2012 Polar Plunge
February 25, 2012
Public Beach No. 2, Lake of the Ozarks
*Polar Plunge is a registered trademark of Special Olympics
Contact: Crystal Chalk, 573.256.6367
What is a Polar Plunge?
For decades, our athletes have been breaking records and inspiring others with their bravery. The Polar Plunge is your chance to show some bravery of your own. Participants register as individuals or teams and create a fundraising page. This page can be emailed to family and friends to collect safe and secure donations. Then come out on Plunge day to take a quick dip in the frigid winter waters!
Paper registration forms are available upon request. Email us.
The Polar Bear Strut is a separate event. Click here to go to the Strut.
Did you know a group of polar bears is called a celebration?
How appropriate for the official party of winter! We are breaking the frigid waters of the Lake of the Ozarks just for you. It will be so much more fun with a group of friends!
We are all about good times.
The freezing temperatures might not sound attractive, but a huge event full of music, crazy costumes and loads of laughter can get anyone in the mood for a cool dip. To let you in on a little secret, you are only in the water for a few minutes, but you have a lifetime to brag about your bravery!
The Bear Essentials
1. The Polar Plunge is open to anyone 10 and older.
2. Plungers use their fundraising pages to raise the minimum of $75. (In order to be guaranteed your shirt the day of the event, the minimum must be raised and turned in by Feb. 8)
3. Plungers break records of their own by raising much more than the mimimum to earn cool prizes!
4. Plungers wear shoes and at least a bathing suit (no wet suits allowed). Costumes encouraged!
Cool Prizes
Raise more than the minimum and earn these great recognition prizes. Note: Prizes are not cumulative, but you may choose any prize at or below the amount which you have earned.
$75 = Polar Plunge official shirt
$300 = Polar Plunge official shirt and your choice of these prizes:
$500 = Polar Plunge official shirt and a Lake-area hotel stay.
$650 = Polar Plunge official shirt, Lake-area hotel stay and a round of golf.
$1,000 = Polar Plunge official shirt and your choice of these prizes:
$1,500 = Polar Plunge official shirt and your choice of these prizes:
Top Fundraiser - School, Team, Law Enforcement and Individual
Largest Group
Golden Plunger (best costume) - Top 3 places for: School, Team, Law Enforcement and Individual
That's not extreme enough for me. What else ya got?
How does 24 plunges in 24 hours sound? You can join a select group of SOMO fans from your area and embark on the bravest, coldest journey known to any plunger. Be one of the chosen…the frozen…the Super Plungers. We are in the process of selecting our Super Plunge team right now. Contact us if you're interested in joining the party.
Too chicken to plunge?
We won't make fun of you. You can still participate by donating to a plunger by searching for them, or you may make a donation to the local plunge by clicking here.
Remind me why I'm doing this.
All the money raised at the 2012 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 Julie Bernhardt show our program offers even more: “As a mother, I want my kids to know it's okay to be who they are. I want them to know that everyone is different, everyone has challenges but that's a good thing. Special Olympics has helped me to instill that in them." That’s what you are doing - helping us use sports to foster inclusion and acceptance. Spend some time with our athletes to see it for yourself.
Can I get involved with Special Olympics?
YES! Please don't let this be the only time we see you. Our athletes would love the chance to thank you personally for all you've done to make training and competition possible for them. Visit www.somo.org and check out our calendar to see a calendar of our upcoming events - we always need great volunteers and fans at our events, or you can contact us to help organize the events for our athletes.
The life of the party
The Polar Plunge, Super Plunge and Polar Bear Strut are a few of many events hosted by Osage Beach Police Department and the City of Osage Beach. They join a world-wide family of law enforcement supporters who support Special Olympics, as their charity of choice. This Plunge Party is proudly brought to you by: Mix 92.7, KRCG, KQUL, Lake TV, TanTarA Resort, Forever Resorts, Mid America Wireless and Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Supporting sponsorships are available. Please contact Susan Stegeman at stegeman@somo.org for sponsorship details.
