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Welly Bomb Comp This Weekend
The Welly Bomb Comp
Wellington, March
18
The first ever Welly Bomb Comp is going down on the waterfront this weekend. Head down to Wellington's iconic jump platform to show off your manus, cheer on your friends, and compete for over $2000 of prizes. Things will kick off at 2 PM with music and open diving when everyone is welcome to jump in the water and win spot prizes. Those wishing to enter the judged competition can register on-site, just bring $5 and your best bombs!
When: March 18, 2 PM
Where:
Taranaki Wharf Jump
Platform
What: Wellington's first
official bomb comp. Come show off your manus, cheer on your
friends, and compete for over $2000 of prizes.
The Welly Bomb Comp is bringing the city together to celebrate one of New Zealand's favorite pastimes. Everyone is invited, whether you want to throw a backflip from the top platform or just stand on the sidelines getting splashed. Starting at 2 PM, Mai FM will be on site playing music and handing out tons of spot prizes. The Wellington - LIVE jumping day is going on at the same time, so bring your friends and togs and take a jump or two into the water. After everyone has had their fill, the Wellington Dive Club will take to the platforms to show off their aerial acrobatics.
The event will culminate with the official competition. Over $2000 in prizes are up for grabs, including a helicopter ride, a UE Boom speaker, two tickets to Twenty One Pilots, and $500 cash! Those wishing to compete can register on site for $5, as long as spaces last. Bombs will be scored by a panel of judges using a variety of criteria including splash height, difficulty, and style. Competitors will advance over several rounds in their attempt to be crowned Wellington's manu king.
A huge thanks to all the sponsors that have made this event possible: Wellington City Council, Wellington - LIVE, Gelissimo Gelateria, Positively Wellington Venues, Wellington Helicopters, Macpac Willis St, Switched on Bikes, Mac's Brewbar, Good As Gold, Fergs Kayaks Wellington, Real Surf, and Embassy Theatre.
Learn
more:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1632446340397365/
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/welly-bomb-comp/wellington
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