SFU Shockwave Dragon Boat

SFU Shockwave Dragon Boat

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We are a student-led & semi-competitive dragon boat team representing Simon Fraser University
⚡️🌊 🐲

Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada SFU Shockwave is a Simon Fraser University Student Society club. We aim to promote the sport of dragon boat paddling in a fun and inclusive environment where everyone is able to learn and develop new and existing skills. We welcome novice paddlers and experienced paddlers alike to join any of our teams. Our goal is to train and prepare paddlers to eventually compete

03/04/2026

CALLING ALL DONUT LOVERS ‼️
Ever wish you could get a sweet treat under $5?
SFU Shockwave is hosting a Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser to feed our paddlers! 💪

🍩 DATES: Tuesday, March 17 & Wednesday, March 18th

🍩 TIME: 11 AM - 3 PM

🍩 LOCATION: SFU Student Union Building, level 3000

🍩 PRICE: $2 per donut, $16 per dozen ($15 if you pay in cash 👀 )

‼️ PRESALE FOR BOXES OPEN UNTIL MARCH 10TH 11:59 PM ‼️
Check out the link in our bio to place your order!

📬 ​​Feel free to reach us on Instagram or Facebook at SFU Shockwave Dragon Boat if you have any questions. Come visit us in the SUB and enjoy a sweet treat with us! We look forward to seeing you :)

Photos from SFU Shockwave Dragon Boat's post 02/28/2026

Last Sunday, SFU Shockwave walked with Dragon Boat BC at the annual Chinatown Spring Festival Parade to celebrate the Lunar New Year! 🏮

Our paddlers were proud flag bearers and handed out red envelopes to parade bystanders! Thank you for inviting us 🫶

SFU Shockwave wishes you a prosperous year of the fire horse! 🔥🐴🧧

Photos from SFU Shockwave Dragon Boat's post 10/02/2025

Despite the weather threatening to rain on our parade, we ended the season with a bang 💥 at the Fall Classic 🔥🔥
Shockwave placed 🥈 in Mixed C Division with a time of 00:54.34 and pushed beyond our limits in the Guts and Glory with a time of 12:57:97‼️🤩

Congratulations to 🥇Max Storm, 🥉, , DH Motley Crew, Creakside Dragons, , and Fire Dragons for a well-fought for final race 💪

Although the season is officially over, we’re not done yet! Keep a look out for any upcoming posts 🫡

09/12/2025

Ever wanted to try dragon boating? 🐲🚣‍♂️

Now’s your chance! Join SFU Shockwave for our open practices (no experience required). Come make new friends, try out a new sport, and see if paddling is for you 😊🌊 

📅 Open practices start Sunday, Sept 14. 
- Sundays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍Creekside Community Centre (1 Athletes Way, Vancouver) 

🔗 Click the link in our bio to sign up. 

09/09/2025

🚨 Clubs Day is TOMORROW! 🚨

Swing by the SFU Shockwave table to learn more about dragon boating, meet the team, and see what the hype’s all about 🌊🐉

We will be at Convocation Mall (Table 10) on September 9 & 10 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Come say hi, sign up, and snag some goodies! 👋🔥

Photos from SFU Shockwave Dragon Boat's post 08/30/2025

🗣️ SFU Shockwave is recruiting 🗣️
Want to try dragon boating and make new friends? Now’s your chance! No prior experience is required to join our team 😊

Open practices start Sunday, Sept 7.
- Sundays 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesdays 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM
📍Creekside Community Centre (1 Athletes Way, Vancouver)

🔗 Click the link in our bio to sign up. See you there! 🫵

08/29/2025

Team Conrad or Team Dragon Boat? SFU Shockwave is beginning recruitment soon for the 25/26 season. Stay tuned for more!

In the meantime, comment below which team you’re on… 🤔

Photos from SFU Shockwave Dragon Boat's post 07/30/2025

Shockwave’s going UP UP UP at Harrison‼️🤩 We’re so proud to share we placed third in Mixed C division!🥉

Our weekend consisted of paddling in fresh water, wild winds, sunshine, and sandy chaos 🏝️🤧

Big shoutout to all the teams who pushed us to our limits in the finals💥
🥇.current Glue
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4️⃣
5️⃣
6️⃣ Splash

After our races, Shockwave helped out with event take down 🛶💪 Thank you to all the staff who put together these regattas! We love the community and are always happy to help 🧡

Stay tuned for more silly and fun Harrison content 👀🎬

Photos from SFU Shockwave Dragon Boat's post 07/18/2025

🚨 BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER ALERT! 🚨
SFU Shockwave is collecting your empties to fuel our dragon boat dreams! 🐉💪
Help us paddle further by donating your bottles and cans.



📍 Drop-off at Lee's Bottle Depot
7385 Buller Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 4S6
Head to the link in our bio for Express Return-It info!
📅 Dates: July 19-21
♻️ Bring us your empties, we’ll turn them into power strokes!

Photos from SFU Shockwave Dragon Boat's post 07/14/2025

Paddles up, we left it all on the water 💥🔥

We brought the energy to the water and crushed it at the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival on June 21-22. We placed 4th in E Division with a time of 2:21.45.
Congratulations to .burn what a great final race!

Thank you to everyone who cheered us on and raced beside us, see you at the next starting line at Harrison! 🐉🚣‍♂️💪 Huge shoutout to our coaches, captains, and every teammate who brought the fire (and snacks 😅)

Photos from Jeff Holubeshen

06/20/2025

And the countdown to the biggest festival of the year begins! You can catch us at the Concord Dragon Boat festival this weekend, July 21-22. We are hoping for sunshine ☀️ (But don't worry, the rain won't stop us 😉🌧️)

Did you know that this is North America’s BIGGEST dragon boat festival? ✨🐉There’s cultural pavilions, and the city’s biggest outdoor local vendor market. There's a food truck festival and pop-up surprise performances!

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

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