Advanced level: H2o Montreal SPORT program

In dragon boat lingo, the advanced level is more commonly known as the SPORT category.

Think you’re ready to move on to the next level in dragon boat? Are you up for a high intensity challenge? Our sport’s program is definitely up to the task! We’re constantly on the lookout for healthy and experienced rowers, who are ready to give their all to our Sport’s category teams! 

Goal: World Club Championships, every two years.

The next World Club Championships will be held in Italy, in 2024. We’re looking for people who are physically fit and ready for a challenge to give us their all and join us towards our goal!

Who are we looking for?

• I paddled in the community category and I want to take the dragon boat to the next level.
• I am active in everyday life in a sport other than dragon boating.

Involvement:

• For outdoor season, which is from May to September, you have to be willing to train a minimum of two nights per week .  
• For indoor season, which is from November to April, you have to be willing to train a minimum of one night per week. 

Categories of the H2o Sport Montreal program

• PREMIER: no age restriction.
  Senior A: 39 years old and over
  Senior B: 49 years old and over
  Senior C: 59 years old and over

When and how to join our sports program?

The best time to join one of our Sport Program teams is in the fall at the start of the indoor season. However, it is often possible to replace regular members during outdoor training sessions. The management of the “when” to join our Sport program is really on a case by case basis. This is why we simply ask you to indicate your interest in our Sport program by filling out the following form. We will contact you for a tryout!

2023 Outdoor season

Here is the outline of our H2o Sport program for the 2023 season for the PREMIER, SENIOR A-B-C divisions. If you need more information or assistance with your registration, please contact us at info@h2oplayground.com

• Divisions:  PREMIER, SENIOR A, SENIOR B, SENIOR C
• Outdoor calendar: May 2 to September 17
• Training schedule: Tuesday-Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:45pm
• Competitions: H2o Open, Lachine Knock out, MTL Challenge, Champ Can, Quebec cup
• Training camps : May 13 & 28
• Evaluations: June 3 & 4

2023 Trainings calendar:

• May: Tuesday: 2-9-16-23-30 / Thursday: 4-11-18-25
• June: Tuesday 6-13-20-27 / Thursday: 1-8-15*(22 Dragons)-22-29
• July: Tuesday: 4-11-18 /Thursday: 6-13
• August: Tuesday: 1-8-15-22-29 /Thursday: 3-10-17-24-31
• September: Tuesday: 5-12 /Thursday: 7-14

2023 Registrations: 755$ plus taxes

Included:

• Weekday training on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:45 pm.
• Training camps:  May 13 et 28 mai
• Local events:
  • H2o Open
  • Lachine Knock Out
  • Montreal Challenge
  • Coupe du Québec

Not included:

• Team jersey.
• Your membership to Dragon Boat Canada.
• Registration fees for the Canadian Championships in Welland, Ontario, July 20-23, 2023.
• Parc Jean Drapeau Parking.

 Payment options:

Option #1: one payment at the time of registration

Option #2: our payments, the first payment (25%) is made on the date of registration, the next three payments are made by direct debit on your credit card on the 1st of each month (Example: transaction is made on April 15: 1st payment: April 15, 2nd payment: May 1, 3rd payment: June 1, 4th payment: July 1)

Goodies:

Your registration to the H2o Sport program gives you a 40% discount on Outrigger’s unlimited membership. Contact us to get the promo code!

 2023-24 Indoor

Here is an outline of our H2o Sport program for the 2023-24 indoor season for the PREMIER, SENIOR A-B-C divisions. If you need more information or assistance with your registration, contact us at info@h2oplayground.com

• Divisions:  PREMIER, SENIOR A, SENIOR B, SENIOR C
• Calendar:  November 14 to April 17
• Training schedule:
  • Tuesday 6pm: Senior A
  • Tuesday 6pm: Senior B-C
  • Tuesday 7pm: Senior A
  • Tuesday 7pm: Senior B-C
  • Wednesday 6pm: PREMIER WOMEN
  • Wednesday 6pm: Premier Open
  • Wednesday 7pm: Premier
• Evaluations: upcoming information
• Program: alternating every week between the indoor pool and the p-erg room.
• Price:  249.99$ plus taxes.

Registration for indoor training opens in mid-September.