Paddle For Kids
Paddle for Kids is back, bigger and better in 2012, and will form part of AEIOU Foundation's Autism Awareness Month celebrations this April! We're inviting families who attend AEIOU Foundation centres, local community members and corporate supporters to join us and make a splash in the Brisbane River and raise funds for children with autism in our program.
Paddle for Kids is a unique community and family event, hosted in Captain Burke Park on Sunday 29 April from 8:30am – 2:00pm, it is one of our much-loved events of the year, and includes kayak races, a pint-size carnival for children, a BBQ and more.
This event is perfect for people of all levels of fitness to create a team of four to compete in a kayak relay throughout the day.
Team registration is $40 and all kayakers are encouraged to raise some funds and generate support by promoting their participation to their database of contacts and generating support. Prizes will be awarded to the winning kayak team and the highest fundraising teams and there will be a host other prizes for team participation and fundraising on the day.
We also encourage the local community to come down and join us for the day to cheer on the race participants and enjoy a family-friendly carnival for kids with slides, rides and face painters!
We would love for you to join us; your support is helping AEIOU Break the Bubble of autism. Don't miss out.
Click below to register a paddle team today! If you require further information contact our Events Manager, Jemma Riding at events@aeiou.org.au or alternatively call 07 3320 7575.
| WHEN: | Sunday, 29 April 2012 |
| WHERE: | Captain Burke Park, Holman Street, Kangaroo Point,4169 (See Map Below) |
| TIME: | 7:30am – 2pm Registration from 7:30am Kayak relay races commence at 8:30am |
| PRICE: | $40 to register a team |
| RSVP: | Paddle team registrations due by Friday 20th April 2012 |
| WHAT TO BRING: | It will be a day for all the family so bring along a picnic rug and enjoy the day. Being an outdoor event make sure you have a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet - even if you don't go in the water, you're sure to get splashed! |
| GETTING THERE: | Ferry - catch the Holman St Ferry from Eagle Street Pier. Turn left when you get off the ferry and you’ll find us in Captain Burke Park By Car (Parking) - Please note there is limited street parking available on the streets underneath the Story Bridge Train - take any train to the Brunswick St Station. Captain Burke Park is approx 1.5km walk over the Story Bridge in the direction of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs Bus - take any Brisbane City Council bus to the Queen St Busway Station. Then walk to the Eagle St Pier and catch the Holman St across the river to Captain Burke Park |
| WEATHER: | If it's raining the event will go ahead as scheduled. Paddle for Kids will only be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or dangerous conditions on the river. |
Check out more photos from the last Paddle 4 Kids day here.
