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Ocean Choice International (2025 Race Sponsor) - Thank you
Thank you to Ocean Choice International for being a Race Sponsor for the 2025 Paddle in Paradise Festival! Your support means so much to...
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Jun 28, 20251 min read


The Morgan Group of Companies (2025 Race Sponsor) - Thank you
Thank you to The Morgan Group of Companies for being a Race Sponsor for the 2025 Paddle in Paradise Festival! Your support means so much...
cfield19
Jun 28, 20251 min read


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...
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Jun 24, 20251 min read


"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 24, 20251 min read


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 16, 20251 min read


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 1, 20251 min read


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 22, 20251 min read


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 21, 20251 min read


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 18, 20251 min read


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...
cfield19
Apr 7, 20251 min read


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 6, 20251 min read


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 6, 20251 min read


Festival Registration
Time to register for this year's Paddle in Paradise Festival! It's taking place on July 19th.
cfield19
Mar 10, 20251 min read


Congratulations Bruce!
Our very own Bruce Whitelaw, Head Coach, is a 2024 MUNPA (Memorial University Pensioners Association) Tribute Award Recipient. Here is...
cfield19
Mar 3, 20251 min read


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...
cfield19
Feb 15, 20251 min read


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...
cfield19
Dec 23, 20241 min read


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


Christmas Fun
The Avalon Dragons enjoyed the annual Christmas dinner and party. We have so much to celebrate - fabulous friendships, a wonderful season...
cfield19
Dec 10, 20241 min read


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


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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