Wausau Polar Plunge
10th Anniversary - Dippin' for a Decade!
Sunnyvale Man Made Park, Wausau
Date: February 28, 2009
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2009 Wausau Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. During this year's Plunge 468 Plungers raised $74,000 for Special Olympics.
Photos
2009 Video
Contest winners
- Most Money Raised-Individual: Amy Matsick
- Most Money Raised- Group: Kwik Trip
- Most Original Plunge wear-Individual: Jason Bucholz (the Hulkster)
- Most Money Raised-Online –Individual: Jason Bucholz
- Most Money Raised –Online-Group: Cuzin Eddie’s Plungers
Plunging: Noon-1:30pm
Onsite Registration: 10am-Noon Food, souvenirs & more onsite!
Celebrate this year as we are Dippin’ for a Decade!
Check back soon for more information about 10th anniversary celebration events.
Pre-registration - Avoid waiting in line!
Turn in pledges & pick up incentives
Friday, Feb. 27th, Noon to 7pm at Plunge site
Post Plunge Party
Stay after the Plunge for a live band, the Spicy Tie Band,
raffle, concessions, beverages,
souvenirs and more!
Dippin’ for a Decade
Super Plunge
As we celebrate our 10th Plunge, we
have added a new opportunity -- the Super Plunge! We are
looking for adventurous plungers willing to plunge 10 times
on Friday, February 27th. Super Plungers will begin at
Noon and finish at 7pm, and must raise $1,000 ($100 for
each plunge) by February 27th.
For those willing to brave the elements with this challenge, additional incentives will be awarded! To register as a Super Plunger, you must pre-register on-line and contact Theresa Pries by February 13th at 715-355-0550 or via e-mail at tpries@specialolympicswisconsin.org! More information will be provided upon registration.
New this year!
Too chicken to Plunge? No problem...you can still participate! Register as a chicken, raise pledges, receive incentives and be featured with all other chickens for a chicken
dance at the Plunge!
Chicken Plunge Sponsor
WIN A POLAR PLUNGE VIP PACKAGE
By raising pledges online!
Beginning the week of January 12th, all your hard work raising pledges could make you a winner! Raise $100 on-line in pledges you will be entered to win one of five Polar Plunge VIP Packages to include everything you need on the day of the Polar Plunge to have a blast! Start raising pledges now!
The Polar Plunge VIP Package will include:
- A VIP Parking Pass
- Preferential Plunge Time
- 1 lunch
- 1 drinks
- $10 gift certificate to be used for Polar Plunge Souvenirs
- Polar Plunge VIP beads
- A Polar Plunge drawstring bag and Survival Kit including hand warmers, a disposable camera and official Polar Plunge stocking hat
Every week leading up to the Polar Plunge, a winner will be drawn! Once you hit the $100 mark your name will go into the drawing and stay in week after week. For each additional $100 you raise you name will go into the drawing again and again. Plungers who have raised $100 before the contest starts will automatically be entered into the drawing. Winners will be notified each week!
Safety tips
- Wear Shoes
- No Diving
- Bring a Towel
- Please Use Costume Discretion!
Contest Categories:
- Most Money Raised-Individual & Group
- Most Original Plunge wear-Individual & Group
- Most Money Raised-Online
- Biggest Belly
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What to expect during the Wausau Polar Plunge
Plungers at the Wausau Plunge at Sunnyvale park is a jump into water that is three and a half feet to four and a half feet deep. There is no head first diving allowed. The water is crystal clear and you can see the bottom. Professional divers are in the water for assistance. You will need to bring your own towels to dry off, and the changing rooms are two heated semi-trailers (one for men, one for women). Special Olympics is not responsible for lost or stolen items. There will be hot tubs for your enjoyment.
The big tent will provide a live video feed of the Plunge hole so you can watch the Plunge without having to be outside. The Plunge hole is located about 500 feet from the tent. Spectators are asked to go to a safe fenced off section away from the cut hole. The viewing at this site is great!
For more information contact
Theresa Pries
Phone: (715) 355-0550
E-mail: tpries@specialolympicswisconsin.org
5620 Bus. 51. So. Ste. A
Schofield , WI 54476
2009 Polar Plunge Links
