World Puddle Jumping Championships Use Fizzy Drinks To Enhance Performance

Children participating in World Puddle Jumping Championship have been banned from drinking fizzy pop and energy drinks as it may give unfair advantage

17:33 29 October 2015

World Puddle Jumping Championship is an annual event won by children aged nine and seven in the last two years. It is scheduled tomorrow at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northants.

 

This year, organizers have introduced new strict rules including banning participants from drinking fizzy pop and energy drinks as it may give them unfair advantage. They said that additives and sugar may possibly make the children hyperactive, leading to bigger splashes and higher jumps than youngers who had consumed healthier drinks.

 

The park’s managing director, Alasdair McNee, said: “Playday is all about free, healthy fun and to promote that, we are asking competitors to stay away from certain drinks before they jump.

 

“We understand that some children see these items as treats, so maybe parents can allow their children to consume them after they have enjoyed the fresh air and exercise of taking part.

 

“We also thought it would be great to give people the chance to contribute to good causes during the day, given the charitable nature of the park, so we will be collecting tinned goods and toys during the day.”