Join us at The Dream Factory Manitoba Ice Dragon Boat Festival as we raise funds to make dreams come true for Manitoba kids who are battling life-threatening illnesses. The festival takes place on Sunday February 17th, 2019 (from 11 AM - 4 PM) at the Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Club on 80 Churchill Dr. in Winnipeg (MAP). We promise you fun and safe "paddling" and a family friendly event.
For this event, our dragon boats are fitted to a lightweight frame that houses four long skate - type "blades" , complete with brakes and a steering "oar" which steers the rear set of blades.. Paddle blades are replaced by a hinged "hoof" that has retractabe spikes that grip the ice to allow a "paddling" stroke for propulsion. If you think dragon boating on the water is fun, on ice it is even "cooler"!
Online Registration is under way! With our quick and easy registration process, you can sign your team up for the festival and have your fundraising page set up and ready to go! If you have any registration questions, please phone 204-989-4010, or e-mail: dave@thedreamfactory.ca. Thanks!
Team Requirements
- Maximum of twelve (12) Crew Members on Team Roster
- Maximum of 10 paddlers in boat, plus a drummer and steersperson
- Minimum of 8 paddlers in boat, plus a steersperson (we will provide one for you free of charge, if needed)
- 1 Team Captain should be selected
- 1 Team Fundraising Coordinator (suggested)
- Mixed Divisions Must have a minimum of 4 males and 4 females
- Minimum age of requirement is 14 years of age (written consent and waiver must be signed by parent or legal guardian)
Team Categories:
Mixed Recreational: A team with a minimum of 4 paddlers of each gender on board, that practice only for the festival (2-4 sessions). Max 13 paddlers on the team.
Corporate: A “mixed” team that practices only for the festival, and wishes to race other corporate teams.
All Female: A female team. Could have a male steerer, if need be.
Club Team: A team set up specifically to compete in dragon boat festivals, and typically practice at least once a week throughout the season.
Competitive Team: A team that practices more than once a week, trains year ‘round, and may race nationally and internationally.
Team Registration Fee - $0 (free)
This is your team’s invitation to become part of our “dragon boat Family” and see how much fun you could have at either of our summer events, while helping us to raise money to make dreams come true for MB kids that are fighting life-threatening illnesses. (It is hoped that teams would raise a minimum fundraising of $1,000, or $100/paddler to help make a dream come true for a Manitoba kid facing the fight of their life)
****ALL pledges and donations are used to to make a dream come true for Manitoba kids who are bravely battling life-threatening illnesses****
**** ALL money raised stays in Manitoba to help these brave kids and their families.