History

2006

46 teams participated with approximately 1,100 paddlers
185 volunteers
Generated NET revenues of $16,495 from team participation and sponsors.
Teams pledges provided revenue of $17,000 for Wellspring Niagara.

2005

51 teams, approximately 1,100 paddlers
200 volunteers handled the various aspects of the Festival
Generated a net revenue of $7,000 from team participation and sponsors [10]

2004

54 teams, approximately 1,300 paddlers
250 volunteers handled the various aspects of the Festival
Generated a gross revenue of $16,200 from team participation and sponsors [9]
Team pledge contributionsprovided a revenue of $17,000 for the United Way

2003

61 teams approximately 1,410 team paddlers
400 volunteers handled the various aspects of the Festival
generated a net revenue for the Museum of $27,395.00 from team participation and sponsors
19 festival sponsors
team pledges provided a revenue of $18,000 for the Breast Screening Centre

2002

61 teams approximately 1,410 team paddlers
250 volunteers handled the various aspects of the Festival
generated a net revenue for the Museum of $23,398.00 from team participation and sponsors
16 festival sponsors
team pledges provided a revenue of $23,000 for the Breast Screening Centre

2001

53 teams, approximately 1,230 team paddlers
250 volunteers handled the various aspects of the Festival
generated a net revenue for the Museum of $22,967.00 from team participation and sponsors
12 festival sponsors
team pledges provided a revenue of $23,000 for the Breast Screening Centre

2000

36 teams, approximately 800 team paddlers
150 volunteers handled the various aspects of the Festival
generated a net revenue for the Museum of $5767.00 from team participation and sponsors
6 festival sponsors
team pledges provided a revenue of $21,000 for the Breast Screening Centre

The Fundraising

The St. Catharines Museum

To improve and expand the Museum's capital projects, exhibits and collections, and expand educational programs for the community. This year the net proceeds will be used to upgrade the Museum's "History Hall" to include more interactive displays and educational tools for all visitors. A valuable tourism attraction site for our city.

Wellspring Niagara

Wellspring Niagara's mission is to provide free psychological, social, emotional and informational support to cancer patients and their loved ones. The Wellspring centre provides a safe, comforting, home-like environment where patients and families can turn when they are coping with cancer. Wellspring has made progress in responding to the need for supportive cancer care in Niagara by serving more than 1020 individuals. Since opening our doors in June 2001, Wellspring Niagara has registered over 14,000 program attendances and currently provides 22 free supportive care programs. We are also proud to welcome and host other free cancer-related programs such as the "Look Good Feel Better" program and most recently, the New Voice Club of Niagara which offers support to laryngectomy patients and their families.

As Niagara's only cancer support centre, Wellspring Niagara provides a wide-range of free supportive cancer care programming; and as a not-for-profit, charitable organization, Wellspring Niagara independently raises dollars and relies on the financial support from the community it serves. We do not receive government funding and are not partnered with any other organization for financial support. Your generosity will help us to deliver programs that inform, support and empower cancer patients, their families and caregivers. For more information please contact Wellspring Niagara at 905-684-7619 or 1-888-707-1277 or visit or site at www.wellspring.ca

Rules and Regulations

Henley Rules

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Any other promotional or visual displays must receive prior approval from the organizing committee.
No dogs are permitted on the property at ANY time.
No alcohol is permitted in unlicensed areas.
Henley Facilities are off limits to the Participants.
Washroom facilities will be provided.
Handicap facilities are available.
No "horseplay or aggressive behavior" will be tolerated. Failure to cease and comply may require the removal of the offender(s) from the Henley Regatta property.
Tarmac, ramp and dock must be kept clear as they are for the exclusive use of the team competitors and crew movements.
Crews must remain in their assigned waiting areas and await each Event Heat call.

Practice Run Information

Full payment must be made to the Dragon Boat Festival before any practice can be scheduled.

All Team Rosters and waivers must be up to date and correct before the Practice Run can occur. Initial submission of the Team waivers shall be submitted with the Team's Registration Package at the time of the Team's registration. Please bring any changes to the Team Roster and substitution waivers to the first practice session, or the Team's first Heat if a team Practice Run has not been scheduled.

Practice Runs are scheduled for each day starting TDB until TBD commencing at 5:00 pm sharp and ending at dusk [9:00 p.m.], or as scheduled unless otherwise advised. T-shirts will be distributed prior to the Team's first Practice Run, or Event Heat when no team practice session has been scheduled.

Teams are required to assemble for each Practice Run at least a minimum of one-half hour before their scheduled start time. This is required so that the Team Manager and the Festival Registrar or delegate can complete a review of the Team's documentation and obtain the necessary amendments prior to their first Practice Run.

Suitable footwear must be worn when participating in a Practice Run or Event Heat. Personal floatation devices will be provided. Volunteers will be available for instruction and guidance. Please follow their instructions.

One-half hour Practice Runs will be scheduled for each team requesting a time. Please book your requirement when you are submitting the Team Registration documentation. The Team Manager will only be contacted by the Festival Registrar or delegate if it is necessary to confirm a revised practice date and time.

Teams MUST check-in with the Practice Run Captain or delegate not less that 15 min. before their scheduled practice run start time. A team's Practice Run may be cancelled or shortened depending on how much time is required to complete the outstanding team documentation if any.

Teams with insufficient numbers for the Practice Run (minimum 16 + 1 steersperson) may be combined with another team on the same day and time to provide some practice time for both teams, or if insufficient numbers show up, the team practice time may be cancelled. Two teams may be out on a Practice Run at one time and each Practice Run will last approximately 1/2 hour.

Prompt loading is important so the teams have the maximum time on the water and the practice schedule maintained for that day. For teams unable to provide an experienced 'steersperson', one will be provided for the Practice Runs and the team's Heats on the Event Day.