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People cheering from the Dragon Boat Race
Manvers Charity Shield Dragon Boat Shield
Aerial view of a Dragon Boat paddling down Manvers Lake

  Saturday 7th September 2024, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Come along and join us for our annual Dragon Boat Event! 

 

We at Manvers Lake have held both National Dragon Boat Events and Charity Dragon Boat Events for the last few years. We know how to put on a spectacular event, with qualified helms to steer the boat, safety cover and a team of experts to help you bank side.

 

Gather your team of paddlers (and drummer) and join us on Saturday 7th September 2024 for a fun-filled family day out! Each team will take part in timed heats, with a minimum of 3 races each. 

The event is free to all spectators. We will be having stalls, a face painter, food vendors and other attractions to keep everyone entertained throughout the day. There will also be a licensed bar on site!

The day will end with a presentation to the top two teams. The team who come 1st & 2nd will receive medals and trophies to keep. The winners will also receive their name engraved on the coveted Manvers Lake Charity Shield, which will be displayed on site for all to see. The winning team will also receive £400 donation to their chosen charity or non-profit organisation. Teams can then also set up their own fundraising/sponsorship independently (JustGiving pages etc) and raise money that way for their charity of choice too if they wish. 

Come along and join in the fun-filled frantic frolics of Dragon Boating!

What do we need to take part in the Dragon Boat Race?
 

  • Teams need 16 paddlers plus one drummer (you can paddle with 14 but will be at a slight disadvantage)
     

  • To take part, participants must be over the age of 18 to paddle and 16 to be a drummer.
     

  • You will take part in a minimum of two timed heats, with the fastest progressing to a semi final and then a superb final!
     

  • Team entry is £400 per boat. 10% discount for each subsequent boat.
     

  • We encourage teams to make the most of the day and join in our activities or host their own stalls.

If you have any further question please see our FAQs or email hello@manversevents.co.uk

If you require an invoice instead please email us on the address below.

INTERESTED IN HAVING A STALL AT THIS EVENT?

We are looking for individuals and small businesses craft stalls to support our event. We also have commercial vendor pitches too. 

Stall Holders

Testimonials

I haven't enjoyed myself as much as that for a long time. Absolutely cracking day had by all

Sharon Botham, NHS Barnsley

We’ve had such an incredible day at our first Charity Dragon Boat Race at Manvers Lake & Dearne Valley Trust today. We had five wonderfully competitive teams who rowed with all their hearts and might! A huge thank you to everyone from 'The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust' who took part. Three teams got to the semi finals! Whoopwhoop! We’ll be back next year to hopefully claim the top spot!

The Rotherham Hospital & Community Charity

Thank you so much, we had an amazing day and we are already planning for next years even

I Carradice, Ainscough Cranes

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