WWT's Big Splash: national puddle jumping championships this half term
Children of all ages are encouraged to get out in the fresh air and have fun jumping in puddles this February half term with WWT’s Big Splash - the national puddle jumping championship.
The Big Splash takes place at all nine WWT wetland centres. Kids will compete to see who can produce the biggest splash from their puddle jump. They will also be judged on their enthusiasm and jumping style.
TV wildlife presenter and regular contributor to BBC's The One Show, Miranda Krestovnikoff said:
“This will be brilliant fun. I’d love to have a go and I know my kids would too. There’s nothing like splashing about in puddles and making it a competition adds an exciting new dimension to this well loved British tradition. It is also a fantastic way to get children outdoors and engaged with our most important natural resource – water.”
WWT's Hannah Clifford said:
“We know that children love nothing more than to splash about in puddles, so we thought we’d give them the chance to channel their inner splasher through our nationwide puddle jumping competition at our Wetland Centres, whilst also encouraging outdoor fun.”
Daily winners will be announced at centres throughout half term and each lucky ‘super-splasher’ will receive a fantastic prize, presented at a special award ceremony.
At the end of half term, the regional winner from each centre and the overall UK national winner will be crowned and receive further splash-tastic prizes. Every contestant will receive a sticker to acknowledge their puddle jumping skills.
As well as the main puddle jumping competition arenas, there will be practice zones set up around the wetland centres’ grounds to help entrants perfect their splashing techniques.
In addition to creating massive splashes, families can also:
- get close to amazing wildlife
- take part in crafts and other great activities
- have fun at indoor and outdoor adventure play areas
- watch nature’s winter spectacles from cosy hides
- eat delicious home cooked food in our cafes and browse our fantastic gift shops
at WWT wetland centres this February half term.
To find your nearest wetland centre and join in the fun visit wwt.org.uk/bigsplash or follow #wwtbigsplash.
