Dragon Boating is an easy-to-learn paddlesport for people of all ages and abilities- free for those 65+
RIVERSPORT invites senior citizens to participate in a Dragon Boat Team. Dragon Boating is a fun, low-impact, and easy-to-learn paddlesport. Paddlers quickly make new friends in this team activity. The crew is comprised of seniors from around the OKC metro area. The team of 12-15 participants will practice weekly on Thursday evenings- starting April 6 to June 22, 2023. RIVERSPORT coaches will run practice from 6:30-8 pm at the Chesapeake Boathouse in the Boathouse District. RIVERSPORT will supply the coaching instruction, boat, paddles, life jackets and entry to the end-of-season race at the Starts & Stripes River Festival. At the race on Saturday June 24, the team will compete in the Wise Dragons event against other seniors.
Participants will get a free team shirt and free RIVERSPORT Season Pass. Registration is required. https://riversportokc.campbrainregistration.com/
Are you 65+? Registration is free. Please add discount code 2023WiseDragons to your shopping cart during online registration. If you need helping registering, please contact Melanie at mborger@riversportokc.org or (405) 552-4040.
2023/04/06 - 2023/06/24
Additional time info:
Practice will be on Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm.
The end-of-season race will be on Saturday, June 24, 2023 during the Stars & Stripes River Festival in the downtown Boathouse District. Racing will take place in the evening under the river stadium lights.
Chesapeake Boathouse
725 S Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129