout the weekend with the rest of the free
concert series:
Liquid Lounge Stage
Saturday, June 18
11:00 am – Amos The Transparent
1:00 pm – Ash Koley
2:15 pm – San Sebastian
4:00 pm – Jim Bryson
Sunday, June 19
12:00 pm – Chris MacLean
1:30 pm – Silver Creek
3:15 pm – MonkeyJunk
Royal Oak Pubs Main Tent Stage
Saturday, June 18
6:00 pm – Steven Page
Sunday, June 19
11:00 pm – Lafleche Dumais
Races begin bright and early on Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 a.m. with a new race beginning every 9 minutes. The opening ceremony begins at 12:00 noon and features the traditional eye dotting ceremony to awaken the sprit of the dragon.
The Tim Hortons Children’s Area will have great family programming on
Saturday and Sunday with crowd favorites such as Magician Chris
Pilsworth, Little Ray’s Reptiles, Sparticat and more. Be sure to check
out the areal show of the Craz-E-Crew BMX stunt team, a new addition to
the Festival entertainment.
To get to the THODBF, hop on the OC Transpo free shuttle service
running between downtown and Mooney’s Bay. Off-site parking is
available at the Canada Post Building and Carleton University with a
short walk or shuttle to the festival site. Paddlers and spectators
are encouraged to bike to the festival site and take advantage of the
secure bike parking provided by the Ottawa Citizen.
Don’t forget your sunscreen, your water bottle to refill at the RBC Blue Water Project Hydration Station and your appetite to experience many of the local treats in the vendors and exhibitors area.
The action doesn’t stop on Sunday, June 19, with racing continuing throughout the day. The Festival wraps-up with the closing ceremony featuring the Oto-Wa Taiko Japanese Drummers. For a full list of free family entertainment, race schedule and more, visit www.dragonboat.net
About the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of
its kind in North America and is one of Ottawa’s must-attend summer
events. This 3-day festival is hosted at Mooney’s Bay Park from June
17-19 and features non-stop dragon boat racing, with a total of 190
team and 5000 paddlers. Over 70,000 spectators take in cultural
activities, live music, a variety of vendors/exhibits and
family-oriented entertainment. For more information, visit www.dragonboat.net, www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat, www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.
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What's Going On At Mooney's Bay Park? THODBF Builds Festival Village This Week.
MEDIA ADVISORY/ PHOTO OPPORTUNITYCONTACT:
Meaghan Davis
development@dragonboat.net
613-238-7711 x221
WHAT’S GOING ON AT MOONEY’S BAY PARK?
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Builds Festival Village This Week
OTTAWA, June 13, 2011 – What’s going on at Mooney’s Bay Park? The Media is invited as the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (THODBF), the largest dragon boat festival in North America, takes over Mooney’s Bay Park and begins building the festival village this week in time for the festivities to begin on June 17-19.
What: Each year over 5,000 dragon boat paddlers and over 70,000 spectators visit the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival over three days to compete and enjoy free family entertainment. It takes a full week to create the festival village including docks, tents, stages, electricity, sanitation and everything need to be operational for three days. Everything is shipped to Mooney’s Bay Park and built by hand. This is an excellent opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a festival village and the logistics involved with putting on a festival.
When: Set-up begins on Saturday, June 11 with the majority completed by Wednesday, June 15.
• Saturday, June 11 – Docks are installed
• Sunday, June 12 – construction on the main tent begins
• Saturday, June 12 – village tents are set-up and topped
• Monday, June 13 – construction on site stages begins.
Where: Mooney’s Bay Park. Media can access parking at the Terry Fox parking lot located at Ridewood and Riverside.
Who: Festival Staff and Executive Director, John Brooman will be available. Contractors, suppliers, sponsors and volunteers who help create the festival village will be onsite working to get the village operational.
About the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America and is one of Ottawa’s must-attend summer events. This 3-day festival is hosted at Mooney’s Bay Park from June 17-19 and features non-stop dragon boat racing, with 190 team and 5000 paddlers. Over 70,000 spectators take in cultural activities, live music, a variety of vendors/exhibits and family-oriented entertainment. For more information, visit www.dragonboat.net, www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat, www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.
