PRESS INFORMATION
THE BIG SPLASH
JUMPING INTO THE RIVER SPEY FOR FUN…..
by the Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore
Friday 31st August and Saturday 1st September
The Big Splash, self proclaimed "Stupidest Event of the Year”, is to be held on the River Spey by the Old Bridge Inn on Friday 31st August and Saturday 1st September. From the multi-use ten metre high ramp over the River Spey, competitors will jump with skis, snowboards, bikes, canoes, skateboards or anything fun ….
The idea for “The Big Splash” was born from an event in Sweden which involves people launching themselves off a ramp into a small lake for fun, and was a big success last year
The organisers estimate that around a thousand competitors and spectators will be there with some coming from as far afield as Australia and New Zealand.
Following a practice session on Saturday morning, throughout the day, individuals and teams will compete in categories depending on the ‘vehicle’ for the jump and prizes will be given within each category and also to the best local business team and individual. On Sunday from noon there will be ‘Hangover Cure Jumps’….
The age of competitors is restricted to 18 + or with parental consent but there are many other entertainments and sideshows for all the family, including
• The jump itself, a 10m high jump into the River Spey for multi use including skiers, snowboarders, skateboarders, mountain bikes, inline skates and anything else you can ride!!!
There will be individual and team events which will consist of four main categories:
• Skier - alpine or telemark
• Snowboarder
• Bike
• Open (anything you can ride)
The team event will include the above categories
• 6m high climbing wall
• Half Pipe
• Fire Twirlers
• Bands and Music
• DJ/Compare: Vic Galloway (radio 1) and Chris Barling
• Large Video screen for playback of days events
• Sacrifice to the River God
The safety of the event is being coordinated by one person and facilities include a Dive Team a floating first aid platform raft in the water, two Kayakers as swimmer support, Cairngorm ski patrol and Red Cross personnel on site. Helmets and Buoyancy aids are available for jumpers.
Entry costs are £5 per individual and £15 per team. Entry forms and further information can be obtained from the website www.bigsplashaviemore.co.uk or from the organisers – Nick Etheridge 07946 285 612 & Mike Gale 07752 276 467.
For press visitors, complimentary lunch and accommodation can be organised. Prior to the event, for lunch, please contact the organisers Nick Etheridge 07946 285 612 & Mike Gale 07752 276 467 and for accommodation Gavin Fenton at Aviemore Business Solutions - 0845 125 9703. Full details of the programme and sponsors are attached.
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
G2 Outdoor Ltd
Aviemore Business Solutions
Aviemore Mountain Film Festival
Aviemore Business Association
Old Bridge Inn
Aviemore Bunkhouse
Teva
Go Fast
JWP Joinery
Affiliate sponsors
Cairngorm Mountain Sports
Ellis Brighams
Cairngorm Mountain
Mountain Spirit
PROGRAMME
Friday Evening:-
18:00 Speed climbing competition organised by extreme dream climbing wall
20:30 Prize giving party and bands
Saturday Main Event:-
10:00 Practice sessions
13:00 Competitions (first run)
14:00 Break for first band
15:00 Competitions(second run)
16:00 Mad stupid stunts category
17:30 End competitions and chill out music
18:00 Live Music
19:00 The infamous Big Splash Party
20:00 Prize giving
20:30 Party continued till late
