Saturday, July 11, 2015 TEAM INFORMATION PACKAGE

Saturday, July 11, 2015 TEAM INFORMATION PACKAGE

The Event Manulife Dragon Boat Festival The Manulife Dragon Boat Festival is dedicated to promoting healthy communities through physical activity is supporting the Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund. This Sport Nova Scotia program committed to the development of amateur sport in the province. The 18th annual Manulife Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2015 on Lake Banook in Dartmouth. Over 40 teams from a wide range of companies and organizations will participate in 200 metre dragon boat races across Lake Banook. The Festival provides businesses and organizations with an opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day, while making a valuable contribution to an important cause, the Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund. The emphasis of the event is on participating and contributing rather than winning races. This makes it suitable and enjoyable for teams of all skill levels. Many past participants had never picked up a paddle before they began the pre-event practice sessions. 1

Beyond The Races A fun-filled day for the entire family! Beyond the dragon boat races, plenty of fun, family-oriented activities take place at lakeside including the celebration of Chinese culture. The festival features the Awakening of the dragon, the eye-dotting ceremony, food, games, and much more, including: official opening ceremonies children s village arts and crafts traditional oriental dance fun inflatable games street entertainers award presentations 2

The Cause Helping to grow healthier communities in Nova Scotia Registration fees as well as financial and in-kind support from corporate sponsors make it possible for every dollar fundraised through the Manulife Dragon Boat Festival to be donated to the Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund. Thanks to the participants in last year s event, the Festival was able to raise over $90,000 through in-person and online donations. All monies raised by the Manulife Dragon Boat Festival contribute to building health communities in Nova Scotia. Through the Sport Fund, the funds are used to increase sport participation by supporting community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia. To date, the Manulife Dragon Boat Festival has raised almost $1.6 million for this worthwhile cause. The funding provided through Amateur Sport Fund has given my organization the opportunity to diversify the sport of biathlon in Cape Breton by extending it beyond the scope of only cadet participation. In the past, children in the community interested in biathlon were required to be members of the cadet program which meant you had to be at least 12 years of age to participate. Community athletes as young as 9 are now members of the Cape Breton Biathlon Club and will be competing in their very first provincial race this month. - Ashley Wambolt, Coach, Biathlon Nova Scotia The Sport Fund is a Provincial Chapter of the Canadian Council of Provincial/Territorial Sport Federations. Revenue Canada Charitable Registration Number 88938 6868 RR0001. 3

The Commitment Register Today! The 18th Annual Manulife Dragon Boat Festival runs from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, July 11, 2015. Register your team today by submitting the enclosed team registration form or register online at. Further information is available either on the website, or by contacting Tyler Smith at 902-425-5450, ext.344. Registration Fees The early-bird registration fee for local participating teams is $1,200 plus HST up until April 15th, 2015. After this date, the price increases to $1,300 plus HST. Teams consist of 20 paddlers (a minimum of eight of each gender is required) plus a drummer who keeps the beat. As the drummer does not paddle, the lighter in weight the drummer, the better. Teams may also have alternate team members who may be substituted into races anytime throughout the day. New this year, team referral discount! Challenge your friends/customers/business partners to enter a team in the Manulife Dragon Boat Festival! Any registered and paid team is eligible to receive a $100 reimbursement if they recruit a new team to the Festival. A new team is any team that has not participated in the Festival in the past two years and is not already registered for this year. Pledging Dragon Boat participants also commit to collecting pledges in advance of the Festival. In order to maximize the funds raised we ask that each participant collect a minimum of $100. All those submitting pledges of at least $100 will receive a special edition Manulife Dragon Boat Festival merchandise item and additional prizes will be awarded to participants who raise even more pledges. The top corporate teams and individual fundraisers will receive special grand prizes and the top corporate fundraising team will receive special privileges on race day. 4

