The Woodlands Family YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge Presented by REPSOL is scheduled across four days, September 27-30, and will be held at Northshore Park in The Woodlands. More than 100 teams will participate in a single 4 hour bracket. The event features 6 different team activities, but the Dragon Boat Races are the main event. The boats, owned by The American Dragon Boat Association, are transported from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dragon boats are forty feet long, extremely, colorful and weigh over 1,800 pounds. This exciting team-building event is designed to build community spirit among corporations, civic groups and community organizations. The activities are designed to bring individuals together to achieve a single goal To Have FUN! They achieve this by becoming a team and working together as a synchronized unit. Its much more than beating the other team. It is the camaraderie, the team work and team spirit, visiting and playing with old friends, meeting new friends and laughing. Along with improving health, whenever teamwork is involved, theres the added benefit of being connected to others. It is adults having the opportunity to play like kids!
Celebrating 20 years Rowing for a Cause, the YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge benefits the Ys Annual Campaign, which ensures everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. Every dollar raised is an investment in our community and our future.
Spectators are encouraged to stop by and cheer on their favorite team. Admission is free for spectators.
For more information visit ymcadragonboat.org or contact Roxanne Davis at 281-681-6730.
