Race Day

Captains Meeting
Lively Dragon will hold a captains meeting at every event 45 minutes before the first scheduled race. At least one person (usually the captain) should do their best to attend this meeting. We will run through the general rules of the event as well as the format of the races. This meeting will take place close to the registration table.

Each person should bring:
Sunscreen
Lawn chair
Change of Clothes
Change of Shoes
Towel
Hat
Blanket
Signed Waivers
Pledge Money and Pledge Sheets
Personal Medications
Water and Food Vendors will be available on sites.
Park entrance fee

Each team should bring:
Shade Tent...this is not mandatory but it helps your team defined gathering place. It also provides shelter from the sun and rain. (((ssshhhhh...do not say the 'R' word!))))]
Races happen rain or shine
Team Banner
Roll of toilet paper...just in case

When to arrive
We ask that teams be in the marshal area 15 mins prior to your race time. It is the captains responsibility to ensure that their team is on time. Each person is usually expected to be at the park at least one hour prior to your first scheduled race.

Waivers
There will be one set of waivers (three forms) for every paddler to sign. This set of forms will suffice for the trio of Lively Dragon Events. All waivers need to be handed in at the registration table at least one hour before your scheduled race time.

Parking
Everyone should allow plenty of time for parking. Car pooling is strongly encouraged! There will be a park entrance fee to Kelso and Christie Conservation Area. There will be a $5 parking fee at Lively Dragon Waterfest Event. Every team captain will receive one free parking pass.

Race Schedule
The full race schedule will be posted as soon possible before Race Day, usually a couple of days beforehand. Each team will be guaranteed 3 races on Race Day. The first race of the day will be at 9am. Teams must assemble 15 minutes before each of their scheduled races at the marshalling area to load. There will be a short break for lunch and Opening Ceremonies. Please watch for updates on each individual race websites.

Race Rules & Disputes
Please listen to and respect the Race Officials and Judges at all times. PFDs/life jackets must be worn at all times while in the boat by all participants. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the team during that race and no time will be scored.

Marshalling at the Docks
Each team must assemble at the dock and be ready to load at least 15 minutes before each of their scheduled races. We cannot wait for missing paddlers. A minimum of 8 female paddlers and 1 drummer and equipment is required.

Email: Ramsay Drummond-Young

905 407-2174

Email: Jackie Maz

905 319 0102