Established in Louisville in February 1999 when more than 100 brrrrrave souls raised funds and made a splash into the Ohio River, this event has grown into a signature event across the country for the Special Olympics organization and it grows each year.
In 2005, the Polar Bear Plunge grew to six locations throughout the state and almost 1,500 participants raised a record $300,000 to support Special Olympics programs in Kentucky.
The 2005 Louisville Polar Bear Plunge raised $170,000, with almost 800 hitting the chilly waters.
In 2006, the Plunge expands again, adding a new event in Paducah, making the 2006 season the biggest and hopefully the best Plunge season in the program's history. Join us for an unbearably great time and TAKE THE PLUNGE!
For more information, please contact Beth Higdon at 800-633-7403 or via e-mail at bhigdon@soky.org OR stop by Joe's Crab Shack and pick up an off-line donation brochure!Pre-Registration
Location: Special Olympics Kentucky Office
Avoid the long lines on Saturday! If all of your donations were raised on-line or if you have all of your donations in already, this is your best bet. Bring your donations in and pick up your incentive items. Teams are encouraged to register together however, team captains may register their entire team.2/23/2006 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration
Register inside Joe's Crab Shack.
If all your donations have been raised on-line or if you missed pre-registration, you will have to come inside to check in and pick up any incentive items you earned. You can also turn in any donations you raised off-line at this time..2/25/2006 9:00 am - 11:00 am Opening Ceremonies
Including the wacky parade of costumed Polar Bears (costumed participants must be registered by 10:30 to be eligible for the costume contest.)2/25/2006 11:00 am - 11:30 am Hit the Water
Polar Bears get the Chill of a Lifetime as they hit the river for Special Olympics.2/25/2006 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Post-Plunge Bash (Times approximate)
After you dry off, join us inside Joe's Crab Shack for some fun and food.2/25/2006 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
