Announcements
DASA 2023 Youth Summer Program
The DASA Summer Youth Program is now open and will start on July 5th at Henderson Lake. This is a great weekly session lead by experienced coaches, ending in a special youth regatta with the rest of the DASA members. Join us for a great summer of paddling and team work!
DASA 2023 Summer Paddling Fees
DASA summer paddling fees are now payable online. Choose the months you're planning on paddling. It's all up to you!
2023 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships
DBC is excited to be back at the Welland International Flatwater Centre for the 2023 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships. Racing is July 20-23. Racing includes 200m, 500m, and 2000m for all classes/categories.
16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships
The 16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships are Aug. 7 – 13, 2023 in Rayon – Pattaya, Thailand. DASA is proud to have two U16 and two U18 DASA youth members going as part of Canada's Youth Teams.
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Dr. Gary Bowie Sport Event Excellence
The 2022 ATB Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival was recognized at the 2023 Lethbridge Sports Council Achievement Awards on Thursday, April 6th. The nomination was submitted by members of the board of DASA.
The Dr. Gary Bowie Sport Event Excellence is presented to an individual, organization, or event to honour their outstanding contributions towards Lethbridge’s strong reputation for quality event hosting.
Congratulations to chair Diane Randell and the entire board of the 2022 ATB LRDBF on the well deserved recognition!
DASA Teams at the 1st annual Sylvan Lake Ice Dragon Boat Festival
Three teams from DASA participated at Sylvan Lake in the first ice dragon boat festival in western Canada on Feb. 10, 2023.
Coulee Classic Dragons won Silver and DASA Scotch on the Rocks won Bronze in the Women’s Division, while DASA Whiskey on the Rocks placed 2nd in the Mixed Minor Final. DASA volunteers also provided much of the staffing for the start line.
Congratulations to all… It was a fantastic weekend!
Our supporters
Chinese Cultural Society of Lethbridge and District
A non-profit society circa 1986 whose objective is to promote, preserve and share Chinese culture and heritage with Canadians.
Carol and Daryl Nilsson
Many thanks to our amazing friends, the Carol and Daryl Nilsson Family!