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Ryde Aquatic Festival Events
The purpose of the Ryde Aquatic Festival is to raise funds for Life Education, tertiary bursaries for school children and other Rotary projects, and all the money raised at the festival is distributed by the Rotary Club of Gladesville to these worthwhile community causes. Fun Run and Walk
The Ryde Aquatic Festival gets under way at 9.00am sharp with the 5km and 10km Bridge-To-Bridge Fun Run and Walk which starts and finishes at Kissing Point Park in Waterview Street, near the intersection of Charles Street, Putney.
Both courses run through the streets and parks of the picturesque suburb of Putney and they cater for beginners who like to either jog or walk, through to the serious fun runners who love a rewarding challenge.
Registrations for the Fun Run & Walk can be downloaded from this site or taken on the morning of the race from 7.30am. The entry cost is $15.00 per adult, $5.00 for children under 18, while a Family Entry for three or more members is only $30.00. Marshalls are stationed throughout both courses and drink stations are strategically placed for your convenience.
Every entrant is given a Race Certificate together with a $50 Gift Voucher from Harvey World Travel at Eastwood.
We award a total of $500 in cash prizes to the male & female open winners, while medallions are awarded to place getters in the various male & female age catergories at the Race Presentation, which takes place at 11.00am.
We also have Entry Draw Prizes and everyone who participates in the event and is on hand at the Race Presentation has a chance of being be drawn out of the barrel to win family passes at the Jenolan Caves and additional prizes including three dinner vouchers to the value of $75.00 each at the Bayview Hotel Gladesville and a dinner voucher valued at $50.00 at the Gladesville Sporties Club.
Please go to our Entry Page to download your Fun Run & Walk Entry Forms and for further information please call our Race Director, Barry Cole on 9874 3148. 
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One of the most exciting water sports is dragon boat racing and the Parramatta River comes to life every year for the Ryde Aquatic Festival's Dragon Boat Challenge.
The races get under way at 9.00am and they are run over a 250 metre course and are held aproximately every 15 minutes throughout the day. There are two levels of races - The Sports Team Races for the dragon boat club members and the Corporate and Community Races, which are the fun races for any business or community teams who wish to participate.
Each boat requires 20 paddlers. It is a lot of fun and no experience is necessary to enter a team. The cost is $620 per boat (including insurance), so why not get your work colleagues, family, friends, sporting club or organisation together and enter a team. For further information about entering a team please call Sharon Lockett on 0408 620 997. 
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Billy Cart Derby
A great Australian tradition is seeing kids in their Billy Carts. The Billy Cart Derby commences at noon and the events are run across a grass course with a rider and pusher.
Registrations are taken from 11.00am and the Derby is open to boys and girls in age groups from 6 to 13 and they participate according to the age of the pusher.
Entry to the Billy Cart Derby is FREE however both the rider and pusher MUST wear a bike or other type of protective helmet and runners or general footwear.
So start building your billy cart now and for hints on how to build a billy cart go to www.bladeschool.com.au and remember because the derby is run over a grass course, the bigger wheels will work the best for you. For more information about the Billy Cart Derby please call Stephen Sim on 0419 275 275. 
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Children's Fun Games
Another great Aussie tradition are the three legged races, sack races, the egg & spoon races and other novelty events and a number of these are conducted during the Ryde Aquatic Festival's Children's Fun Games which get under way at 11.30am and they are organised and hosted by three times Mo Award Winning Entertainer, Ronny Monks.
We also have lots of fun give away prizes for the various winners and participants.
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Food and Display Stalls
With such a large crowd in attendance we have a wide variety of food and drink stalls on hand for your convenience, as well as other interesting displays.
If you are interested in providing a service or displaying your products at the Ryde Aquatic Festival, please call Marlene Cole on 9874 3148.
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Family Entertainment
We always have great performers at the Ryde Aquatic Festival and Charlie & Emma entertained you at the 2006 Festival. Thank you Charlie & Emma!
Mo Award Winning Entertainer, Ronny Monks, will be performing at this years Festival on Sunday 9th September 2007.
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