Free
IGEM is excited to announce that we have entered the annual Dragon Boat Race on the River Tyne, Newcastle.
The day begins at 9am with a traditional Chinese opening ceremony. Stages run across the day with finals around 3:30pm. The event concludes at approx. 4:30 pm with presentations.
The event has been growing year-on-year, the day is fun and action packed, with plenty of opportunities to relax, socialise, and enjoy the occasion in between races, and it is all for a great cause with the chosen charity for this year’s event being the Teenage Cancer Trust (Teenage Cancer Trust | UK Cancer Charity).
The boat race event prices are free for members, and £20 for non-members, we just ask that you support the fund raising for the Teenage Cancer Trust by contributing and sharing links to the fund raising page (QR codes to follow).
Early registration is recommended if you want to take part and represent ‘The IGEM Flames’ as places are limited at 17, with up to 16 rowers and 1 drummer in the boat.
Finally, if you don’t fancy getting involved with the rowing and would prefer to watch from land on the day then save this date in your calendar, you're more than welcome to attend and bring friends and family! As well as the action on the water there will be lots of entertainment and things to get involved in on land throughout the event.
Sponsorship opportunities:
We have one sponsorship opportunities to advertise your organisation on Boat Race team t-shirts on the day.
£250 per sponsor).
Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Tickets:
Free
Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne. The race takes place on the River Tyne, along Newcastle's Quayside, on the stretch of water between the iconic Tyne Bridge and Millennium Bridge (alongside the Newcastle City Marina, in front of the Law Courts).
Accessible by rail, bus, and car. Directions and parking details will be provided prior to the event.
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