Join us at The Dream Factory River City Dragon Boat Festival to help raise funds to help make dreams come true for kids battling life-threatening illnesses here in Manitoba. Kids like Sophie. Sophie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at 9 years old. Her treatment schedule has been rigorous and her cancer is aggressive. She dreams of visiting her grandmother in Japan. You can help make that happen.
The festival takes place from June 5th-7th, 2020 at the Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Club on 80 Churchill Dr. in Winnipeg (MAP). The regular festival will begin Friday and end Saturday. The school festival will take place Sunday. Friday racing starts at 6:30 PM. Festival starts on Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 AM.
Online Registration is live! With our quick and easy registration process, you can sign your team up for the festival and have your fundraising page set up and ready to go! Please note that to register your team online, a credit card is required. If you prefer to pay registration by cheque, please phone 204-989-4010, or e-mail: karly@thedreamfactory.ca.
Team Requirements:
- Maximum of twenty five (25) Crew Members on Team Roster.
- Maximum of 20 paddlers in boat, plus a drummer and steersperson (we will provide one for you free of charge, if needed).
- Minimum of 16 paddlers in boat, plus a drummer and steersperson
- 1 Team Captain should be selected.
- 1 Team Fundraising Coordinator (suggested).
- Mixed Divisions Must have a minimum of 8 males and 8 females.
- Minimum age of requirement is 14 years of age (written consent and waiver must be signed by parent or legal guardian).
Team Categories:
Mixed Recreational: A team with a minimum of 8 paddlers of each gender on board, that practice only for the festival (2-4 sessions). Max 25 paddlers on the team, 20 paddlers in the boat, plus a drummer and steerer.
Corporate: A “mixed” team that practices only for the festival, and wishes to race other corporate teams.
All Female: A female team. Could have a male steerer, if need be.
Club Team: A team set up specifically to compete in dragon boat festivals, and typically practice at least once a week throughout the season.
Competitive Team: A team that practices more than once a week, trains year ‘round, and may race nationally and internationally.
Team Registration Fee (by May 1st)- $950
It is suggeted that teams raise a minimum of $2,500, or $150/paddler.
Team Registration Fee (after May 1st)- $1100
It is suggested that these teams raise a minimum of $2,500, or $150/paddler.
*All registration fees will be used to offset the costs of the festival.
*All pledges are used to to make a dream come true for Manitoba kids who are bravely battling life-threatening illnesses. Kids like Sophie.