Reservoir Dolls
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Reservoir Dolls & Dudes
Dragon Boat Clubs
More Than Just a Crew. A Community.
Born in 2018 as an all-women’s competitive team in Calgary, the Reservoir Dolls officially levelled up in 2023 after adding the Reservoir Dolls & Dudes mixed crew to the family, proving that strength has no bounds. From seasoned pros to weekend warriors, our 28-paddler roster is a mosaic of backgrounds united by one obsession: the perfect stroke.
Year-Round Excellence: We don’t just paddle in the sun; we train year-round with Coach Stopa to turn individual effort into collective thunder and we grind through the winter with trainer Aaron at Hall Executive Fitness. We aren't just a team; we’re an evolving crew of athletes dedicated to hard work, high spirits, and great times on and off the water.
Always Evolving: Dedicated, committed, and always ready for the next heat.
Sponsor Us
Each season we seek sponsorship to support us in our pursuit of being both competitive and inclusive dragon boat teams – we can’t compete without the community that surrounds us. Our generous sponsors help our teams cover our annual training and competition fees.
Upcoming Festivals
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Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival
June 27-29, Lethbridge Alberta
The Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival powered by ATB Financial is a community event that brings dragon-boaters from across western Canada together for a weekend of fun competition on the water as well as entertainment, food and refreshments on the shore of Henderson Lake.
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Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival
August 8-10, 2025
The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is not just about racing; it’s a celebration of teamwork, culture, and community spirit. The festival is set to be an unforgettable experience. We invite everyone to join us for a weekend of thrilling dragon boat races, food, enterntainment and fun!
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2025 Penticton Dragon Boat Festival
September 6 & 7, 2025
Held over two days on the second weekend in September, the racing happens on Skaha Lake in beautiful, sunny, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada at the best festival site in BC — a sandy beach and a race that’s visible for the entire race course — and a large grassy area under the trees for team tents.
Off-Season Training
Water seasons in Calgary are short and sweet as the seasons swing so quickly; our dragon boats are tucked in for the winter by early October. Lucky for us we get to jump into the gym with our trainer Aaron at Hall Executive Fitness where we continue training our endurance, strength, and recovery.
Our team doesn’t skip a beat heading back to new waters, paddling poolside with Coach Stopa throughout the winter; we hone our techniques with individualized attention.
Hall Executive Fitness
The team is trained by Aaron at Hall Executive Fitness, located in SE Calgary and offers both group classes and private training.
Join the team
Interested in becoming a Doll or Dude? We always welcome new paddlers and we would love for you to come try out a practice. Reach out to us below and we’ll be in touch soon!
