“Are you ready? Attention! Go!” We invite you to one of the biggest, oldest dragon’s boat regattas most steeped in tradition of Germany, the
26. Berlin CityCup 2025 Saturday and Sunday 5./6.07.2025 Regatta course Berlin-Grünau
The CityCup is: more races, more tracks, more days, more sport, more fun! The CityCup remains: As always, it is THE regatta where each team races ITS cup in its performance level and thus has a chance to win trophies, fame and honour in ITS cup! The CityCup is: more races, more tracks, more days, more sport, more fun! The CityCup remains: As always, it is THE regatta where each team races ITS cup in its performance level and thus has a chance to win trophies, fame and honour in ITS cup! The CityCup offers: • The 200m Mixed of the first day as the core of our CityCup. Whether beginners, ambitious company teams, experienced fun teams or international firecrackers: Through the qualifying races for the three cups, every level of performance will find its suitable opponent. This means that the chances are equal for everyone and there will be exciting races until the end! • “Beat the WannSeas!” Challenge the WannSea Dragons in 3 curious competitions and win a cash prize in addition to the radiant splendour of victory over these legends of dragon boating! • “Night of the Danced Shoes” At the legendary dragon boat party in the athletes’ supply of the regatta course on Saturday evening. In addition, there are these options: • CityCup teams with curiosity and ambitions will receive the following at the CityCup: – more routes – more days: besides Saturday also Sunday Each CityCup team can register in its racing class for the 100m, 500m or 1000m at no additional cost, also for all three additional distances! (Starting places limited, receipt of the registration decides). • Friends of the small boat have their races at the CityCup The highlight of the Berlin City Cup is always the legendary dragon boat party in the athletes’ catering area under the Olympic Café on Saturday evening until sunrise. Participation is mandatory, because dragon boat without a party is (at least) not our sport! On the following pages you will find an overview of all the necessary information about tracks and racing classes, a provisional schedule, the usual formal announcement and the conditions of participation. As usual, you simply register on the net at http://berlin-citycup.de. We are looking forward to seeing you and the 26th edition of the – Berlin City Cup, 2025. Your Berlin Dragonboat Company e.V. SpreeSister Berlin e.V. WannSea Dragons Berlin e.V. Modalities:
City Cup | Standard boats | Smallboat 10er | |||
Racing class | Mixed | Open | Pink | Woman | Mixed |
Distances | 100 m* 200 m 500 m 1000 m | 100 m* 200 m 500 m 1000 m | 200 m | 200 m 500 m 1000 m | 200 m* |
Team size | min. 14 – max. 20 | min. 14 – max. 20 | min. 14 – max. 20 | min. 14 – max. 20 | 10 |
Canoeists / Canoeist | max. 14 men | any | only women | only women | max. 6 men |
Pink – Breast Cancer Paddlers (BCP) • at least 16 paddlers must be Breast Cancer Paddlers (BCP) as defined by the Pink Paddling Initiative. • a maximum of 4 non-affected paddlers are allowed. • the drummer and helmsman/woman do not need to be affected. • 50% of the entry fee will be donated to an organization committed to the fight against breast cancer! • if 6 or more teams register, a dedicated cup with time trials will be held. If fewer than 6 teams register, the race format will follow the rules of the women’s category. * limited number of participants maximum 12 teams (the time of registration decides)
- 100 meter = elimination races – last man standing
- 200 Meter = heat, semi final, final runs
- 500 Meter = heat, semi final, final runs
- 1000 Meter = time runs
Each team will receive a certificate, and the top three will also receive trophies.
Every Crew receives a certificate. The first placed crews will win a trophy as well. Entrance fee : Adult: 2 EUR (every crew gets 25 x free entry, Smallboat 14 x free entry) Children less than 14 years: freely Catering You can find a big food area with lots of tasty catering offers.
Organizer : | Berlin Dragonboat Company e.V. Spree Sisters e.V. Wann Sea Dragons e.V. |
Place: | Regatta course Berlin-Grünau Regattastraße 211 12527 Berlin |
Date: | 5./6.07.2025 |
Beginning: | 8:30 Crew captains-Meeting 9:00 first Start |
Distance: | 100*, 200, 500, 1000 meter (*limited number of participants) |
Procedure : | A maximum of six racing lanes will be used. |
200m Mixed Dragonboat: |
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Distance: | Photo finish and computerized results processing will be provided at the finish tower on site. |
Boat: | European standard class |
Race classes: | Dragonbaot: Mixed, Women, Open Smallboat: Mixed women’s teams will start in mixed heats. If there are at least three entries of women’s teams there will be a separate final. |
Team size: | Mixed standardboat: min. 14 paddlers, max. 14 men Mixed Smallboat: min. 10 paddlers max. 6 men Open: max. 20 paddlers |
Racing rules: | The rules and competition regulations of the organizer are valid. |
Paddle/wheel: | Boats and helmsmen are provided. After consultation experienced helmsmen can be used. If required drummers will be provided (minimum age of drummer 12 years) If required paddles will be provided. |
Entry fee: | Standardboat: 300€ per crew (inclusive all distances) + 150€ for every additional crew in a different racing class Smallboat: 150 € per crew (entries limited) The first 5 registered international teams will receive a 20% discount (€60). Entry fees and, if applicable, other costs incurred must be paid by the latest 20.06.2025 to the account below, stating the “Team Name” and the keyword “CC2025” to be transferred. The team captains will receive 25/14 registration wristbands with the registration confirmation and after receipt of payment for their team members. These entitle the holder to enter the regatta area and must be worn during the entire event. |
Account: | Account holder: BDC e.V. IBAN: DE02 1203 0000 0001 5484 11 BIC-/SWIFT-Code: BYLADEM 1001 Bank: Deutsche Kreditbank Comment: The entry fee must be transferred. A cash payment is not possible. |
Closing date: | 18.06.25 |
Attention, only online registration possible Here you will find the registration form: www.berlin-citycup.de/registration | |
Contact: | E-Mail: berlincitycup@googlemail.com |