The Commitment Team Captains A representative from each team should be selected to act as team captain. The captain s role is to encourage team recruitment and share information in the months leading up to the event. Manulife Dragon Boat Festival information sessions will be held during the weeks leading up to the Festival. These sessions will provide all captains with information that is related to the specifics of the practice schedule, day-of activities, race schedule, etc. The Event Coordinator, Tyler Smith (902-425-5450, ext.344 or email: dragonboat@sportnovascotia.ca) is also available to answer questions from team captains. Ongoing emailed updates will also be distributed in the weeks leading up to the event. Equipment The Manulife Dragon Boat Festival provides all teams with access to a dragon boat, all necessary equipment, and a qualified steer person during practices and on the day of the event. Two practice sessions with a trained coach are included in the registration fee and can be scheduled in advance of the event on the Festival website at. Additional practice sessions can be purchased. Cancellation Policy: Should a team withdraw from the festival prior to June 15, the team will receive a full refund. Teams that withdraw after June 15, but prior to June 30, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds after June 30. 5

Teams Admiral Insurance DSM Manulife Financial Claimers of the Lake Scotiabank Alpine Ski Nova Scotia Efficiency Nova Scotia Manulife Financial Maniacs Snowboard Nova Scotia Atlantica Mechanical Enterprise Holdings Manulife Financial Distribution Dracos Sport Nova Scotia Canadian Border Services Agency Football Nova Scotia Manulife Financial Ripple Effect Steele Subaru Chinese Society Grant Thornton Manulife Financial Inforcers T4G Limited Citco (Canada) Inc. Halifax Water Manulife Financial SS Arrggg Team Y Not Confucius Institute HIAA Mattatall Signs Dillon Consultants Intact Insurance Mic Mac Aquatic Club Dragon Beasts Red JewelPop Inc Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. Dragon Beasts Black Judo Nova Scotia NS Department of Natural Resources Dragon Beasts Gold Lake Milo NTT Data Canada Inc Dragon Beasts Blue Manulife Bank Liquid Assets Orenda Canoe Club 2014 Top Ten Corporate Fundraising Teams Manulife SS Arrggg Manulife Financial $8,658.50 Manulife Bank Liquid Assets Manulife Bank $6,795.45 Manulife Maniacs Manulife Financial $6,366.12 Neon knights Mattatall Signs Limited $4,500.00 Manulife Inforcers Manulife Financial $4,080.00 Scotia Skimmers Scotiabank $3,925.80 Manulife Ripple Effect Manulife Financial $3,852.25 Manulife Distribution Dracos Manulife Financial $3,465.00 Citco Hedgehogs Citco (Canada) Inc $2,874.05 CBSA Dragonreers CBSA $2,310.00 6

2015 Team Registration Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island only Team Name: Mailing Address: Team Captain (Prime Contact): Secondary Contact: Number of Teams Entered: Sponsoring Organization: Postal Code: Telephone Number: Email Address: Fax Number: If you were referred by another team, please include that team name and/or team captain here: Fees: Before April 15th, 2015 - $1,200 plus 15% HST ($1,380) - After April 15th, 2015 - $1300 plus 15% HST ($1,495) Total Fees Payable: $ Method of Payment: Cheque Enclosed Bill Me Make cheque payable to: The Nova Scotia Dragon Boat Association Privacy Policy In order to keep participants up-to-date on the Manulife Dragon Boat Festival, Sport Nova Scotia will be distributing a team newsletter and necessary updates. By checking this box, I consent to the collection and use of my personal information for the sole purpose of receiving this information. For details on the Sport Nova Scotia privacy policy, please visit sportnovascotia.ca. Cancellation Policy Should a team withdraw from the festival prior to June 15, the team will receive a full refund. Teams that withdraw after June 15, but prior to June 30, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds after June 30. Send completed form to: Register Hotline: Manulife Dragon Boat Festival c/o Sport Nova Scotia Telephone: 902.425.5450 ext. 344 Fax: 902.425.5606 5516 Spring Garden Road, 4th Floor Email: dragonboat@sportnovascotia.ca Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6 7