27 September 2009

The Gallagher Great Race

University of Waikato vs University of Oxford

The eighth annual Gallagher Great Race will see the University of Oxford (UK) challenge the University of Waikato on Sunday 27 September 2009.

Be there as the Waikato crew defend their title against the Oxford, with ex-Waikato and NZ Olympian George Bridgewater leading the visiting crew.

Sydney University crew are returning to avenge their 2008 loss against the Waikato women. This time they will be bringing their Australian national squad and you can bet they will need them!

Live rowing action, free entertainment and family fun make the Gallagher Great Race a day for the whole family to enjoy.

Race Day Schedule - Saturday 26th September

Time	Event	Location
9.00am	Hamilton Rowing Club - Corporate rowing heats begin	River
10.00am	Waterford Birth Centre Fun Run & Walk	River bank

Race Day Schedule - Sunday 27th September

Time	Event	Location
9.10am	University of Waikato - Secondary School BOYS Erg Relay	Main Stage
9.30am	Holdfast Million Metre Row begins	Path
9.50am	Launch of boats for University of Waikato Secondary School Boys	River
10.00am	Terri & Shay Acoustic Guitar Duo	Main Stage
10.30am	Kids Area Open	Grantham St
10.30am	Food vendors open	River Bank
10.35am	Gallagher Great Race Coin Toss / weigh in	Main Stage
10.45am	University of Waikato Secondary School BOYS river race	River
11.15am	Artfool Family Circus Show	Main Stage
11.15am	Launch of boats for Bryan Gould Cup Race: Waikato University v Sydney University	River
11.30am	Hamilton Rowing Club - Corporate Racing	Final River
11.45am	Kids Born To Dance	Main Stage
11.55am	Bryan Gould Cup Race: Waikato University V Sydney University	River
12.15pm	Gallagher Great Race Crews Haka and Launch	Stage
12.25pm	Wai taiko Drummers	River front
12.30pm	Secondary Schools & Corporate Rowing Prize Giving	Main Stage
12.40pm	Gallagher Great Race Build Up	Large Screen
12.50pm	National Anthems	Main Stage
01.00pm	The Gallagher Great Race: University of Waikato vs Oxford University	River
01.30pm	Born To Dance	Main Stage
01.40pm	Gallagher Great Race Prize Giving	Main Stage