6 December 2004

H20 Xtream is again getting a toy that is to be the first in the world. This brand new giant inflatable stands at 3.7 metres high and is 8 metres long and has been specially designed for H20 Xtream.

Designed in the shape of a Pelican, this inflatable is the first giant pelican in the world to be made. Swimmers can crawl up inside the back of the pelican and slide out its mouth into the water.

There has been a competition for the public to guess what the new inflatable was and 10 year old Simran Singh was the competition winner. Simran will have the honour of being congratulated by the Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy, have free swims and slides over the summer holidays and be the first person to use the slide in the waters of H20 Xtream.

There will be a photo opportunity on Thursday 9th December at 6pm with the winner of the competition Simran Singh and the Mayor; Wayne Guppy officially opening the inflatable to H20 Xtream and the world

H20 Xtream has everything to entertain the kids these holidays with have a go activities happening every day from 15-24 December. Activities include Flippaball (adapted version of water polo for kids), kayaking and snorkelling. These activities will run from 10am to 12 noon and at no extra charge to paying customers.

H20 Xtream will also be giving away a PXT capable phone worth $400 to a lucky customer. The public can enter the competition by just filling in an entry form every time they swim. The more they swim the higher their chance of winning.

The popular Edge Road Runners will be out and about at H20 Xtream these holidays to giveaway heaps of prizes. Ange and the Edge team will be here Tuesday 21st December and Wednesday 12th January and Friday 28th January.

Teen time every day from 1pm to 5pm will feature our wide range of inflatables including the new pelican. If that is not enough H20 Xtream will be having competitions Monday, Wednesday and Friday from the 5th January from 1-3pm with more prizes to be given out to swimmers.

ENDS

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