Fellow forumites,

The Club Crew World Championships are being held August 9-13 in Toronto on the newly constructed Western Beaches Watercourse, located adjacent to Marilyn Bell Park. With 150 teams from 15 countries, this looks to be the largest dragonboat extravaganza held in North America.

Prior to the CCWC, 2 races are being held for community teams, a 200m race on Wednesday, August 9th from 6PM-10PM; and 500m race on Friday, August 11th from 8PM-11PM. Each distance will have a maximum of 30 teams entered, and all registered teams are guaranteed:
* 3 races
* medals for top three finishers in all six finals (A to E division)
* 3 free one hour practices at Sunnyside in the SRS boats to be used at the CCWC (a $200 value)
* 2006 CCWC official souvenir bracelet
* advanced opportunity to purchase tickets to the CCWC Celebration Party.

All races will take place on the new racecourse and take place under the stars, and floodlights (a first of it's kind for dragonboating in Canada!)

For more information email Joel at joel.symons@nationaldragonboat.com, or call 416-533-0678 and leave a detailed message.

And now for a Ron Popeil ploy to announce the cost... for all you Gen Xers out there.

How much would you expect to pay for this, a priceless once in a lifetime experience?

Well, it's not $1000
Not $900
Not $800

Not $750, or $700, or even $600

All this is yours for only $500!

Awesome idea! I am sure the venue is gonna rock too!

Is that for both distances or each distance?

I got the email and it is for each. So $1000 for both. They'd do better if there was a discount for teams that went for both. Has anyone signed up for this? Most of the crews that can go have people already paddling in the CCWC so it will be tough to get many crews.

Kind of short notice. Considering most teams have spent their budget, it will be tough to find $1K for only 2 races. Our team wants to do it, but its much too pricey.

It'll cost $500 / 20 = $25 per person.

That's similar to the price of parking. That's not pricy.

It's $500 for the 200 metre race on Aug. 9, which gets you everything that I mentioned in the first post, including 3 practices at Sunnyside (about $65 each, so $200 value).

It's $500 for the 500 metre race on Aug. 11, which gets you everything that I mentioned in the first post, including 3 practices at Sunnyside (about $65 each, so $200 value).

So $1000 gets you 3x200m races on Aug. 9, 3x500m races on Aug. 11, and 6 free practices, plus all that other good stuff.

Most one day regattas give you 3 races in the day, and not many (if any) cost less than $500, and give 3 free practices.

Hey Joel, just to clarify... on the site it indicates that both races start at 8pm. So is the 200m at 6pm or 8pm? Thanks.

...just dumb people. Like me.

Here's one: where do we park?

I may have missed this one, but I haven't seen anything in the literature for the Club Crews, or the attached community regatta, where we're expected to park.

Ontario Place?

The CNE?

Yep, Ontario Place and the CNE, and whatever prices they can get away with.

"Parking
Parking for private vehicles is located within a two kilometer radius of the watercourse. The closest
locations include Ontario Place and the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition Grounds (close to the
Dufferin Gates). Costs and availability are set by the private operators of the parking lots."


I like the new course, but I always suspected parking would be a problem.

Park for free with GO transit... get off at exhibition. Or... you can get down by TTC

"Kind of short notice. Considering most teams have spent their budget, it will be tough to find $1K for only 2 races. Our team wants to do it, but its much too pricey"

Actually it is a pretty good deal for SIX RACES. You of course don't have to do both. Your team could do just one of the events, and it would be $500 for three races. Maybe your team shouldn't leave you in charge of such decisions, as your reading comprehension is a little low, as is your concept of value for money.

I wonder how many teams have registered (Joel?) as I know first call went out on this over a month ago. Are you guys having troube filling the 60 slots.

"Actually it is a pretty good deal for SIX RACES. You of course don't have to do both. Your team could do just one of the events, and it would be $500 for three races. Maybe your team shouldn't leave you in charge of such decisions, as your reading comprehension is a little low, as is your concept of value for money.

