Dear Paddlers, Parents, and Supporters,
What an incredible season it has been so far! Our athletes have shown immense growth, grit, and teamwork on the water. Below is a quick summary of what you need to know right now, followed by our full seasonal recap.
: The Quick Summary & Action Items
Top Achievements:
1. Quantum and Quantum Princess took home Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at Burnwater and Vessi!
2. 9 graduates locked into Athletic Scholarships and Various Community Scholarships!
3. Plus, 75% of our graduating seniors have been accepted into prestigious universities like UBC.
Key Date: The summer program kicks off on June 14th as we train for Harrison(July 25- high performer only) Concord (Aug 22) and Fall Classic (Sep 26).
Family Promo: Parents, Family members can paddle for the youth price, and doing so saves your teen 10% on registration.
Deadlines: Executive applications are due tonight, Sunday, June 7th.
Quick Action Dashboard
- Youth Team Summer Registration: https://forms.gle/iXvDEkKZy49Caysy5
- Payments Open: Summer team fees are now being accepted via Interac e-Transfer. rdbsgrants@gmail.com Please save your receipts until the end of September for applying RDBS 2026 Summer Commitment Award
Adult/Parent Team Summer Registration: https://forms.gle/dsLN1LRbDcH5cJkx6 The Ultimate Family ExperienceWe highly encourage family members to stay active together! Parents are welcome to join our adult team for the exact same discounted price as the youth team. Even better, if a parent joins, the youth paddler receives a 10% discount! Let’s make this summer a special, unforgettable family memory on the water.
Trial Day & Yoga Registration: [Click Here to Register for the Dragon Fit Trial Day] Full 
Dragon Fit Trial Day (Special Feature!) July 12thNot sure if you want to commit to the full season yet? Come out to our special event organized by Dragon Fit:
- What: On-water dragon boat trial + a stretching session led by mixed-team paddler and professional yoga instructor, Helen.
- Cost: Only $2.10, thanks to subsidies from our local Richmond business sponsors!
- Note: Dragon Fit members receive priority placement.
Race Results & Achievements
Our teams absolutely smashed expectations at our recent regattas:
- Burnwater Regatta:
- Quantum advanced to a higher competitive category and secured an impressive 4th place!
- Quantum Princess (QP) fought hard and won the B Final Gold Medal!
- Vessi 500 Regatta:
- Quantum moved up to a higher category once again and brought home the Silver Medal!
- Quantum Princess (QP) captured the B Final Bronze Medal!
- Our Adult/Parents Team (Quantum Guardian) had a fantastic showing, winning a Bronze Medal!
In the Spotlight: The Richmond News recently featured our incredible all-girls crew! The article highlighted how our Quantum Princess athletes stepped up to dominate adult divisions as BC’s only dedicated all-girls youth crew.
Please find the article published here: https://www.richmond-news.com/local-sports/richmond-bc-all-girls-youth-dragon-boat-team-wins-gold-against-adults-12350550
Let’s experience the Race Day Energy!
We caught some of the best moments on camera and video. Please take a look at our athletes out-paddling the competition:
- Race Video : QP https://youtu.be/2xGpVGnsZyE?si=7QY3S343U3j36DBP
- Race Video : QB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THGoMI5keUE
Summer Program Launch & Family Fun (Starts June 14th)
Our next major racing destination is Harrison Lake, and our official Summer Team season kicks off on June 14th! The summer program includes three exciting races.
Current Roster Update: We are thrilled to announce that we already have 36 registrants locked in for the summer team! Even better, we have a perfectly balanced boat with 18 male and 18 female paddlers ready to hit the water.
More Registrants Welcome: While our core boat is beautifully set, more registrants are always welcome! We want to extend this incredible benefit and reach to as many families as possible. Come enjoy the splashed water, the sunshine, and the competitive thrill with us this summer!
The Ultimate Family Experience
We highly encourage family members to stay active together! Parents are welcome to join our adult team for the exact same discounted price as the youth team. Even better, if a parent joins, the youth paddler receives a 10% discount! Let’s make this summer a special, unforgettable family memory on the water.
Dragon Fit Trial Day (Special Feature!)
Not sure if you want to commit to the full season yet? Come out to our special event organized by Dragon Fit:
- What: On-water dragon boat trial + a stretching session led by mixed-team paddler and professional yoga instructor, Helen.
- Cost: Only $2.10, thanks to subsidies from our local Richmond business sponsors!
- Note: Dragon Fit members receive priority placement.
Scholarships & Financial Support
Through the generosity of our local Richmond business sponsors and the Richmond Dragon Boat Society (RDBS), we are proud to support our athletes:
- From 1 to 9 (Steady Growth): Our scholarship footprint has grown beautifully. In our first year, we had 1 recipient; our second year, 2 recipients; our third year, 5 recipients; and this year, we have 9 paddlers who have successfully locked in their athletic scholarships! This shows how our youth team is steadily advancing in academics, sportsmanship, and leadership.
- RDBS Summer Commitment Award: Exceptional attendance and effort this summer could land your child the RDBS Award, which completely covers the entire summer team fee!
Next Gen Leadership: 2026/2027 Executive Team
The selection process for our new student Executive Team is underway. These student leaders handle vital team logistics, management, and communication.
- Application Deadline: All executive applications must be submitted by tonight, Sunday, June 7th.
- Note: The top-tier Management roles (Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, and Team Captains) will be voted on and elected from the pool of executive applicants once general applications close.
Pathway to Success: Elite University Acceptance
Dragon boating is far more than just a sport—it is a training ground for teenagers to develop precious teamwork, commitment, and responsibility skills. Universities and elite post-secondary programs heavily scout for students who demonstrate this level of dedication. In fact, dragon boating directly fulfills 4 out of 5 critical extracurricular profile requirements looked at by UBC and other elite universities.
The proof is in our results! Among our 20 graduating seniors this year, at least 75% have already been accepted into prestigious universities, including UBC and other top-tier institutions! We wish them the absolute best of luck and know they will use their dragon boat leadership skills to navigate their futures.
Our Coaching & Support Philosophy
Quantum is quietly guided by a group of BC school district educational veterans. We deeply understand adolescent development, ensuring our athletes achieve elite athletic and academic results through sustainable, healthy, and scientifically backed mentorship.
See you all on the water on June 14th!
Paddle hard,
Your Team Captains & Coaching Staff
Richmond Dragon Boat Society