Special Olympics
Sunnyside Paddling Club, in association with Special Olympics Ontario, is offering the Experience Dragon Boat Program for Special Olympics athletes, with an option to be joined by a friend or family member.
Program details:
• Athletes: aged 14-and-up, ability to stay seated in the boat and follow paddling instructions
• Fee: $90 for one Special Olympics athlete, $75 for the second paddler (friend or family member) if added to the same registration
• Practices: Wednesday evenings, 6:25pm to 7:15pm, July 29 to August 26 (5 weeks)
• Race Day: Saturday August 29, 11am to 3pm (optional but encouraged!)
Each boat will have a mix of Special Olympics athletes, friends, family and experienced paddlers to provide coaching, guidance, and ensure safety.
Registration is now open!
Hope to see you on the water!
2026 Sunnyside Dragon Boat Program for Special Olympics
Everyone should have the chance to get on the water, so Sunnyside Paddling Club will be offering a dragon boat program for Special Olympics athletes during the 2026 season.
Can you help us spread the love by making a donation to Special Olympics Ontario that will help Special Olympics athletes participate in dragon boat?
Special Olympics Ontario is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Ontarians with an intellectual disability through sport. Through the power of sports, the athletes discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success.
The money raised will help offset the costs to the athletes themselves, making the program more accessible to those who might miss this amazing opportunity due to the costs involved.
All donations of $10 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt.