February 20, 2010
Olin Turville Park
Plunging: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Day of registration: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pre-Registration
Avoid long lines, turn in your pledges, pick up your incentive prizes and enjoy free snacks! All Plungers must have a signed waiver. If you are a team captain turning in someone else’s registration materials, please have them sign a waiver and turn it in for them at pre-registration. All Plungers under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
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Wednesday, February 17 from 3-8 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings on State St.
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Thursday, February 18 from 3-8 p.m.
Coliseum Bar
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Friday, February 19 from 3-8 p.m.
Coliseum Bar
Plunge Parking
At Alliant Energy Center (pay at entrance), Coliseum Bar, or take free shuttle from Memorial Union. Shuttles will also be running between Alliant Energy Center, Coliseum Bar and Olin-Turville Park. Download a map of parking and shuttle pick-up locations.
Post Plunge Party
Stay after the Plunge for a live band, raffle, concessions, beverages, souvenirs & more!
Photos
Purchase your Plunge pictures from IPI Event Photography (a percentage goes back to Special Olympics)
Polar Plunge Contests
- Most Money Raised - Individual & Group
- Largest Group Plunge
- Most Original Plungewear - Individual & Group
- "Cold Feet" Award
Safety Tips
- All Plungers must wear shoes
- Alcohol is not allowed on grounds (intoxicated individuals will be escorted out)
Too chicken to Plunge?
No problem! Register as a chicken, raise pledges, get your chicken shirt & incentives, then WATCH your team plunge (while doing the
chicken dance!)
What to expect at the Madison Polar Plunge
The water at the Plunge hole is typically over 6 ft deep and the distance to exit of the water is about 12 ft. The water will go over your head when you jump in. Remember that there is a last minute option of doing the “chicken dance” if you become frightened or overwhelmed at the prospect of Plunging.
Trained Divers, Fire Department, and EMTs are on site at the hole for assistance with those who aren’t strong swimmers or for accidents.
Suggestions of what to bring:
- A towel. Towels are one of the incentive items, but all Plungers are encouraged to bring their own in case we run out or you don’t reach that incentive level.
- Old Shoes/flip flops/aquatic shoes. You will have to walk out on the ice and sometimes wait a moment for others to jump so please bring and wear an old pair of shoes that you won’t mind getting wet as well as dry replacement shoes.
- Duffel Bag/Backpack/garbage bag (to keep wet separate from dry). It’s a good idea to bring a bag with you for dry clothes and to put wet clothes when you are done Plunging.
- Dry replacement clothes. After you’re done Plunging it is nice to have some dry/warm replacement clothes for the journey home.
For more information contact
John Weichelt
Phone: (608) 221-2900
E-mail: jweichelt@specialolympicswisconsin.org
5900 Monona Dr. Ste 403
Madison, WI 53716
