Reservoir Dolls & Dudes
Dragon Boat Club
Formed in 2018, the Reservoir Dolls is a ladies competitive dragon boat team based in Calgary, AB. In 2023, We added the Reservoir Dolls & Dudes mixed team to our club.
Together, our teams are comprised of 24 paddlers, from different backgrounds and walks of life who all share a common love of dragon boating!
Our vision for our teams is to empower our paddlers by being inclusive and inspiring teamwork both on and off the water. To achieve this, we train year-round with our coach and trainer, Annette McIntosh, at EMF Fitness Calgary.
The teams are an ever evolving crew of dedicated and committed paddlers working hard to enjoy great times on and off the water.
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
Because we’re not fortunate enough to have long seasons like our fellow dragon boaters on the West Coast, we wrap up on the water in September. But just because we’re done on the water doesn’t mean training stops.
Come fall, we hit the gym with Coach Annette at EMF Fitness as well as train in the pool to prepare for the upcoming water season with strength and endurance training, and paddling technique.
EMF Fitness
The team’s home gym, EMF Fitness, is located in SW 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!
