According to reports by Novinky journalist Stanislava Králová, a passenger car with a trailer filled with snow backed up to a children’s paddling pool in Náchod, where lifeguards used shovels to distribute portions of fresh snow to eager children. The unusual summer snowball fight, now in its fourteenth year, utilizes leftover snow from training sessions held by figure skaters and hockeys players at the local winter stadium.
How Summer Snowball Fights Reuse Rink Ice
The logistics behind this seasonal crossover rely entirely on municipal athletic facilities. According to Kateřina Kramlová, director of Sportovní zařízení města Náchod, two cubic meters of snow are routinely scraped up after winter sport training sessions and transported directly to the outdoor swimming pool. This year, organizers specifically directed the snow delivery toward the small children’s pool to ensure the youngest visitors could easily join the activities.
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Community Reception and Visitor Reactions
Local residents have embraced the unusual tradition. Zdena, a visitor from nearby Babí, told Novinky that her family tracks the event annually. “We’ve got ourselves here from Babí, we come here for a snowball fight every year, it’s great here,” she said, dodging snowballs thrown by her teenage daughter. Another spectator noted the surreal nature of the event, remarking that while December lacked natural snow, now offers a fully operational winter battlefield for local youth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the snow for the summer snowball fight come from?
According to municipal facility directors, the snow comes from the local winter stadium, where figure skaters and hockey players hold summer training sessions. The leftover ice scrapings are collected and driven to the swimming pool.
How long has this tradition been running?
Reporting from Novinky confirms that the summer snowball fight in Náchod is now in its fourteenth year of operation.
Who is allowed to participate in the event?
While the primary focus is providing accessible winter fun for toddlers and young children around the paddling pool, teenagers and adults frequently join in the snowball pelting as well.
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