2011 Polar Plunge
Party like a Plunge Star. Join the celebration.
Did you know a group of polar bears is called a celebration?
How appropriate for the official party of winter! Get amongst it plunge stars! This “unbearable” (yes, cheesy we know) event is your chance to run into the frigid winter waters. Now, why would you want to do that? Because that’s what plunge stars do of course, anything for a shock, a good story and best of all- for a good cause.
Really, you call this a party?
Our Polar Plunges are a huge event full of music, crazy costumes and loads of laughter. You register, create a fundraising page, email your friends and family, earn great blingware and attend the official party of winter!
Ready to rock it out with us?
Registration is open! Nothing fancy or complicated here – just register online, create your personal fundraising page and email your friends and family. Get them to join your celebration (make your own team) or donate to your cause.
So, where’s the party?
We’re cracking the ice in as many frozen bodies of water we could find. Choose the one closest to you:
Tell me more about this good cause.
All the money raised at the 2011 Polar Plunge supports local Special Olympics athletes. Sure, we’re all about year round sports training and competition, that’s our mission. But the words of parent Nancy Chettle show our program offers even more: “My son would tell me he wanted friends. How does a mom make people understand her son who has a mental disability, let alone find him friends? All that changed the day we found Special Olympics.” That’s what you are doing, helping us use sports to foster inclusion and acceptance. If that doesn’t make you a plunge star then nothing does.
The boring stuff- rules:
Minimum total must be turned in by date of Plunge (see location for minimum amounts).
Bring proof of online registration OR your registration form and collected donations to the event.
Attire: Participants can wear anything but a wet suit and must wear shoes and at least a swimsuit.
Minimum age: Must be at least 10 years old (anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, who must attend the event) at all locations except Lake Saint Louis, Hannibal and Louisiana, which require a minimum age of 14, and the Strut, which has no age minimum.
The Polar Plunge is one of many events hosted by law enforcement to benefit their charity of choice, Special Olympics.