Dragon Boating
Formed from a core group of Breast Cancer Survivors, the Springfield Dragon Rays dragon boat team has grown to embrace paddlers from all walks of life. Any age (18+), fitness, and experience level is welcome! From November to April, indoor strength, flexibility, and paddle machine workouts guided by a coach help you achieve your fitness goals and get introduced to paddling technique. In warm weather, we take to the water with our coach - for fun, for recreation, to improve, and to race. Pick any, or all, when you start dragon boating at PVRC.
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PROGRAMS
Dragon Boating - 5-month Land Training
10/14/25 - 4/30/2026 (excl. 12/15-2/1)
Prerequisites:
No experience required
Schedule:
Tue, Thu 6pm-8pm
Spend 5 months on land with the Dragon Rays to get fitter, faster, and healthier Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6pm to 8pm! $100 covers you for 22 weeks until the water season begins in May, but there will be no coached sessions December 15, 2025 to February 1, 2026. You may also drop-in on Thursdays (only) until November 15 to determine whether to sign up for team membership for the fall and spring on-land sessions.
$100
Dragon Boating - 5- month Water Season
May to September
Prerequisites:
Age 18+, Coach's Approval Required
Schedule:
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM,
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM,
select Saturdays 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
After completing your on-land training, keep the momentum going! Train to compete, drum, and/or steer with the Dragon Rays for 22 weeks on the water, from May to September. Practice two evenings per week plus select Saturday mornings. In poor weather, on-land team workouts are provided. Contact DragonBoatCoach@pvriverfront.org with questions. New participants, see clinics offered.
$400