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2025 Training Weekend
Once again the Avalon Dragons had the good fortune to have Tim Schaus come to NL to share his tremendous wealth of knowledge on dragon...
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Giving the Gift of Life
Once again, members of the Avalon Dragons have given the gift of life through blood donation. And their smiles show how happy they were...
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Jun 11 min read
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Out of the Fog!
Our Vice-chair, Jodie Rice and Chair of the Festival and Travel Committee, Alice Mannion sat down with Laurabel at the Rogers TV studio...
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May 221 min read
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Giving Back
The Avalon Dragons donated $5000 to the Canadian Cancer Society which will go directly to helping purchase wigs and prostheses for breast...
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May 211 min read
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Well hello Spring!
Spring for the Avalon Dragons means freeing the dragon boats from the containers! All hands were on deck to get the boats ready for the...
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May 181 min read
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Early Bird Teams On Board!
We have 13 teams already registered for our Paddle in Paradise Festival which takes place on July 19th this year. Still lots of time to...
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Apr 71 min read
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Relay for Life
It was such an honour to be invited to the Relay for Life at Memorial University's Field House on March 22nd. The student organizers did...
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Apr 61 min read
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Cardio Dance is a hit!
On March 15th, the Avalon Dragons had a blast with instructor Cathy from Sisters in Fitness , dancing to retro songs like YMCA and...
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Apr 61 min read
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Festival Registration
Time to register for this year's Paddle in Paradise Festival! It's taking place on July 19th.
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Mar 101 min read
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Congratulations Bruce!
Our very own Bruce Whitelaw, Head Coach, is a 2024 MUNPA (Memorial University Pensioners Association) Tribute Award Recipient. Here is...
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Mar 31 min read
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Festival 2025 Registration now open
Registration is now open for the 2025 Paddle in Paradise dragon boat festival!! Early Bird registration ends April 30th. Mark your...
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Feb 151 min read
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Ending the Year in Style!
You never know what the Avalon Dragons could be doing outside of paddling season! Recently a group of members got together to make their...
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Dec 23, 20241 min read
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Food Donation
Avalon Dragons member Hannah Hanlon brought food donations collected at our annual Christmas party to St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank - St....
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Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Christmas Fun
The Avalon Dragons enjoyed the annual Christmas dinner and party. We have so much to celebrate - fabulous friendships, a wonderful season...
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Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Blood Donation
Once again the Avalon Dragons have given back by donating blood. Congrats to these team members for giving the gift of life!
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Nov 17, 20241 min read
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Polka Dot Trot 2024
Another year for the Polka Dot Trot! The Polka Dot Trot is a fundraiser of the Cancer Care Foundation that brings people together each...
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Oct 25, 20241 min read
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Bye bye boats
It's always sad to see the boats put away but it helps when it becomes a group activity followed by lunch! The 2024 paddling season is...
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Oct 15, 20241 min read
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Stratford Festival
What a weekend of drama and comedy at the Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival ! The Avalon Dragons were treated so well as an out of...
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Thank you!
The 2024 Paddle in Paradise was an amazing time! Thank you to all the teams that participated and raced! Thank you to our Sponsors and...
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Sep 2, 20241 min read
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Thrilling Photo Finish!
What a thrill it was for the Avalon Dragons to win this race - so close! Watch for our yellow boat! Thank you to Alick Tsui for capturing...
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Sep 2, 20241 min read
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