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WELCOME TO THE HOME PAGE OF THE OPS CIVIL DRAGONS!
2009 is the eighth season for the OPS Civil Dragons. The Civil Dragons is a competitive team that consists of a diverse group of men and women. We are committed to the sport, practising on the water twice a week, while working out and developing our personal fitness on our own time aside from our team paddling.
Being part of the Civil Dragons team is an ultimate exercise in teamwork. On the water, we are a disciplined, focused and motivated team, which strives hard to improve with every practice. Off the water, we have social and team building events. We believe that to paddle together as a team, we have to become as one, as well as, fulfill our individual roles on this team. As a team, winning is only a bonus incentive to our main goal: constant progress and improvement.
We welcome new and experienced paddlers whether you work in the Ontario Public Service or not.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a rich, stimulating and safe environment, second to none, that enables each team member to represent the sport of dragon boating and promote its growth and ideals to the best of our ability, demonstrating the OPS commitment to all endeavors. We will compete successfully. As team mates we respect each other, care for one another and support each persons athletic pursuits and personal lives because first and foremost we are a team!
2009 PROGRAM FRAMEWORK
The Civil Dragons Programs runs from Tuesday May, 5, 2009 to Sunday, September 10, 2009.
Your Team Captain is Caroline Goodwin.
Your Team Coach is Melchoir Pinto.
2009 SUMMER RACING EVENTS
The Civils have set an ambitious schedule for the summer of 2009. We have set 4 regattas this year, and a one-day training camp in Pickering. All five of these events are included in your registration.
Our 2009 Season regattas are as follows...
1. Milton - May 23
2. Canada Day (Centre Island) - July 1
3 GWN Challenge (Toronto) - September 12-13
We are currently reviewing a 4th regatta, possibly Woodstock August 8th
Training Camp - Pickering Ontario
Frenchman's Bay - June 13
2009 PRACTICE DETAILS
First Practice: Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Practice times: 6:00 - 7:00pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays (34 practices, no practices on July 2, 28 + 30, and 
August 18)Practice frequency: Twice a week, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Practice location: Steps east of Sunnyside Pavilion (1755 Lakeshore Blvd. West). See our Practice Site page for more information on location and directions.
Practice Cancellations:
Practices take place on Tuesday and Thursdays 6-7 pm. Practices are NEVER CANCELLED due to weather prior to arrival at the docks. Rain usually passes quickly and every practice is important to the team's preparations for the races. For safety reasons we never paddle if there is lightning however, this decision is made at arrival on the docks.
Cost: $449
Home of the OPS Civil Dragons and Dragonflies & host of the 7th Annual Canada Day Regatta!
Last year the team went to its first out of province regatta in Montreal We won our division with a time of 2:18 and we brought home medals and trophy cup.
Our Success in 2008
We have lots of fun at various social events. Here we are enjoying an evening out in Montreal.
Lots of smiles, good food and great friendships!
Civil Dragons Social Montreal 2008
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The OPS Civil Dragons has completed another great season and is looking forward to paddling in 2010. Check back in February/March for information about team registrations and information about how you can get involved!
