ORLANDO, Fla. — Teams of Orlando police and firefighters paired with at-risk youth raced boats on Lake Fairview Saturday.
The Dueling Dragons of Orlando hosted its “Family Day” at Lake Fairview Park, where children from the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida were paired with first responders to race dragon boats.
The “Firefighters & Kids” team raced the “Cops & Kids” team Saturday morning.
This is the first time the two local teams have faced off.
There were six total races, with each team winning a few.
Dueling Dragons of Orlando has been pairing up boat teams for seven seasons now, competing in regional and national challenges.
Family Day @DDragonsoforl Cops and kids rowing together for a better future! pic.twitter.com/03LUDV2ai6
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 22, 2017
Lt. Jim Young welcomes everyone to @DDragonsoforl Family Day. We are also kicking off partnership w @OrlandoFireDept and Boys and Girls Club pic.twitter.com/AJwH3lWEOZ
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 22, 2017
Loading up for the first race. @DDragonsoforl Family Day. pic.twitter.com/jEcogW6dkq
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 22, 2017
First race! @DDragonsoforl Family Day. pic.twitter.com/TeRndMjmMb
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 22, 2017
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