Dragon Boat 2011
- Event Intro 2011
- Forms
- Nov,2010
- Dec,2010
- Mar,2011
- Jun,2011
- July,2011(1)
- July,2011(2)
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- Aug,2011
EVENT INTRODUCTION
Venue
Salford Water Sports Centre (Next to Lowry Outlet mall)
The link will show the exact location and paid secured multi-storey car park is available around the clock
http://www.lowryoutletmall.com/default.asp?f=/Media/Quaysmap.pdf (CLICK HERE)
Charities
1. It is a charity event open to the public. The Event Charities are:
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British Red Cross
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UK Cancer Research
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Christie Trust
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Anthony Nolan Trust
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Victim Support
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Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
Once the team's participation is confirmed and one of the above charities is nominated, the team Captain's contact details will be forwarded to the Fund Raising Manager and it will then be directly between the team and the charities. MOOA will not have any involvement of the fund raised.
Other than our Event Charities, teams can raise fund for any other charities
of their own choice but they will have to liaise with the charities themselves and MOOA will only record the total fund raised at the end of the event for statistical purposes.
Timing and Race Structure
2. The event will run between 0930-1730 hours usually on a Sunday either at the end of July or beginning of August. It can take a maximum of thirty six (36) teams. Each team will have a guaranteed minimum of 3 races throughout the day in the 3-boat race preliminary rounds. The top twelve teams with the fastest average time in the 3 races will enter the 6-boat race semi finals. The first two in each semi-final and the two fastest losers will proceed to the Grand Final.
The teams and Registration
3. The boat will accommodate a maximum of 16 rowers and 1 drummer in each race. Teams cam register more than seventeen crew members so that a reserve/standby crew is built. There is no minimum crew requirement. Every individual registered must be over the age of 14 and signed a Risk Acknowledgement Form before the commencement of the event.
4. The Register will be open to all teams usually at the end of the previous year. The team's participation is confirmed only when the Entry Fee is received in full and an official receipt is issued by M.O.O.A. Contact details of a Team Captain will have to be provided when registered.
5. The Entry Fee is £350.00 per team.
Other Activities
6. Free "Bell Boat" taster session for families and children
7. Food court providing hot snacks and drinks
8. Community Exhibition Stalls
9. Cultural performances like Lion Dance, Taichi, folk dancing etc
Admission to the venue is absolutely free.
Next Event Date
Sunday 31st July 2011
Dear All,
The 2011 Manchester Community Charity Dragon Boat Race was officially launched on Tuesday 16th this month in Jade Garden Restaurant in Ashton. Our Chairman Mr. Edmond Leung announced that the event is to be held on Sunday 31st July 2011 at Salford Water Sports Centre.
The ceremony was attended by Mayor of Salford Councillor George William Wilson, Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Mark Hackett, Mayor of Tameside Councillor Jean Brazil, Consul General of People's Republic of China in Manchester Mr. Ni
The Event Charities:
Anthony Nolan Trust
UK Cancer Research
The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
Victim Support
British Red Cross
did have a brief presentation to explain to all the guests the work and services they have been providing for the community and their pledge for public support.
The Register is now open and we already have GMP X 3, M235 Casino and Wing Yip
registered. 36 teams is still our maximum and confirmation of participation is on first come first served basis.
Please visit our website www.mooa.org.uk for more details.
We all agreed that for the next few years it will be extremely difficult for voluntary organisations
to host charity events like what MOOA has been doing. We are desperate for your full support to help the charities in supporting those in need.
We look forward to meeting your teams again in July 2011.
Yours sincerely,
Kin
Kin Cheng JP
CEO
MOOA
Tel : 0161 2255791
Mobile: 07843 529 056
Dear All,
As there are a few teams from the casinos in Manchester participating in the 2011 event, our Chairman Edmond Leung has kindly donated a new trophy "Manchester Casinos Charity Cup" to make the race much more interesting and competitive.
This is in addition to the overall trophy and will be decided on the fastest average time in the 3 preliminary rounds.
The rules of permanent ownership of the cup will apply exactly the same as the "Manchester Community Charity Trophy".
The winner of two years within three consecutive years will permanently own the trophy and any winner can display the trophy only for 11 months after the race and then surrender it back for the following year's race.
