2025 Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Location Batesville, Arkansas
- Price $21.10
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 2025 Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash, taking place on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at the Batesville Community and Aquatics Center in Independence, Arkansas! This vibrant event kicks off with registration at 7:00 a.m., followed by the race starting at 8:00 a.m. and wrapping up by 9:00 a.m. Participants will enjoy a thrilling combination of swimming and running tailored to their age group, with distances ranging from a 25-yard swim and a quarter-mile run for ages 4-6, to a 150-yard swim and one-mile run for those aged 13-18.
The day promises not just competition but also community spirit, as each registration supports vital literacy programs for adults in the area, making it a fantastic way to give back while having a blast! After the races, stick around for an awards party filled with activities for kids, where every participant receives a t-shirt, medal, and a $5 voucher for the aquatic park entry. With safety measures in place, including assigned volunteers for each child, families can enjoy peace of mind while creating unforgettable memories at this wonderful event. Don’t miss out
The day promises not just competition but also community spirit, as each registration supports vital literacy programs for adults in the area, making it a fantastic way to give back while having a blast! After the races, stick around for an awards party filled with activities for kids, where every participant receives a t-shirt, medal, and a $5 voucher for the aquatic park entry. With safety measures in place, including assigned volunteers for each child, families can enjoy peace of mind while creating unforgettable memories at this wonderful event. Don’t miss out
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE RACE
WHEN? June 14th, 2025. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. The race begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 9 a.m. followed by an awards party.
WHERE? Batesville Community and Aquatics Center
WHY? Each registration supports adults learning to read and write in your area. OFLP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Independence, Sharp, Izard, Jackson, and Stone counties in North Central Arkansas. We teach adults to read, write, and do basic math, and/or to speak English. We also host special programs for families and community education throughout the year. Our family programs served 451 in 2023. All of our services are free and confidential. We rely on grants, donations, and fundraisers like this one to keep our doors open and our services available to all in need.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our 2025 race will be at the Batesville Community and Aquatics Center. It will be all indoor. Kids will swim in the competition pool (floaties and life jackets allowed for younger children) and then run down the hall to the walking track to finish the run portion. Each child will have an assigned volunteer following them through the race for safety and direction. Children may register for "run only" if they are uncomfortable swimming.
REGISTRATION
Register online or by phone ahead of time for the best deal on your race fee. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. Race packets containing t-shirts, race numbers, and waivers may be picked up on Wednesday, June 4th at our office at 184 N 5th St. in Batesville between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Otherwise, they will be available at the registration desk on the day of the race. Registration will open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of. Day-of registration is $20. However, we can only guarantee t-shirt sizes for pre-registered participants.
RACE LEGS
Participants will be divided into age groups and will go in the pool first. Floaties and life vests may be used by younger children in the pool. Racers will then put on their shoes and proceed down the hall to the walking track to complete the run portion. There will be activities planned for the children for after the race out on the party deck to keep the fun going until everyone finishes and awards are ready to be presented. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, medal, $5 voucher for aquatics park entry, and a goody bag from our sponsors. The outdoor water park does not open until 1 p.m. Children will not be allowed in the pool until then due to safety concerns. Please be sure your children do not leave the party deck during awards. They'll be awarded their voucher for entry during this time that they may use later in the day.
Run and Swim Distances By Age Group
Age 4-6: Pool Swim 25 yards, Run .25 mi
Age 7-9 : Pool Swim 50 Yards, Run .5 Mile
Age 10-12 : Pool Swim 100 Yards, Run .75 Mile
Age 13-18 : Pool Swim 150 Yards, Run 1 Mile
WHEN? June 14th, 2025. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. The race begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 9 a.m. followed by an awards party.
WHERE? Batesville Community and Aquatics Center
WHY? Each registration supports adults learning to read and write in your area. OFLP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Independence, Sharp, Izard, Jackson, and Stone counties in North Central Arkansas. We teach adults to read, write, and do basic math, and/or to speak English. We also host special programs for families and community education throughout the year. Our family programs served 451 in 2023. All of our services are free and confidential. We rely on grants, donations, and fundraisers like this one to keep our doors open and our services available to all in need.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our 2025 race will be at the Batesville Community and Aquatics Center. It will be all indoor. Kids will swim in the competition pool (floaties and life jackets allowed for younger children) and then run down the hall to the walking track to finish the run portion. Each child will have an assigned volunteer following them through the race for safety and direction. Children may register for "run only" if they are uncomfortable swimming.
REGISTRATION
Register online or by phone ahead of time for the best deal on your race fee. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. Race packets containing t-shirts, race numbers, and waivers may be picked up on Wednesday, June 4th at our office at 184 N 5th St. in Batesville between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Otherwise, they will be available at the registration desk on the day of the race. Registration will open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of. Day-of registration is $20. However, we can only guarantee t-shirt sizes for pre-registered participants.
RACE LEGS
Participants will be divided into age groups and will go in the pool first. Floaties and life vests may be used by younger children in the pool. Racers will then put on their shoes and proceed down the hall to the walking track to complete the run portion. There will be activities planned for the children for after the race out on the party deck to keep the fun going until everyone finishes and awards are ready to be presented. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, medal, $5 voucher for aquatics park entry, and a goody bag from our sponsors. The outdoor water park does not open until 1 p.m. Children will not be allowed in the pool until then due to safety concerns. Please be sure your children do not leave the party deck during awards. They'll be awarded their voucher for entry during this time that they may use later in the day.
Run and Swim Distances By Age Group
Age 4-6: Pool Swim 25 yards, Run .25 mi
Age 7-9 : Pool Swim 50 Yards, Run .5 Mile
Age 10-12 : Pool Swim 100 Yards, Run .75 Mile
Age 13-18 : Pool Swim 150 Yards, Run 1 Mile
Races
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2025 Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash
Incl. $1.10 Fee
Sat 14th June 2025
$21.10
OPENS SOONAge 4-6: Pool Swim 25 yards, Run .25 mi Age 7-9 : Pool Swim 50 Yards, Run .5 Mile Age 10-12 : Pool Swim 100 Yards, Run .75 Mile Age 13-18 : Pool Swim 150 Yards, Run 1 Mile -
Kids Run Only
Incl. $1.10 Fee
Sat 14th June 2025
$21.10
OPENS SOONAge 4-6: Run .25 mi (2 laps) Age 7-9 : Run .5 Mile (4 laps) Age 10-12 : Run .75 Mile (6 laps) Age 13-18 : Run 1 Mile (8 laps) Run Only will receive awards in their own category. -
Kids Swim Only
Incl. $1.10 Fee
Sat 14th June 2025
$21.10
OPENS SOONAge 4-6: Pool Swim 25 yards Age 7-9 : Pool Swim 50 Yards Age 10-12 : Pool Swim 100 Yards Age 13-18 : Pool Swim 150 Yards
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