Event Information

Event Information

• Up to 32 teams can participate.
• Mixed division (minimum of 8 women per boat).
• Junior teams (paddlers must be under 18 years old as of the event date). This is an open division.
• Team rosters can include up to 25 members.
• All teams will be provided with a Dragon Boat Canada-certified steersperson, authentic dragon boats complete with traditional dragon heads and tails, paddles, and life jackets.
• Practice sessions available! Practice weekend is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 52 Margaret Avenue, Wallaceburg, ON | N8A 1Z9.
• Compete for the Team Spirit Award.
• Medals awarded across all divisions.
• Sprint racing distances.
• New this year: Dragon Boat Tug-of-War!

Race Format

Round one is determined by a random draw.

Round two rankings are based on race times from the first round.
Round three (medal round) rankings are calculated by combining the total times from round one and round two.
 Final round medals are awarded through head-to-head racing.

Every effort will be made to follow the established race schedule. However, in the event of delays caused by high waves, wind, inclement weather, or any other circumstance beyond the control of the Sydenham Challenge, adjustments may be necessary.

If such delays make adherence to the original schedule impossible, the Race Director, in consultation with the Race Management Team, will revise the schedule accordingly.

Each winning team will receive up to 25 medals.

2024 Results