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Don’t know what to expect the day of the Plunge? Wondering what to expect, what to wear and more? Read below!
Plunge Day Event Schedule
11:00 AM Registration & Activities Open
1:00 PM ALL plungers must be registered
1:00PM – 1:30 PM Costume Contest on Beach
1:30 PM Plunge Program, Safety Briefing, & Awards
2:00 PM PLUNGE TIME!
Click here to download a detailed guide of day of expectations and safety notes.
Click here for directions to Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Please note – the gate fee will be waived for anyone attending the Polar Plunge!
DO:
→ Wear your plunging suit under the clothes you wear to the event – then you don’t have to change into it just to change right back out of it.
→ Wear a costume! We have a costume contest from 1:00 PM to 1:30PM – so be sure to be there and enter to win! When choosing your costume though, please keep these guidelines in mind: lewd or indecent bathing suits, outfits, or costumes are not permitted. Please remember that this is a family event. Participants who disregard this policy will be asked to cover up, or will be escorted from the park.
→ Choose your “Plunge Day” outfit (or post-plunge gear) with this in mind – you will be cold, so loose-fitting, easy-on clothes without a lot of snaps, zippers or buttons are best. When the fingers and toes don’t work so well, it’s not easy to get some of that stuff back on!
→ Bring a loose pair of shoes to wear after the Plunge – something easy to slip on
→ Carpool with a group of friends.
→ Visit the merchandise tent and see the other entertainment there. Make a whole day of this event and enjoy yourself! There will be games, activities, and athletes on hand to mix and mingle with all day.
DO NOT:
→ Do NOT dive in – this is a safety regulation and will be enforced by the safety team! Beyond that, remember that a Plunge is whatever you want it to be, so there is no pressure to fully submerge yourself.
→ Do NOT run into the water, there might be things in the water that you cannot see.
THINGS TO BRING:
→ A plastic bag for wet clothes.
→ A backpack to hold street clothes and your new long sleeve Plunge shirt!
→ A towel – bring at least one to dry off with
→ River shoes to wear for going into the water
→ Extra pair of shoes to change back into
→ Clean dry under garments to wear after PlungingA disposable waterproof camera that you can carry into the Plunge Zone with you. Ask a fellow Plunger to capture your big moment on film for you!
DAY OF EXPECTATIONS:
→ Registration opens at 11:00am and all plungers must be signed in by 1:00pm
→ There will be a few contests being held from 1:00pm to 1:30pm.
→ There will be a short program and safety briefing from approximately 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
→ The actual plunge itself will take place between 2:00pm and 3:30pm
→ You only have to go in as far as you want to
→ There will be concessions and drinks available for purchase at the park.
→ Gate fee for cars is waived for anyone attending the Polar Plunge for Saturday, February 19th only!
→ If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must sign a waiver before you can participate!
→ And most importantly – have fun!
Still have questions? Please contact the Plunge Hotline at (770) 414-9390 x 119 or Danny.Knight@SpecialOlympicsGA.org to answer all of your questions!
