This year we are using TeamSnap for all our paddlers registrations for teams, rather than Survey Monkey which we have used for over a decade. It now incorporates registration, waivers, etc all in one, and allows for tracking of scheduled practices and regattas, as well as enabling easier team and club-wide communications. We are also now using Zoom account for online meetings and conference calls - available to all teams. We also use it for partner meetings.
Our team programs have mostly been finalized now, with budgets set, as well as coaches hired and team co-captains identified. To finish this first blog entry in a loooong time, here is a list of details and status for our 12 core teams. Questions? Contact Tim@RustyDragons.ca
2020 Rusty Dragons teams (v4 - Jan 22, 2020)
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*** ALL teams are looking for new paddlers. This is a summary of the differences between the teams - which are all very similar, but just different combinations of practices dates/times and regattas (races).
1. PINK CRUSADERS & SUPPORTERS
* Team for breast cancer survivors AND anyone else (men or women) interested in joining.
- Co-Captains: Nancy Martin & Geri Arellano-Sison.
- Coach: Tim MacFarlane.
- 20 practices: Wednesdays 7-8 PM (May 6 to Sept 23).
- 4 regattas:
> Peterborough (Sat June 13),
> Canada Day (Wed July 1),
> Guelph (Sat Aug 8),
> Christie Lake (Sat Sept 26).
- Cost: $391 ($370 early bird until Feb 15).
==> Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/221331
2. MOTLEY CREW
* Mixed-gender team with many experienced paddlers.
- Co-Captains: Anitha Cyriac & Janelle Rose.
- Coach: Peter Polyzotis.
- 20 practices: Thursdays 7-8 PM (May 7 to Sept 17).
- 2 regattas:
> Peterborough (June 13),
> Stratford (Sept 19).
- Cost: $313 ($295 early bird until Feb 15).
==> Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/220405
3. GUNS N ROSES
* Mixed-gender team with many experienced paddlers.
- Coach: Natalie Wong
- Co-Captains: Shalini Venkataramaiah & Babar Awan.
- 21 practices: Thursdays 7-8 PM (May 7 to Sept 24).
- 4 regattas:
> Canada Day (Wed July 1),
> GWN Sport (Sat July 11),
> Woodstock (Sat Aug 8),
> Christie Lake (Sept 26).
- Cost: $432 ($412 early bird until Feb 15).
==> Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/220448
4. ONE GORGEOUS BOAT
* Mixed-gender LGBTQ and Ally (others who like this time slot) team with many experienced paddlers.
- Captain: Dana Quinn.
- Coach: Gary Pang.
- 18 practices: Sundays 12:00-1:15 PM (May 10 to Sept 6). Extra 15 minutes each practice!
- 2 regattas:
> Canada Day (Wed July 1),
> GWN Challenge (weekend of Sept 12-13).
- Cost: $381 ($363 early bird until Feb 15).
==> Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/221338
5. U OF T LIBRARY OF CONQUEST
* Mixed-gender team focused on staff at the various U of T libraries in the GTA.
- Co-Captains: Jack Leung & Christina Santolin.
- Coach: Ann Forbes-Arndt.
- 8 practices: Fridays 7-8 PM (May 8 to June 26).
- 1 regatta:
> Canada Day (Wed July 1).
- Cost: $166
==> Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/221345
6. DRAG'N ANGELS
* Mixed-gender LGBTQ team that moved from Sunnyside to Ashbridges Bay last year.
- Co-Captains: Kevin Donovan, Yvonne Falke, Peter Kamphuis, Patty Barclay.
- Coach: Bethany Yam
- 18 practices: Tuesdays 6-7 PM (May 5th to Aug 4th)
- 3 regattas:
> Port Perry (June 20)
> Hamilton (Sat July 4)
> Woodstock (Sat Aug 8)
- Cost: $TBD
==> Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/221344
7. LET HER RIDE
* LGBTQ team for women professionals.
- Captain: Jacki Lewis
- Coach: Catharine McInnis
- 18 practices: Wednesdays 6-7 PM (May 13 to Sept 23)
- 2 regattas:
> Canada Day (Wed July 1)
> Christie Lake (Sat Sept 26)
- Cost: $297 ($280 early bird until Feb 15).
==> Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/221845
8. HARBORD VILLAGE
* Neighbourhood team that is loosely based on Harbord Village (Bathurst/Bloor to Spadina/College) but is open to anyone who likes this time slot.
- Captain: Kate Lushington.
- Coach: Caroline Cook.
- 7 practices: Thursdays 6-7 PM (May 14 to June 25).
- 1 regatta:
> Canada Day Regatta (Wed July 1).
- cost: $155 ($145 early bird until Feb 15).
==> Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/221342
9. BEACH DRAGONS
* NEW Neighbourhood team that is based on Beaches and Upper Beaches are in east end of Toronto, but is open to anyone who likes this time slot.
- Coach: Tim MacFarlane.
- Captain: TBD.
- 6 practices: Tuesdays 7-8 PM (May 19 to June 23).
- 1 regatta:
> Canada Day Regatta (Wed July 1).
- Cost: $146 ($136 early bird until Feb 15).
==> Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/221843
10. SPIRIT DRAGONS
* Team for youth and young adults with an intellectual/developmental disability, and their families, friends, and supporters.
- Coach: Ann Forbes Arndt & Tim MacFarlane.
- Co-Captains: TBD. (There is a big committee of 10-12 people).
- ?? practices: Saturdays 1-2 PM (dates TBD).
- 1 regatta:
> Canada Day Regatta (Wed July 1).
> Possible option for Welland (Sat Aug 29).
- Cost: $TBD.
==> Registration link:
11. RUSTY BELLES
* Women's collective team who form from above teams generally for extra races on the side.
- Co-Captains: Lolita Uy & Kelly Ziger.
- Coach(es): TBD.
- ?? practices: TBD (possible some Tuesdays 7-8 PM).
- 2? regattas: (each separately organized)
> Toronto Women's Regatta (Brampton) (Sun May 24).
> Canada Day Regatta - Women's Race (Wed July 1).
- Cost: $TBD (for each separate event).
==> Registration link:
12. BARRACUDAS
* Mixed-gender team restricted to members of above teams who want more racing. Interested paddlers will meet in February to plan what they want to do.
- Co-Captains: TBD.
- Coach(es): TBD.
- ?? practices: TBD (likely Mondays 7-8 PM -ish, or Saturdays).
- ? regattas: TBD
> Possibly Canadian Championships in Welland (July 24-26). Includes 5 race distances this year.
- Cost: $TBD.
==> Registration link:
