Theo's Dragon Boat Race 2025
Take to the lake with a team of 17, win bragging rights, and raise vital funds for Sheffield Children’s.

Ready, Set, Row!
Sign up for Theo's Dragon Boat Race with a team of 17. Take to the lake, win bragging rights, and raise vital funds for Sheffield Children’s. It will be a race to the finish at Manvers Lake, Rotherham, to lift the Theo's Dragon Boat Race trophy!
This is the perfect event for fundraising and friendly competition. Bring along friends and family to cheer you on for what is promised to be a great event!
Who can take part?
Anyone! No experience is necessary although the ability to swim 50m is preferable. A full safety briefing will be provided. Minimum age 16, participants between 16-18 should get permission from a parent or guardian. Each team can bring 3 reserves.
The minimum fundraising target is £1800, with 17 of you, that's less than £110 each!
Join the JustGiving campaign to kickstart your fundraising here.
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