Team Name: Lake Lizards

Team Representative: Jennifer Baird

Contact Rep: jennifer.baird@bellmedia.ca   

2013 Events: June 8 - Welland; July 26 - Chicago; August 11-Oakville/Milton

About our Team: The Lake Lizards are celebrating 10 successful years. A great combination of passion for the sport, dedication to the team and a really good time. We practice Monday nights at 6:15 at OHDBC. We work hard in the boat - and then go to the pub for a couple of hours to 'bond' further. We have a dynamic range of people and personalities - 20's through 50's, all sizes, all experiences levels. We understand if you cannot commit to Chicago, but if that is the case you MUST commit to the other two. Please contact me with any questions.

Team Name: Stratford Women's Dragon Boat Team

Name of Team Representative: Pandora Chung

Contact of Rep: pandorachung@yahoo.com

2013 Events: 2 qualifiers required (Brampton May 26, London June 15, Woodstock August 10) + Nationals in Victoria, BC August 23-25

About your Team: The Stratford Women is one of the longest standing all women's teams in North America. We practice 4 times per week in Stratford. Our goal is to earn a berth in Victoria, BC for Italy 2014. If you are not local, you must be practicing at least twice per week with a competitive team. Must travel to Stratford to paddle with SWDBT once a month with increased frequency leading up to Nationals.  

Team Name: The Jade Dragons

Team Rep: Caroline Goodwin

Contact: info@opsdragonboat.ca

2013 Events: Waterfest - Saturday July 6 & Woodstock August 10th, 2013

Practice Location: Sunnyside Paddling Club

Practice: May 14, 2013 - August 6,2013

About Our Team: This is a team looking for paddlers, no experience necessary, who may want to try the sport or are looking for a commitment that doesn't go the entire season. 

Visit our website: www.opsdragonboat.ca and register soon

Team Name: The Flying Dutchman

Team Rep: Caroline Goodwin

Contact: info@opsdragonboat.ca

2013 Events: Waterfest - Saturday July 6

Practice Location: Sunnyside Paddling Club

Practice: May 22, 2013 - July 3,2013

About Our Team: This is a fun team looking for anyone wanting to give the sport of dragon boat a try without a huge time or financial commitment. Not many teams in the GTA offer this option. Come out and give it a try.

Visit our website www.opsdragonboat.ca and register soon, this deal won't last! 

Team Name: MiraBay Dragon Boat Club, Florida - Leviathans  

Team Rep: Ed Norstrem

Contact: inquiries@mbdbc.org

2013 Events: War on the Peace, Punta Gorda (April 13th), Tampa International (April 27th), MiraBay Dragon Boat Festival (May 11th), Walgreens Orlando Int'l Dragon Boat Festival (Oct 19th)

About Our Team:  Practices take place on the MiraBay lagoon 3 times per week (MiraBay is located in Apollo Beach FL). The Leviathans are in their second year and are building a strong community team. For more information check us out on the web at www.mbdbc.org.

Team Name: StrokeIt! Dragon Boat Crew   

Team Rep: Andrew Chung

Contact: andrew.chung@strokeitdbc.com

2013 Events: Milton, Pickering, Toronto Island, Montreal (July 13), GWN

About Our Team:  StrokeIt! is a Toronto-based team heading into its 4th season. This year, our diverse team has a fresh focus and drive to push towards our maximum potential. We are looking for people who have a positive attitude and the drive to perform their best. We will be practicing twice a week at Sunnyside on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings! We're in need of RIGHT paddlers (a bit short on males) but everyone will be considered. Experience is preferred. People with a good sense of humour and who aren't overly serious to the front of the line!

Team Name: Aquaholics

Email: jjb_007@hotmail.com (JJ)

About Your Team: A social and competitive team starting its 14th consecutive season. Currently recruiting for the 2013 season. No experience required. Just honest commitment, positive attitude and cheques that won't bounce. Visit: www.aquaholics.ca

2013 Scheduled Events:

Regattas: 3 TBA (June, July & August)

Team Name: daBoat

Email: ivan@paddlersanon.com (Ivan S)

About Your Team: Entering its 14th season, daBoat is intended for experienced paddlers who are dedicated and looking to advance their paddling skills. This team consists of paddlers wanting to experience slightly more competitive paddling than a beginner team. daBoat focuses on teamwork, developing technique and building cohesion among its members. We also know how to party and have fun off the boat as well! From social events, eating together after practice, organizing pot luck for races and filming lip dubs, it'll be a memorable summer experience you won't want to miss. For more information please visit our registration page: http://www.paddlersanon.com/signup2013/intermediate.php

Team Name: ASUT Battle Dragons

Email: tomishlike@excite.com

About Your Team: Established Toronto team, Battle Dragons, is looking for new and seasoned paddlers for the 2013 season. Both competitive and social, Battle Dragons are looking to hone their paddle skills/techniques and be competitive at regattas.
Practices are once a week (Wednesday), near Cherry Beach starting in April. We will participate in a minimum of 3 regattas and are coached by a very good coach. Our team members age ranges in mid 20’s to 40’s.

If you want to make a solid effort, practice and enjoy the time on the water, contact us.
 

Team Name:  MOTORBOAT

Email: motorboatdbc@gmail.com (Peter Lowe)

About your Team:
Motorboat caters towards the 24-32 year old crowd that has several years of experience, however do not want to commit towards a heavy practice schedule. 
Promo Vid:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0osPIJnmp2M

2013 Scheduled Events:
Milton, Toronto, Hamilton, GWN Sport

Team Name: Ronin Warriors Dragon Boat Crew

Email: Dominic Yu

About Our Team:
Ronin Warriors Dragon Boat Crew is recruiting for the 2013 season. This is an intermediate crew, however, have recruited people with little or no experience in the sport of dragon boating. Our goal is NOT about winning but rather learning and improving your paddling skills, and more importantly for you to enjoy and have fun.

We will be hitting the water in mid-April, and will be practice once a week (Tuesdays) and attend 4 race festivals throughout the season.

If you are looking for something during the summer season, and want to be out on the water - please contact me via email (dominic.yu01@gmail.com) so that I can provide you info regarding cost and additional details.