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2011 Race Schedule
The Race Schedule will show the time of your Saturday morning race. Saturday afternoon times will be posted in the Race Results Tent after the Saturday AM races are complete. Please note that the top 75 mixed community teams, top 16 women's community teams, top 16 mixed sport teams and top 16 women's sport teams will advance to Sunday’s races. Sunday’s schedule will be available on our website by 8pm Saturday night and also printed in The Ottawa Citizen on Sunday, June 19th.2011 Free Entertainment Line-up Finalized
FRANK SINATRA COMES TO LIFE AT TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVALA Great Crooner Performer & Handle with Care band Finalize 2011 Free Entertainment Line-Up
OTTAWA, June 8, 2011 – The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (THODBF) has finalized its exciting 2011 free entertainment line-up with the addition of Lafleche Dumais, crooner performer, with the Handle With Care band on Sunday, June 19, presented by Allegro Residences. Spectators will be able to enjoy a free matinee performance beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the Royal Oak Pubs Main Tent Stage at Mooney’s Bay Park.
Having recently performed for the Cirque du Soleil staff event at la TOHU, Lafleche Dumais will bring the lounge-style of music from such greats as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and the more modern styles of Michael Bubble to life.
The Handle with Care band has performed with Freddie James in 1994 at the Montréal Jazz Festival as well as other big names like Nancy Martinez and Charles Biddle. Spectators will be treated to classics such as I’ve Got You Under My Skin by Frank Sinatra and You’ll Never Find by Lou Rawls.
“We are extremely proud of our 2011 free entertainment line-up and excited that it offers something for the whole family to enjoy together,” said Executive Director, John Brooman. “A huge thank-you to Allegro Residences for helping provide a dynamic and final piece to the THODBF free entertainment line-up.”
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is taking place at Mooney’s Bay Park on June 17 to 19, 2011. Admission to the weekend is free and includes family entertainment such as live music, the Tim Hortons Children’s Area, exhibitors and vendors. The festival kicks off with free concerts on Friday, June 17 featuring The Trews. Racing begins Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 am and the day ends with a free concert with Steven Page. Races conclude on Sunday, June 19 with free family entertainment throughout the day. For a full list of details, the race schedule and free entertainment line-up, visit www.dragonboat.net.
About Allegro Residences
Allegro Residences is the largest network of private independent- and assisted living retirement homes in Quebec and the third largest in Canada. Allegro operates approximately 45 establishments in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Each Allegro facility shares a common philosophy focused on providing maximum comfort and security to its residents.
About the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America and is one of Ottawa’s must-attend summer events. This 3-day festival is hosted at Mooney’s Bay Park from June 17-19 and features non-stop dragon boat racing, with a total of 190 team and 5000 paddlers. Over 70,000 spectators take in cultural activities, live music, a variety of vendors/exhibits and family-oriented entertainment. For more information, visit www.dragonboat.net, www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat, www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.
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THODBF Announces 2011 FREE Entertainment Line-up
THE STAGE IS SET! TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Announces 2011 Free Entertainment Line-up
OTTAWA, April 28, 2011 - Paddles hit the water for the 18th annual Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (THODBF) on June 17-19, 2011 at Mooney’s Bay Park. North America’s largest dragon boat festival features non-stop dragon boat racing, endless family activities and a spectacular free entertainment series with Canada’s top musical talent.
CLICK HERE to read the full 2011 Free Entertainment Line-up press release
CLICK HERE to view the entertainment line-up
CLICK HERE to view the onsite events
Festival Goes Green To Preserve Mooney's Bay Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:
Meaghan Davis Kate Rusnak
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival EcoLogo Program
development@dragonboat.net krusnak@terrachoice.com
613-238-7711 x221 800-478-0399 x250
FESTIVAL GOES GREEN TO PRESERVE MOONEY’S BAY PARK
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Attains EcoLogo Certification for the Second Year
OTTAWA, June 1, 2011 – It isn’t easy being green, but North America’s largest dragon boat festival has attained EcoLogo certification for the second consecutive year to help preserve Mooney’s Bay Park. Spectators, visitors and paddlers can take advantage of many green initiatives onsite during the 18th edition of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (THODBF) on June 17 to 19, 2011.
