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The race is a dragon boat regatta aimed at paddlers of all levels, from novice to expert.
This year's event includes more than 5,000 participants and 20,000 spectators are expected to attend. Two races will be held per day for each crew. There will be awards and fundraising prizes.
To date, the event has raised more than $990,000 for Canadian charities including Children's Wish Foundation, Canadian Living Foundation, Breakfast for Learning, Canadian Spinal Research Organization, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Variety Club, the Children's Charity and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Teams included in this years regatta are Mayfair Warriors from the Beach, CTV Lake Lizards from Scarborough, Sinai Lightning and Sinai Predators from Mount Sinai Hospital and a team from Bridgepoint Health in Riverdale.
Visit www.gwndragonboat.com for details.
More than 800 athletes from across Ontario will be competing.
According to the association, it runs the largest and highest calibre beach volleyball league in Canada.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. on both days, with playoff action set for the afternoons.
The association is looking for Ontario's greatest coaches to be recognized for its Coach-of-the-Month initiative. A coach will be selected and featured on the association's website.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be kept on file for up to six months.
Visit www.coachesontario.ca for a nomination form.