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Schuylkill Dragons

A women's dragon boat team founded in 2001 that paddles on the Schuylkill River and trains year round, with paddlers from their 20s to their 80s.

  • Paid
  • Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Take the five-week Intro to Paddling class in late spring. If invited to the team, join practices on the water and winter workouts.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Community
Women
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Practices from April to October on Tuesdays and Thursdays from about 6:15 to 7:30 pm and Saturdays from 9 to 10 am, with early Wednesday mornings added in midsummer. The five-week beginner class meets on Sunday evenings, usually late May through June. From November to March the team holds weekly group weight training and rowing machine sessions, and indoor paddling on Saturdays from January to March.

Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Times
Morning, Evening

Dragon boat dock, West Fairmount Park

Address
1233 Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Part of the city
West Park

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Join the mailing list on the Join Us page, then register for the Intro to Paddling class when registration opens, usually in April..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

The five-week class meets on Sunday evenings, usually from late May through June. Coaches assess students during the course, and invitations to join the team go out after it ends. Life jackets and paddles are provided, and the class costs $150.

Tips for your first visit

  • Bring a seat cushion, since the page suggests one to help prevent blisters.
  • Watch the team's Instagram and Facebook accounts for the day registration opens, usually in April.
  • Once you join, members are encouraged to come to at least two practices a week.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: No experience is needed, the team runs a five-week beginner class, and the site gives a clear sign-up step. Joining the team itself is by invitation after the class..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. $150 for the five-week Intro to Paddling class. If you are invited to join the team, yearly dues are prorated, and festival costs are billed separately at the end of the season.
How often
About once a week

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

What to bring or wear: Life jackets and paddles are provided for the class. A seat cushion is suggested, such as a square of yoga mat.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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