So far only Cheshire Police can do this and our first Manchester Community Charity Cup is now permanently displayed in the Cheshire Constabulary HQ.
Yours sincerely,
Kin
Kin Cheng JP
CEO
MOOA
Tel : 0161 2255791
Mobile: 07843 529 056
Newsletter-March 2011
The cut out from our 2011 Register as of today is shown below for your reference.
Team Name:
1. Manchester235
2. A Farce To Be Reckoned With
3. Wing Yip
4. GMP 1
5. GMP 1
6. GMP 1
7. Johnny Johnson Housing Trust
8. TDWH
9. Grosvenor Casino China Town
10. Equity-Xpress (Equity Solutions & Partners Limited)
11. TaiWu
12. Manachester Magistrates
13. The Muscle Heros
14. Cheshire Police
15. Tung Sing HA
16. Spectec Splashers
17. ManchesterCircus Casino
18. GMFRS
19. Pendleton Oars
Sustainable Regeneration-Saflord Council
20. Stagecoach
21. Victim Support 1
22. Victim Support 2
23. 413th Mcr Scouts
24. MOOA
25. Lanes Water Butts
26. HSBC 1
27. HSBC 2
28. St. Vincent Housing Association
Some of the teams have already confirmed by paying their Entry Fee in full and the remainders are still on the register without any obligations.
Inevitably there will be withdrawals and we need more teams to come in now.
We had 46 teams on the register last year for the 36 vacancies in this 1-day event.
The above 28 teams booking will be guaranteed until 1st of May and then it will be on a first come first served basis.
Please contact me direct by replying to kinmingcheng@hotmail.com or ceo@mooa.org.uk to register your team on Sunday 31st July at Salford Water Sports Centre (next to Lowry Outlet Mall) this year.
Look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Kin
Kin Cheng JP
CEO
Manchester Oriental Organisations Alliance
Tel : 0161 225 5791
Mobile : 07843 529 056
Newsletter-June 2011
It's only 5 weeks away from the race and we need to finalise the teams for scheduling and programming. For the teams who have confirmed kindly doouble check the team's name as they will have to be sent to the publishers soon.
Team Name:
1. Manchester 235 Casino
2. Wing Yip
3. Johnny Johnson Housing Association
4. TDWH
5. Grosvenor Casino China Town
6. Equity Express
7. Tai Wu
8. The Muscular Heroes
9. Cheshire Police
10. Spectec Splashers
11. Manchester Circus Casino
12. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service 1
13. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service 2
14. Stage Coach
15. Victim Support 1
16. Victim Support 2
17. 413th Manchester Scouts
18. MOOA
19. Vinny's Vikings (St. Vincent Housing Association)
20. The Crazy Challengers
21. Probation Paddlers
The Captains Decalration and Crew Risk Acknowledgement will be sent to you soon
or they can be downloaded from our website www.mooa.org.uk
We are still waiting for the confirmation of the following teams
Greater Manchester Police X 3
HSBC X 2
A Farce to be reckoned with
Manchester Magistrates
Tung Sing Housing Association
Pendleton Oars
The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign X 2
Natural Perspectives UK
Eversheds
Think Money Dragon
It would be appreciated if the team capatins could acknowledge this message and advise us of your team(s) progress. Those teams who have confirmed please confirm the Charity that you are to nominate for fund raising so that we can put you in direct contact with them. If it not one of our Event Charities an advice on the charity you are fund raising for would be obliged for our record purpose.
Look forward to meeting you again on then 31st of July.
Kin
Kin Cheng JP
CEO
MOOA
0161 225 5791
07843 529 056
Newsletter1-July 2011
It's only 4 weeks away from the race on Sunday 31st July at Salford Water Sports Centre. This is the latest enrolment status this year.
