Welcome to the 22nd Annual Rio Tinto Alcan

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
June 19 & 20, 2010

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PADDLES UP!
BEEN MEANING TO TRY DRAGON BOATING? THIS IS YOUR YEAR!

Paddles Up Every Sunday! These $10 community paddling sessions provide the public with a unique chance to get out on the water and learn about the exciting sport of dragon boating. (Participants must be over 4'10" so they can use a paddle effectively.) Come and check out this affordable on-water paddling experience.

Start Date: Most Sunday's starting April 3rd, 2010.
Cost: $10.00/session for adults, 5$ kids 12 years of age and under
Time: 1pm & 2:30pm
Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.
Location: At the Dragon Zone trailer and dock, just south of Science World. Look for the ferry dock and all the dragon boats tied up to the dock on the water.

• Want to be on a dragon boat team but don't know where to start?  Find out how you can join a team and get out on the water now!  Call Alexis at 604.688.2382 for more information.
• Looking for a fun day of activities for your employees or
  colleagues? We'll take 14 people or we'll take 200.
  It's affordable and believe us - there's nothing like dragon
  boating to build a team! Call Alexis 604-688-2382 for more information.
• Got a keen group at work and want to paddle this season?
  Want a turn-key package that gives your corporate team
  festival registration, jerseys, weekly practices and and 8 sessions with a coach? Leave the fuss to us. Call Alexis 604-688-2382 for more information.

Our new sport development program is in full swing - come join us. Paddles up!

Another great Festival!

You did it again, we did it again - it was another wonderful year for the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival. The Board of Directors of the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society wish to thank all who made this year's event such fun.

With the generous help of paddlers, performers, volunteers, sponsors, government partners, media, staff and suppliers the event was a resounding success.

Remember to check here often for updates on what's happening for the rest of the paddling season.

We thank everyone who made the Festival happen and look forward to seeing you all June 19th and 20th, 2010.

NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO STAY?

There are many hotels near the festival that you can stay at. Here is a list of some of the nearby hotels >>

June 19 & 20, 2010
Rio Tinto Alcan
Dragonboat Festival

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