Leicester Dragon Boat Race in aid of Prostaid Charity
Dragon boat race in aid of Prostaid has returned to Leicester this year better than ever, after a few years hiatus! Us at NewWave Events
Thursday 22nd May 2025
Surrey Docks Fitness & Water Sports Centre, Rope Street, London, SE16 7SX
Check out the Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge Facebook page! Follow the latest news about the event, including updates on teams entered!
The 25th Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge, in aid of CRASH charity, is set for 22nd May, 2025. It will be held at the Surrey Docks Fitness & Water Sports Centre, London. Up to 40 teams will compete in a thrilling 200m race course. This event draws hundreds of spectators, offering a wide range of bankside entertainment and food. It promises a fantastic day for all involved. More details on entry categories can be found below.
Dragon boat racing is rapidly gaining popularity in the UK. It’s not just fast; it’s also incredibly enjoyable. In each 30’ boat, up to 10 people paddle, led by a drummer at the front and a helmsman at the tail. No prior experience is necessary—just a lot of team spirit.
The Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge primarily targets corporate groups in the construction industry. It’s an excellent opportunity for team building and raising funds for CRASH charity. Upon registration, you can opt to enhance your entry package by making a larger donation to the charity partner. You can also raise funds in your own unique way. Learn more about the charity and ways to support it below.
We eagerly anticipate hosting this extraordinary event once more. We look forward to seeing all of you there! Let’s make this year unforgettable and raise as much money as possible for CRASH charity. For further information on NewWave Events, visit https://newwave-events.co.uk/ or give us a call at 01536 674 748. We’re excited to introduce ourselves!
Once we receive your entry we will send you an email with a payment link for card payment (transaction charge 2%), an invoice for a bank transfer or you can send us a cheque for the right amount (Please specify how you are going to pay on the entry portal). You can also pay by card directly via the online entry portal. Once the payment is received, we will send you an acknowledgement email with a confirmation of entry and further information on the event*.
If you are the assigned Crew Manager, we will be contacting you with any new information related to the event.
*Please note that your entry is not confirmed until you've received an acknowledgment email.
Entry Levels
Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. No refunds will be given once an entry has been accepted and there can be no refund if the Festival or racing has to be cancelled due to conditions outside the control of NewWave Events.
Note: In addition to the entry donation, there is a minimum fundraising amount of £300 per entry. All funds raised are for our charity partner, CRASH.
Standard crew - £1,350 + vat plus £200 CRASH donation (£1,820.00)
CRASH Premier crew - £1,350 + vat plus £400 CRASH donation (£2,020.00)
CRASH Platinum crew - £1,950 + vat plus £600 CRASH donation (£2,940.00)
Tel: 020 8742 0717 Visit: www.crash.org.uk Facebook/crash.charity/ Twitter@CRASHcharity Linkedin CRASH Charity Reg charity no: 1054107 |
CRASH is the UK construction industry’s charity that helps homelessness charities and hospices with their vital construction projects. CRASH’s work is about creating buildings for vulnerable people that you would want for yourself or the people you love. Well designed and expertly built environments have a positive effect on how we all feel and behave. This is especially true for people who are homeless, and children and adults with life-limiting illness. By taking part in this event, you will help to construct places that care for people when they’re most in need.
For more information, please visit crash.org.uk or contact info@crash.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1054107
In addition to your entry fee donation, each team should aim to raise £300 and continue to help people who are homeless, or those receiving specialist care in a hospice, by transforming the buildings they need. You can set you an online fundraising page for your team at www.justgiving.org.uk/crash. Your company may have a match funding scheme to double donations raised! The crew that raises the most in aid of CRASH will win the CRASH ‘Top Fundraiser’ trophy and a team prize. All forms with evidence of sponsorship money raised must be handed to the CRASH representatives before 4pm on the event day.
‘’CRASH is excited to partner with NewWave Events and media partner Building for The Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge 2024, bringing together 40 teams from across the industry to support our work with homelessness charities and hospices! It is a fantastic fundraising event, promoting teamwork, relationship building and good old-fashioned fun. We look forward to seeing returning teams and new faces and our new location in Surrey Docks’’.