I wonder how many teams have registered (Joel?) as I know first call went out on this over a month ago. Are you guys having troube filling the 60 slots."

Sorry, I read incorrectly, I thought it was just a 200 m and 500 m. My bad. This is a good deal, My team is investigating whether or not we can participate.

Early this week I believe there were a dozen teams in the 500m race, not sure about the 200m. I hope the hype is building and a few more have signed up. Get a team together, combine with another team!

"Sorry, I read incorrectly, I thought it was just a 200 m and 500 m. My bad. This is a good deal, My team is investigating whether or not we can participate."

To eat my own words and redeem myself, we entered a team. Great deal, get to paddle on the world's stage, just not in the world's. Yes, we are not a good team, but what the hell, it'll be fun!

6:09 thats the attitude. I know your team will have a blast.

Why do I get the feeling it's the organizers posting anonymously to drive up hype?

why do i get the feeling you're a fag

Whenever somebody actually says something nice nobody believes it's genuine!

Drive up hype??? Well don't you think its a great opportunity for local crews to get into the game? Heck, even if its not in the summer race plan all the team has to do is pich in $25 bucks and enjoy!

Good replacement for Summer Sizzler.

"why do i get the feeling you're a fag"

Why do I get the feeling you're homophobic? Oh must be from the offensive comment you just made.

Well, the registration is up around 19 teams now. Thanks to all those who have talked this up. The competition is looking decent for a 30 boat race.

I was trying to see if the list of team names was on www.2006ccwc.com, but the site seems to be going thru updates right now. Stay tuned.

When is the cut off for this, I understand they were going to allow the CCWC teams to fill the open spots in a separate International Division????

I think the CCWC teams already have a ton of racing to do over 4 days cosidering its Mixed, Ladies and Mens divisions.

Just wondering when registration is open until, and how many spots are remaining for the 500m race. Thanks.

A couple of spots are still open for the 500M, the 200M did not attract, heard they would cancel if they had less than 10 teams.

If teams are registering for the $200, how about a combo price for both events? BTW, what teams have entered? I'm guessing many top tier 'B' teams and 'A' teams that didn't make the cut/want to pay the price of the big event.

Are they temporary or will this be permanent feature of the new course? When are they going up?

I thought the 200m would be the more popular one...less tiring, for the same amount of medal!

fridays easier to get together than wednesdays, likely.

As far as I know, the 200M on wednesday has been cancelled.

There are several teams registered, waiting for more.

We've been notified that the 200M has been cancelled and that the 500M only has a few spots left. Hope that helps.

Since the races got cancelled on Wednesday, is Sunnyside open for practices or are they going to be held at Marilyn Bell Park?

Does anybody know where to park at the new race course. Many teams next week have practices scheduled on the Tuesday and Thursday nights.

Yeah, park by CNE or Ontario Place. Then walk.

Hello all,

yes, the 200m is not going to happen due to low enrollment.

The practices Tuesday, August 8 and Thursday, August 10 are at the new site, Marilyn Bell Park, which is basically south of the CNE grounds.

I am working on re-establishing practices for Wednesday, August 9. If it happens, practice will be at the Marilyn Bell site as well.

thanks all.

what about the race schedule for the community races when will that be posted?

If you aren't in it, then who cares!

******* you think i would be asking if i wasn't in it so mind your own business fag

^^^ enough wiith the fag comments please, you homophobic f u c knut

The race schedule won't be complete since spots are being filled.

Don't know why your panicking though

8-11 P.M. on Friday and you get 3 races

Not much else you need to know

shut ur mouth knobjockey

I've found photos of the Race Course, etc. here: http://www.jrdragonboat.ca/gallery1/

Any schedule? Or information? No communication happening.

Any one knows which teams are entered in the community races?

We are!