1. Manchester 235 Casino
2. Wing Yip
3. Johnny Johnson Housing Association
4. TDWH
5. Grosvenor Casino China Town
6. Equity Express
7. Tai Wu
8. The Muscular Heroes
9. Cheshire Police
10. Spectec Splashers
11. Manchester Circus Casino
12. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service 1
13. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service 2
14. Stage Coach
15. Victim Support 1
16. Victim Support 2
17. 413th Manchester Scouts
18. MOOA
19. Vinny's Vikings (St. Vincent Housing Association)
20. The Crazy Challengers
21. Probation Paddlers
22. Pendleton Oars
23. Sporty Socialisers (Greater Manchester Police)
24. Greater Manchester Police 2
25. Manchester Chinese Centre
26. Manchester Magistrates
We are still waiting for the confirmation of the following teams:
Barnardos
Tameside Council
2 more possible teams
Hopefully we can build it up to a total of 30 teams this year.
It has been an extremely difficult year for the organisations under the current
economical climate and we thank the teams for their continuous support.
Please find "Crew Risk Acknowledgement" in the FORMS page that EVERY PARTICIPATING CREW
will have to sign(you need to duplicate enough copies for your team) and
the Captain's Crew List (ONLY for the Team Captain's completion).
All these completed documents will have to be handed to the Event Marshall
before 9:30a.m. on the day of the event to activate the Insurance Policy.
Crew will not be allowed to board the boat should they fail to do this.
Look forward to meeting you again on then 31st of July.
Kin
Kin Cheng JP
CEO
MOOA
0161 225 5791
07843 529 056
Newsletter2-July 2011
After our final effort to recruit more teams this year,
I have to report disappointedly that we only manage to confirm 27 teams.
This is the lowest participation we have ever recorded.
Once again these are the confirmed teams:
1. Manchester235 Casino
2. Wing Yip
3. Johnny Johnson Housing Association
4. TDWH
5. Grosvenor Casino China Town
6. Equity Express
7. Tai Wu
8. The Muscular Heroes
9. Cheshire Police
10. Spectec Splashers
11. Manchester Circus Casino
12. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service 1
13. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service 2
14. Stagecoach
15. Victim Support 1
16. Victim Support 2
17. 413th Manchester Scouts
18. M.O.O.A.
19. Vinny's Vikings (St. Vincent Housing Association)
20. The Crazy Challengers
21. Probation Paddlers
22. Manchester Chinese Centre
23. Tamemags (Manchester Magistrates and Tameside Council)
24. Curve Crew
25. Sporty Socialisers (GMP)
26. Hawii Five O (GMP)
27. Pendleton Oars
However, there will still be a food court providing Chinese (Metro Buffet in Piccadilly Manchester) and burger, hotdog, donut, icecream, hot and cold drinks (Alan Cowie) throughout the day.
The Williamhill Bell Boat will be available for crew warm-up/practice between 0900-1100 hours. I'll have the booking form published early next week. It's on a first-come-first-served basis and each team booked will have 30 mins. The boat will then be solely used by children and families as their FREE taster sessions until 1600 hours.
Lion Dance and other cultural performances will start at noon.
We will make it a more enjoyable festival celebration this year and not to forget we are doing this for a good cause. Remember to nominate your charities so that we can link you up directly with them.
Give us the beautiful sun on the 31st!
Kin
Kin Cheng JP
CEO
MOOA
0161 225 5791
07843 529 056
Newsletter3-July 2011
While waiting for your Race Scedule please note that we have introduced two more trophies this year.
a. The Manchester Spirit Cup (for teams providing or contributing to community services and welfare)
Teams competing for this Cup carries three stars after their team name below.
b. The Manchester Casino Cup - Donated by Mr. Edmond Leung, Chairman of MOOA (exclusively for the Manchester235Casino, Grosvenor Casino China Town, Manchester Circus Casino)
The team with the fastest average time in the three prelim rounds will lift the trophy and the prize presentation will take place before the Semi Finals by our VIP guests.
Kin
Kin Cheng JP
CEO
MOOA
0161 225 5791
07843 529 056
Newsletter4-July 2011
Many thanks to the efficiency of Gable Events, attached is the finalised Race Schedule of the day.
Please note that due to the shrunk participation, the first race will now start at 10.30a.m. while the Captain's Briefing will be held at 10.00a.m.
All completed forms should be handed into the Event Control by 10.00a.m.
Now that you all know your race schedule, the Williamhill Bell Boat is available for crew warm-up and practice and the following time slots are now open for booking on a first come first served basis.
