Polar Plunge
Be cooler than cool. Be polar.
Registration is now closed for all 2010 Polar Plunges!
This "unbearable" event was a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses and organizations to support local Special Olympic athletes by jumping, diving or crawling into the sparkling, frigid waters of Missouri. Since its inception in 1996, 11,255 Missourians have taken the Plunge in lakes across the state, raising more than $2.5 million.
Proceeds support year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 15,000 children and adults with mental disabilities who participate in Special Olympics Missouri. Click here to find out how you can get involved with the program in your area.
2010 Plunge Results
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Chilly Badges of Honor
Each Plunge awarded top fundraisers and the coveted Golden Plunger Award (for the Polar Bear judged as having the best costume). Each Plunge also rewarded Polar Bears who met fundraising incentives. Click here to see this year's fundraising incentives.
Resources (clicking a link will download the file):
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 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.