Are you, or do you know, a young fossil collector? Is your child a budding future palaeontologist? Read more below about this exciting competition, where a young fossil enthusiast (5-16 years old) can get their favourite fossil displayed in a real life museum!

PetroStrat is proudly sponsoring The Etches Collection Inaugural Children’s Fossil Competition 2022! Thanks to John Gregory for arranging this sponsorship (and he will also be one of the panel of judges!)

Between March 28th and August 5th 2022, budding palaeontologists are invited to enter to win the chance to have their fossil displayed in The Etches Collection Museum for one year (after which time it will be returned safely to you!). The entrants can enter by submitting a short written paper, or a 5 minute presentation/video explaining where they found their fossil and why they think it is worthy of a spot in the museum.

• This competition is for children to earn the chance to display their fossil finds alongside the collection on display at The Etches Collection – Museum of Jurassic Marine Life.
• The competition has two age ranges 5-10 and 11-16. There are 6 winners in total, 3 from each age range. 
• Every child who enters the competition will receive a personal annual pass to the museum. (Valid from September 1st 2022 - September 1st 2023.)
• The competition will be open to all UK residents between 5 and 16 years old. (Must have parent/guardian permission to enter)
• The competition window is open from Monday, March 28th, 2022 until Friday, August 5th, 2022, where the children will have time to submit their entry form along with a written paper, presentation or video explaining where the fossil was discovered, what it is and why they believe it should be on display at the museum. No fossils are to be submitted at this stage in the process. 
• Families are encouraged to lend their support to a child’s entry into the competition, especially in relation to the technical/digital support, such as email and creating viewable files.

The winner will be notified via email by August 22nd and arrangements made for the winning fossil to be collected via courier and transported to the museum.

Find out how you can enter the competition by clicking here

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