1. 0900-0920
2. 0920-0940
3. 0940-1000
4. 1000-1020
5. 1020-1040
6. 1040-1100
Please ensure your booking does NOT clash with your team's schedule.
See you all next Sunday. Take care.
Kin
0161 2255791
07843 529 056
Newsletter5-July 2011
The published time slots have quickly been taken and the schedule follows.
0900-0920 Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service 1
0920-0940 Pendleton Oars
0940-1000 Curve Crew
1000-1020 Equity Express
1020-1040 Circus Casino
1040-1100 Vinny's Vikings
Just for your info, Cheshire Police (the 2010 champion) and Wing Yip (the 2008 Champion)
are both hungry for the new trophy.
The old trophy is now permanently displayed in the HQ of Cheshire Constublary as they have won twice within three years.
You have to reach 51 sec or there about to get close to them in the final and we will be
expecting an average time of 56 sec in the prelim rounds to enter the Semi Finals.
Although we are disappointed with the team enrolment this year
it is still a fun-filled day guaranteed.
The landside programme of day will follow soon.
Have a nice weekend and I'll see you all next Sunday at Salford Water Sports Centre.
Kin
Kin Cheng JP
CEO
MOOA
0161 225 5791
07843 529 056
Newsletter6-July 2011
Please see the attached Programme for Sunday 31st July our 7th Manchester Annual Community Charity Dragon Boat Race.
We look forward to meeting you all again to share the fun and excitement
of dragon Boat racing.
Just a quick reminder, the Williamhill Bellboat is FREE for children and families
between 11.30a.m.-4.00p.m. A consent form will have to be signed by a responsible adult
before the child is allowed to board the boat.
All we need is the sun now!
Kin
Kin Cheng
CEO
MOOA
Newsletter7-July 2011
LESS THAN 48 HOURS TO GO!
I attach the race schedule again and sadly Johnny Johnson Housing Association cannot pull a team together this year and has to withdraw, a great supporter of our event.
Any team who wants to use the slot as a practice please contact me a.s.a.p.
Round 1 - 11.15
Round 2 - 12.40
Round 3 - 14.20
These are purely a practice for your team and the timing will not be included in the
official team average.
Please ensure that the timing does not clash with your team's races.
Remember ALL completed forms MUST be submitted to the Event Marshall by 10.00a.m.
and the Captain's Briefing will immediately follow.
First Race starts at 10.30a.m.
Crew Risks Acknowledgement and Captain's Declaration Forms are downloadable from "FORMS" page.
Williamhill Bellboat will start at 11.30 ABSOLUTELY FREE for children and families until 4.00p.m.
Our Food Court will start to operate as early as 0900 hours and so don't worry about breakfast for the early starters!
Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday at Salford Water Sports Centre.
Bring your family, colleagues, neighbours and friends along.
Share the fun with us in this community event.
Kin
Kin Cheng
CEO
MOOA
0161 2255791
07843 529 056
Newsletter1-August 2011
Congratulations to Cheshire Police in receiving the Overall Championship trophy
once again from the Mayor of Salford City!
They also won the Manchester Spirit Cup being the team with the fastest time in the three preliminary rounds.
Grosvenor Casino China Town has their first taste of lifting the Manchester Casino Cup.
Please see the attached full result provided by Gable Events at the bottom of this page.
We would like to thank Gable Events and Salford Water Sports Centre for all their contribution
in making ten consecutive successful annual events that MOOA has been invloved in as event partner with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service and sole organiser of the event.
For the last seven years, MOOA has superb working relationship with Greater Manchester Probation Trust. Without their continuous support we could not have achieved the result we proudly possess.
Our partners also include Rotary International, Lions Club International, Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford Events & Salford Leisure. Thank you very much.
However, without the support from the teams, community groups and organsiations who have been staying with us all the time, we could have never done it in the last seven years.
We wish you all the best of luck and hope that we can meet you all again sometime in the future
in a Dragon Boat Race.
Take care and bye for now.
George Frank from Stagecoach has taken some nice pictures of the teams in action and has kindly allow me to share them with you. I shall send you the link separately.
Kin
Kin Cheng JP
CEO
MOOA
10 Croasdale Avenue
Manchester M14 6GU
Office Tel:0161 2255791
Mobile :07843 529056
