The Hillcrest Youth Dragon Boat Team is recruiting new and returning paddlers! Join our team on Saturday afternoons for weekly practices at Dragon Zone, located at Creekside Community Centre. We are welcoming new paddlers on an ongoing basis – no previous experience necessary. Registration fee includes race registration, boat/equipment rentals, coaching, and a team jersey. Youth participants are to meet at Dragon Zone on practice days.Note: For safety reasons, dry land practices may be scheduled early in the season (Jan/Feb) weather dependent – please ensure an up-to-date e-mail address is used on your account to be notified of any changes to practice location. RACE DATES:May 2, 2026 – Burnwater Youth RegattaMay 30, 2026 – Vessi 500 ChampionshipThere are two completed parent/guardian consent forms required to participate in the program – one for the Vancouver Park Board and another for Dragonboat BC. This will be e-mailed to you upon registration. Please ensure an up-to-date e-mail is used on your account.This team is in collaboration with youth from Hillcrest and Kensington Community Centres. Financial subsidy is available for Leisure Access Program cardholders. For more information, please contact the Hillcrest Centre Community Youth Worker: sally.chan@vancouver.ca.
