Green Bay Polar Plunge
The Watering Hole, 2107 Velp Ave.,
Green Bay
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008
Thank you to the 319 Plungers who helped raise over $79,000 for Special Olympics!
Photos
- Plunge photos from IPI Event Photography
- Green Bay Plunge photos from the Green Bay Press Gazette
Video
- Green Bay Plunge Video #1
- Green Bay Plunge Video #2
- Green Bay Plunge Video #3
- Green Bay Plunge Video #4
- Green Bay Plunge Video #5
- Other Plunge videos on YouTube

Onsite Registration: 10am-Noon Watering Hole Lower level
Plunging: Noon - 1:15pm in old quarry swimming hole. Plunging area is approx. 4 ½ ft deep.
Post Plunge Party: Immediately following the plunge until 4 p.m. ... music, food, raffles and contest winners. Bring your friends! Enjoy music inside during registration & outside during the plunge! Free food and beverages to Plungers.
Plunging Reminders
- Wear shoes for plunging.
- Enjoy warmth of indoor changing tents, bring towels.
- Check goody bags for tickets & other items.
- Divers are in the water to help at all times.
Directions
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From north: Take Hwy 41 south to Velp Ave. exit (next exit after I-43 exit) Go west on Velp. Watering Hole is on left across from AmericInn.
- From south: Take Hwy 41north to Velp Ave. exit (next exit after Shawano Ave.) Go west on Velp. Watering Hole is on left across from AmericInn.
Contest Categories
- Most Money Raised - Male & Female & Team Total
- Largest Corporate Contributor
- Best Costume – Male & Female & Team
- Youngest & Oldest Plunger
For more information contact
Kathy Walker
Phone: (920) 497-2422
E-mail: kwalker@specialolympicswisconsin.org
2140 Holmgren Way
Green Bay , WI 54304
Thank you to Sunk Dive & Ice for preparing the Plunge hole!
Statewide Plunge Partner
Event Partners
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Brown County Tavern League |
Media Partners
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Special thanks to
- The Meng Foundation
- Tim Brunette-the Watering Hole
- Brown Co. Sheriff’s Water Rescue
Cosponsors
- Green Bay Packaging
- Kress Foundation










