2012 Polar Bear Plunge - "Freezin' for a Reason"
Plungers - First Timers and Guidelines
In order to help you successfully complete your plunge, we have compiled a list of things for you and/or your team to remember!
DO
• Wear your plunging suit under your clothing.
• Wear loose-fitting, easy-on clothes –you
will be taking them off and on.
• Wear comfortable, easy-on shoes for the day.
• Carpool or drive a van with your group. The
parking lot only holds so many vehicles!
• Visit the merchandise tent, the John Wright
Store for gifts and/or food and the entertainment area.
DO NOT
• DO NOT DIVE INTO THE WATER! – this is a safety
regulation and will be enforced!!!
Remember that a plunge is whatever you make it and want it to be. There is no pressure
to fully submerge yourself into the water.
• DO NOT RUN INTO THE WATER!– there might be things in the water you cannot see.
You could step on them or even trip on them.
• DO NOT be the first person in the water IF IT IS YOUR FIRST TIME!– remember there
will be many people behind you; if you go into the water and decide you need to get
out, it will be very difficult to do so at a quick pace.
• DO NOT worry about “missing” the 12:00 p.m. plunge – everyone enters at his own
pace. When the announcer signals 12:00 p.m., the first wave will go into the water.
Please wait for your wave to be called. It is perfectly fine if you want to wait until the
crowd thins out before you plunge!
THINGS TO BRING
• Plastic bag for your wet clothing
• A backpack or duffle bag to hold your belongings and items you purchase!
• A warm and fuzzy robe to keep you cozy before and after your plunge!
• Two towels – one to dry off with and one to stand on!
• A dry partner to hold your valuables or belongings while you are in the water
• River/Water shoes for going onto the water – RIVER/WATER SHOES
ARE MANDITORY!
• Don't forget clean, dry undergarments for after your plunge!
• A waterproof camera to capture your plunge as close as possible. You don't want to
forget this!
THINGS TO REMEMBER
• RIVER/WATER SHOES/OLD SNEAKERS ARE MANDITORY!
Flip-flops/shower shoes easily come off in the water.
• DO NOT STAY IN THE WATER LONGER THAN 3 MINUTES!
• Stay within the River Rescue secured area.
• NO WET SUITS! – plungers are bold and brave!
• NO DIVING
• Plunge with a friend ... it's more fun!!!
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E-mail: plunge@specialolympicsyorkcounty.org
Phone: 717-846-1881 or Toll-Free 866-377-7692
Address: Special Olympics York County
Attn: Carrie Smeltzer
P.O. Box 333
Dover, PA 17513
