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 2006, the Polar Bear Plunge grew to six locations throughout the state with 2,000 Polar Bears raising a record $440,000 to support Special Olympics programs in Kentucky.
In 2006, Louisville Polar Bears raised more than $275,000.
2007 is sure to be bigger and better than ever! Whether your a new bear or an old pro, we hope you will join us for an unbearably great time and TAKE THE PLUNGE!
For more information, please contact Kelly Hutchinson at 800-633-7403 or via e-mail at csanders@soky.org OR stop by Joe's Crab Shack and pick up an off-line donation brochure!Event Schedule
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.2/22/2007 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. *All Plungers must be on-site by 2:00pm2/24/2007 9:30 am - 2:00 pm 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.)2/24/2007 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.2/24/2007 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.2/24/2007 12:00 am - 4:00 pm