“The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival deserves congratulations for demonstrating their environmental leadership with EcoLogo certification for a second year in a row,” says Dr. Angela Griffiths, Executive Director of the EcoLogo Program. “This festival has taken significant steps to ensure those involved, from paddlers to event participants, are treading lighter on the park and the surrounding environment."
EcoLogo provides assurance that an event bearing its certification mark meets stringent standards of environmental leadership. Last year, the THODBF became the first festival in the world to attain EcoLogo certification under its standards for Events. The festival has once again met the Program’s strict criteria in a variety of categories including material, waste, energy, and transportation and it will undergo an on-site audit to ensure compliance.
THODBF’s greening initiatives include providing recycling stations for festival-goers, the RBC Blue Water Project Hydration Station, which allows people to re-fill personal water bottles, the Ottawa Citizen secured bike parking area, and shuttle services from Downtown to Mooney’s Bay Park provided by OC Transpo, among others.
“The festival is proud to have attained EcoLogo Certification for a second year,” said John Brooman, Executive Director, “The staff and board members remain committed to being a leader in greening initiatives in the festival industry. We take pride in putting on an event that minimizes the impact on our natural setting at Mooney’s Bay Park.”
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival takes place at Mooney’s Bay Park from June 17 to 19, 2011. Admission for the weekend is free and includes family friendly entertainment with live music, Tim Hortons Children’s Area, BMX Shows, exhibitors and vendors.
About EcoLogo™
EcoLogo is a third-party, multi-attribute eco-labeling program approved by the Global Ecolabelling Network, an international association of eco-labeling programs, as meeting the ISO 14024 standard. Originally formed in 1988 by the Canadian Federal Government and now managed by TerraChoice, EcoLogo is now one of the most recognizable eco-labels in North America. EcoLogo is a Government of Canada official mark used under license from Environment Canada. TerraChoice is not an agent of Environment Canada. In 2010, the Program became part of the UL global network, significantly expanding its reach as a leading certifier of the world’s most sustainable products. For more information, visit www.ecologo.org.
About the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America and is one of Ottawa’s must-attend summer events. This 3-day festival is hosted at Mooney’s Bay Park from June 17-19 and features non-stop dragon boat racing, with a total of 190 team and 5000 paddlers. Over 70,000 spectators take in cultural activities, live music, a variety of
vendors/exhibits and family-oriented entertainment. For more information, visit www.dragonboat.net,
www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat, and www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.
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Official Merchandise
Brymark is an official sponsor of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival! Want to win the team jersey award? Want to build team unity? Then check out the custome jerseys offered by Brymark!CLICK HERE to view a special deal!
CLICK HERE to view all Brymark's merchandise online!
THODBF Attracting High-Caliber Teams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:
Meaghan Davis
Development Officer
development@dragonboat.net
613-238-7711 x221
TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL ATTRACTING HIGH-CALIBER TEAMS
Schuylkill Dragons premier women’s team travels to Ottawa to compete
OTTAWA, May 18, 2011 – The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, the largest festival of its kind in North America, is attracting a growing number of high-caliber competitive teams from around the world. The Schuylkill Dragons from Philadelphia are traveling to Ottawa for the second consecutive year to compete in the women’s division and enjoy the free family entertainment at Mooney’s Bay Park from June 17 to 19.
“We loved everything about the festival – the water stations, the clean facilities, the organization of the races, the shopping and oh – the reptile exhibit! Also, I don’t think we’ve ever competed with so many other women’s teams! Our race in Ottawa was a real growing experience for our team!” said Dr. Hypatia Sawn, aka Hype, the Vice President, Co-Recruitment and Skill Sergeant for the Schuykill Dragons.
Founded in 2011, the Schuylkill Dragons are the oldest continuously active women’s dragon boat team in Philadelphia with paddlers raging in age from 24 to 73. They train for recreational and competitive competitions with their only requirement being that each team member makes a commitment to challenge oneself to work hard. This year the Schuylkill Dragons will be attending competitions in Washington DC, Philadelphia, Ithaca NY, Tampa, Hartford and crossing the boarder only once to compete in Ottawa.
