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Try dragon boating - First time free!
The 2009 season has started, and we're welcoming new paddlers to join us. Contact us at info@steelcitydragons.org to reserve a spot at our recreational sessions every Saturday at 8:45am. No special experience, ability, or equipment is needed -- just come to our home base at Fox Chapel Yacht Club and we'll take you dragon boating!

"Pink House" initiative kicks off!
The Steel City Dragons continue to add teams and activities, and need a home! The "Pink House" initiative to aquire space for training, meeting, and events has begun and we're looking for potential supporters. The Pink Steel team is spearheading the effort to create a facility for breast cancer outreach and support, along with providing an indoor location for all other Steel City Dragons teams. Contact us to find out how you can help.
Click to see a list of all Pink House sponsors


More news

Our teams:

Recreational team - Wrecking Crew: Our recreational crew is a great way to get started in dragon boating. We have open practices twice a week, and fun competition at several local races over the summer.

Competitive racing team - Steel City Comp: Our competitive racing crew is are also open to all adults, but practice at a higher level three times a week in preparation for several out-of-town races.

Youth team - Hot Metal Youth: Our youth team is for boys and girls ages 10-17. They receive the same high-level coaching as our adult teams, and prepare for races in special youth divisions.

Breast cancer survivor team - Pink Steel: Our Breast Cancer Survivors' team supports breast cancer awareness and provides a positive athletic community for survivors in the Pittsburgh region. Survivors' teams are a rapidly growing sector in the world of dragon boating, with teams like Philadelphia's Hope Afloat competing and winning all over the world. For survivors, dragon boating offers an ideal exercise to enhance physical recovery bolstered by a supportive team environment. Click here for more information

Women's team - Women of Steel: Our women's team competes in events that have separate all-women's divisions.

Corporate/organization teams: We have coaches, equipment, and training programs to develop a team for your organization. Options range from one or two sessions to a full racing season. Contact us for details.

More information about us

Who we are:

The Steel City Dragons organization is a Pittsburgh-area Dragon Boat Team. We formed in 2002 and had our first full competitive season in 2003 followed by 2004-2008 seasons filled with awards, medals, and growth of new teams. Many more activities are in the works for the coming years, including lots of racing at all levels and plenty of casual fun.
More information ("About Us")

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Sponsor us!

Our competitive team has made a big splash in local competitions as well as on the road. We need sponsors to help us cover our expenses for equipment and race fees. Our sponsors share in our successes and gain access to a growing, diverse, and vibrant sport. Contact us at info@steelcitydragons.org for the full range of sponsorship opportunities. Thanks to our current sponsors.

Steel City Dragons of Pittsburgh, PA: www.steelcitydragons.org
Steel City Dragon-Boat Association, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization)
Mailing address: 326 Marberry Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
We paddle from Fox Chapel Marine, 1366 Old Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Team information: info@steelcitydragons.org   Website info/suggestions: webmaster@steelcitydragons.org