What is the Polar Plunge? 

It's a Plunge into cold water to raise money for Special Olympics Florida. Aquatica is usually warm and tropical, but for one day only they're icing down their wave pool so you can experience the "thrill of the chill" while supporting a great cause!

Polar Plunges are some of the most popular and successful Special Olympics fundraising events in the nation and we're diving into the fun too!

How can you participate? Become a Plunger, Virtual Plunger, sponsor a Plunger, or become a Corporate Sponsor.

Who can Plunge? Those who raise or donate a minimum $50 may  come to Aquatica and take the Plunge. Plungers receive official commemorative Plunge gear and bragging rights. The incentives and prizes increase based on the amount of money you raise. Minimum age to Plunge is 15.

Where is the Plunge taking place? Aquatica - SeaWorld's Waterpark (Orlando)

When is the Plunge? January 16, 2010. Registration begins at 9:30AM. Opening Ceremony and Plunge at 11:00AM. After the Plunge, you get to stay and play at Aquatica all day!

Why are we Plunging? You'll be freezin' for reason! All proceeds support Special Olympics Florida, which provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem and life skills necessary to be a productive, respected and contributing members of their communities.

Registration Register using the FirstGiving button below! Pre-registration closes Thursday, January 14 at 5:00PM. You can also register on-site, the day of the Plunge, beginning at 9:30 AM.

 

Want to make a big splash for Special Olympics Florida? When you register on FirstGiving, that's like dipping a toe in the water. Raise $50 and you will earn entrance to Aquatica and get to Plunge. But why stop there? Go running, full speed into the waters of generosity by raising even more money by building your own personal fundraising page on FirstGiving!

After you register, you'll be given the option to build a personal fundraising page right then or at a later time. The more you raise, the more cool incentive items you can receive in return!

It's super easy, fast and fun to build a page that reflects you and your desire to help the athletes of Special Olympics Florida.

What's more, we've created this great fundraising toolkit, which is full of ideas, helpful hints and tools to make becoming a "Super Plunger" easy!

Watch this short step-by-step video to see how incredibly easy it is to register and get your own fundraising page!

Goodies for you: the more you raise, the more stuff you get!

Raise $50: Entry into Aquatica on 1/16/2010 for the Polar Plunge, Commemorative T-shirt

Raise $250: Entry into Aquatica on 1/16/2010 for the Polar Plunge, Commemorative T-shirt, All-day food pass for 1/16/2010, 2 tickets to Aquatica

Raise $500: Entry into Aquatica on 1/16/2010 for the Polar Plunge, Commemorative T-shirt, All-day food pass for 1/16/2010, 2 tickets to Aquatica, 2 tickets to SeaWorld

Raise $1,000: Entry into Aquatica on 1/16/2010 for the Polar Plunge, Commemorative T-shirt, All-day food pass for 1/16/2010, 2 tickets to Aquatica, 2 tickets to SeaWorld, Orlando hotel room (for 1/15/09 or 1/16/09) OR $50 Publix gift card

Raise $2,000: Entry into Aquatica on 1/16/2010 for the Polar Plunge, Commemorative T-shirt, All-day food pass for 1/16/2010, 2 tickets to Aquatica, 2 tickets to SeaWorld, Orlando hotel room (for 1/15/09 or 1/16/09) OR $50 Publix gift card, Dolphin Swim Experience at Discovery Cove for one (1)

How to join a Plunge Team You can join a team when you register or at anytime through your Plunge fundraising page. Teams consist of a minimum of 10 Plungers who have each met the $50 goal. Plungers may only be part of ONE team. Visit our FAQs page for more information about Teams.

Feeling Competitive? Awards will be given for: Biggest Team, Highest Grossing Team, and Best Costume.

Prefer to stay dry, or can't attend the event, but want to support Special Olympics? No problem...simply register as a Virtual Plunger and raise pledges to receive incentives just like the Plungers, without going into the icy water or attending the Plunge at all! Just like the Plungers, you'll need to raise a minimum of $50 to attend the event at Aquatica.

Have more questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Take the Plunge for
Special Olympics Florida!