COMMUNITY DRAGON BOAT PRACTICE FEES
The following is a list of fees for the 2025 season. Coaches have been assigned a coaching level based on experience in our dragon boat program.
$10/practice discount applied when booking 10 or more practices with an RCC Coach and boat (EX: $205 - $10 = $195/session x 10). A maximum of 30 practices may be booked using this discount. After 30, regular practice rates will apply. Discount does not apply to boat only rentals. The 2 Festival practices are not included in the total practices for the discount.
*Please note all fees below are based on hourly rate per boat. Each boat can accommodate 20 people.
- Novice Coach - A great option for the 2-Festival Practice Teams
- Junior Coach - Also a great option for the 2-Festival Practice Teams
- Intermediate Coach - A great option for teams with some experience and looking to improve as a team
- Senior Coach - A great option for experienced teams looking to compete
$10/practice discount applied when booking 10 or more practices with an RCC Coach and boat (EX: $205 - $10 = $195/session x 10). A maximum of 30 practices may be booked using this discount. After 30, regular practice rates will apply. Discount does not apply to boat only rentals. The 2 Festival practices are not included in the total practices for the discount.
*Please note all fees below are based on hourly rate per boat. Each boat can accommodate 20 people.
Option |
Title |
Fee |
Per Person (20 Paddlers) |
Description |
A |
Group Booking |
$249 + HST |
$12.45 + HST |
This is geared towards groups that have limited experience and is ideal for team building activities. Senior Coach and streers person included. Only available in Spring (May-June) and Fall (Sept-Oct). Paddles & Lifejackets provided. |
B |
School & Community Groups |
$185 + HST |
9.25 + HST |
This is geared towards school and community groups that have limited experience and is ideal for team building activities. Intermediate or Junior Coach and streers person included. Only available in Spring (May-June) and Fall (Sept-Oct). Paddles & Lifejackets provided. |
C |
Boat with Senior Coach |
$205 + HST |
$10.25 + HST |
Boat with Senior coach provided. Steersperson is not provided. |
D |
Boat with Intermediate Coach |
$200 + HST |
$10 + HST |
Boat with Intermediate coach provided. Steersperson is not provided. |
E |
Boat with Junior Coach |
$195 + HST |
$9.75 + HST |
Boat with Junior coach provided. Steersperson is not provided. |
F |
Boat with Novice Coach |
$190 + HST |
$9.50 + HST |
Boat with Novice coach provided. Steersperson is not provided. |
G |
Boat Only |
$170 + HST |
$8.50 + HST |
No coach provided. This option will be approved on a case by case basis. It is not an option for inexperienced teams. |
H |
Add-On: Steersperson for practices |
$25 + HST |
$1.25 + HST |
A Steersperson is required if a team does not have one. Steersperson will steer the boat to allow the coach to be dedicated to coach the team from the front of the boat. |
I |
Add-On: Drummer for Festival Races (per race) |
$25 |
$1.25 |
Teams can request a coach to drum for them for their festival races. Please note that the cost is per race. Request and payment is done on-site at the Coaches Tent. Typical teams race 2 races on Saturday and 3 races on Sunday. |
J |
Add-On: Steersperson for Festival Races (per race) |
$25 |
$1.25 |
Teams can request a coach to steer for them for their festival races. Please note that the cost is per race. Request and payment is done on-site at the Coaches Tent. Typical teams race 2 races on Saturday and 3 races on Sunday. |
Title photo by Peggy Cumming