Traveling teams appreciate the hospitality of everyone onsite including volunteers, organizers and paddlers. Many teams forge lasting friendships and like the Schuylkill Dragons, are counting down the days until they get on the bus to make the trip “for another great weekend of racing, friendships and memory-making!”
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is taking place at Mooney’s Bay Park on June 17 to 19, 2011. Admission to the weekend is free and includes family entertainment such as live music, the Tim Hortons Children’s Area, exhibitors and vendors. The festival kicks off with a free concert on Friday, June 17 featuring The Trews. Racing begins Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 am and the day ends with a free concert with Steven Page. Races conclude on Sunday, June 19. For a full list of details, the race schedule and free entertainment line-up, visit www.dragonboat.net.
About the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America and is one of Ottawa’s must-attend summer events. This 3-day festival is hosted at Mooney’s Bay Park from June 17-19 and features non-stop dragon boat racing, with a total of 190 team and 5000 paddlers. Over 70,000 spectators take in cultural activities, live music, a variety of vendors/exhibits and family-oriented entertainment. For more information, visit www.dragonboat.net, www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat, www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.
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Media Accreditation Open for THODBF
MEDIA ADVISORYCONTACT:
Meaghan Davis
Development Officer
development@dragonboat.net
613-238-7711 x221
MEDIA ACCREDITATION OPEN FOR TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
OTTAWA, May 12, 2011 – Media intending to cover the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival at Mooney’s Bay Park from June 17 to 19, 2011 are invited to apply for accreditation. The deadline to apply for print, online media, photographers and broadcasters is Monday, June 13.
Please send an email including full name and the name of the media outlet to Meaghan Davis, Development Officer at development@dragonboat.net. Please note that all media accreditations will be available on site at Mooney’s Bay Park at the Media Tent as of Friday, June 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 17
5:00 pm – The Dunn Boys on the Liquid Lounge Stage
7:00 pm – The Stanfields on the Royal Oak Pubs Main Tent Stage
8:00 pm – The Trews on the Royal Oak Pubs Main Tent Stage
Saturday, June 18
7:30 am – Races begin
11:00 am – Amos The Transparent on the Liquid Lounge Stage
12:00 am – Opening Ceremony featuring Mayor Jim Watson & traditional Asian rituals on the Royal Oak Pubs Main Tent Stage
1:00 pm – Ash Koley on the Liquid Lounge Stage
2:15 pm – San Sebastian on the Liquid Lounge Stage
4:00 pm - Jim Bryson on the Liquid Lounge Stage
6:00 pm – Steven Page on the Royal Oak Pubs Main Tent Stage
Sunday, June 19
7:30 – Races begin
12:00 noon – Chris MacLean on the Liquid Lounge Stage
1:30 pm – Silver Creek on the Liquid Lounge Stage
3:15 pm – MonkeyJunk on the Liquid Lounge Stage
5:00 pm – Closing Ceremony with Japanese drummers Oto-Wa Taiko on the Royal Oak Pubs Main Tent Stage
Weekend Tim Hortons Children’s Area Entertainment
10:00 am & 3:00 pm – Magician, Chris Pilsworth
11:00 am & 4:00 pm – Little Ray’s Reptiles
12:00 pm – Lil’ John
1:00 pm – Radical Science
2:00 pm – Circus Montreal with balloon sculptors, clowns, etc.
Visit www.dragonboat.net for a full free weekend entertainment schedule.
About the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America and is one of Ottawa’s must-attend summer events. This 3-day festival is hosted at Mooney’s Bay Park from June 17-19 and features non-stop dragon boat racing, with 190 team and 5000 paddlers. Over 70,000 spectators take in cultural activities, live music, a variety of vendors/exhibits and family-oriented entertainment. For more information, visit www.dragonboat.net, www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat, www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.
CLICK HERE to view Media Advisory
2011 Youth Dragon Boat Festival - May 28th, 2011
The Rideau Canoe Club will once again be hosting the Youth Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, May 28th, 2011. Some important info:
Media Advisory - The Dragons Are Coming!
MEDIA ADVISORY/ PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
CONTACT:
Meaghan Davis
development@dragonboat.net
613-238-7711 x221
THE DRAGONS ARE COMING!
