Sandcastle Prizes: $1,000, Hotel Stay & More

September 2, 2021 - By George Shafe

The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competitors will be held on Saturday, September 4 at Horseshoe Bay Seaside, supplying an array of prizes.

A spokesperson mentioned, “Planning for the event has experienced some tense moments this yr, but organizer Hannah Emmerson is excited to announce that they have been specified the green light-weight to keep the once-a-year party on Saturday, September 4th on Horseshoe Bay Beach.

“The opposition has taken precautions to assure the celebration is socially distanced and risk-free for all members.

“In purchase to make this a harmless party, the levels of competition has reduce its figures in 50 percent, guaranteeing the allotted 25 competitive groups are safely distanced 10 feet aside. In get to aid this, there are only two community classes: “Adult” and “Family”. We’re satisfied to announce that both nearby types are complete and registration is now shut.

“However, there are 5 spaces nonetheless obtainable for website visitors to the island to enter less than the “Tourist” group. If you have pals or household down going to, please persuade them to be a part of our distinctive working day. We are hunting forward to looking at what our site visitors can make out of the island’s signature pink sand.

“Local contestants will be competing for cash prizes in each class:

1st – $500
2nd – $400
3rd – $300

“Tourist prizes, generously sponsored by the Hamilton Princess Resort and Seaside club, are as follows:

1st prize – Two night stay in a Signature Home at Hamilton Princess & Seaside Club
2nd prize – 90 moment therapeutic massage of your preference at Exhale Spa
3rd prize – Champagne brunch for two at Crown & Anchor

“The over-all prize for Finest on the Seashore will be $1,000.

“The organizers hope to carry joy and group spirit to the island as a excellent highlight to the conclude of summertime.

“A really specific honorable point out prize is currently being available this yr. Bermuda Sandcastle Opposition is thrilled to be collaborating with The Bermuda Championship, who have offered complimentary tickets to the Bermuda Championship PGA Tour at Port Royal Golf System in October 2021.

“Even although community sign up is full, there are continue to methods to join the enjoyable. The level of competition is giving free of charge workshops. These totally free workshops will get position at Horseshoe Bay Beach on the next evenings:

Saturday, August 28th – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Wednesday, September 1st – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Thursday, September 2nd – 5:30pm – 7:30pm

“In these tutorials, members will master how to produce masterpieces in sand from past champions. The workshops are supplied not only for entrants needing a refresher study course, but also for anyone on the lookout to try out a little something new. No practical experience or creative skill required.

“Anyone wanting to attend the workshops must deliver an e-mail to [email protected] to reserve a spot. We will have buckets and tools established apart for each individual team. Additional equipment can be found at our sponsor Gorham’s. Test out there web page at www.gorhams-ltd.com.

“For individuals not able to make the workshops, you can examine out our totally free tutorial online video listed here to see how it’s accomplished.

“Competitors should look at in amongst 9:30am and noon on the day of the competitiveness and setting up will commence at 10am. Every workforce will be assigned a creating plot of 10 toes by 10 ft and will be equipped with a mound of sand to do the job with to give them a head get started. All entrants will receive totally free beverages on the working day many thanks to a lengthy standing partnership with John Barritt & Son.

“All sandcastle setting up equipment must be downed by 4pm, at which time the judges will get there on the seashore to start judging. The panel of judges includes Jamal Hart, CedarBridge academy Shawn Lekki, Director of Foods & Beverage at The Hamilton Princess Hotel, and Laura Sovacool from The Bermuda Championship.

“The Bermuda Sandcastle Levels of competition is a non earnings event and depends wholly on the generous sponsorship of the next firms: The Hamilton Princess & Beach front Club, The Oil Team of Firms, Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewelry, Gorhams Ltd., Bermuda Championship, and beverages are provided by John Barritt & Son.”

Tim Morrison, Normal Supervisor of the Hamilton Princess & Seashore Club, said, “We are delighted to be able to support the Bermuda Sandcastle Competitors when yet again. Every single yr the competition is a highlight of Bermuda’s summer time scene and it is a excellent way for good friends and households, locals and guests to celebrate our wonderful beaches and this common pastime. We seem ahead to observing the innovative constructions that this year’s party brings!”

Alexandra Mosher, Operator of Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewellery, reported, “We imagine in the mission and function of the Bermuda Sandcastle Competitors and how it delivers members of the community jointly via artwork. Hannah and Mikal have been doing the job inventively and tirelessly to make certain that this year’s function will go forward safely, and we are incredibly very pleased to be component sponsors. Very good luck to all the teams. We just cannot hold out to see what you generate!”

The OIL Group of Organizations spokesperson, Gail Miller, reported, “The OIL Group of Providers are happy to proceed our partnership and support of The Bermuda Sandcastle Opposition. The yearly levels of competition is a great way of fostering local community spirit and cultural togetherness though also encouraging healthful very good natured rivalry concerning opponents.

“Creating a masterpiece in the pink sands of the attractive Horseshoe Bay beach front is a terrific way to deliver the summer year to a near. We really encourage all people to seize your buckets, sculpting applications and sunscreen and be part of with the local community for the once-a-year relatives welcoming function that is the Bermuda Sandcastle Opposition 2021.”

Danielle Baiunco, The Bermuda Championship, reported,”We are delighted to aid the 2021 Bermuda Sandcastle Opposition. We would like the finest of luck to the opponents and seem ahead to seeing the winners at the Bermuda Championship in Oct.”

Hannah Emmerson, organizer of the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition, claimed, “We are so very grateful to our generous sponsors, devoid of whom this occasion would not be achievable. We hope that the public will join us on the beach front for a safe and socially distanced event that the whole relatives can appreciate. We are so blessed to have some outstanding repeat groups lined up.

“Will crew ‘Amazon’ keep onto their best on seaside trophy or will this be the 12 months crew ‘Monsters Inc’ acquire it from them? I am so energized to see what our competitors make this calendar year.”

The spokesperson said, “For much more details, updates and inspiration, please bought to The Bermuda Sandcastle Competitions Facebook webpage or Instagram @bermudasandcastle or our internet site at sandcastle.bm. Any queries about the event can be sent to hello [email protected].”