Make a Big Splash at the NI Puddle Jumping Championships
Children of all ages are being encouraged to get out into the fresh air and have fun jumping in puddles this February half term with WWT’s Big Splash at Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Comber from Monday 15 - Sunday 22 February.
The Big Splash at Castle Espie is part the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust’s (WWT) national puddle jumping championship, taking place across the UK at all nine WWT wetland centres.
At the Northern Ireland Puddle Jumping Championships kids will be able to compete against each other to see who can produce the biggest splash from their puddle jump. Marks will be awarded for creativity, enthusiasm and jumping style.
Sarah Clarke, Centre Manager at WWT Castle Espie said:
“We know that children find puddles irresistible, so we thought we’d give them the chance to make a splash and take part in our first Northern Ireland Puddle Jumping Championships at Castle Espie.
It’s a lot of fun and we know that children who love puddles often grow up to be adults that love the outdoors. Through the Big Splash we’re gently nurturing a love that may help protect wetlands and the wildlife that depend on them for years to come.”
Daily winners will be announced at the centre throughout half term and each lucky ‘super-splasher’ will receive a fantastic prize.
At the end of half term, Castle Espie’s Northern Ireland Puddle Jumping Champion and the overall UK 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 puddles set up to help entrants perfect their splashing techniques.
In addition to creating a big splash, families visiting WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre this February half term can also:
- Follow the Giant LEGO Brick Animal Trail around the reserve
- get close to amazing wildlife
- have fun at indoor and outdoor adventure play areas
- watch nature’s winter spectacles from cosy hides
- eat delicious home cooked food in the newly refurbished Kingfisher Kitchen and;
- browse our fantastic gift shopsTo find out how to join in the fun visit wwt.org.uk/bigsplash or follow #wwtbigsplash.
