How To Join

Give it a Try!

The Paddlefish, a Pittsburgh dragon boat team,  welcome you to experience dragon boating at one of our practice sessions.  If you are interested in trying us on for size, joining our team, or have questions, please email us at:   pghpfish@gmail.com

Email pghpfish@gmail.com to try out dragon boating for free.  We provide the equipment and coaching.

We train at the Three Rivers Rowing Boathouse in Millvale.  For directions to our Millvale Training Facility click here.  There are many benefits to joining the team.

Ready to join the team? 

After you have experienced a few practices and have decided to join, you can start your membership with the Pittsburgh Paddlefish by following these steps:

1. JOIN PITTSBURGH PADDLEFISH 

Complete the  Paddlefish Membership Application and submit it to Membership Coordinator who can guide you through all steps in joining.

Submit Paddlefish dues payable by April 1 to the Treasurer. This fee covers miscellaneous costs, team events, and partial payments for races. It includes year-round Paddlefish affiliation.

  • Full Year:  April 1 to March 31 of the next year.  FEE:  $75.00.  Due:  April 1.
  • Partial Year:  Join on Aug 1 or after. FEE: $50.   Due at time of registration.
  • End of Year: Nov 1 to March 31 of the next year.  FEE: $25.00.  Due at time of registration.

2. JOIN THREE RIVERS ROWING ASSOCIATION (TRRA) – our parent organization

  • Register directly on the TRRA website.

3.  SIGN TRRA & PADDLESPORT WAIVERS ONLINE

(If not completed electronically prior to first trial paddle)

Waivers:

Practice on the water is April to November and is weather dependent. Indoor practice is November to April.

Water Practice

Mon & Wed: 6:30 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am

Location: Millvale Boathouse

Indoor Practice 

Mon & Wed: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 – 10:30 am

Location: Millvale Boathouse