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Polka Dot Trot 2025
The paddling season may be over but that doesn't mean an end to activities for our team. Today a group of the Avalon Dragons participated...
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Sep 281 min read
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That's a Wrap!
Our fabulous 2025 paddling season has come to a close. That means cleaning our boats and putting them away - lots of great memories made...
cfield19
Sep 281 min read
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Mash Up 2025
It's a September tradition - a morning of races with the Avalon Dragons and the Rock Island Dragons. Each boat holds members of both...
cfield19
Sep 211 min read
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There's a Seat in Our Boat for You!
Are you a breast cancer survivor? Want to try dragon boat paddling with us? No experience necessary. Just bring your spirit and sense...
cfield19
Jun 241 min read
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"Paddles Up" Brew is Back
Once again, the Avalon Dragons have amazing support from Banished Brewing. They will be selling "Paddles Up" which is a tart, vibrant...
cfield19
Jun 241 min read
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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...
cfield19
Jun 161 min read
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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...
cfield19
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...
cfield19
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...
cfield19
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...
cfield19
May 181 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...
cfield19
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...
cfield19
Apr 61 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...
cfield19
Mar 31 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....
cfield19
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!
cfield19
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...
cfield19
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...
cfield19
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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Outfitted by Outfitters!
Thanks to locally owned The Outfitters Adventure Gear and Apparel , the Avalon Dragons are sporting new and we might say, quite stylish...
cfield19
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Yay Banished Brewing!
Once again the Avalon Dragons were invited to Banished Brewing for the canning of Paddles Up! This brew is a raspberry hibiscus sour and...
cfield19
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Try It Day!
Are you, or do you know someone who is a Breast Cancer survivor? Do you wonder if you would enjoy Dragon Boat paddling? This is your...
cfield19
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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