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Rochester Polar Bear Plunge

Thank you to the 750 Plungers who helped raise more than $155,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota

Saturday, February 13, 2010
Foster Arends Park
2:30 p.m.

Location
4109 E River Road NE
Rochester, MN 55906
map and directions

Pre-Registrations
Thursday, Febuary 11, 2010
5 - 7 p.m.
Whistle Binkies Old World Pub - North
3120 Wellner Dr NE
Rochester, MN 55906
map and directions

Friday, February 12th, 2010
3 - 7 p.m.
Foster Arends Park
Come check out the Super Plungers and get yourself registered early!

Day-Of Registration
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Whistle Binkies Old World Pub - North
Free shuttle buses will be available from Whistle Binkies to Foster Arends Park for all participants and spectators.

After Plunge Party
Whistle Binkies Old World Pub - North

Warm-Up Event
Saturday, February 6th at Whistle Binkies On The Lake
247 Woodlake Dr SE
Rochester, MN
map and directions

The Warm-up will feature great fundraising activities including:

  • Adult Ice Fishing Contest
    open to all ages
    $10 entry fee
    catch and release format
    drill your own hole
    half the money raised goes toward prizes
    registration begins at 11 a.m.
    fishing hours are 12 - 4 p.m.

  • Coed Volleyball Tournament
    Single elimination outdoor snowball
    $50 entry fee

  • Frozen Turkey Bowling on the Lake
    open to all ages
    $5 entry fee
    registration begins at 12 p.m.
    bowling from 12 - 4 p.m.

  • Silent Auction
    bidding open from 12 - 7 p.m. (bar time)
    more than 30 items on the auction including hotel / restaurant packages, wine baskets, gift cards, sports memorabilia, bar collectibles, and much more

Costume Contest
Best Male
Best Female
Funniest
Most Original
Youngest
Oldest
Team
Please also note that judging will run from 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Super Plunge
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Special Thanks
Olmsted County Deputy Sheriff's Association
Rochester Police Benevolent Association
Special Olympics Rochester Area
Rochester Park and Recreation
Olmsted County Sheriff's Dive Team
Rich Batchelor – Realtor
Dodge County Sheriff's Office
Red Wing Police Department
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office
Whistle Binkies

Top Fundraisers
Individuals
Chad Nelson$3412.00
Ann Hanson$3280.00
Macey Seidel$3227.90
Teams
SUPER PLUNGERS!$20092.80
Rochester Toyota$7135.00
Mn/DOT District 6$6652.00

Plunger Tools
Plunge FAQ
Participant waiver (PDF)
Tips for first time plungers (PDF)
Plunge toolkit (PDF)
Team captain toolkit (PDF)
Plunge brochure (PDF)
Plunge poster (PDF)
Slice of Ice Challenge toolkit (PDF)

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$75 2010 Plunge long-sleeve shirt
$200 2010 Plunge towel
$400 2010 Plunge sweatshirt
$750 2010 Plunge light-weight jacket
$1,000 2010 Plunge heavy jacket
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