Sign up now for Leeds’ fantastic fundraiser on water - for children’s hospice

A chance to take part in a fun day of teamwork and exercise, while raising cash for a great charity, is open to all.
Leeds Waterfront Festival Dragon Boat Racing at Leeds Dock sat 29th june 2019Leeds Waterfront Festival Dragon Boat Racing at Leeds Dock sat 29th june 2019
Leeds Waterfront Festival Dragon Boat Racing at Leeds Dock sat 29th june 2019

Teams can sign up now for the Leeds Dragon Boat Race, that helps to fund the valuable work of Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People.

The hugely popular Dragon Boat Race at Roundhay Park, will be on Sunday, May 17, this year.

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Up to 48 teams take to Waterloo Lake to compete in a day of races, as teams of 10, with a drummer to keep time, paddle a long Chinese dragon boat on the 200m course, for a chance to be crowned this year’s champions.

Last year the event raised £100,000 plus for Martin House, and organisers hope to beat that in 2020.

Sara Cracknell, events fundraiser at Martin House, said: “Leeds Dragon Boat Race is such an exciting event to take part in. Our teams get to compete in at least three races throughout the day, and can also register to take part in our tug o’war contest.

“It’s a fantastic day out for all the family. As well as races, there’s a funfair and face painting, plus refreshments.”

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Teams are encouraged to be colourful, with prizes for the best fancy dress and best fundraisers, as well as the tug o’ war and dragon boat race winners.

This year’s race is sponsored by the Leeds Bus Workers’ branch of Unite the Union, while Napoleon’s Casino in Leeds sponsors the tug o’ war.

It is £350 to register a Dragon Boat team, with teams asked to raise a minimum £1,000 in sponsorship. It is £65 to enter the tug o’ war competition. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.martinhouse.org.uk/dragonboatrace.

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