I know of at least three teams: The Blades, Team Chaos and Mojos Reloaded. I think there will be close to 30 teams racing as I heard that there were over 23 teams registered a couple of weeks ago.

Shogun will be there too

anyone know what the schedule is for this race?

they're taking registrations up until the last minute so the schedule won't come up until after that.

how about riptide or the mofo's??!!?? Great opportunity to do well and grab the spotlight (*for their paddling that is)

Jetstart, CIBC, Mt. Sinai, Banana Boat and Paddlers Anonymous will be there.

Anyone looking to fill out a team for Friday? I got 2-3 guys (moreso former paddlers, but we know the drill) and 2-3 gyals. Pretty versatile for sides. Hit me up if looking...thanks.

here you go...happy??

http://www.2006ccwc.com/downloads/forms/2006CCWC_CommunityRaceProg_Aug11.pdf

Interesting line-ups, a few top 'B' teams, some mid range, some nobodies and some modified crews. Any guesses on winners?

I know that Smoke on the Water needed 2 guys and 2 girls. Send me an email (original poster) and I can put you in touch with Peter (captain of Smoke).

We'll get those people a race or 3.
js

1.)Jetstart
2.)Wong's Imps
3.)New Dragons
4.)Shogun
5.)PDBC
6.)who knows...

Wong's Imperial Dragons is not related either to the Wong's of Montreal, or the Imperials of Toronto...they're a rec team, slower than the other teams you mentioned. I would take them out and put in castek somewhere.

What's PDBC doing there? Don't they know there's no cash prize?

AHA Dragon Crusaders
Paddlebrain
Air Canada Jetstart
Paddlers Anonymous
Banana Boat
Pickering Dragon Boat Club
Catch 22
Shogun Warriors
CIBC Team Dragon
Smoke on the Water
CTV Lake Lizards
Team Chaos
Dewey Decimators
The Blades
Drag'n Blades
Tide Striders
FCCP Dragon Warriors
U of T, New College New Dragons
Flying Shanghai Noodles
Wong's Imperial Dragons
Hybrid
Miller Dragon Boat
IBM Totally Insane Crew
Sinai Lightning
Mojo's Reloaded
Offshore Dragunz
OHDBC Strokin’ Sea Monkeys

1.)Jetstart
2.)Shogun
3.)PDBC
4.)Team Chaos
5.)New College
6.)CIBC

The PDBC crew is the Recreational/Development crew, not the Elite crew (A or B). The Elite crews are racing in the CCWCs the rest of the weekend

and from now on we shall be called the Elite Collective of Champions of Thrusting Flying Noodles that Shalt Not Be Denied.

you forgot to put a 'dragon' and perhaps a 'wave' in there

is there a practice at sunnyside tonight or at the bnw race course

1.)Shogun
2.)Thrusting Mojos
3.)Jetstart
4.)New College
5.)Team Chaos
6.)Blades

Hey Joel,
sent you an email last night.
Thanks.

I think the Dewey Decimators are going to take it. Rumour has it that they have been practising under blake

laugh

1. Shogun
2. Jetstart
3. New College
4. Chaos
5. Mojos
6. Blades

7. the Whorenuns

I know this is really last minute but does anyone else need a couple of paddlers tonight? I got a girl (ex-MCC) or two and a guy or two. Thanks.

oohhhh getting excitied for this race.

Its actually a pretty good field of teams, a lot of good "B" teams, and a few unknowns in there as well.

Hopefully they have some good lighting out there.

Ok time for some heat by heat predictions..