Lucie Gillard, Partnerships and Fundraising Manager at CRASH
Building is construction’s go-to weekly title. Through the magazine, the website building.co.uk, tablet and mobile editions, Building provides an unrivalled combination of news, interviews, analysis and hard industry data. Building is the only title that covers all parts of the construction industry, reaching an audience of contractors, housebuilders, architects, clients and surveyors.
For more information visit www.building.co.uk
Please download the form below, fill in your details, scan and return to dragonboatevents@newwave-events.co.uk by 21st April 2025 (9am latest)
With a vast repertoire that has been built up over many years performing as a professional magician, Carl uses simple props such as playing cards, coins, sponge balls (for his golden ball routine) and elastic bands. Carl also performs close up mind reading that will leave you stunned and amazed.
Challenge your colleagues to the ultimate reaction game whilst waiting for your next race! Batak Pro tests your reaction speeds as you must hit the buttons as they light up as quickly as possible. Who can get the highest score in 30 seconds?
Crew lists are available once entries open.
Advertise in the souvenir programme and promote your company’s services or products at the construction industry’s premiere team event. With one click of a button your advert can be seen by hundreds of participants and spectators!
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If you haven't already included it in your online booking form you can fill in a Souvenir Programme Advert Form 2025, fill in your details and send it to us by post at Unit 5 The Old Quarry, Nene Valley Business Park, Oundle, PE8 4HN or scan both documents and send to dragonboatevents@newwave-events.co.uk.
*Platinum entry package includes a half-page advert in our souvenir programme*
Crews comprise of up to 10 paddlers plus a drummer – squads may be larger (max 15 persons). Crews can be mixed, all female or all male and organisations may enter more than one crew. The minimum age is 16 and no previous experience is required. All crew members must be confident in cold water conditions, wearing light clothing and in moving water and compete entirely at their own risk. BDA qualified helms, buoyancy aids and water safety cover are provided by the organisers. All crews accepted for entry must abide with the competition rules and entry details on this website. Each crew is guaranteed a minimum of 2 races (subject to conditions).
The Crew Manager will receive a full Crew Managers Information Pack following email confirmation of payment for the event.
Photos from the day will be available to view and download for free in full-resolution after the Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge. Link to follow...
Please share them on your social media and tag NewWave Events and challenge partners :)
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Our photographer for The Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge 2024 is the award winning Magdalena Sienicka.
Address: Surrey Docks Fitness & Water Sports Centre, Rope Street, London, SE16 7SX
Parking is not available at the venue so please travel by bus, train/tube or bike.
WHAT TIME CAN WE ARRIVE AT THE VENUE?
The Crew Managers Meeting begins at 13:00 but crews can arrive at the centre from 12:00. Every crew MUST be represented at the crew managers meeting but the remaining crew members can arrive later as long as they are on site at least 1 hour before their first scheduled race.
WHAT DO WE NEED TO BRING ON THE DAY?
We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated, sun cream in case of hot weather and a sun hat. We also suggest you bring a change of clothes too as you may get wet from splashes when paddling.
If you are the crew manager, please also bring your signed risk forms for your team.
Other than that you just need a bit of determination and team spirit!
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
On the day of the event we recommend you wear comfortable sports clothing and trainers or strap on shoes. Flip flops are strictly NOT allowed.
Rain coats and/or hats and sunglasses may also be a good idea depending on the weather!
Dragon boat race in aid of Prostaid has returned to Leicester this year better than ever, after a few years hiatus! Us at NewWave Events
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Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge is an exciting event for team building, providing a fabulous experience that celebrates the strength of teamwork. This sport, which involves paddling a large, dragon-shaped boat in unison, requires a high level of teamwork and communication. Each member of the team must work together, synchronizing their movements to propel the boat forward. This element of coordination and cooperation is a powerful metaphor for the workings of a successful corporate team, where everyone’s performance contributes to the overall success of the company.
The Dragon Boat Challenge in London, in particular, is ideal for corporate groups. These events provide a perfect team building day out on the water, where employees can have fun and learn new skills. The competitive nature of the races rules the spirits and encourages a positive, can-do attitude. Furthermore, the festival includes additional activities and opportunities for socializing, which can further enhance team building and cohesion.
In conclusion, the Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge in London is more than just a sport; it’s a tool for building stronger, more effective teams. Whether it’s a one-off team building day or a regular part of your company’s culture, dragon boat racing can provide a boost to your team’s performance and morale.
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