Whitewater Polar Plunge
During Whitewater’s Freezefest
Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater
Date: February 9, 2008
During the first ever Whitewater Plunge, 160 brave souls helped raise over $19,000. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Photos
- Visit IPI Photography for Polar Plunge photos
- Check out www.whitewaterbanner.com for more photos
Video
Here are your award winners.
Most Money Raised Online/Raised (Individual Category)
1st Place-Craig Much (Curriculum & Instruction)- $1,770*
2nd Place-Nicole Cooper (Submerged [P]Sychotherapists) - $1,070*Most Money Raised (Team)
1st Place- Curriculum & Instruction ($2345)*
2nd Place- Submerged Psychotherapists ($1,700)*
3rd Place- Women’s Rugby ($1,432)*Best Costume
1st Place- The Cupids
2nd Place- Bottles & Cans w/ Mustaches (Team Miller)
3rd Place- Team ShrinkageBest Entrance (Individual)
Andrew BlindauerBest Entrance (Team)
Women’s RugbyHonorable Mentions:
Best Splash Caught on Film
ToppersBest Show of Compassion for a Teammate
Team Shrinkage (Beer Man & the gentleman w/ the painted on vest)Winner of the Plunge Survey Drawing and winner of the $25 Kwik Trip Gift Card
Kyla Pynne
Location
Cravath Lakefront Park
341 S. Freemont St.
Whitewater, WI 53190
Click here for map
Plunging: Noon
Onsite Registration: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pre-Registration
- 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, February 8 at UW-Whitewater University Center, Main Floor
Avoid lines, turn in pledges, pick up incentive prizes, & choose your "plunge" time, rather than waiting in line on the day of Plunge.
Plunge Teams
Register your teams online or call 262-598-9507 for a group packet containing all you need to sign up, collect pledges, & move faster through the registration line. Sign your team up at the Downstairs Sports Bar for your chance to win a free night including food and drinks complements of the Downstairs Sports Bar.
Parking
Park in UW-Whitewater Parking lot #7 behind Visitor Center on Starin Road & enjoy hassle free shuttle to and from Plunge site.
We reserve the right to refuse to transport persons under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, or who are, or are likely to become, objectionable to other persons.
Rules for Plunging
- Must have waiver signed
- We reserve the right to refuse persons under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, or who are, or are likely to become, objectionable to other persons.
- No nudity
Contest Categories
- Best Costume (Individual & Team)
- Best/most creative water entrance
- Most money raised
- Most money raised online
Win an iPod!
The top online pledge earner by the date of the Plunge will win a free iPod shuffle
Photos
- Have your picture taken with Klement’s Racing Sausages!
- IPI Photography will be taking photos of all the Plungers - purchase your photos the day of the Plunge or check them out online after the Plunge!
After the Plunge: In the Warming Tent
Stay warm after the plunge & enjoy Live DJ, Food, and festivities and under heated tent. Award presentations to take place between 2:30pm and 3pm
Post Plunge Party
- 3 p.m. - 7p.m. Downstairs Sports Bar (204 W Main St, Whitewater)
- Continue the winter fun with food, drink, & games inside
- Win Fabulous Prizes including a Miller Fridge full of goodies and enjoy drink specials
Plunge Video
For more information contact
David Polacek
Phone: (262) 598-9507
E-mail: dpolacek@specialolympicswisconsin.org
6011 Durand Ave., Ste 400
Racine , WI 53406
Statewide Plunge Partner
Event Partner
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Media Partner
Special thanks to
- The Freezefest Committee
- City of Whitewater
- Whitewater Park & Recreation Dept.
- Whitewater Tourism Council
- PRSSA organization of UW- Whitewater