The dragon boats are arriving for the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
OTTAWA, May 30, 2011 – The Media is invited as the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (THODBF) welcomes this year’s fleet of dragon boats to Mooney’s Bay on Wednesday, June 1 at the Rideau Canoe Club. The dragon boats are making their annual pilgrimage from Toronto and will be launched at the Rideau Canoe Club for team practices in preparation for the THODBF on June 17 to 19, 2011.
What: The annual arrival of the dragon boat for the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
When: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - the dragon boats are expected to arrive at 12:00 noon
Where: Mooney’s Bay, Marina Parking Lot (entrance on Hog’s Back Rd)
Who: Festival Staff and Executive Director, John Brooman. Representatives from some of the seven charities that the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation is supporting this year: Sens Foundation/Project S.T.E.P, CHEO, Ottawa Humane Society, Bruyere Foundation, ArtsSmarts and Debra Dynes Family House.
About the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America and is one of Ottawa’s must-attend summer events. This 3-day festival is hosted at Mooney’s Bay Park from June 17-19 and features non-stop dragon boat racing, with 190 team and 5000 paddlers. Over 70,000 spectators take in cultural activities, live music, a variety of vendors/exhibits and family-oriented entertainment. For more information, visit www.dragonboat.net, www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat, www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.
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Looking for more paddlers?
Is your team short a few paddlers this year?
Look no further!
We keep a list of individual paddlers here at the office, which currently has close to 50 great potential new teammates who are eager to join in the fun!
Contact Jessica at 613-238-7711 ext. 226 or team@dragonboat.net for more info.
Team Site Selection
The 2011 team area map has now been updated and posted online. Please take a look and have a few sites in mind for when you are contacted. Teams will be contacted in order of team payment to make their selections and the map will be updated online weekly. Please contact Jessica at team@dragonboat.net if you have any questions.
Steering and Drummers Clinic Dates Announced
The Rideau Canoe Club will be hosting steering clinics where steerspeople can receive one on one attention from experienced coaches. The cost to attend each clinic is $10 per person. The clinics will be held at the RCC on June 5th and June 12th, 2011 from 3pm - 5pm. If you would like to reserve your spot please do so by clicking here.
The RCC will also need paddlers to help out during the clinics (free work-out anyone?). Fill out the registration form to paddle during the clinic.
The RCC will also host two drummers clinics where drummers can come out and get tips about calling the race. The clinics will be held on June 5th and June 12th, 2011. Topics discussed will include commands, race strategy, etc. The clinic will take 45 minutes and will cost $5 to participate. Registration is not required, simply show up at the RCC at 5:15pm. For more information for drummers, please download the drummer document here.
Media Advisory - Launch Party May 27
MEDIA ADVISORY/ PHOTO OPPORTUNITYCONTACT:
Meaghan Davis
Development Officer
development@dragonboat.net
613-238-7711 x221
KICK-OFF THE FESTIVAL SEASON
With The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Annual Launch Party
OTTAWA, May 19, 2011 – The Media is invited to kick-off the festival season with the annual Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (THODBF) Launch Party at the Bell Media Market Mall on Thursday, May 26 from 6 pm to 8 pm. There will be live entertainment, refreshments and an opportunity to mingle with paddlers, corporate supporters, charity representative and festival staff.
What: Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Launch Party
When: Thursday, May 26 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: Bell Media Market Mall – 87 George St in the Byward market
Who: Festival Staff, Executive Director, John Brooman will be on hand along with paddlers. Corporate supporters and supplier representatives will be present as well as representatives from some of the seven charities that the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation is supporting this year: Sens Foundation/Project S.T.E.P, CHEO, Ottawa Humane Society, Bruyere Foundation, ArtsSmarts and Debra Dynes Family House.
About the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America and is one of Ottawa’s must-attend summer events. This 3-day festival is hosted at Mooney’s Bay Park from June 17-19 and features non-stop dragon boat racing, with 190 team and 5000 paddlers. Over 70,000 spectators take in cultural activities, live music, a variety of vendors/exhibits and family-oriented entertainment. For more information, visit www.dragonboat.net, www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat, www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.
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Join THODBF at the 2011 Spring Run Off
Join the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, other paddling groups and outdoor enthusiasts at the 3rd annual Trailhead Spring Run Off on April 30th. Stop by our booth and say hello!
