COMMUNITY DRAGON BOAT PRACTICE FEES
The following is a list of fees for the 2024 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 |
Boat with Senior Coach |
$205 + HST |
$10.25 + HST |
Boat with Senior coach provided. Steersperson is not provided. |
C |
Boat with Intermediate Coach |
$200 + HST |
$10 + HST |
Boat with Intermediate coach provided. Steersperson is not provided. |
D |
Boat with Junior Coach |
$195 + HST |
$9.75 + HST |
Boat with Junior coach provided. Steersperson is not provided. |
E |
Boat with Novice Coach |
$190 + HST |
$9.50 + HST |
Boat with Novice coach provided. Steersperson is not provided. |
F |
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. |
G |
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. |
H |
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. |
I |
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