Heat 1 - No competition for shogun

1.Shogun
2. Paddlers Anonymous
3. Banana Boat
4. Dewey Decimators
5. PaddleBrain (WC)

Heat 2 - Fast heat - watch out for the lane bias Jetstart

1. Jetstart
2. Mojos
3. Blades
4. Hybrid (WC)
5. AHA Dragon Crusaders

Heat 3 - med paced heat - CIBC takes it

1. CIBC
2. Sea Monkeys
3. FSN
4. PDBC (WC)
5. Smoke on the Water

Heat 4 - slllooowww heat the two WC's may take it

1. Sinai
2. FCCP Dragon Warioors (WC)
3. Offshore Dragunz (WC)
4. IBM TIC

Heat 5 - 2 team heat - new edges chaos

1. New College
2. Team Chaos
3. CTV
4. Wongs Imperials

Heat 6 - Catch 22 vs the wild cards

1. Catch 22
2. Miller's (WC)
3. Drag'n Blades (WC)
4 Tide Striders (WC)

A/B after Heat 1.

1. Shogun
2. Jetstart
3. New College
4. Chaos
5. Mojos
6. Blades
7. CIBC
8. Catch 22
9. Banana Boat
10. Sea Monkeys

Look for a lot of A/B level paddlers stacking the lower level boats at the community races

Major stackage.

Final result:

1. New College
2. Shogun
3. Jetstart
4. ???
5. Castek

Unoffical Final results:

1. New College
2. Shogun
3. Jetstart
4. Chaos
5. Castek

Castek = Chaos

#4 was Catalyst of Nos or something, they were just the Hydrophobic Dragons.

I wouldn't call it stacking. More like, "oh crap we only found out about this race 3 weeks ago and people already made their vacation plans, so who can we get to fill the boat?"

Unoffical Final results:

1. New College
2. Shogun
3. Jetstart
4. Hydrophobic
5. Castek

Anyway have the times?

Times were fast, huge tail wind yesterday

Night Racing was a blast, we had a great time.

still no times for the final race?

there are some results posted - don't know about community races.

the times for the top 3 were within the 2:05-2:06 range... but of course, aided by a pretty stiff tail/crosswind...

New College is the REAL DEAL. Watch out everyone!

and let the stupid baiting begin...

or we can all just ignore...

Well, would you prefer this or more MOFO banter?

"New College is the REAL DEAL. Watch out everyone!"

Well, they did win the event... I'd say that they are performing quite well this year. Obvious statement of the year?

Times are posted for the ccwc event, but none for the community yet.

How many teams raced? I heard on the weekend that a lot of teams pulled out.

i prefer mofo banter.

"New College is the REAL DEAL. Watch out everyone!"

hmmm is that comment REALLY from New College?.. we'll never know.... (sarcastic)

does anybody know if this was actually the first ever night festival in canada? because if it was, i'd say kudos to Joel and the rest of the organizers for pulling off a great event. despite the darkness, everythign was pretty organized, and the floodlights on the water were definitely strong enough for the races to be pulled off fairly and safely. hopefully a trend has been started.... great job!

Where have the Mofos been all season?

It was dark and results were not posted anywhere so this is from memory for A to C. Need some help in B.

A Final results:
1. New College - by a foot or two. Shogon was catching super strong (you could really tell from the boat light on Shogon, another 3 metres and they had it.)
2. Shogun
3. Jetstart
4. C. of Nos/Hydrophobic
5. Castek Chaos

B Final results:
1. FSN/Riptide
2. Mojos Reloaded or Smoke on the Water for 2nd and 3rd
3.
4. Offshore Dragunz
5. Banana Boat/Mofos

C Final results:
1. The Blades
2. Strok'ing Sea Monkeys
3. CIBC
4. Paddlers Anonymous
5. Sinai Lightning

D Final results:
I think it was the Crusaders or Catch 22. Started with a C.


I would agree with the previous poster. I wouldn't call it stacking. Many teams were scrambling for paddlers to fill rosters. And usually the most dedicated paddlers would forego a beautiful Friday summer night to paddle.

Positives:
- All races within 3 hrs, some teams finished in 2 hours. No waiting.
- All the stuff from CCWC (tents, TVs, athletes village, grand stand, food)
- Medals for all.
- I loved the boat lights!!!!
- Officials and volunteer staff did an amazing job!


