Saturday, October 13, 2018
Team check in at 4pm - Racing begins at 5pm
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For information on the event location and parking, please visit the Location & Parking page.
What is WATER WARS?
It's tug of war... in a dragon boat! Two teams of four paddlers each sit facing away from each other in a dragon boat that normally seats 10 people! They paddle furiously until one team crosses the centre line and is declared the winner!
Hashtag photos and videos with #dragonboatwaterwars to be featured on our social media accounts.
2018 Event Information
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Check in at 4pm
Racing starts 5pm
University of Calgary Aquatic Centre Pool
Please view the Location & Parking tab for more information on the event location.
All team members must check in at the pool deck at 4pm. Any waivers that were not completed online will need to be completed upon check-in. Full event rules and regulations can be found on the Regulations tab.
The registration fee of $80 per team covers your use of all required equipment and includes a t-shirt for every member of your team.
Divisions
Men's Division - teams must have all male paddlers
Women's Division - teams must have all female paddlers
Mixed Division - teams must not have more male than female paddlers (3 female+1 male or 2 female+2 male)
All teams race Saturday, October 13 - race times to be released at event.
Paddlers may register for more than one team/division, but they will be required to pay the registration fee for each team/division they register in.
Race Schedule & Advancements
Teams will receive their personalized racing schedule when they check in. Please ensure you view the race schedule when you arrive to verify which races your team is participating in.
Your first race will be a qualifying race - the winner of the first race will advance to the A division, while the other team advances to the B division. The top 4 teams in each division will race in the finals.
Medals will be awarded as follows:
Men's A Division 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Men's B Division 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Women's A Division 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Women's B Division 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Mixed A Division 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Mixed B Division 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Team Spirit Cup
Bring your team spirit! The Team Spirit Cup returns for 2018 - the team with the best name, costumes, or singing voices will take home the coveted Team Spirit Cup!
Bring your trophy to the after party and we'll buy to a drink to drink out of it!
After Party
Join us after the event for the Water Wars After Party at Kilkenny Irish Pub at #500-3630 Brentwood Rd NW (just across Crowchild from the University of Calgary). There will be food and drink specials, and the chance to show off your medals and meet your fellow Water Wars participants!
Equipment FAQ
What type of boats do you use?
The boats used in this event are Champion 10-man dragon boats. We don't use full-sized 20-man boats purely because of size restrictions getting the boats into the building.
Can I use my own paddle and life jacket?
You will be provided with a life jacket and a paddle. Life jackets must be worn when in the boat.
Participants are welcome to use their own paddle and PFD (provided it meets all relevant safety standards). Life-belt or inflatable PFD's are permitted for use in this event.
Please note you will be paddling in chlorinated water, and this may be damaging to your personal life jacket. The Calgary Dragon Boat Society and the University of Calgary assume no responsibility for any loss or damage to your personal equipment resulting in your participation in the event.
Can I wear shoes?
Ourdoor shoes are not permitted on the pool deck. Water shoes are welcome.
Can I use a seat pad?
Absolutely. Any IDBF-approved seat pad is welcome in this event.
Did you fix the foot bracing issue in the back of the boat from last year?
You bet we did! We got some engineering-types to put on their thinking caps and come up with a great solution for us!