Step by step instructions to successfully enter the fossil competition:
You must complete all the forms:
Fossil Competition Entry Form:
You must complete the Fossil Competition Entry Form (online)
You can add multiple files to the online entry form and submit them. We recommend Microsoft Word documents and jpeg files for this submission format.
Sending Files:
For larger files, photos, or videos we recommend that you use the following application: www.wetransfer.com (It is free and no need to sign up). All you need to do is fill out the box on the left hand side of the wetransfer.com home screen. (see example below).
Email to: fossilcomp@theetchescollection.org
Your email: example@example.com
Title: Fossil Competition
Message: Please add your full name, age, school and area.
Attached the files and press “Transfer file”.
By Mail:
If you would like to submit your application via Royal Mail you can download the Entry Form (PDF) via the Fossil Competition webpage. The consent section must be signed and dated by the entrants’ parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and returned with the completed Entry Form, mailed to the following address:
The Fossil Comp
The Etches Collection – Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Kimmeridge,
Dorset,
BH20 5PE
Checklist: Application Form, Consent Form,
The Children’s Fossil Competition Consent Form
The Children’s Fossil Competition Consent Form MUST be completed by the entrants’ parent(s) or legal guardian(s) The form can be found here. We will match this up to the entrant’s application form.