Dragon Boat Race
20th April 2010
NDDT have a team of fiery dragon boat racers-in-training! They are getting ready to set sail & compete in Doncaster’s Dragon Boat Race at the Lakeside on 24th July 2010.
The event organisers (Doncaster Tourism, part of Invest in Doncaster, and Doncaster St George’s Rotary Club) are looking for a number of crews, companies and organisations who would like to battle it out in 30ft brightly painted dragon boats over the 200m course. Michaela Young, Community Enterprise Advisor and NDDT’s Head Dragon trainer says:
“NDDT is up for a laugh and we want to encourage other local organisations and groups to enjoy the day and take part! It’s a great way of raising your organisation’s profile, but more importantly, it’s about helping to raise money for many local good causes.
So we’re throwing down the gauntlet – we challenge your organisation to a bit of friendly rivalry!”
This event is an excellent opportunity for companies, clubs and organisations to take part in a professionally managed, fun packed and action filled day with the potential to raise £1,000s for the local Rotary Club Charities.
Each crew is made up of 10 paddlers, a beating drummer at the front of the boat, and a steering helm at the tail end (the steering helm is provided by the event organiser) Crew members do not need any previous experience as training is provided on the day.
Organisations can enter as many crews as they wish in what is a great team building event, and a great way to promote your company or organisation.
Each crew have a minimum of three races with the top three teams receiving a set of engraved medals on colour ribbons and a unique Perspex model dragon boat or mounted ceramic dragon for the overall winners.
The event company has over 15 years experience in staging this type of event and is the only commercial dragon boat event operator recognised and approved by the British Dragon Boat Racing Association.
As well as the Dragon Boat Racing there will be other activities at Lakeside as part of a fun-filled family day. If you would like to take part the entry fee is £350 per crew (hopefully paid for by the organisation) and each crew member is expected to raise a minimum of £30 in sponsorship for the charities.
If you want to get involved and compete against North Doncaster Development Trust team contact Richard Young Doncaster Tourism Tel 01302 736036 Email r.young@doncaster.gov.uk
