Calendar

Training Times and Season Events

Every weekly session across our three regions, plus the regattas, championships, courses and socials that fill the season.

Every week

When does ACDC train?

Dragon Fire trains four times a week at West Lakes, Goolwa River Dragons twice a week at Hindmarsh Island, and Desert Dragons twice a week near Bordertown.

Weekly training sessions by region
DaySessionRegion
MondayClub training · Aquatic Reserve, West LakesOn the water 6.30–7.30pmDragon Fire
TuesdayClub training · Coorong Quays, Hindmarsh IslandGoolwa River Dragons
WednesdayClub training · Aquatic Reserve, West LakesOn the water 6.30–7.30pmDragon Fire
WednesdayClub training · Bordertown Recreation Lake or Cockatoo LakeWeather and numbers permittingDesert Dragons
ThursdayClub training · Coorong Quays, Hindmarsh IslandGoolwa River Dragons
SaturdayClub training · Aquatic Reserve, West LakesOn the water 8.30–9.30amDragon Fire
SaturdayCome ’N Try & Development · Aquatic Reserve, West LakesOn the water 10.00–11.00am. New paddlers welcome, juniors from age 9Dragon Fire
SundayClub training · Bordertown Recreation Lake or Cockatoo LakeCoffee and a chat afterwards. Weather and numbers permittingDesert Dragons

Times are the session start. Desert Dragons sessions run weather and numbers permitting, so check Facebook or call the region first.

2026–27 season

Regattas, championships and socials

Racing is optional, but it is the best day of the season. Official fixtures are published by Dragon Boat SA.

  • Through the season

    DBSA Regattas

    West Lakes

    Regular regattas on our home water, run to the official Dragon Boat SA fixture.

  • Date announced on Facebook

    State Championships

    West Lakes

    The season showpiece for every South Australian club.

  • April

    Australian Championships

    Interstate

    AusChamps, with national crews and club teams from across the country.

  • Year-round

    Courses, junior days & socials

    All regions

    Drummers’ and sweeps’ courses, come-and-try days and a very full social calendar.

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