jrdragonboat.ca

This site is intended as a resource for the junior paddler, but may be of interest to enthusiasts in general. Here in Canada, the sport is expanding rapidly. Southern Ontario has a growing list of dragon boat clubs and crews. Big festivals draw hundreds of boats and thousands of paddlers. Check out the schedule on our festival calendar.

Even William and Kate are paddling in Canada this year!!!

This site is endorsed by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) which has membership in the General Association of International Sports Associations.  Please take a moment to watch this film which was done on site.

The World is gearing up for the 2011 IDBF Chamionships in Tampa, Florida.  The event runs from August 1st to 7th.

Previous years:

• The 2010 IDBF Club Crew World Championships were held in Macau.  Check their colourful website.
• The 2009 IDBF World Championship Finals were held on August 9th, 2009 in Prague, Czech Republic.
• The 2008 Club Crew Championships were run in Penang, Malaysia (July 31 - August 3).  Results are linked here. 
• The 2007 IDBF World Championships were held on September 19-23, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. The primo teams from around the globe competed and Canada totally cleaned up! Click here for results on IDBF site!!!  
• The 2006 Club Crew World Championships were held in Toronto, Canada . The city, with help from the Province of Ontario and the Canadian government, constructed a beautiful water course for the occasion. Click here for CCWC 2006 photos... Also check the IDBF site for final Official Results.
• The 2005 IDBF World Championships attracted crews and fans from all over the world. JRDB salutes the participants and reports the IDBF 2005 Worlds Results!

Junior Dragon Boat News is dedicated to the development of young paddlers. You can use it to hear and be heard. If you know what's happening in your area, tell us and we'll tell the world. Tell us what's happening where you are!