PDBC Ohana - Fall Trials

PDBC Ohana - PARA/PD2

*This is an introductory program that takes place in September/October of 2025, with a full program launch taking place in November.

PDBC Ohana is a program designed for any and all persons who face an impairment or disability that impacts the way they participate in the sport of dragon boat racing. This can include a physical, psychological, sensory, neurological and/or developmental impairment (please see examples outlined below):

Psychological:  PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder

Sensory: Vision or Hearing Impairment

Physical: Paraplegia, Limb Loss, Mobility Restriction, Muscle Weakness

Neurological: Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Parkinson’s

Developmental: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy

Intellectual: Various impairments in cognitive or adaptive functioning

PDBC Ohana will be classified as a PD2 program, which means that the crew will be compromised of both athletes with a diagnosis and athletes without a diagnosis.

Fall Program Details:

Wednesday evenings, 6:00 - 7:30pm

September 10th - October 15th, 2025

Fee: $50.00 + HST (for 6 sessions)

Paddles and life jackets will be provided.