Support Special Olympics Indiana by joining the fun of the Polar Plunge Presented By Edy's Grand Ice Cream! Join us for this wacky fundraising event for the warm at heart.

Participants must raise a "bear" minimum of $75 to take a daring dip into Indiana's winter waters. You can also support the Plunge in your area by clicking on the city of your choice below and making a donation.

Click here to watch Walrus & Fox invite you to the Plunge in your area.

 

 

Walrus & Fox remind you that it is not too late to support a Plunge near you.

 

 

February is Polar Plunge Month

Presented by:
Brought to you by:

2008 Polar Plunge Calendar

 

Boonville ●  February 2

Scales Lake Beach

Registration:  12:00 p.m.

Plunge:  1:00 p.m.

After Splash Bash:  Scales Lake Pavilion

Kokomo ●  February 2

Kokomo Reservoir

Registration:  9:00 a.m.

Plunge:  10:15 a.m.

After Splash Bash:  Johanning Civic Center

Fort Wayne ●  February 16

Mirror Lake at USF

Registration:  12:00 p.m.   REVISED

Plunge:  1:00 p.m.   REVISED

After Splash Bash:  Hutzel Athletic Center Lobby

Muncie ●  February 16

Water Bowl

Registration:  9:30 a.m.

Plunge:  11:00 a.m.

After Splash Bash:  Amvets Post 12

Indianapolis ●  February 23

Eagle Creek Reservoir

Registration:  9:00 a.m.

Plunge:  10:30 a.m.

After Splash Bash:  Pike Freshman Center

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Versailles ●  February 23

Versailles State Park

Registration:  9:00 a.m.

Plunge:  10:30 a.m.

After Splash Bash:  South Ripley Elementary School

Michigan City ●  March 1

Washington Park Beach

Registration:  9:00 a.m.

Plunge:  11:00 a.m.

After Splash Bash:  Michigan City Senior Center

Palmyra ●  March 1

Buffalo Trace Park

Registration:  9:00 a.m.

Plunge:  11:00 a.m.

After Splash Bash:  Palmyra United Methodist Church

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After Splash Bash

When the Plunging is done, come join the polar party for your entire family!  It is a great chance to warm your fur, eat a delicious meal, and meet other Plungers while all of the special awards are handed out for:

• Brought to you by:

  Best Costume
• Most Money Raised by an Individual
• Most Money Raised by a Company or Corporation
• Most Money Raised by a Team or Group
• Largest Team

Entrance into the After Splash Bash for Plungers and event volunteers is free.  For fans and spectators, there will be a $5 admittance fee.

Plunge Prizes

Raise the following amounts and receive these great Polar Plunge souvenirs!

	$75 Long-sleeved Polar Plunge T-shirt		$200 - $499 Polar Plunge Beach towel
	$500 - $999 Polar Plunge Zippered hoodie		$1,000 - $2,999 Polar Plunge Trolley bag

$3,000+ Receives ALL prizes

Bonus:  Raise $1,000 or more for a chance to win 2 round-trip coach airline tickets to any AirTran Airways domestic destination, courtesy of AirTran Airways!  Drawing to be held March 17, 2008.

Congratulations:  Greg Townsend of Aurora, Indiana is the lucky winner of this year's AirTran Airways ticket drawing.

Please note:  Prizes will be given at the Plunge except for prizes $1,000+, which will be mailed.  Prizes are not cumulative until the $3,000 level, except T-shirt.

Registration

To sign up online for this fun and wacky event or sponsor a plunger, click here.  You can create your own personalized Polar Plunge Web page to track pledges from your family and friends as they support your Plunge for Special Olympics Indiana!  Or call Special Olympics Indiana at (800) 742-0612 to request an event brochure.  All plungers must sign and return an event waiver to be eligible to plunge. 

Law enforcement officers taking the Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics Indiana can register online too.  Click here and select your Polar Plunge location.  Register under the team name Law Enforcement Torch Run Copsicles and complete the rest of the instructions.  It's easy and it's safe!

Need More Information?

For information about sponsorship and donation opportunities for the 2008 Polar Plunge, please email Scott Furnish or call (800) 742-0612, ext. 236.

Have fun, wear a costume, bring a friend -- you'll be Freezin' for a Reason!