Accessibility Challenge Cup

In 2017, the Accessibility Challenge Cup was introduced to provide an opportunity for those with a disability, their caregivers and supporters to experience an amazing day on the water, working together to cross the finish line. A chance to try a new sport and experience a festival filled with live music, a variety of artisans, exhibitors, and culinary treats, children’s area, and non-stop racing.

The Accessibility Challenge Cup races show us the very best of what sport has to offer – hard work, determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Past Participants include:

Capital City Condors

National Capital Visually Impaired Sports Association Dragon Eyes

REGISTRATION

REGULAR RATES:

Local Team Rate: $1400

Out of Town Rate: $995 *Outside 100km radius of Ottawa

Individual Rate: Cost determined by team paddling with.

SPECIAL RATES:

Teams registered in the following divisions: $850

Teams outside North America: FREE

Registration includes:

Entry into the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival from June 23-26, 2022 (racing on June 25-26)
Two team practices with certified coaches
Opportunity for top fundraising teams to qualify to race in the Charity Challenge Cup
Access to free concert series and onsite activities
Opportunity to compete in various community and corporate divisions
Team site to hang out between races; decorate to have fun or promote your business/organization
Invitation for all team members to the Opening Ceremony and Parade of Champions
Entry into team t-shirt, team site and team spirit competitions
All equipment provided (boats, paddles, PFDs)

Team Details:

Mixed - must race with a minimum of 8 female paddlers.
Women - must race with all female paddlers, may have a drummer and/or steersperson of either gender.
Open - no restrictions. Teams are often comprised of primarily male paddlers, but females may also paddle. Open teams can have a drummer and/or steersperson of either gender.

Teams may be comprised of 16-20 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steersperson and up to 6 spares (maximum roster of 30).