LJMU to support Lord Mayor's Dragon Boat Race 2025

LJMU are proud to be the main sponsor for this year’s Lord Mayor's Dragon Boat Race, which takes place on Sunday 11 May at Liverpool Watersports Centre.

Teams from various local and regional organisations will go head-to-head in long boats decorated with magnificent dragon figureheads. It’s a test of teamwork and concentration as well as a physical challenge. There’s a great atmosphere too, as family and friends line the shores and cheer on the teams.

LJMU is proud to once again be sponsoring and taking part in the Lord Mayor’s Dragon Boat Race. It’s always a fantastic event that brings together colleagues from all over the university in support of good causes.

Andy Keegan, Head of Reward, Staff Engagement and Wellbeing at LJMU

Staff participation

LJMU will have three boats of 15 staff competing in the day’s races. If you would like to be one of them, book your place now via the Staff Events webpage, and you will be contacted with further information, and training dates, nearer the time.

Support for charity partner Local Solutions

Liverpool Watersports Centre is operated by Local Solutions, one of LJMU’s charity partners, providing community support through accessible and affordable water sport activities.

Local Solutions, a charity launched in 1974, delivers services to support individuals, families and communities across the Liverpool City Region and North Wales, focusing on supporting people experiencing disadvantage, exclusion and vulnerability.