Negatives:
- too dark on the race course, teams can get away with a lot

I would definitely do a night festival again and congrats to New Dragonz.

anyone know times for the finals?

This was a well run race with some relatively strong teams present (considering it was setup on such sort notice). As far as I'm aware, there were no hitches. The final race at 11 or so was fun to watch, and at times, all you could see were the lights at the front of the boats exchanging leads. Congratulations to New Dragons, Shogun and Jetstart for putting up some good competition.

More Positives:
- Got the nifty CCWC wrist band
- Got to paddle at the site for the worlds
- Lots of fun

Negative:
- could have done without the drumming for the community portion

Team Chaos is no longer sponsored by Castek.

What a blast! Friday night was a memorable experience. I'd like to see Friday's race times posted. Joel can you get us those times?

Despite all the naysayers, both the course and the SRS boats were great. Times were fast even after the wind died. SRS seems to have turned a corner with their boats. Congrats to them. They deserve our support.

I can't wait to race that course again. This is a great new facility for our community. There should be at least two major DB events hosted there every year. Let's hope politics and turf wars don't keep us from taking full advantage.

hear hear

naysayers aside the course was terrific even if a little short - and overall the event was organized and ran very well... kudos to everyone involved for a professional event that went like clockwork

These are by far the nicest SRS boats we've ever used. Lots of glide.

SRS, if anyone is listening, 2 small things to improve on for the next batch:

1. Get rid of the sandpapery stuff on the outside of the gunwales
2. Seat #5 is a little creaky on a couple of the boats

PS. love the foot-rests!

It wasn't just seat 5 that was creaky.

You actually liked the footrests? While the angle of them was great, they were extremely slippery. Our team had to sex wax the stupid things before every race.

As a BUK-phile I was actually very impressed with the SRS boats. They sat nicely in the water, and had a great glide to them.

yes the creaky seats made me a little nervous and the slippery footrests were a little annoying, aside from that no complaints.

Great weekend of racing and a job well done by the organizers. Hope the idea of a night race catches on as it was a very unique experience that I would not mind doing again. Loved the good times this weekend. Ladies in pink: thank you for the great reception/party Saturday night in the "VIP tent". The big post race Club Crew bash and dinner on Sunday was a blast but pulling the plug at 11pm when the dance floor was happening was pathetic and showed the world that Hogtown is still a Hicktown. How embarassing.


P.S.: Get back to work Mark!

Creaky seats! I loved the new SRS boats. Great glide and I like the foot rest.

Before complaining about the boats I think we all need to consider the abuse these boats take. If for example if we were to look at the beating these boats took just this last weekend at the CCWC. Assume the people sitting in seat five weighed 150 lbs each (300 lbs total for the seat). Sorry ladies this is meant to be an average that includes the men as well. With 182 races times 300 lbs we are talking about 54,600 lbs of “angry paddle ass” on seat five alone!

With that much ass I would be creaky too…

Great Job Karen and Kevin – keep up the great work.

I appreciate all the kudos, and constructive criticism, and will definitely pass them along to the folks that helped make this event. There were several groups responsible for this: orgainizers/planners, course crew, lifeguards, officials.

If anyone has feedback that is more appropriate in an email rather than this forum, then please send to joel.symons@nationaldragonboat.com

Thanks!

Any word on the results? Can we get them posted somewhere?

Still nothing?

has anyone tried using this e-mail address to get the results?

info@2006ccwc.com

Results

Championship Races
Aug. 10, 2006
Aug. 11, 2006
Aug. 12, 2006
Aug. 13, 2006

Special Races
Will be available soon!

Tried emailing joel, but no response.

^^^ Joel is not the person to contact, he only schedules the free practices at Sunnyside that comes with the $500 you paid for the races. You need to talk to one of the following:

Bob Bubba: racedivision@2006ccwc.com
Johnson Chang: info@2006ccwc.com

If email is not fast enough for you, then call their office at 416.364.0046.