2011 Vendor and Concessionaire forms available now!
Are you an Artisan, Vendor, Exhibitor or Concessionaire interested in a lucrative opportunity to sell or feature your wares?
Application forms now available for download here.
Book Your 2011 Team Practices Now
Practices for the 2011 season can now be booked! When you are ready to start booking practices, please send an email to dragon@rideaucanoeclub.ca including your team name, team number and your requested coaching level. Your info will be entered into the Rideau Canoe Club's online booking system and a password will be sent to you so that you can log in at any time to book your practices. The online booking system can be found here. To check availabilities please click here. For more information please check out the team practices page on our website. Paddles up!Early Bird a Sell Out!
The early bird registration rate has now reached its limit of 75 teams. Thanks for getting this season off to such a great start!
2011 Team Workshop
Mark your calendars for our annual Team Workshop (for Team Captains, Pledge Captains & Team Organizers) coming up on Wednesday, April 20th. The structure will be a little different this year with separate sessions for returning teams and new teams. The workshop will be held at College Square Loblaws (Upstairs Cooking School, 1980 Baseline Road).
Returning Teams Workshop
Time: 6-7pm
Topics covered will include updates to rules & procedures, Pledge Challenge and general Q&A.
New Teams Workshop (also open to people who are new to the Team Captain, Pledge Captain and Team Organizer roles)
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Topics covered will include organizing your boat, practices, important rules & procedures, Pledge Challenge and general Q&A.
Please note that there are only 50 spots available in each session. If you are interested in attending please RSVP with Jessica at team@dragonboat.net or 613-238-7711 ext. 226 by Friday April 15th.
Hope to see you there!
Join us for the 2011 St Patrick's Day Parade!
On March 12, the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival will be participating in the 29th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade starting at 11:00 am and ending at 12:30 pm. The parade departs Ottawa City Hall on Laurier Avenue West and proceeds south on Bank Street to Lansdowne Park, finishing by 1 pm. The Ottawa Food Bank volunteers will be collecting food and cash along the parade route - and at the Parade Party.
As always, we would like to invite you, the paddlers, volunteers, sponsors, and friends of the festival to join us in walking alongside the dragon boat float. For more information please email Jessica at team@dragonboat.net.
Below are some pictures from our 2010 experience!
Richard from team Showboat stepped in as our leprechaun!
Almost ready....
We have the best volunteers!
Special thanks to Bruce Fuels for towing our float!
The dragon getting some love!
Dragon Boat Israel: Info Session
Paddle into history!The Dragon Boat Israel Festival will take place on the Sea of Galilee on May 17 and 18, 2012. For more information, please join organizers for an information session on March 29, 2011 at Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt (corner Kerr and Broadview) between 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hummous and taboule will be served as you learn more about travel to Israel and how to participate in the first ever dragon boat festival in Israel. Please visit www.dragonboatisrael.com.
Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching!
The 2011 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is shaping up to be the best ever! The early bird registration has set a new record number of registrants, and there is room for less than ten more teams at the early bird rate. If your team hasn't already registered, now is the time to do it! Teams that have already registered will need to pay before January 31st in order to take advantage of the discounted rate.Race Format Finalized
The race format for the 2011 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival will vary slightly from the past few years in order to continue to grow as a premier sporting event and excite paddlers!
2011 Race Format
Saturday's race schedule will include two 500m races.
The top 75 mixed teams and top 24 women's teams will advance to Sunday where they will compete in three additional races - one 500m final and two 200m races. There will be a declared winner in both the 500m and 200m races.
In addition, we will hold a 100m sprint, a 2k exhibition race, and a charity race for top fundraising teams.
Record Setting Early Bird Registration- Register Now to Reserve Your Spot
This year a new record has been set for first day registration! Almost half of the early bird spots have been filled. Register today to ensure your early bird rate. The early bird rate is offered to the first 75 teams to register AND pay by Jan. 31st.Visit the Foundation's New Website
The Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation has launched its very own website! Visit www.dragonboatfoundation.net to check out the new site and learn more about the local charities supported through the Pledge Challenge as well as various fundraising events and resources.
