Our Sponsors
Gambling Community Benefit Fund
In 2009, the Queensland Government's Gambling Community Benefit Fund provided Broadwater Dragons funds to support our club with the essential equipment we require to cater for increasing membership numbers. It also provides us with the resources needed to participate in our "Come and Try" days as well as running our community orientated regattas.
The Gold Coast City Council
The Gold Coast City Council has been very pro active in supporting dragon boating on the Gold Coast. Broadwater Dragons acknowledge their support and financial contributions from 2006 to 2009 which have funded new sporting and safety equipment- paddles and life jackets; two Quikshade tents; and a secure and weatherproff equipment storage trailer.
In total $9,500 has been granted to the Club, which has assisted Broadwater Dragons to quadruple in size it's membership base in that time; hosted numerous Community and Corporate Dragon Boat Festivals; been able to cater for the number of local community members at Come & Try Days through out the years.
Broadwater Dragons values the support from the Gold Coast City Council, especially the Councillors and the Special Events staff who have always supported our Club and assisted with our many community activities.
In total $9,500 has been granted to the Club, which has assisted Broadwater Dragons to quadruple in size it's membership base in that time; hosted numerous Community and Corporate Dragon Boat Festivals; been able to cater for the number of local community members at Come & Try Days through out the years.
Broadwater Dragons values the support from the Gold Coast City Council, especially the Councillors and the Special Events staff who have always supported our Club and assisted with our many community activities.
Broadwater Dragons have supported...
Cancer Council Australia-
Broadwater Dragons team members competed in the Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast, Cancer Dragon Boat Challenge Marathon in June 2009- a race over 7.5 kms- which was held to race money for Cancer Council Australia, and to raise the awareness of prostate cancer with men. All team members contributed through race entry fees, and purchasing raffle tickets on the day.
Broadwater Dragons won the Marathon, and donated the winning prize of $500 cash (donated by Hyatt Regency,Sanctuary Cove) as well as the $100 winnings from the "Dash for Cash" event to the Cancer Council Australia.
Red Cross Samoan Disaster Relief Fund-
In October, 2009, the Club hosted a Corporate and Community Dragon Boat Festival on Emerald Lakes, Carrara, with 14 teams and over 350 participants taking part in a seriosly fun and community spirited competition. Due to the Club's Samoan connections, the members of Broadwater Dragons decided to raise funds from the local community to donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Appeal. The collection tin was also at the local Bunnings fundraiser Sausage Sizzle the week after the regatta, with a total of $208 collected from both events.
The Club donated in total $500 to the Red Cross Appeal.