Polar Plunge
Polar Plunge: Sunday, April 1, 2012
We invite you to be one of the hundreds of brave men, women and children who will be “freezin’ for a reason” when they jump into an icy pool of water on the lawn of Restaurant Row at Waterfront Plaza to support Special Olympics Hawai‘i athletes.
It’s easier than you think – and more fun than you can imagine! It’s a fun, family day that changes thousands of lives for the better.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE as a Plunger or gather together some friends, co-workers, or family members to form a team!
The minimum amount raised per person to plunge is $100 by April 1, 2012.
Or click here to sponsor a plunger!
Why plunge into a freezing pool of ice water?
Call it crazy, noble, or just plain fun! We come together on this special day in the spirit of Special Olympics knowing that this one moment of cold will mean a lifetime of warm and joyful opportunities for these athletes.
 Join TEAM EXTREME!
Challenge your friends, family members, or co-workers and form a team of Plungers! If your team’s fundraising total exceeds $1,000, each member (up to 10 members) will receive a special Plunge shirt customized with your team’s name.
Click here to start or join a team!
How SUPER are you?
Become a Super Plunger and join an elite group who take the plunge from dawn to dusk 12 times in 12 hours! Super Plungers must raise a minimum of $1,000 for their efforts and will receive a special prize package and recognition at the Polar Plunge.
Click here to register as a Super Plunger!
Too Chicken to Plunge?
No problem! You can still participate! CLICK HERE to register as a chicken, raise funds, receive incentives and enjoy preferred Plunge viewing in the TOO CHICKEN TO PLUNGE CHICKEN COOP!
Its as easy as ...
1) Register Online Click “Raise Money” to register now and create your personal fundraising page as an individual or a team - it makes collecting donations easy! Customize the text and the photo on your online personal fundraising page to express your passions and your purpose for Plunging.
If you have formed a team - for every $100 your team raises, you can send one person to take the Plunge - so for example if you raise $300, 3 people can Plunge.
Once you’ve set up a page, you can sign up the rest of your team members online through the same link.
2) Raise Funds
Use your online fundraising page or collect cash and checks from your network of friends, family and co-workers.
3) Secure Your Plunge Spot
Once you raise your $100 minimum fundraising goal, you will officially be able to take the Plunge!
4) Earn Incentives!
Rappellers who raise above and beyond the $100 minimum are eligible for some great incentive prizes!
5) Take the Plunge!
Join us at the lawn of Restaurant Row at Waterfront Plaza for a day of fun for the entire family that changes thousands of lives for the better to take the Plunge on April 1, 2012
Click here to visit our Flickr page for Photos from last year's Plunge!
Polar Plunge Awards
- Individual who raises the most funds
- Team who raises the most funds
- Team with the most plungers
- Most creative costume
Polar Plunge Incentives
Individuals who reach each level are eligible for one of these exciting prizes. Incentives except for the t-shirt are not cumulative and are based upon individual fundraising efforts.
$100 - $199 "I Survived" Plunge T-shirt
$200 - $499 Special Olympics Stainless Steel Water Bottle
$500 - $999 Special Olympics Beach Towel
Polar Plunge Schedule
6:00am
Super Plunge Begins!
10:00am
Registration Opens for Round One Plungers
11:00am
End of Registration for Round One Plungers
Round One Plunger April Fools' Costume Contest|
"How to Survive the Plunge" Safety Briefing
11:30am
Round One Plunge!
12:00pm
Registration Opens for Round Two Plungers
Super Plunger Halfway Point Plunge
1:00pm
End of Registration for Round Two Plungers
Round Two Plunger April Fools' Costume Contest
"How to Survive the Plunge" Safety Briefing
1:30pm
Round Two Plunge!
6:00pm
Super Plunge Ends
Polar Plunge Resources
Plunger Toolkit
Team Sign-Up Form
For more information or if you would like to become a sponsor, contact:
Kyle Karioka
Development Manager
Special Olympics Hawai'i
(808) 695-3533
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