Join our Conquering Waves Dragon Boat Team
About Conquering Waves
For over 18 years, the Conquering Waves Dragon Boat Team has been challenging the stigma of mental challenges by bringing together individuals living with mental challenges, their friends, families, and/or supporters of Mental Health Promotion to train weekly for 15 weeks and compete in the annual Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival held each summer!
This year, the team practice sections will take place every Saturday from 1:00 pm -3:30 pm starting March 15th , 2025 and continue until the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival on June 21st- June 22nd, 2025. Practice Location: Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver.
Please submit your application prior to the team Orientation on March 14th, 2025. A Thrive representative will get in touch with you shortly after reviewing your submitted information!
Training Schedule
Conquering Waves Dragon Boat Team: Paddle Towards Wellness and Community
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About The Festival
The annual Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival is North America’s biggest, best, and most competitive racing festival and Vancouver’s #1 community event. Organized by Dragon Boat BC in June, the festival offers three days of free entertainment, children’s activities, art and cultural installations, interactive performances, shopping, and dragon boat racing of the highest caliber, make this the best way to kick off your summer!Visit Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival
Join the Conquering Waves Dragon Boat Team - How to Apply:
If you're 17 or older and have lived experience with mental health challenges or substance use, are a family member, or work in the mental health field, you can sign up for the Conquering Waves Dragon Boat Team. Please note that you must live or work within the Vancouver Coastal Health service area Which is Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver.As part of the team, you'll train weekly for 15 weeks, build connections, and compete in the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival in June.
We’re looking for supportive, punctual team players who are eager to have fun, make new friends, and engage with the community. Attendance check-ins with the Thrive Facilitator are required at every Saturday training session.
Important: Complete Your Forms. Please ensure to submit both forms before orientation on Friday, March 14th.
Register to Join the Conquering Waves Team
Complete the Dragon Boat BC Waiver
The Benefits of Social Inclusion Through Sports:
- Overcomes low-income barriers by providing all service & training fees.
- Improves social inclusion through teamwork and a sense of belonging.
- Improving health through weekly physical activity.
- Fights mental health stigma by building awareness and continuing the conversation.
Have Questions?
Contact us!About Thrive
Find a safe and welcoming space where you can work on your wellness goals. If you are facing mental health barriers, Thrive is dedicated to offering help and providing opportunities for personal growth and meaningful community engagement. We are here to support you every step of the way on your journey towards personal development and goal achievement, enhancing your well-being and preparing you to find sustainable and meaningful employment opportunities.
Thrive is always excited to welcome new eligible members to join our program! If you reside in the Vancouver Coastal Health service delivery area and are facing challenges related to mental health and/or substance use, you are welcome to apply for the program. Let us support you on your journey to improve your well-being and achieve your goals.
