Seventy-Five teams, representing more than Fifty corporations, businesses and local organizations from Montgomery County and Greater Houston Area, recently competed in the 26th Annual YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge Presented by Repsol, September 26-28 at Northshore Park.
An annual tradition for many, held the last weekend in September, teams come together to Row for a CAUSE. Together, we strive to create a stronger community and restore hope and well-being to all. The event promises and delivers teamwork and camaraderie at their best and allows participants to visit and play with old friends and make new ones. Teams work hard and encourage teammates to reach a goal, all while having a blast! No prior rowing experience is needed.
Teams earned points based on how they placed in each event. The top 2 teams with most points accumulated, at the end of each bracket, were recognized as the winner and runner up. Awards were also presented to teams in each bracket recognizing Fastest Dragon Boat Heat, Most Creative Team Shirt, Most Creative Team Tent Theme/Décor and Most Spirited Team! The Woodlands Family YMCA is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Event. Each winning team takes home the coveted “Dragon” Award to proudly display along with the bragging rights!!!
Reigning Champion with the Fastest Overall Dragon Boat Heat in 2025: CrossFit OverTake (photo above)
Thursday Morning Bracket Winners:
1st Place Team: Stabil Drill
2nd Place Team: Ovintiv
Best Shirt Design: NewCor
Best Tent Decor: Geo Southern
Most Team Spirit: Plus Power
Fastest Dragon Boat Heat: Chevron Phillips
Thursday Afternoon Bracket Winners:
1st Place Team: Shaw
2nd Place Team: Repsol Team #4
Best Shirt Design: Howard Hughes
Best Tent Decor: Ring Energy
Most Team Spirit: Raising Canes
Fastest Dragon Boat Heat: Repsol Team #5
Friday Morning Bracket Winners:
1st Place Team: Exxon Global Products - Iron Man
2nd Place Team: Exxon Global Products - Spiderman
Best Shirt Design: Excelerate Energy
Best Tent Decort: Chart Industries
Most Team Spirit: Northwestern Mutual
Fastest Dragon Boat Heat: Exxon Global Products - Iron Man
Friday Afternoon Bracket Winners:
1st Place Team: LGI Homes
2nd Place Team: Entergy
Best Shirt Design: Physicians Group of The Woodlands
Best Tent Decor: PetroChina
Most Team Spirit: M&S Engineering
Fastest Dragon Boat Heat: LGI Homes
Saturday Morning Bracket Winners:
1st Place Team: CrossFit OverTake
2nd Place Team: Texpedition Society
Best Shirt Design: Woodforest National Bank
Best Tent Decor: Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
Most Team Spirit: Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands
Fastest Dragon Boat Heat: CrossFit OverTake
Celebrating 26 years rowing for a cause and raising more than $175,000, the YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge benefits the Y’s Annual Campaign, which ensures the Y can offer unique opportunities for families to come together in a safe place, create a welcoming environment for all, and ensure that everyone has access to our YMCA and its programs, regardless of age, income, background or circumstance. The YMCA is not just a place, but a purpose.
Every dollar raised is an investment in our community and our future. We row so dreams can grow!
Save the date! The 27th Annual YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge is scheduled for September 24– 26, 2026. For more information visit ymcahouston.org/join/dragon-boat or contact Blake Kelly at
