The Inland Branch will, once again, be hosting the celebrated Annual Concrete Boat Competition. This occasion is intended to bring together members from various disciplines that constitute the Concrete Society, as well as students from the various tertiary education institutions' built environment departments.

The event serves to introduce the student to the cement and concrete industry and facilitate networking between the various interest groups in a 'fun' atmosphere. This is an ideal opportunity to offer your employees a family fun day, a reward, an inter- departmental challenge, a team-building exercise, and more.

Please note that the format will be the same as last year's. The boat must be a one-man craft which will be raced on a 4-person relay basis. Please ensure there are four people available to take part in each race.

Timetable: 

Friday 16^th September 2011

10h00 – Delivery of boats and erecting of marquees

Saturday 17^th September 2011
06h45 - Registration for Pre-registered boats (entrants for Construction Prize)
07h30 - Judging of students' boats commences

08h00 - Registration of student boats for race
08h45 - Registration of Industry and Ladies Races
09h00 - Racing begins: Students heats; Industry heats; Ladies heats;
13h00 - LUNCH

14h00 - Final Races
15h00 - Prize-giving

Catering: VLC has recently upgraded their kitchen and it is under new management.  All catering can be arranged directly with the new manager, Nicola 082 354 2550.

Alcohol & soft drinks: In terms of the Liquor License Act, all drinks must be organised and supplied through the Victoria Lake Club. For costs and placing of orders contact Susan on 011 873 9300 between the hours of 09h00 and 14h00.

Site Bookings and Sponsorship: In order to make this event possible, we will be asking for a donation from each company that book a place at the lakeside. The cost of sponsorship will be determined by the size and location of the site booked. It is possible to erect company marquees but only on the designated sites. Please note that sites 6 - 15 on the map shown (click here) measure approximately 10 metres wide x 7 metres deep (70m²). Site reservations can only be made on a 'first come, first serve basis' and will be considered booked only once payment has been made. Bookings will open in June 2011. For bookings contact Michelle Fick via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Marquees MUST be erected on Friday 16^th September 2011 along with the delivery of  tables, chairs and boats. The stands will be marked out and numbered by 10h00 on Friday morning.  

Various sponsorship opportunities are available and offer a chance to advertise your company or products e.g. sponsor signs, prizes, etc. Click here to view the latest sponsors and bookings. For further information contact Michelle Fick via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 NOTE: Advertising at the venue is reserved for the companies that have sites.  Boat/Student sponsors can only advertise on the boats.

Safety: In the interests of safety please ensure that all participants wear life jackets at all times whilst on the water. Rescue boats, lifesavers and course marker buoys will be provided by the Victoria Lake Club and canoe racing section. Boats should remain buoyant in the event of a capsize, i.e. some natural buoyancy should be built into the craft. Boats without sufficient buoyancy will note be allowed to race on the day.

There are shards of broken glass under the water so please wear closed shoes with a thick sole to protect your feet.
 

Entry Forms: Entries for the construction category must be e-mailed to Trevor Sawyer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 2^nd September 2011. Late entries will note be eligible for the Construction Category. All entries received will automatically be included in the race schedule for the day. Late entries and entries on the day will only be eligible for the race events.

A boat number will be allocated to all boats participating in the races by Friday 9^th September 2011. The number needs to be painted on top of the boat, so that it may be visible from the shore. A committee member will contact the team leader via email to confirm the number, which is to be taken as confirmation of your registration.

For race entry forms (click here)

Entry Fees:  Boat entries are reserved for students and sponsor companies, all other entries to pay a fee of R150 per boat.

Prizes and Medals: Please note that prizes and Medals will be presented on the day.

We look forward to a great day once again!

The Concrete Society of Southern Africa ("CSSA") its directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents are not liable for any death,harm or injury caused to any person or any loss, destruction or damage caused to any person’s property or possessions arising from goods supplied by or services rendered by the CSSA.